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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
1
A meditation on home as the center of character and effort, arguing marriage, mutual sacrifice, and simple living sustain happiness more than wealth. It contrasts palatial dwellings with humble cabins, praises fatherhood and motherhood, and urges restraint, gentleness, and education as foundations for stable families.
A mixed page of notices and advertisements from North Carolina. Items include bank cashiers sworn totals from 1920, medical ads for Gude's Pepto-Mangan, a Boone death by high voltage, Masonic leadership picks, hotel openings in Blowing Rock, Baptist convention proceedings in Washington, a Y M C A world conference at Blue Ridge, stray pasture notices, a wood auction near Todd, Delaware farm listings, and a real estate and livestock exchange note from Winston Salem.
A Stanly News Herald editorial argues against idleness amid global shortages. It stresses production over wealth, urges both rich and poor loafers to work to replenish granaries and restore clothing supplies.
The Charlotte Observer notes Johnson’s pledge to avoid a third party if things go awry, while Bryan’s course remains uncertain and intrigues prophets. A potential Nebraskan driven third party could push a League with reservations amid Democratic and Republican tensions. Also, Kaiser household goods sold at auction in New York on the 22nd include imperial throne hangings.
Report of the condition of the Bank of Blowing Rock Blowing Rock North Carolina at close of business May 4 1920 figures show loans and discounts 18755 02 demand loans 11000 overdrafts 1 8 and liberty bonds and war savings stamps May view construction company banking house furniture and fixtures all other real estate owned cash in vault and deposits due from banks Cash items held over 24 hours 45 AM liabilities capital stock paid in 16000 Surplus fund 4500 Undivided profits 2400 28 bills payable 40000000 deposits subject to check 105 20 time certificates 37 cashiers checks outstanding 17s a total 1000 Watauga 1 J T Miller cashier with notary public Gro F Bla May 12 1920
Bank official G M Sudderth swears the Boone bank statement is correct as of May 1 showing resources 149 055 81 and liabilities including capital stock 20 000 deposits 58 431 and time certificates along with overdrafts and notes. Directors Critcher Th Cor f y Jd Lent attest to the statement and A W Smith Clerk swears to it.
Notice to creditors that an eighth interest in Watauga Supply Company has been sold to Char enis who assumes pro rata liability. Debts owed to the firm will be paid to the company as constituted. Dated May 1, 1920.
Good farms of all sizes near railway stations suited for all machinery and a roller mill with ample water power and custom work. Last year toll grain sales totaled 3577 dollars. Immediate possession. Inquiries to Hewlett, Virginia.
Boundary of grass offered for sale to accommodate eighteen to twenty yearlings. Contact W. Hardin Brown, Boone, Rural Free Delivery, mail may be sent.
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