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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
2
A Washington Geographic Society bulletin explains why flood stages rise. Human development accelerates runoff, straightening and confining water with levees and drainage. The Atchafalaya siphons off floodwater and the delta grows seaward, reshaping land and coastlines.
Extension entomologist C. H. Brannon says two pounds of arsenate of lead mixed with Bordeaux solution best controls Colorado potato beetles. He notes over-wintered beetles and new generations threaten crops, fleas, leaf hoppers are repelled, and early repeated applications are needed.
Tom Tarheel argues spraying is an easy solution to potato bug problems, calling it foolish to pick them manually. He claims chemical sprays kill bugs effectively and quickly.
Mrs J A Michael of Charlotte testifies to the benefits of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for a rundown health condition and as a tonic for her daughter entering womanhood. She also recommends Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier. Dr Pierce's remedies are sold by druggists with free advice from Buffalo NY.
The Mexican bean beetle has moved eastward in North Carolina reaching the Piedmont region by end of 1926 and is expected to spread to more counties. Entering the state in 1921, it has since invaded most of the west, with large numbers in Watauga last year. Entomologist C. H. Brannon warns growers to recognize the beetle and its habits and adopt control methods using magnesium arsenate, calcium arsenate, or calcium fluosilicate, with guidance in Extension Folder 22 from State College.
SILVERSTONE SHAVINGS Zionville R F D May 14 Most farmers in this section have finished corn planting but a continued cold wave may force many to replant. Mr and Mrs R P Robbins of Lenoir visited old friends in this section last Sunday. Last week A L Wilson suffered a painful fall but is rapidly recovering. Ernest South of Jacksonville Fla is spending the summer with Jake Ieenhour. Bardie Fillers and Burlie Reece of Greenville Tenn were weekend visitors with relatives and friends.
A country schoolteacher speaks of a lesson plan asking each child to bring an egg or a piece of ham to demonstrate a science concept, while a North Carolina grower notes sheep pay up to 100 percent on investment in agricultural context.
An essay warns that excess weight and a neglected colon fuel heart risk. The narrator describes rapid symptoms from a toxic build up and stresses diet, digestion, and lifestyle as causes, urging readers to address obesity and colon care to prevent death.
A reader recalls a near fatal condition and details self treatment using magnesia and kitchen chemicals as a household cleaner. He notes stopping excess sweets and preserving foods, and mentions records kept on hog feeding as part of his broader notes.
Fragmentary text discusses value of agricultural accounts. No clear entities or events readable. Additional context required to identify people, organizations, places, dates, or specific figures.
Smith attacks Jones with a biting accusation calling him infamous. Jones responds with irony and knocks Smith over using a poker in a heated confrontation.
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