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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
8
Nutrition specialist Miss Mary Thomas of State College promotes eggs as a prime dietary source. She highlights the yolk’s iron and vitamins A B D E, plus vitamin D for strong bones, urging daily egg yolk for babies and at least one egg for children aged two and older. Eggs are easily digested when cooked gently.
State College extension forester R W Graeber urges preserving dogwood as a commercial yet non harming crop. Dogwood provides wood for shuttles used in weaving and can be managed as understory under pine, oak and hickory without harming larger trees.
Baltimore Mrs Jesse W Nicholson prohibition leader plans to oppose Albert C Ritchie anti prohibition figure for the Democratic nomination at the September primary. Nicholson received endorsement from United Democratic Law Enforcement clubs of Maryland at a meeting led by Mrs Clement L Shaver wife of the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
The State Superintendent A T Allen announced a total distribution of 1 184 353 02 to counties in the School Equalizing Fund. Most of the sum 1 074 658 82 goes to 98 counties from a 1 250 000 Tax Reduction Fund. Additional amounts cover rural supervision and extra teachers. The arrangement supports eight month terms and aims to equalize tax burden and educational opportunities among local districts.
Old records show that 100 acres near Trap Hill were deeded to Nathan Carter in December 1846 for five dollars total. The document, found by Mrs. Susan Hanks of North Wilkesboro, notes C. L. Hinton as state treasurer. A separate 1930 notice announces an execution sale in Watauga County to satisfy a $251.56 judgment, with Sheriff L. M. Farthing listing Brushy Fork land between Boone Trail Highway and J. W. Ward lands as the target.
Sam Wah a Chinese tenant farmer from New Hanover County seeks a return certificate to reenter the United States. He lacks a wife or property but claims an American woman in Newark owes him 1000 with interest since 1908. He says the loan was to fund her mission work in China and left for New York for inquiry at Ellis Island.
The Sunday School at West Pine Swamp under Superintendent Levi Cheek progresses well. Local residents report visits and gatherings with family and neighbors, including Blackburns, Churches, and Woolards, plus a cucumber seed delivery of 200 pounds to Hoke County growers and plans for over 150 acres of cucumbers this season.
Ambrose P. Covington claims Sargon Pills cured his long malarial condition and rheumatic pains after two years of illness. He praises improved appetite, sleep, and energy, saying the pills regulated his liver and overall health. Boone Drug Company acted as agents for the advertisement.
Seventeen five acre corn contest demonstrations have been surveyed in Chatham County by the county surveyor. Those who grow the corn will keep a careful record of all expenses and returns, says the county agent.
Mortgagee D F Horton notices the sale of a 3 3 4 acre parcel in Watauga County on June 2, 1930 at 1 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy a $521 debt secured by a deed dated August 18, 1924 from Orren and Cassie Hayes. The description follows old road, mill race, and Mast line references. Sale is to highest cash bidder.
Sheriff L. M. Farthing announces a public sale of Dr R K Bingham hospital property in Boone North Carolina on June 2 1980 at 1 pm to satisfy a $49 debt. The sale includes the real estate described with a homestead portion reserved and is conducted at the courthouse door by order of the court.
A neighborly thanks note from Manly Greene D. L. Greene and Family Mrs. W. E. Setzer and Family honors friends for deeds of kindness during illness death and burial of a wife and mother. May God bless you and may you find such friends in times of trouble.
The Reese family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness and aid during illness death and burial of their husband and father W F Reese and family members convey appreciation for support and sympathy.
A 20th century medical discovery named Q-623 is advertised as attacking rheumatism neuritis lumbago and sciatica at the root. The promotion notes years of expert work and claims proven effectiveness with Boone Drug Company selling and recommending the product.
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