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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
4
The Boone North Carolina weekly paper issue dated September 21 1933 from The Watauga Democrat announces content types such as cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries with standard advertising rates. It notes receipt and publication details including third month prepaid and post office classification.
In a readers note the Democrat laments the death of Bob Rivers and his impact on the paper. The message praises his dedication, notes a brief disruption of publishing, and pledges the surviving sons will continue the journal’s mission despite the loss.
A Winston-Salem Journal summary recalls Henry W Grady and his strong opposition to legalized liquor. It quotes his warning that restoring liquor would devastate families, workers, and government, arguing the traffic destroys peace, lowers morality, and harms the nation.
The Williamston Enterprise argues rising wages push men to farming and independent living. It warns against moving to cities, urging readers to buy land, build a shack, and seek happiness in open country rather than city life.
A Morganton reader asks for a statement of account noting a small payment can be made now. The piece comments on the timing of the new month and bill payments with light humor.
In Jesus hour of crisis he proved his right to lead in modern business and life. He warned that wealth hoarded for self is folly and told a parable of the rich man who, lacking room for his fruit, faced divine judgment. He contrasted this with the Bethlehem inn where busyness barred the greatest event. Next Week: The Master.
The speaker warns against overcommercialism shaping diet and life. He condemns factory foods and paid service, praises home bread, labor, and self-reliance, and cites economic shifts such as banks reopening and more car maintenance as signs of changing times. He stresses work and practical living over passive consumption.
M. D. Douglas of Chevrolet Motor Company notes a 26 percent increase in service and parts sales from March to now, the first sustained upturn since 1929. He cites rising dealer employment and a strong push in September and October to meet demand as owners seek service and parts.
A Raleigh Commission of Paroles hearing reveals a tale claiming indirect responsibility for the Clay Fogleman murder. An unnamed speaker recounts letters that helped trigger a marriage and links the union to the crime, with the speaker claiming guilt by association. The piece ends noting a $1,000 yearly prize offer by The American Weekly.
By Albert T. Reid. Notice of power of sale under a deed of trust by W. H. Gragg and Annis Gragg to Union National Bank of Lenoir North Carolina. Real estate multiple tracts in Watauga County to be sold October 23 1933 to satisfy debt and taxes. Also a note about a lost Elgin watch at Smithey's Store Blowing Rock.
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