24 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
Senator Overman is renominated over Robert R. Reynolds by 48346 votes. Official results from the June 5 primary show Overman 140260, Reynolds 91914, total 232174. Reynolds carried 26 of 100 counties. turnout nearly matches two years ago, an unexpected surge for an off year.
The article blends multiple notes from 1920s politics and crime. It mentions Mrs M M Mallettee and two children burned at home, Senator Pepper defeated for renomination, Miss Sylvia Gaines of Smith College, and other scattered items including a Bordeaux express crash, Coolidge naming and withdrawing nominations, and budget talks.
Muscle Shoals Power Distributing Company reports capitalization of 12,750,000 dollars with 19,375 shares of 80 dollar value owned by 15 southern power companies. Alabama Power and Georgia Railway and Power lead with 31,250 shares each, followed by Tennessee Electric Power and Mississippi Power with 12,500 shares each.
June 28 30 Appalachian State Normal hosts a discussion on the American Junior Red Cross a nationwide movement. Miss Cordelia Kemper Red Cross field representative leads the talks with exhibits from American Juniors and foreign countries. The program links with regular classes in geography English history and civics to promote unselfish service world friendship and healthy living.
Robert W. McCulloch argues in The Survey that rural areas grew faster than cities from 1900 to 1920 once village classifications are adjusted. He cites Institute of Social Research figures showing urban increases of 66.4 or 52.1 percent excluding foreign immigration, and that incorporated villages rose 41 percent in both numbers and people.
A large crew of masons and carpenters works under superintendent Mr Gorman for contractor W H Gragg on a new brick and concrete jail slated for completion by fall term court. Gragg also pushes brickwork on the Chevrolet garage behind the Standard Oil station. owners are A E South and L L Bingham. Nearby, progress continues on Mr Charles Lewis’s residence and the refined finishings on the new home of Mr and Mrs O L Hardin.
The Greystone Inn, a handsome new 250000 dollar resort hotel at Roaring Gap in Alleghany County, was formally opened Monday.
A Portland Oregonian writer recalls Georgiana McCullum a granddaughter of a Revolutionary general and NH governor who traveled with wealth and danger. Her adventures include court circles in Europe hair dressers in San Francisco and surviving Indian attacks during the Geronimo era.
Washington reports President Coolidge cautioned against further tax reductions until revenue law effects are clear. He outlined conservative economy while expecting surpluses for the current and next years and warned against promises without solid financial proof. A Durant Oklahoma teen Aldine Mabelle Utley emerged as a rising evangelist in New York, praised by Dr. Stratton as the Joan of Arc of modern religious life after dramatic revival experiences.
Postmaster Farthing announces an open competitive civil service examination for the clerk position at Boonie Post Office. Applicants must file by July 27 using the prescribed form available from Mr. Farthing at the local office.
Eyewitness Georgiana recounts a night with Mexican assailants in Los Angeles where a dog’s warning and a sheriff’s posse saved them. Seven bandits died in the kitchen after the raid while a hotel encounter featured a restless spirit warning a guest to flee before a fever death.
A boat excursion near Sault Ste Marie Michigan ended in tragedy when a dance party of Canadian youths aged 13 to 16 capsized in the St Marie River. Arthur Lessier, attempting a demonstration on a rowboat, lost balance and drowned along with five companions. Three girls and four boys perished.
Henry J. Smith, Chicago Daily News editor, outlines ten News definitions in a speech to the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs. He portrays news as revelation, nourishment, scientific instrument, life essay, explosive force, record of extremes, evolving history, a tool of journalism, and fearless disclosure shaping public understanding.
All seventh grade graduates are offered a free trip to Winston-Salem on Thursday July 1. Buses from Cove Creek high school at 7 and Boone at 8 will collect children along highway No. 60 to the county line and back Friday. Girls under Miss Eula Todd and boys under Mr Dean Swift will supervise with the county superintendent.
Raleigh June 21 With the end of the fiscal year eight days away North Carolina's revenue collections are almost double the year ended June 30 1925 Last year's total was 6 246 816 20 while the present year through today totals 11 059 174 29 Excluding automobile license and gasoline taxes this month's to date is 482 882 96 with inheritance and license taxes contributing a large share.
St Paul Minn June 22 Once more Magnus Johnson is an outstanding factor in Minnesota politics after Mondays primary gave him the former labor gubernatorial nomination Johnson will face Governor Theodore Christianson Republican and Judge Alfred Jacques Democrat in the fall election Johnson previously sought the Republican gubernatorial nomination but was defeated years ago
Between 8000 and 10000 pounds of wool were shipped from Avery County at 40 cents a pound by County Agent C B Baird last week. J W Goodman district farm extension agent for western North Carolina reported Avery ranks third in state wool output, with Ashe and Watauga first and second. Wool is cited as a fast lucrative farm project after poultry.
Durham June 22 200 word report states 200 certificates were awarded to ministers who completed required courses at the Duke University session closing the two weeks long North Carolina pastors school There were about a hundred additional Methodist ministers from the two state conferences who attended but could not complete their courses.
A verse by Panne laments a selfish heart that offered love but was rejected. The speaker offers to give life itself, acknowledging the beloved would scorn the sacrifice. The poem reflects yearning, devotion, and existential longing in concise emotional couplets.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Doughton was notified the post office department will establish village delivery in Boone effective September 1. J A Steele former Iredell County schools superintendent is elected Mitchell County schools superintendent, replacing Jason Wreton who resigned.
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