Judge Stack urges broad citizen support against crime in Wa tauga
An unusually large crowd attends Judge Stack's grand jury charge in Wa tauga focusing on enforceability of laws, road hog nuisance, liquor dealers, and fiduciary duties for guardians. He links education to crime reduction and warns of a black Friday if civic training fails. The article notes New York income shares, New Jersey slander law, and a math professor's claim on consciousness.
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Stack
Watauga
Grand Old State
A Much Needed Text Book on Saving and Economy
The article argues for reducing waste and promoting saving across the nation. It calls for school reforms to teach youth economies and budgeting, notes forty four million Americans employed with high incomes, and cites New York City as an example of excessive waste in spending.
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New York City
Give Him A Lift Poem by Joe Cone
A weary traveler trudges a dusty road seeking rest until a generous stranger stops and offers a lift. The act lifts both the man’s burden and spirits revealing a larger truth about kindness and humanity on life’s road.
Worth While Club Hosts Mrs Bingham Event
Mrs. R. L. Bingham entertained the Worth While Club at her home on September 4. Autumn flowers decorated the porch and living room as guests gathered on the porch before moving inside for the program and refreshments.
Edison Meeting Hosts Round Table Beautification Ideas
A local Edison meeting shifted from a regular program to a round table discussion on beautifying the town to attract visitors. Mrs. Robert Castle won the top prize and a set of Boone’s latest book ends, with Mrs. L. L. Bingham assisting at a salad course. The next club gathering is set for Sept. 19 at Mrs. Edd Payne’s country home.
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Edison
Robert Castle
L. L. Bingham
Edd Payne
Worth While Club Hosts Honor Guests and Music
The Worth While Club held a September 7 gathering at Mrs. John F. Greer's home honoring Prof. and Mrs. A. R. Smith and Prof. and Mrs. J. T. C. Wright. Misses Lucy Moretz and Mattie Taylor, and Messrs Allen Laxton, Vide Caudill, and Dewey Mast attended. The Boonerette Trio provided music and the evening included games. Guests noted pending departures to Chapel Hill and Meredith College, with a warm welcome home for the Wrights. Ice course served before departures Godspeed.
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A. R. Smith
J. T. C. Wright
Worth
John F. Greer
Lucy Moretz
Mattie Taylor
Allen Laxton
Vide Caudill
Dewey Mast
Boonerette
What the engineer in the cab experiences at crossings
Engineer Ben Craydon of the Rock Island Lines explains the dangers at railroad crossings. He describes drivers racing trains with families in the car and the near misses seen daily, urging caution as the engineer must race to warn and avoid fatal outcomes.
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Ben Craydon
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island Magazine
Advent Christian Church Notes on Building and Farewell
Work on the new church progresses with the wall nearly finished and carpenters starting the roof. Dr. Browning gave a farewell service to a large audience with excellent music and a highly praised sermon. Communion was served Sunday morning and a baptismal service followed at Sands with many participants.
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Browning
Sands
Missionary Society Event at Methodist Church
The Ladies Missionary Society hosted visiting society members on August 23 with a Brownings led program aided by Mrs Gerald of Lenoir, at the Methodist church. Afterward light refreshments were served. Midweek prayer meetings move to Wednesdays with Sunday School at 10 each Sunday. The Bible Class continues its drive and invites new members to attend.
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Ladies Missionary Society
Gerald of
Lenoir
Methodist Church
Fat and science clash in warnings from Mr Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane cites John son of National Life Insurance to warn fat is the greatest American killer and urge diet and exercise. He contrasts safety of sea travel and rail with fat risks and notes gas price cuts, livestock markets, and eugenics debates alongside reflections on science and parenthood.
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Mr. Johnson
The
National Life Insurance Company
Methodist Notes on Sunday Attendance and Prayerful Spirit
The article reports 242 in Sunday School with rising attendance, large crowds at both services, and pastors pleased with preaching to a crowded house. It notes ongoing dry weather, prayers for rain in some areas, and community prayerful spirit as a positive outcome. Also mentions good reports from Lutheran church meetings and Boone Sunday School at 9 45.
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Lutheran Church
Boone
Epworth League and Sunday Services Schedule
The Epworth League gathers at 6 45 p.m. Sunday School at Blowing Rock 10 a.m. Preaching at Blowing Rock 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. by the pastor. Wednesday prayer service and choir practice at Boone 7 30 p.m.
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M. Epworth
Blowing Rock
Boone
Peddler Lacks License Tag Found Near Cove Creek
A peddler notes he cannot sell in town without a license after a city clerk asserts the rule. The license tag No 78127 was found between Boone and N L Mast's store on Cove Creek and is to be returned to the City Barber Shop.
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Boone
N. L. Mast
Cove Creek
Ice Cold Drinks and Health Dangers
An article warns that immoderate ice cold drinks harm digestion and immunity. It asserts cold exposure chills stomach walls, reduces secretions, and facilitates bacterial infection, citing appendicitis linked to ice habit and advising never to drink ice cold fluids habitually or expose airway organs to extreme cold.
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Rivers Printing Company
R.C. Rivers
Rob. Rivers, Jr
National Bureau of Economic Research
New York
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New Jersey
Supreme Court
Charles Henry
France
Joe Cone
Advent Christian Church Notes
Arthur Brisbane
America
Middle West
Argentine Republic
Yesterda
Carrats Farms Company
Hoisteix
Galleo
Navy
Earth
Sun
Lear
Methodist Notes
Enlightment
A. B. Chapin
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John Joseph Gaines, M. D
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