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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
3
A memoir vignette recalls 1878 25 cent shinplaster notes and a six sided gold eagle from California. It traces coins from half dimes to the trade dollar used for China while recounting sugar purchases and Prohibition era hopes in New England.
Washington reports President Roosevelt filled last minute federal posts before adjournment. Nominations include John J. Blaine to direct the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and two internal revenue collectors: Robert M. Cooper for South Carolina and Charles H. Robertson for North Carolina.
Cleveland County poultry growers used blood tested stock this spring and, as a result, enjoyed one of their best seasons raising baby chicks. The farm agent notes improved outcomes and productivity for local producers.
The text notes continued telephone service improvements under difficult times. It attributes gains to scientific inventions, new methods, and skilled workers while stressing service comes first. It highlights user appreciation, reduced hours, and lower costs as workers spread work and maintain safety.
Secretary of State Wade received reports showing four lobbying payments over $1,000 during the 1933 legislature. The Standard Oil paying Pou and Pou $5,000, and C. M. Byers $190.75 in Raleigh visits. Grensboro firm $6,000 for American Tobacco. Carroll Weathers $1,030 for Dillon Supply. J. W. Umstead Jr. $1,289.84. and Biggs and Broughton $1,150 for North Carolina Industrial Council.
The Sixth District of the American Legion sponsors a Friday 8 p m radio drama over WCEL Voice of Labor. Written by Gene Morgan the Buck ODee serial follows his wartime adventures from enlistment to front lines and Paris misadventures.
Chevrolet dealers sold 65 761 new cars and trucks at retail in May the largest month since June 1931 W S Knudsen president and general manager said May 65 761 up from 48 210 in May 1932 and 53 936 in April 1933 five month total to May 31 reached 226 388 vs 209 792 last year.
Bloomington Indiana reports Dr. W N Kellogg of Indiana University published a book recounting an experiment where a baby chimpanzee and his son lived identically. The chimpanzee excelled in learning memory and cooperation tests from 10 months old onward through eight and a half months of training.
Dr Kellogg reports that a chimpanzee showed rapid improvement over 16 months, increasingly outpacing a human child in abilities. The ape, given humanlike environmental advantages, developed childlike behaviors quicker, with the chimp reaching maturity sooner due to its shorter lifespan. The experiment occurred in Orange, Florida.
Cove Creek High School presents a three act comedy Marys Castle in the Air performed Saturday the 17th and Saturday the 24th at 8 PM. Cast drawn from Cove Creek residents and proceeds benefit local religious activities with admission set at 10 and 15 cents.
Oak Ridge Military Institute near Greensboro will shift to a four-year military junior college in fall with no name change. The administration remains, and a two-year commercial course will be added. New faculty appointments include R L Weaver head of mathematics, C L Pell romance languages, and D H Stowe head of history and political science. Farmers note soybeans as prime hay for mules and cows.
Mrs. Harry Robinson of Akron Ohio testifies she lost 18 pounds after one bottle and plans to lose more. The ad promotes Kruschen Salts one daily dose in hot water with claims of health, vitality and beauty benefits and a money back guarantee.
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