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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat notes subscription rates and classified notices. Card notices of thanks resolutions obituaries and related items are charged at regular advertising rates. Published in Boone North Carolina dated Thursday March 2 1933.
A rural county mother of three died, but Welfare Board reports show within a week all orphans would be placed in good county homes without government aid. The incident highlights Wataugans readiness to help and applaud local charity in an emergency.
Senator Reynolds defends calls for non professional reformers and backs Roosevelt's new deal while arguing the masses outvote professional politicians. He vows to stand by the plain folks, saying his primary promises will be fulfilled and that political power rests with the people, not elite figures.
The article notes Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration marking Hoover’s end and the start of a new era. It highlights Roosevelt’s strong congressional support, expected policy influence, and the hope for decisive action to lift the nation from economic panic. It contrasts Hoover’s firm stance with Roosevelt’s broad mandate.
A Virginia periodical accuses North Carolina weekly newspapers of receiving advertising from Reynolds Tobacco as hush money. The piece claims editors would not withhold criticism for fear of advertiser influence, but asserts the charge is unjust and stirs professional indignation.
A tense scene on Mars Hill shows Paul addressing Athens leaders who mock yet crave hearing more. He references the Unknown God and claims the God they unknowingly worship is the one he represents. The account highlights how Jesus’ followers translated spiritual ideas into practical terms for appeal. Next Week: Street Cars and Men
The Crawford's Weekly editorials mock the tobacco industry and senator Reynolds calling him a tobacco magnate elected by a powerful influence in the state. The piece notes irony in accusations of selling out to tobacco interests while publishing a sharp critique.
Judge Johnson J Hayes of the Middle North Carolina District will sit as presiding jurist over the Southern District of New York starting February 27. Chief Justice Hughes signed the designation dated February 1. The move draws attention as Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania faces a second lottery case trial in New York on February 27.
An optimistic mock list assigns playful line quotes to Roosevelt’s cabinet roles. It names figures like Hull Farley Swanson and Ickes while joking about policies and appointments.
A reader urges all anglers to purchase fishing licenses as reports of a fish in the Watauga River between Valle Crucis and Laurel Creek circulate. The appeal stresses legal fishing and enjoying the chase in the local waters.
A businessman appeals for America to return to faith, urging preachers and Christian people to restore the nation’s spiritual foundation after the Great War and to involve themselves more in religious matters.
The lesson opens with Jesus calming a storm as the dismayed disciples plead for help. Jesus questions their faith after stilling the wind, urging belief over fear. It then presents the demon possessed man who, though violent and self harming, recognizes Jesus and is freed, illustrating Jesus' decisive spiritual power and the call to steadfast faith.
In Raleigh two Democratic rivals Governor Ehringhaus and ex lieutenant governor Richard T. Fountain met in the governor’s office. They shared pleasantries after a bitter primary contest. Fountain apologized for not campaigning for Ehringhaus due to illness.
Governor Ehringhaus praises Mrs Fountain for her role in a rally at Rocky Mount and notes his own health has improved. He and Mrs Fountain stopped in Raleigh on their way to Chapel Hill and were invited to visit or stay at the governor’s mansion. Bryant hints at fox hunting and other activities after thirty years in journalism.
Albany reports President elect Roosevelt plans a brief inaugural address of about eight minutes making it possibly the shortest on record. Roosevelt to work on the address this week. Also noted are farm market items from North Carolina including broiler production and a group shipment to Philadelphia with a net profit near 897 dollars.
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