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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
8
A reflective notice urges a 21 year old man to honor his parents and live up to the costly pedigree of upbringing. It stresses the $25,000 implied price of growing a man, the father’s hard work, a mother’s pride, and the duty to carry the family forward with steadiness and purpose.
Step by step home cooking notes describe a dumpling paste dropped into hot soup with buttered toast crust and egg. Alleghany Muffins use flour milk butter lard baking powder salt and egg baked in muffin pans. A Rice Flour Pound Cake combines butter sugar yolks vanilla lemon rind water and rice flour with beaten egg whites folded in.
An opinion column argues for a scientific prison system in North Carolina, condemning flogging and brutal methods at Guilford county camp. It urges state-wide reform, noting long-term costs and benefits, and calls for public demand of humane, evidence-based confinement practices.
A tongue in cheek humor item outlines a man with military precision and strict routines. It playfully mocks regimented habits and urges brides to beware overbearing regularity as a thief of love. The parody closes with a wry prescription and a warning about controlling timetables.
The piece recalls the waltz's rise and public reception about 125 years ago. It notes early alarm from anti waltzing factions and shifting norms with Goethe and Raikes cited, while contrasting past sentiment with modern practice of dancing with familiar partners and even grandmothers at times.
Sheriff Crichter will sell per court order on July 2 1923 at the Watauga County courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm the real estate of W C Wilson and D M Wilson versus D I Stansbery and J S Stansbery. The tract totals about 552 acres with a 10 acre homestead exclusion, located along Landrine Eggers line and adjacent roads.
G M Sudderth as Commissioner for the Superior Court announces sale of about 20 acres in Watauga township near Boone. The Geo Coffey lands, bounded by Hill Wright and others, will be offered at the court house door on June 9 1923 at 1 pm. Terms to be announced.
Aunty finds three children playing bride and groom with Alice in a baby dress. Alice explains she is playing while Tig waits to be born, indicating a playful domestic vignette and a quiet household moment.
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