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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1929

Page

2

White House appoints Lucas commissioner of internal revenue

Washington reports the appointment of R. H. Lucas of Louisville Kentucky as commissioner of internal revenue to succeed David Blair. Blair has gone to Rochester Minnesota for a Mayo clinic examination and Lucas will assume duties soon.

Washington White House R. H. Lucas Internal Revenue Louisville David H. Blair Lucas Blair Rochester Minn Mayo Brothers North Carolina Harkins Mellon Hoover Kentucky

Cotton Comes Back and Farm Bill Debate Amid Laughs

Cotton goods marketing signals a revival as department stores highlight cotton fabrics and imitations. Senator Capper backs Hoover era farm relief while opposing export subsidies. Coolidge attends a New York Life board meeting, noting a focus on public service. Rail freight relief for wheat flour sparks laughter among farmers.

Bill Coolidge Senator Capper Kansas President Hoover Middle West Atlantic

No clear news event title from OCR texture

No coherent incident or report is discernible. The text presents a mix of economic policy commentary, historical allusion, and a surreal prison vignette with an oil magnate and a nurse, lacking a concrete news item, date, or location.

British election near with races for Austin Chamberlain seat

Surprises expected next Thursday as Britain's general election looms. Austin Chamberlain may lose his seat while Birmingham trends radical and labor. Lady Astor fights hard in Virginia backed campaign. Baldwin likely wins with lean margin. Lloyd George's Liberal group may hold about 60 seats to shift power.

Britain Austin Chamberlain Birmingham Stanley Baldwin Labor Lloyd George Liberal Party

National leaders praised for abilities and patriotism

The text lauds Baldwin, Lloyd George and Ramsay MacDonald as men of ability and unselfish patriotism, highlighting their real leadership qualities.

Baldwin, Lloyd George Ramsay MacDonald

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