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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
7
Lesson text centers on Mark 9 33-37 and 10 35-45 teaching true greatness through service. Jesus rebukes self seeking and shows greatness comes from serving others not ruling, illustrated by the child example and James and John asking for prominence.
In Pensacola two thousand school children join a city wide clean-up campaign. The effort demonstrates how youth participation aids urban health and beauty, teaches civic lessons, and instills habits of keeping the hometown clean, beautiful, and healthy.
The heredity editor notes the boy seems suited for the publishing field. His wife questions the claim, while the editor quips the child minds his work by discarding everything else in the waste basket.
The message urges service to others and follows Jesus Christ as the ultimate example. It highlights His life of doing good and the cross as the supreme sacrifice for many, calling believers to imitate His selfless love.
The quotation cites the city that hath foundations as a guiding measure. It emphasizes enduring urban structure and stable civic roots. The note frames a reflective, moral purpose for communal development.
A brief aphorism urging resilience in adversity, urging cheerful spirit and steadfastness. The quotation emphasizes that the worst misfortunes are those that never arrive, a call to steady resolve amid uncertainty.
The fragment ponders ministers beyond pulpits revealing meaning, while Mark Guy Pearse notes most observe God’s benefits yet few see God. The quotes reflect religious insight and moral perspective.
A. E. South announces he has sold his entire interest in the Music Store at Boone North Carolina to B. C. Johnson and Roy Greene. All accounts due up to March 23 are payable to him and he is responsible for the firm's indebtedness to that time. Dated April 2, 1928.
The notice invites business men and heads of families to inquire about bank methods for simplifying payment of all bills by check. It highlights advantages of banking connections that raise credit in the financial world and promises more examples to illustrate benefits.
A civilian attributes the large blaze to a strike at the match factory, while the autoist questions the reasons behind the disaster. The exchange frames the incident as tied to industrial labor tension and safety concerns.
Notice lists tax deed action for R H Hegler land in Boone North Carolina with payment deadline May 7 1928. Also announces sealed bids due May 12 1928 for Boone city hall construction with bond and performance requirements. Also trustee sale set May 21 1928 in Watauga County for T M Greer Addie Greer deed of trust securing 1500 dollars.
A motherly figure Owing to a lamb incident reveals a scene where the animal loses its wool and stands bare. The tone suggests a cautionary tale about mistreating a gentle creature.
Official notice from North Carolina Secretary of State J A Hartness that Blow ing Rock Development Company has dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent. Certifies filing date April 24, 1928 and compliance with Chapter 22 of the Consolidated Statutes. Official seal and signature authenticate the dissolution record.
John E. Brown trustee announces sale of 14 acre tract in Watauga County for May 7 1928 at courthouse door to satisfy a deed of trust securing 500 dollars from William Sturgill and Martinia Sturgill to P C Wyke. Property begins at white oak on Hodges line and follows Hodges Gap road.
Mortgagee R M Martin will sell at the courthouse door on May 14 1928 between 10 am and 2 pm the 27 acre tract securing $600 with $200 overdue. The deed dates to February 21 1925 by R F Miller and Amanda Miller. The sale follows a default and outlines the property bounds described by lines and branches near J J L Church and B R Browns.
Wickes Hatchery in North Wilkesboro NC sells strong sturdy STRONG STURDY CHICKS including rocks Reds and White Leghorns. Day old chicks are $12 per 100 with leftovers at $10. Started chicks priced by age from 1 week $15 to 4 weeks $30 per 100. Customers report high satisfaction.
Public sale notices authorize trustees L S South and T E Bingham to liquidate two Watauga County parcels on May 14 and May 21 1928 for cash due on trust deeds. One lot of 382 3 8 acres on S C Eggers tract and a 9 14 acre parcel linked to J W Greer and Cordelia Greer with specified boundary lines and landmarks.
In Watauga County North Carolina Gladys Watson files for divorce from John Watson in the Superior Court before Clerk Gladys Watson. A summons issued April 10 1928 returns June 3 1928 requiring appearance and answer or demurrer to the complaint. The complaint is filed in the clerk’s office. This 10th day of April 1928. A E South Clerk Superior Court 4 12 41
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