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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
4
The Superior Court largely sustains Recorder Court decisions with only one sentence reduction for a single defendant while some sentences were increased by Judge Oglesby. Judge Sudderth was never reversed, highlighting the perceived consistency of lower tribunal justice.
Boone residents hear that the municipal bankruptcy bill, already approved by the House, has moved through the Senate with Administration support. The measure allows any city, county, or town in insolvency to file for debt adjustment with 51 percent consent of security holders. Taxpayers see potential relief if current refinancing plans fail.
R T Greer, renowned Watauga County native, plans a new root and herb warehouse in Lenoir expanding his Marion Virginia based business. The piece recalls his 29 years in Marion, multiple public roles, and community service including past mayoral terms and church leadership.
The piece cites Isaiah’s prophecy saving Jerusalem from the Assyrian army and angels’ victory. It notes Sennacherib’s account of failure, Isaiah’s stance against entangling alliances, and a future plan where Egypt, Assyria, and Israel form a blessed regional order under divine blessing, likening it to an American wartime vision.
The verse Penned by an unnamed author closes a collection of sermons, urging strength for the weak and faith in God. It prophesies healing for the blind and deaf, the lame leaping, and waters breaking in the desert as a sign of renewal. Next Week An Unknown Author.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Open Forum department. Writers must include their name and brevity is urged while noting that profit may be derived from these letters.
Editor urges wool growers to unite under Howard Walker to sell wool at private treaty for better prices. Cites low U S stocks, high foreign demand, and local shrinkage differences. Calls for a county meeting to organize and present estimated wool pounds per sheep, aiming for 40 cents or more in June.
A young farmer visits The Family Doctor with a skin eruption on his face neck and scalp margins. He suspects barber's itch though no barber shop visits occurred recently. skin patches are redder than surrounding skin.
The article explains ringworm caused by tinea circinata and urges proper treatment with mer curial ointments, surface cleansing, and personal hygiene. It warns against spreading via scratching and cites spiritual reflections from Mary Baker Eddy and Biblical examples to advocate peace and truth over fear.
The piece argues true disarmament is spiritual not material, urging individuals to eliminate fear and hatred from their thoughts. It asserts peace follows when people reflect divine Love and refuse hostile thinking, starting immediately with personal mindset and conduct.
Qualified as administrator of the estate of J A Woody deceased, notice to creditors to present claims within twelve months from date hereof or be barred. Debts to the estate should be settled. April 26 1934. Geo W Caudill T C Baird Administrators J A Woody deceased.
Washington reports that Drs Francis Benedict and Howard Root of the Carnegie Institution say psychology can add years to life. They cite Seth W Lincoln of Worcester Massachusetts at ninety still active and calm with few stresses, suggesting emotion control complements medical life extension. North Carolina farmers lack sales evidence for corn hog contracts. Blue mold found in a Greene County tobacco bed on April 14. county agent prescribes sunshine and nitrate of soda.
Attention farmers. Grow stock beets to maximize feed per acre with yields of 40 to 50 tons per acre and roots weighing 20 to 25 pounds. Excellent for cattle sheep hogs and poultry. Mammoth Long Red and Golden Tankard seed 40c per pound. Six to eight pounds plant an acre. FARMERS HARD WARE & SUPPLY CO.
Watches spectacles and jewelry repaired the better way. It costs no more to have the work done right. Walker's Jewelry Store Boone N C 5 3 2p all kinds garden plants finest varieties deliveries Tuesdays and Saturdays leave orders at M W Beach residence or Mullins and Clay 4 1913.
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