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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
4
The March 23 1933 issue notes President Roosevelt signing the beer legalization bill enabling 3.2 beer sales from April 7 in compliant states. It contrasts with banking system revamp calls and cites U S bank figures 1920 1933.
The piece notes rapid action on the Democratic platform with the emergency banking bill followed by an economy measure, legal beer, farm relief, and unemployment relief urged next. It highlights the swift fulfillment of platform promises and the pace of congressional moves toward policy goals.
The Boone city council ratified an ordinance to prohibit holding further public dances. The piece notes local ridicule and argues laws should not legislate morals, arguing dancers will seek venues elsewhere and police will arrest those drinking at events.
The Watauga Democrat praises good country correspondence with readable reports from Blue Ridge notes while noting one exception in the Blue Ridge section after press time.
A meditation on Jesus using single, pointed questions to defuse conflict. He confronts the Pharisees over healing on the Sabbath and challenges anxious disciples about adding a day to life. The piece argues questions as tools of persuasion and focus.
The Democrat warns against publishing items that misuse names to spread false reports. Two groups of similar items appeared with writers’ names, prompting indignant responses from the affected families. The paper pledges to stop further publication to protect itself and the public welfare.
A Williamston Enterprise opinion argues money reform should help both banks and people. It notes banks keep large reserves to prevent runs while workers gain prosperity when money reaches labor on Saturday, with banks feeling it first and people later.
Farmer Jim Ferguson tells a Dallas farmers’ convention that oil has a trust and lawyers hold power, urging farmers to form a united trust to avoid ruin. He warns inaction will lead the country to hell in a handbag and stresses improving marketing facilities.
The American Legion, built by veterans of earlier wars, endorses President Roosevelts economy plan. Through its officials it accepts a 25 percent reduction in governmental allowances, aiming to strengthen public support and fiscal responsibility.
In Denver Colorado a barber named B. C. Reeves accepted a 50 cent note issued in 1866 from a customer paying for a haircut. The tattered bill appeared to be all the cash the customer had.
Mountain City Tenn. Much property damage was done in Johnson County by the wind storm of last week. At least two people were injured Stella and Oscar Walden of Shady Valley were taken to Bristol hospitals. The Walden home was badly damaged. Some livestock was killed by falling trees.
A local woman, Nellie Dougherty, was named acting postmistress of Minor, North Dakota. The appointment was the first official act of Postmaster General James Farley since taking office, with a letter confirming the post.
Cincinnati report states Proctor and Gamble restates the entire newspaper and magazine advertising program, one of the world's largest soap makers, after a recent suspension. The renewed plan signals confidence in business conditions and will be released on the original schedule.
An 87 year old woman says she never tires and remains active attending church and parties thanks to Vinol iron tonic. The Watauga Drug Store advertises Vinol with testimonial style copy claiming good taste and health benefits.
The text outlines the removal of tax collection duties from the sheriff in Watauga County and sets terms for appointing a tax collector A D Wilson is named to serve to 1983 or as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. It covers appointment, removal, bonding, deposit rules, compensation, sheriff salary, repeal of conflicting laws, and effectiveness upon ratification.
In Frankfort Kentucky a small bank in an isolated community resumed normal operations after the State Banking Department telegraphed its elderly president that it might reopen. The banker rode horseback to the nearest telephone and learned the proclamation was optional. He quipped that a ten year term would outlive him.
Editor Watauga Democrat quotes readers praising education as essential for humanity. He argues humanity is young on a cosmic timescale and warns ignorance and fear may lead to war, urging continued learning to reach maturity and wisdom.
The note from Mabel of North Carolina expresses a wish to attain higher spiritual and intellectual levels, describing such growth as beyond the current dreams of the author and friends. It conveys personal aspiration and communal longing.
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