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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
1
The County Agent with help from Watauga County Bank sponsors free educational movie shows at rural schools. Films spotlight farm operations and stimulate community discussion on farm problems while promoting potato marketing via new freight rates across seven states. County plans future campaigns using suitable pictures.
The first car load of Watauga kraut from the Blue Ridge Farmers Association arrived in Winston-Salem, received by Dunnagan Brokerage. Local distributors report wide distribution and growing fame for Watauga kraut manufacturers.
The evangelist brings the old time four square gospel to Tamarack and reports much good done in the vicinity. Burial for Selina Potter led by Edgar Watson and L A Wilson. Local notes include visits and a birth announcement from the Martins.
A reformer accuses a bootlegger of having no conscience and ignoring the law. The bootlegger retorts that his business is governed by the law of supply and demand. The exchange underscores tensions between prohibition enforcement and illegal commerce.
Advent Christian church members will erect a stone church this summer on the site of the former Democrat building in Boone. The 30 by 60 foot structure will feature a basement and gray granite with flint, quarried from Henry Green near Hodges Gap. Construction begins once materials arrive and the old building is removed.
Raleigh reports T C Bowie from Ashe county in the North Carolina House is seriously considering entering the 192? Democratic primary for the U S Senate at the end of Senator Overman term. He has served ten terms and was speaker in 1915 though no firm decision has been announced.
Miss Mary B. Elrod, age 65, dies after a Friday morning paralysis while living alone at Middle Fork. She had recently cared for her 92 year old mother, Mrs. Alex Elrod, and after a brief stay with her brother Jones Elrod, returned to her home where she passed away the next day. Funeral and burial planned for Sunday.
The Elk Furniture Co. with Messrs Simmons and Greer as managers is progressing nicely and some very fine articles of furniture have been turned out. Mr. J. M. Walker and wife Bessie Walker recently separated by mutual agreement. Last Saturday night E. H. Simmons and Allen Miller visited Z. T. Watson and wife in Brookside. Watson and Hampton have been delivering cross ties to the railroad at Deep Gap and, on return, collecting medical roots for the market, making the trip profitable.
The Hickory based Boone Hosiery Mills plans to relocate equipment to Boone between March 20 and April 1. Subscribers to the donation are asked to deposit funds in the bank before April 1 to ensure readiness for the mill’s installation.
Raleigh March 10 The 1925 general assembly followed Governor McLean more than any recent body and enacted many of his measures including an executive budget system and centralized revenue powers. Debates over education funding and a public schools equalization fight defined the session amid clashes on taxes and state finances.
The governor urges all citizens to contribute to Near East relief and meet the county quota. Churches, Sunday schools, societies, and individuals have given generously, and more help is hoped from those who have not yet contributed.
News from Boone and surrounding towns reports Miss Velma Rivers daughter of R C Rivers editor of the Democrat married Frank M McGhee formerly of Boone in Greensboro on the 2nd of this month. The couple will live in Durham then Roanoke Virginia.
John B. Steele urges soil improvement in Watauga County by lime and legumes. Two carloads of lime distributed to farmers in two weeks with another ordered. He offers to order lime for those who ask and stresses no surplus expectations.
The Beaver Dam Egg Circle reported weekly sales exceeding $100 during January. Floyd Ward showcased a modern dairy barn on Brushy Fork, enhancing the valley’s already attractive scenery.
Western North Carolina, Inc. urged farmers across twenty five counties to join a program listing farm houses ready for summer boarders. The appeal touted Asheville base, healthful climate, and growing tourist demand with 25 000 potential visitors and 2 cent postage for inquiries. Farmers to email or mail letters to Western North Carolina, Inc., Asheville, N C for standard guidelines and possible listing.
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