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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat weekly issue from Boone North Carolina dated May 1 1930 lists publication details publisher R C Rivers and Rivers Printing Company and subscription rates. It notes obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks are billed at standard advertising rates and that the paper is entered as second class mail.
A lyric styled meditation on the sanctity of home and heaven, contrasting worldly wanderings with the lasting peace of a divine home. The poem emphasizes that no place on earth can replace the scenes and joys God has given in Home and Heaven.
The 1921 battleship holiday was extended five years with three powers agreeing to scrap ships now in commission. France and Italy hesitate due to Mediterranean disputes but are expected to join. Hoover argues disarmament is incomplete, yet excessive naval power harms peace. He warns no nation can pay any price for safety.
The article argues the United States has a lighter tax burden than Europe, noting England plans a 22.5 percent income tax while U S taxes are lower. It contrasts American wage growth with European poverty, describes scarce second hand clothing, and suggests European workers hope American methods raise wages to boost consumption.
Beef cattle day will be celebrated at the Blackland Experiment Station near Wenona on Thursday May 28 North Carolina beef cattle growers are invited to attend by Earl Hostetler state college animal leader.
A columnist weighs opinions from Shakespeare to Laplace on aging. The piece notes old age varies by mindset and achievement, citing figures like Scott, Johnson, Bismarck, Titian, Goethe, Gladstone, Vanderbilt, and Laplace. It argues true old age begins when growth stops, while continual learning keeps one young.
The article guides cooks to maximize potato use as new crops lag and old spuds vary. It covers scalloped and creamed potatoes in multiple methods, plus frying styles like latticed and Lyonnaise, with tips to season and finish dishes for best taste and appearance.
Blowing Rock North Carolina April 30 contracts grant Carolina Theatre full license to use DeForest Phono film and Phonodisc for talking pictures. Installation to be completed this week as Dr Lee DeForest's natural sounding system gains local approval and promises a new era of cinema sound.
A writer promotes the recumbent position and eight hours of sleep as essential heart care. He cites an elderly patient restored from near failure after bed rest and warns against overwork, cigarettes, heavy meals, and alcohol as dangers to life.
Week ending April 26 1930 report from Appalachian State Teachers College Boone by observer J T C Wright shows average max 53 average min 32 and average 43 with daily range 21. Highest 61 on 21st lowest 21 on 25th five clear days one cloudy day one partly cloudy day NW winds and heavy frost on the 25th. Wool pools organized in Western North Carolina by county agents of the Extension Service.
Forest officials announce the annual spring planting on Mount Mitchell to cover the old fire scar. About 15 000 balsam seedlings will be planted starting Monday April 21 under F H Claridge in charge. Since four years ago roughly 55 000 trees have been planted with a 90 percent survival rate, and the program will continue yearly as funds permit.
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