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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The Charlotte Observer notes a new state fishery program with hatcheries planned in coastal and mountain areas. Burt Cook donates land near Boone for a Watauga hatchery valued at about $1,000, enabling trout propagation for distribution across North Carolina streams.
Hearing on a petition for an injunction to allow movement of about 1000 carloads of watermelons held in Jacksonville and Florida points will be in federal court. Atlantic Coast Line Railway seeks to block an order by Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen Georgia state veterinarian prohibiting Florida melon cars into Georgia due to pine straw bedding possibly infested with cattle ticks. Judge Sibley postponed ruling until both sides are heard.
Davidson's announces a July clearance sale starting Tuesday July 1 with full details on page 2. The notice urges customers to consult the second page for participation instructions and offers.
Lon L Madron and Miss Reba H Hampton wed at T A Madron home on Saturday at 5 PM June 21 with Rev D L Howell officiating. Only relatives and friends attended as dinner followed the ceremony, Bride wore white canton crepe and carried roses.
Raleigh report notes North Carolina State Fair General Manager E. V. Walborn has expanded a personal flower project into a large scale effort. He plans full bloom for the October fair, and last year impressed Edith Vanderbilt by showing blooms such as dahlias and zinnias. He manages color with salvia centaurea astors ricinus and castor oil beans.
Dr H W Chase president of the University of North Carolina denies campus drinking rumors and explains that trustees allowed a special exception in J R Gaskins case while reaffirming that drinking is prohibited on campus. He notes declining drinking among UNC students over 15 years and clarifies faculty action under the trustee regulation. May dairy vets test 10 378 cattle for tuberculosis finding 29 reactors and two suspects.
Edgecombe county farmers pooled 3500 pounds of wool for sale in the recent pool. County agent Zerlo Moore reports the move organized by local growers and aims to fetch better prices for grades and widths.
Dr. F M Dula, son of Mr and Mrs A W Dula, achieved the second highest mark in a class of twelve after taking the State Board in Columbia South Carolina This comes as a proud moment for Lenoir residents and the Dula family
Advertisement promises a 5 cent trial package from Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa. Includes Chamberlains Cough Remedy Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds skin ailments and more. Requires name address and slip with five cents.
Notice to Registrars and Judges of Election in Watauga County announces a second primary to be held July 5 1924 to select the Democratic nominee for commissioner of labor and printing. J M Moretz chairman will supply blanks and tickets when received from the State Board.
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