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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
The Watauga Democrat issues a May 3 1917 publication under proprietor R C Rivers. The fragment notes appear in the historical newspaper record as part of the Taurepay item.
Hon Lindsay Patterson urges voters to fund a county wide road system arguing it boosts economy and tourism. He condemns mud bound roads as a hindrance to farmers timber and growth, asking for May support to join progressive North Carolina counties. The piece notes Congress passage of the Selective Conscription Bill ages 21 to 27 in the House and 21 to 40 in the Senate.
In a persuasive column J B Morton argues for statewide road bonds in Watauga County. He claims bonds will finance the Virginia Carolina Railroad extension to Boone, attract Federal aid, increase taxable property, and finish a county road network while keeping taxes fair through bond financing.
Editor explains bond issues in Watauga hinge on Road Board skill and prudent use of funds. The piece argues bonds could prosper or fail with management and foremen, urging support if funds are applied well and noting long run benefits to future generations and county growth. J B Horton and 8 M Dugger quoted.
David Gwyn and A W Ray located and entered 200 acres on Heech Mountain in Laurel Creek Township Be ginning at Whitfield Farthing corner with stake and sugar tree. Land entered April 10, 1917 in Watauga County North Carolina Public record shows entry by E T J Hardin.
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