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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for the Boone IR publication: one year 91.00, six months 50 cents, three months 25 cents. It is dated Thursday May 29 1919 and notes post office mailing as second class matter.
Nashville May 26 Subscriptions to the Centenary Fund of the Methodist Episcopal Church South total 48 million in credits and other contributions. The campaign aims to reach 35 million without credits. Twelve conferences exceed quotas with New Mexico and West Oklahoma reporting, and the Cuban mission adds 15 thousand by cable. The drive continues actively this week in districts yet to meet targets.
A Mobile School to train church workers will run July 21 25 at Boone Baptist church. Rev W N Johnson the mission secretary organizes a five year program with 45 participants at once. The event mirrors the apostolic training model to mobilize workers for kingdom service.
The Berlin cabinet shifts focus from treaty disputes to organizing governance under peace. It approves finance ministry bills proposing forward-looking taxes and revised duties on tobacco and sugar as Germany slowly regains fiscal footing.
E. B. Coffey recently named by the State Tax Commission as Tax Supervisor for Watauga county attended an Asheville meeting to receive instructions for a year long program. He will visit every farm in the county to determine true cash values, with local consultants available for time costs, and will be paid 150 dollars monthly plus expenses.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Leonardo da Vinci in 1482 described armored wagons carrying artillery to break through enemy ranks and open a path for infantry. These ideas predated modern tanks by over four centuries, with Ludovic Sforza missing the chance to use them.
The Women s Missionary Society of Cove Creek Baptist Church passes resolutions honoring Sister Mollie Bradley who endured 40 years of illness. They praise her Christian life, extend sympathy to her family, and request copies for the minutes and publication in the Watauga Democrat.
The piece asserts internal medicine is unnecessary for chronic rheumatism and promotes Chamberlains Liniment as relief, priced 35 cents a bottle and 60 cents for large size. It also advises a diet suited to age and occupation and regular bowels, recommending Chamberlains for constipation.
Financial statement for The Valle Crucis Bank Valle Crucis NC as of May 12 1919 lists resources liabilities and totals plus a cashier sworn statement. Also a North Carolina Watauga Superior Court partition suit notice directs defendants to appear June 30 1919 in Boone NC to answer or demur.
Report of the condition of the Bank of Blowing Rock at Blowing Rock North Carolina at close of business May 12 1919. Capital stock paid in 16000.00 surplus fund 500.00 undivided profits less current expenses and tax paid 1173.24 Bills payable 15000000 Deposits subject to check 40347.04 Time certificates of deposit 51916.10 Cashiers checks outstanding 63.14 total 136000.70. J T Miller cashier attests to the accuracy of the statement dated May 24 1919 with directors T H Coffey and Lentz also noted and notary public George F Blam.
An insurance advertisement touts strong companies and low cost life coverage. It mentions Banner Elk and an agent initials N. O. F. PJENNINGS, inviting readers to call or write for rates and policies.
Mortgagees J B Taylor and W H Byrd announce a public sale for cash at the courthouse door in Watauga County on the first Monday in July 1919. The land described lies in Watauga Township with boundaries tied to J H Brinkley and J F Coffey lines and includes 7.24 acres of tract 11 as per the Dunlap Rogers subdivision map. Proceeds secure payment of 2017 mortgage debt plus interest, with deed to be issued to the purchaser.
Classic testimonial advert shows farmer W M Childers of Le noir North Carolina praising Doan's Kidney Pills after four years of kidney trouble and back pain. He reports lasting relief and no further kidney issues after use, noting price 60 cents and availability at Bal lew's Cash Pharmacy. Manufacturer: Foar gemma Co Buffalo.
Ford states all Ford parts sold by dealers are manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Do not attempt DIY repairs. for any problem with your Ford, contact an authorized Ford dealer for prompt, reliable service. Take your Ford where satisfaction and economy are assured.
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