15 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
1
The piece lampoons immigration fears and cousin marriages while recounting a local Elk Fair. It describes a town procession, school contingents, and farm displays with notable mentions of J. Hartley and his berry garden, plus a hog weighing boast.
The author discusses social norms about marriage and wealth, urging that women wed poor men and work for a living to leave a legacy of productive children. He cites Professor Brown and asserts personal kinship concerns while critiquing opulence and lineage.
The prose laments fading life and celebrates autumn’s beauty in Watauga mountains. It links the season to mortality, invokes biblical imagery of mountains as sacred, and notes pheasants, nuts, and conifers as winter approaches, urging gratitude and prayer.
The Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association held its sixth annual meeting in Bristol Tennessee. President Joseph Hyde Pratt read Wilson’s greeting telegram urging better roads and management. Ex Gov John Cox urged postwar road building to attract migrants escaping postwar costs. Delegations came from Alabama Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Virginia Tennessee and West Virginia.
In Watauga County Superior Court before the Clerk the administrator of J B Clarke and others proceed to sell by auction on Saturday November 7 1914 at the Blowing Rock post office for cash the A D Blair 50 acre tract adjoining B J Greene Dr Wilson and others and the J B Clarke lands held by J B Clarke comprising Lot Nov-14 title to be conveyed by commissioner GEO R Clarke Commissioner.
A promotional excerpt extols Fletcher's Castoria with a religious flourish praising abundance and beauty in a mountain county, quoting a testimonial attributed to R. M. G. Boone of North Carolina.
A commentary condemns the commercial spirit as the root of European conflict and warns Americans against letting greed for wealth replace spiritual values. It contrasts a life of simple virtue with wealth worship, noting even Rockefeller may pale beside humble workers in heavenly reward.
Advertisement urges use of Dr King’s New Discovery to cure colds and soothe coughs. Claims quick relief, antiseptic healing, and family endorsement from Louis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio. Money back offered if not satisfied.
A short notice for Silas M. Greene, jeweler in Boone, seeking prompt attention from patrons and masters of a collection. Mentions F. A. Lin in association with the office.
I have completed study and Diploma for Veterinary Surgery in all branches and offer my services. I am the only one in the county and may be reached at Vilas, N. BR. PDA. H Hayes, Veterinary Surgeon, IT-11.
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