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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1933

Page

6

Ruth Warren and the Dead Lantern Ranch Cattle Deal

Ruth Warren mortgaged her three quarter interest in the Dead Lantern ranch to secure cattle from Parker of the Triangle for eight percent financing. Snavely, the partner, warns, but Ruth moves to stock the property and faces management challenges including branding, water shortages, and Ann’s periodic disappearances as ties to the ranch deepen.

Ruth Warren Arizona Mexico Charley Thane Snavely Indian Ann Ruth Kenneth Will Thane Mrs. Warren Warren Parker Jesus Travina Ann David Snave

Purification of the System Promises Health Benefits

An advertisement touts Calotabs as a path to perfect health through system purification. It claims Calotabs cleanse the blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels with a course taken weekly for several weeks. Packages sold in 10 cent and 35 cent sizes via all dealers.

Nature

Bull remembered as a face, not a beast

A writer reflects on a bull and the idea that people remember a man’s face rather than the animal’s form. The observation is left with a note that the discussion continues next week.

Plant garden seed for early vegetables

Extension horticulturist E B Morrow advises October planting of lettuce onion sets and brassicas for early spring greens. He notes cabbage seed should be sown now for March field reset and stresses cool dry storage for fall crops including potatoes onions and root vegetables.

E. B. Morrow State College Morrow

Idle NC land drives shift from clearing to tree planting

State agricultural experts warn against further land clearing as North Carolina holds about 1.5 million idle acres with another potential million tied to crop programs. Extension forester R W Graeber calls idle land harmful, urging forest-minded policy to curb erosion and revive soil life, noting Piedmont tobacco counties still clear land for soil renewal. Randolph leads idle cropland. Davidson and Guilford follow. per counties average over 15,000 idle acres.

North Carolina R. W. Graeber State College Mr. Graeber Piedmont Randolph Davidson Guilford Graeber

Heiress Runs Away From Prince After Four Days

She claims four days with a prince failed to deliver loving companionship and left her seeking freedom. The American Weekly promises more high society true stories in next Sunday's Baltimore American.

American Weekly Baltimore American

Appalachian College Fans Triumph Over West Carolina

Campus chatter reports Appalachian’s team defeated West Carolina 15 to 0 on their field. The piece notes a homecoming event at Appalachia with former students invited, chapel gatherings, a Piedmont College football game, and a century of progress recital in the chapel.

Trauts Nomrad West Carolina Appalachia Greer Piedmont College

Cove Creek FFA Holds Oct 6 Meeting In Agriculture Room

The fourth regular meeting of the Cove Creek Chapter of Future Farmers of America met Friday afternoon October 6 1933 in the agriculture room. James Sherwood spoke on pork production costs with various feeds. Clint Eilicott gave a talk and Fred Mast told jokes. Caldwell County lespedeza growers report hay yields from one to two tons per acre.

Cove Creek Future Farmers of America James Sherwood Clint Eilicott Fred Mast Caldwell County Lespedeza

I Want My Telephone Put Back In

As prices rise, many have dropped telephone service but now seek restoration. They credit the line with comfort, emergency protection, and keeping families connected, noting borrowing neighbors becomes awkward. The piece urges calling the telephone office to learn how inexpensive home service can be.

Ruth Snavely

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