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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
3
A reader discusses a flapper daughter of 17 who bobbed hair and embraced modern trends. The piece argues mothers should balance humor and understanding, stay confidantes, and guide rather than scold. It warns strict parenting can backfire as youths seek autonomy and fun.
The agricultural extension service asks field workers and farmers to locate seeds of certain varieties and report quantities to the college. The data will go to the USDA as a national clearinghouse to supply seeds for food forage and feed in flooded areas from June 1 to July 15.
Zionville May 4 Mrs Wesley Brown, an aged resident, is very ill with appendicitis and little hope of recovery. T Warner, treated in Portsmouth VA, returns home in unimproved condition. Mr and Mrs Shelton Penn and children of Bristol Tenn visit Mrs Penns parents. Elinor Grace of Denver surveys Trade Tenn school, visits Blanche Greer. Clinard and Woodrow Wilson of Silverstone visit sister Victoria Fletcher. James South of Tamarack visits daughter Mrs Robert Reece. C C Ragan and Boone mother visit Zionville. Mrs Walter Thomas and daughters Edna Ruth Mildred and Fred Castle visit Duncan of Silver Lake.
Eleven people are confirmed dead and many more injured as tornadoes sweep northeast through Barber Kingman Reno and McPherson counties. Cloudbursts flood streams with water four feet deep in low areas and about 800 homes damaged or destroyed. Property damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Clyde Hartley of Blowing Rock dies at Statesville hospital on May 4 after stomach trouble operation. He was about 39 and had suffered declining health for years. He is survived by his wife formerly Mrs Miller, widow of Willet Miller. Interment occurred in the Blowing Rock area cemetery last Friday.
All outstanding Second Liberty Loan 4 per cent bonds of 1927 42 and Second Liberty Loan Converted 4 per cent bonds of 1927 42 are called for redemption on November 15 1927. Interest on these bonds will cease after November 14 1927. Holders may exchange all or part of their bonds for other U S government obligations. notice will be given by banks or companies. Further information from Federal Reserve Banks or the Treasury. Washington May 9 1927.
Memphis officials report bootleggers hid in tree tops on Mississippi river islands near Memphis. Sheriff Knight says crews built whiskey stills and houses above flood waters, seizing 12 giant stills and 15 vats per site, with vats of 1 000 gallons. One raid network used a 24 foot motor boat for operations.
A Brondesbury wedding featured Miss Merry and Mr Christmas as the principals. The exchange hints at family and humor, with remarks about a young man going home and a cranky father nearby.
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