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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

4

Boone Promotes Strict City Vehicle Laws and Public Safety

Mayor Edward N. Hahn directs Chief Carter and Mr. Brinkley to enforce the state automobile law, curb public drunkenness, and penalize underage driving. New rules emphasize speeding, license tags, and adult responsibility to improve safety, with fines up to 50 dollars or 30 days in jail.

Edw. N. Hahn W. A. Carter Brinkley Hahn Boone State of North Carolina

Near East Relief Thanks for Clothing Drive Help

J M Downum thanks county residents for their generous response to the Near East Relief clothing drive. A large amount of warm clothing and valuable goods were donated to aid the needy for next winter. The message expresses appreciation for the cooperation received.

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Lost Provinces rail plan seeks first class trunk line

Charlotte civic and business leaders push a 10 million dollar bond plan to build a first class Class A trunk line through the Lost Provinces. The proposal argues such a road can move heavy coal trains from western fields to the coast, with state county cost sharing and connections to towns left off the main line.

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Mabel News and Wanderer Verse Summary

Local item notes Mr. J B Johnson ill with slim hope for recovery and Prof W M Thomas traveling to Johns Hopkins with his ailing mother Mrs J L Thomas. Community couple J H Isaac and partner raise a cemetery fence amid improvements. J E Combs returns from National Sanitorium visit. Also includes poem Oh Wanderer by W R Butler reflecting on returning home to memory and loss.

J. B .Johnson W. M. Thomas Johns Hopkins Hospital J. L. Thomas Ollie Eggers Ralph Greene Mountain City Shounds Tenn J. H Isaac J. E. Combs

Flowers For The County Home Appeal For Donations

County Agent John B Steele asks residents to donate flowers and plants to beautify the County Home. Desired items include violets scarlet sage dahlias ivy wistaria lilac magnolia and related greenery. drop off at S C Eggers feed store Monday afternoon May 21 for proper care.

S. C. Eggers John B. Steele

Blowing Rock Elects All Commissioners and Mayor

In Blowing Rock the town election on the 8th produced a single-ticket commission slate Everett Pitts D P Coffey and A M Critcher who all received every vote. For mayor Edgar Robbins edged T H Coffey by ten votes to win a two year term amid a growing town scene with new residences and the near completion of the Mayview Manor Hotel ready for the season.

Everett Pitts D. P. Coffey A. M. Critcher Edgar Robbins T. H. Coffey Mayview Manor

Still Receiving Clothing for the Needy Armenians

County readers are urged to donate clothing for Armenians in need. J. M. Downum near east relief chairman appeals to ladies, merchants, and the public to contribute, even small items, at the earliest convenience.

J. M. Downum Near East Relief

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The Watauga Democrat C.rivers Ace Boone N. C Cate W. R. Butler University of Michigan Gargoyle N. C Ellis Prof Roy Brown Yours Truly D. J. Cottrell Hanna Boone Hardware Company Boone, North Carolina Kia
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