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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat publishes weekly under R. C. Rivers. notices include cards of thanks resolutions and obituaries with standard ad rates. It is mailed from Boone North Carolina as second class matter for Thursday May 29 1930.
The King names John Masefield poet laureate amid historic reflection on the office. Masefield, English to the core, rose from poverty and hard work at sea to literary fame with Reynard the Fox and now leads a theatre at Oxford. He is a teetotaller and 55 years old, with decades ahead for productive writing.
An editorial in Fountain Inn Tribune defends publishing local court records. It compares Tribune to a scorekeeper, recording hits and runs without taking sides, asserting public access to reports and that printing stories does not imply endorsement or judgment.
In Hamlet North Carolina about 10 000 gallons of whiskey labeled Golden Wedding were burned after being seized Thursday following a tip. Deputy Lawrence McLean led the investigation with Chief Miller directing the burn and Sheriff Braswell overseeing the cargo with deputies. The liquor, shipped from Charleston to Brooklyn in boxcars marked molding clay, was valued at roughly 200 000 dollars and railway officials pursued action against the shipper and consignee.
A guidance piece urging focus on a specific better job, higher skills, and unique value. The author advises selecting a target role, gaining specialized training, and crafting an original application letter that reveals how the candidate can increase the employer’s profits.
A veteran physician contrasts old effective remedies with modern pharmaceuticals. He laments mass produced, taste unfriendly drugs and praises traditional compounds like jalap powder for its surprising per diem efficacy. He warns against discarding proven old cures as medicine evolves.
Be it ordained by the mayor and board of aldermen of Boone North Carolina that the March 18 1930 ordinance authorizing 11000 sewer system bonds is repealed from this date May 22 1930. The mayor R S Swift and town clerk L L Bingham attest.
Sermon on Matthew 25 contrasts faithful servants who invest their talents with a faithless one who hides his gift. The lesson urges responsible use of God given gifts, warning that neglect leads to judgment and loss, while faithful effort brings reward and growth. Also notes a Caldwell County beekeeping loss of up to fifty percent amid a short honey flow.
Women seek drastic fashion updates with longer hems and new styling methods. The Supreme Court discussion contrasts views on appointing justices, citing Brandeis Parker Roberts and Hoover, highlighting Senate dynamics and constitutional interpretation.
Dr. Will O. Gordon will preach at 11 o clock about Staying With a Bad Mess at Cove Creek Baptist Church. Text from Titus 1 5 guides the sermon. Sunday School starts at 10 with classes for all ages. B Y P U follows at 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
An astronomer warns the earth is speeding up in its orbit and hints at broader cosmic changes. The brief remark appears amid a Wichita Eagle page containing reader notices and advertisements.
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