Retention a Core Challenge for Boone High School
In this column Guy H. Hill argues retention is the key school problem as Boone High School reports 315 enrolled and 35 withdrawals this year. He cites economic strain, curriculum misalignment with student needs, and calls for curriculum reform driven by community, social patterns, and parent participation. He notes a survey and a March 8 meeting for Parents and Teachers.
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Guy H. Hill
Boone High School
North Carolina
Griffin Brothers Market Curing Hog Meat for Future Sale
Griffin Brothers of Woodville Berj County kill 69 hogs and cure them under the State College formula. They plan to sell the cured meat next summer and fall rather than current market prices.
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Griffin Brother
Woodville
Bertie County
State College
Howell Farm Tenants Required to Accept Garden and Livestock
On the Enfield farm of G. C. Howell every tenant must agree to maintain a garden and keep chickens and hogs. Howell plans to plant three orchards on the property.
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G. C. Howell
Enfield
Mr. Howell
Voices for the American Legion and hard times letters
A letter page urges joiners to support the American Legion post 130 in Boone North Carolina. It laments disabled veterans' benefits cuts, recalls postwar hardships, and includes personal recollections from N. M. Greene about labor, price shocks, and wartime loyalty.
Scrambled Eggs and Then Some Egg Nog Editorial
A reader addresses Sue and reflects on post election promises, noting the shift from wartime scruples to ongoing economic hopes. The column traces memories of past presidents from Grover Cleveland to Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt, contrasting policy outcomes with current expectations for relief and reconstruction.
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Watauga Democrat
Sue
Franklin D
Woodrow
Franklin
Grover
A Message to Dram Drinkers and Drunkards
Opinion piece reprinted from a state paper by a former Watauga citizen arguing about prohibition. The editor notes reader demand but warns the paper does not solicit lengthy manuscripts.
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Watauga
Prov 23 29 31 Warns Against Excessive Drinking
An archaic Bible verse warns about woe sorrow and contentions from wine. It cautions readers not to gaze at red wine in the cup nor be moved by its color or allure for it bites like a serpent and stings like a viper.
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United States
Kingdom of Heaven
Walter E.isenhour
Cherryville
N. C
Prohibition Tone Reflects on Election Repercussions
A reflective piece warns against weakening prohibition laws after a national election victory. It urges restraint and responsibility, arguing that relaxing banes would bring sorrow, regret, and public harm rather than celebration. The commentary emphasizes duty over celebration amid political change.
Warning Against Liquor Powers and Prohibition Fervor
Reverend Walter Eisenhour of Cherryville NC urges unwavering opposition to liquor despite political shifts. He cites biblical woes, social ruin, and police violence to argue for total abstinence, warning drinkers of death, poverty, and hell. He condemns “wet” advocates and warns of consequences for the nation and families.
Firestone credits ads and cost cuts for debt payoff
Miami magnate Harvey S Firestone testifying before the Committee of One Hundred credits newspaper advertising and cutting production costs for riding out the 1920 panic and paying off 45 million dollars in debt. He said he borrowed from banks in 1920 and, after placing full page ads nationwide, sold 18 million terms and cut debt to 32 million within two months.
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L. A. Greene
Europe
N. M. Greene
Miami
Fla
Harvey S. Firestone
Committee of One Hundred
Firestone
United States
Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin touted as safe tonic for children
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a mild safe stimulant for kids to prevent sluggishness and improve appetite. It claims to cleanse bowels without griping and to cure frequent sickness by energizing the liver and digestive system. Promote keeping a bottle at home.
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W. F Cross
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Anton J Cermak
Chicago
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Wtauga Post
James T. Gross
Boone
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Hell
Shelby
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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New York City
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Architect Lodge
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