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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
7
A humorous report recounts a society reception at Mrs J C Jones's home with notable local guests. Catering by Montagni Bros and music from Bon Ton Orchestra are mentioned. The hostess reportedly wore an expensive necklace said to be from Mr J C Jones, her alleged husband.
A fragment notes Bill Ladd’s remark you cannot slam revolving doors when angry and references sending Pinky Dinky a jingle Torbay. The text appears as chaotic OCR with unclear context and missing specifics.
An advertisement touts Q-623 a prescription by a famous specialist said to relieve rheumatism sciatica and lumbago with a money back guarantee. It claims many users found it worthwhile and is recommended by Boone Drug Company. A court resale notice follows detailing a 1930 land auction in Watauga and Alexander counties with multiple parcels totaling about 168 acres.
Auctions advertised for May 16 1930 and May 5 1930 at the Watauga County courthouse. Trust deed from R L Clay to Watauga Building and Loan Association. mortgage by Andy Hicks and wife to Valle Crucis Bank via Watauga County Bank as trustee. Describes 12 000 square foot Palmer Street lot No 13 and 11 3 8 acres property with detailed boundary calls. Watauga County Bank trustee.
Mortgagee T F Yates advertises sale of real estate in Watauga County on May 5 1930 at 1 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy a $750 loan secured by a December 1 1924 mortgage from John and Texie Whittington. Property begins at a water oak on Will Mast’s ridge and includes fifteen acres and 92 square rods described by compass bearings and bounds.
In superior court J S Winkler administrator of E F Lovill deceased with W R Lovill and wife Lucy Lovill James Brawley and wife Maggie Brawley Frank Brawley and wife Pauline Brawley appointing a commissioner to sell land at Boone King Street described as E F Lovill office lot all lands owned by E F Lovill on King Street sale set for May 12 1930 at 1 PM at the courthouse door highest bidder for cash. This 12th day of April 1930. J S Winkler Commissioner. 4-17-41
Dr Caldwell advocates a natural mild vegetable remedy for constipation and allied ailments. He warns against drastic purges and promotes Syrup Pepsin as a household staple. He offers a free trial bottle by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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