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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
7
Arthur Brisbane weighs intelligence, environment, and ambition, noting rum-running profits, farm prices, and public opinion. He cites signs on society and asks who decides wartime regiments, while referencing a German novelist’s view of Chicago.
A lighthearted fable-like note parallels a prairie dog in his village with Napoleon admiring pyramids. The piece recalls Napoleon crossing the Alps and dismisses doubters, framing winter and perseverance as keys to achievement.
Raleigh reports chestnut blight spreading through North Carolina mountains. Plant disease expert G. W. Fant says salvage of dead trees may yield timber profits before decay, with sapwood rot and heartwood involvement following death. Telecommunication poles and yard lumber could be sourced from cut timber.
Durham May 10 Plans for a reunion of the 113th Field Artillery unit of the 30th Division World War fame are being formed for August 12-13 at Fort Bragg. Committees are appointed to arrange details and aim to make the gathering an annual event with Fort Bragg facilities and General Bowley assisting. The piece ends with a calendar of ancient year starts for various regions.
Physicians tout Purification as Nature’s foundation of health. Try Calotabs to cleanse the entire system with a weekly or biweekly dose for several weeks. Get a family package with full directions for 85 cents at any drug store.
John Joseph Gaines warns readers about diet fads and quack advice. He cites the milk only theory, raw food diets, and miracle cures, urging readers to weigh claims, seek evidence, and hold fast to what is good.
Washington reports say if Al Smith's nomination seems unavoidable, southern and western Democrats may form a third ticket. Preliminary steps toward that plan have already been taken, signaling potential party schism.
A testimonial from Mrs. R. E. Campbell of Columbia praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for enriching the blood clearing pimples and blotches and curing colds or coughs. The ad claims the product keeps her in good health and offers fluid or tablets with medical advice from the Buffalo hospital.
In Arkansas Alabama Georgia and Louisiana discussions focus on Governor Smith as the key figure. It is certain that each state will run its own ticket if the Democrats succeed in naming Smith as their candidate.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Lemuel Wilson deceased, all indebted persons must pay promptly. Creditors urged to present claims within 12 months from this date or risk legal action. This April 4, 1927. John Wilson, Administrator. 4-7-6tp
By order of the Superior Court the commissioner will sell June 6 1927 at the courthouse door between 10 am and 2 pm a land parcel in Boone on King Street. The tract is part of the E F Lovill office lot, 20 feet front and feet deep. J S Winkler Commissioner May 4 1927.
The plaintiff in the Avery County action swore May 5 1927 that the defendant a non resident of the state caused personal injuries through careless driving on a public road seeking five thousand dollars. A warrant of attachment issued May 6 1927 against the defendant’s property is returnable June 15 1927 before the Avery County Superior Court clerk at Newland where the defendant must appear and answer.
Entry records show Hays entering 25 acres along Yadkin Elk Creek Elk Township with specified boundary lines and dates in 1927. A subsequent notice lists a commissioners sale of personal property in Mecklenburg action, including 20 Cherokee Company bonds and 81 shares of Mayview Manor Construction Company stock, set for May 9, 1927 at the Watauga courthouse.
Public notice of a trustee sale on May 14, 1927 at 1 pm at the Boone courthouse door. E O Greer and Belle Greer defaulted on a deed of trust securing a loan. property described as 50 acres more or less adjoining Morphew Phillips and others, in Boone North Carolina.
Japanese women launch a campaign to save a half-cent daily to help pay Japan's foreign debt, reported as about 739 million dollars. The effort aims to reduce the financial burden and mobilize households nationwide.
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