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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
8
Arthur Brisbane blends warnings and science in a cautionary column. He urges preventive action on floods and aviation defense while contrasting human biology with national governance. The piece cites Lindbergh and Chamberlain as lessons and muses on progress driven by new ideas and education.
The piece extols women as natural teachers and calls it a social revolution. It cites Hypatia as a premier teacher and philosopher murdered by early Christian monks, and argues men disrespect women and their influence on family and society.
Report notes a long distance telephone booth planned for Ed's Cafe to aid public access once the local exchange starts. Crews worked on Boone Street wiring and pole erection with installation expected next week. Also, Young's Cafe changed hands to Mrs. M L Sipper and Mrs. J A Panella and became the Sanitary Cafe led by former owner Clyde Dula.
Hill Hagaman sold his share in Cot trell and Hagaman at Boone and becomes assistant cashier at Bank of Blowing Rock. Mrs. Stewart Cannon and son return from Knoxville to Blowing Rock for a family vacation with Mrs. Norman and relatives. Guild of Stringfellow Memorial Episcopal hosts a social at Grandview cottage with attendees from Blowing Rock, New York, Florida, Greensboro and Atlanta. Guests also attend celebrations for Miss Gladys Brown’s upcoming marriage to Aubrey Lee with a Martin Cottage gathering in Blowing Rock.
Old balance carried forward and deposits noted. Taxes collected and items deposited amount to 4 656 789800 00330884 12750 Bonded indebtedness around Notes due pending tax collection and balance cash in hand 5613 80 taxes past due 19300 Leaves net debt due by town 248 721 72 12279 32 248 000 00 25635 52
The page lists wedding guests and social gatherings at Blowing Rock with names Mrs J Lewis Banner, Mrs R R Garvey, Miss Pauline Patton, Miss Katie Holfhouser, Mrs H T Hope, Mrs Thomas H Coffey, Miss Hattie Lee and others. It notes visits by Josephus Daniels and Mrs Daniels, a luncheon at Mayview Manor, and guests from Greensboro New York Charlotte and Philadelphia. Also local sales ads for livestock and vehicles, plus an administration notice for W A Bingham estate with a 12 month claim period.
FOR SALE 100 10 WEEKS OLD highly bred White Leghorn pullets. Phone or write Mrs W W Wilson Sugar Grove NC. 21 WANTED Position of clerking or housekeeping or any other work wanted by young school teacher. Address XYZ care Democrat. 30 PEACHES Sandhill Peach varieties on market June 15 to August 1 Early Rose Carman Hiley Belle Ga Belle Elbertas and Hales. Public invited to visit Can dor and Ellerbe section sometime during dates.
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