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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
Townsfolk and visitors share news from Hickory to Boone with notices on ads for mowing machines and hay rakes at Blackburns, corn for sale, and electric poles going up. Local tradesmen buy butter and eggs, and residents visit kin. A press break caused delays. community events include a box supper for a church bell and a senior play at the training fire auditorium.
A public gathering is set for next Saturday at Elkland to discuss building a road from Elkland to Boyne. The group hopes Ashe will extend it to Jefferson and into the surrounding county. The meeting starts at 10 30 a m with citizens from across the area invited.
A visit to Todd reveals a rebirth with the railroad, as new hotels, stores, and a depot enhance business life. Locals plan a 24 room hotel, restore buildings, and push road improvements from Boone to Todd to support growth and lower freight costs. Three cheers for Todd’s enterprising residents.
Training School notes a Tuesday lecture by Dr Randolph on cuk e, a Wednesday address by Gov Newland, and the bill creating the school. Prof Jones on religion, Prof Downum on teacher knowledge, and Prof Dougherty on colleges are listed. Seniors plan a Monday play, with the public invited on June 28. The electric pen equipment is progressing, but material shortages delay. Student count exceeds 250 and rising.
A 1915 notice from Gro. Watson of Triplett North Carolina forbids employing or harboring his wife Belle Watson for any debts she may incur. Dated June 12 1915.
A Bank of Blowing Rock notice invites ladies to open accounts. It promises the greatest courtesy and consideration for all deposit sizes and transaction levels. It argues that a bank account encourages system and economy and ensures receipts and correct change when paying by check.
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