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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
COVE CREEK NEWS ITEMS

Cove Creek lost both games to
the Boone high school on Thanks
giving evening. The boys game
was lost by score of % to 13,
while the girls lost with 26-1O
margin. Return games are to be
played on the local court Tuesday,
December II.
Mrs. Gordon Russell Of Kinston,
Ala, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Kate R. Curtis and sister, Miss Ruth,
for few days.
Cove Greek Baptist church sent a
load of apples and potatoes to the
Thomasville Orphanage last week as
a Thanksgiving offering.
Dan Henson, son Of MIR. and Mrs.
Geo. NJ Henson Of Sherwood, was
married to Miss Beulah Caudill of
Mountain City, on Thanksgiving
Day.
Hes My Pal" comedy in three
acts, presented in the auditorium of
the high school here on Tuesday
night was a decided success. The
character were very we'll selected
and high talent was shown.
Among those attending the Wake
Forest Mercer football game III
Asheville Thanksgiving were Misses
Grace Blalock, Winifred Thornberg.
T. S. Moore, Dan P. Mast and Wiley
Swift
Mesdames James Mast, Will
Payne, James Moore and Sam Hor-
ton entertained their husbands on
Thanksgiving day with turkey din
ner with all the trimmings at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Horton.
The party attended the Boone Noun
tain Park football game in the aft
ernoon.
Mrs. Rose Swift Fuller was a visi-
tor in the community last week.
James M. Horton of Wake Forest
College, spent Thanksgiving here.
Following is the perfect attend
ance record of the seventh grade Of
the Cove Creek high school, which
were omitted from the list published
last week: Ralph Henson, Glenn
Sherwood, Velma Brown, Mildred
Gordon, Myrtle Henson. Sixth grade:
Jack Henson, Kathleen Beach, Mat
tie Lou Harmon, Nell Henson.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

The Friday Afternoon Club met in
regular bi-monthly session on Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Tracy
Council at her home in East Boone.
Beautiful autumn flowers were
used with decorative effect through
out the house and color motif of
yellow and white was carried out in
detail.
The meeting was presided over by
the president, several items of bus
ness were discussed. At the conclu-
sion of the business delightful So
cial hour was enjoyed and a most
unique sewing contest engaged in.
In this Mrs. j. H. Hardin was the
successful contestant and for her
great skill with the needle she was
awarded a beautiful sewing basket.
Little Miss Grace Council sweetly
entertained the club with several
musical selections. At the conclu-
sion of this Mrs. Council, assisted
by Mrs. A. R. Smith and Mrs. Moose,
served most delicious hot chicken in
attractive little containers, baked ap-
Piles stuffed with nuts, hot coffee
and delicious hot rolls with butter,
followed with nut pudding topped
with cream.
Those enjoying Mrs. Councills
hospitality beside the club members
were Mesdames Hardin of johnson
City, Tenn, A. R. Smith and G. X.
Moose
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
CONDITION OF KING GEORGE
THOUGHT TO BE IMPROVED

London, Dec. "A somewhat
more hopeful view of the condition
of King George was taken late to-
night after fear during the evening
that he had lost ground in hsi Is
da fight against congestion of the
lungs and pleurisy, It was under
stood that as the result of the
natural sleep which he obtained last
night and early today he was actu-
ally better and stronger than he was
on Sunday OF Monday, Six hours of
sleep, which he had last night, was
the best repose in several days.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
FERNS THRIVE WELL
AS POTTED PLANTS

Sword ferns, such as the common
Boston, the Ostrich Plume, compact
Boston and others thrive well under
a wide range of conditions and are
grown with the greatest ease of any
variety of the fern family.
"The varieties commonly known as
Sword ferns adapt themselves to a
wide range of conditions and for
that reason make excellent house
plants" says Glenn o Randall, horti-
cultUrist at the North Carolina State
College. "These ferns do equally as
well in the sun parlor or living
room if allowed the benefit of the
morning sur. One common mistake
in their growth is to subject them
to sudden change of temperature.
This they will not stand. All varie-
ties of the Sword fern are capable
of adapting themselves to a wide
range of temperature if the change
is made gradually rather than alb
ruptly"
In growing these house ferns, says
Mr.. Randall, they will thrive in any
good garden soil with one-third well
rotted manure or compost mixed in
equal parts and with enough sand
added to provide drainage. If it is
necessary to use, in the place of
fibrous garden loan, a rather heavy
soil, it may be necessary to add as
much as one-fourth sand to the total
bulk. When available, leaf mould
may also be used to advantage. This
will help to make loose, friable soil
as substitute for the garden loan
In any case, it is necessary tc
keep the fern plant growing vigor.
ously by adding plant food in the
form of well-decayed barnyard ma
nure or fertilizer. Never allow the
plant to become potbound, advise:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
RECORD IRISH POTATO
YIELD FOR NORTH CAROLINA

An experiment in concentrated
farming brought the Coward Broth
ers of jefferson state record for
Irish potato yield, besides, sue
cessful accomplishment of the econ
omy feature involved, says Jean de
Journette, in the Charlotte Observ-
er. Their big crop of Sal bushels
to the acre exceeds the former re-
cord nearly hundred. The variety
planted was the Irish Cobbler.
The planting carried on in CO.
operation with E. c. Turner, county
agent of agriculture, was done on
black loan soil. In spite of the
richness of the soil, 4,400 pounds of
fertilizer was used, and 38 bushels
of seed. An effort was made to
plant just the right time to take ad-
vantage of humid conditions.
At the same time an acre of sec
ond bottom land, like that used for
the big yield, was planted in pota-
toes under similar conditions. The
exception made was 20 bushels of
seed put out with only 1,4OO pounds
of fertilizer. The harvest in the
second case was only 80 bushels.
The difference in cost of produc-
ton in the two cases was in favor
of the larger yield. Thirty-five cents
and Al cents per bushel. So, it was
found that greater economy re-
suited from concentrated planting.
Besides, the initial saving on the
crop permanent economy was add
ed in growing the potatoes. 1t took
less fertilizer from the ground than
any other crop would have taken.
The explanation is, that the potato
takes only starch and moisture from
the ground, v lille the vine is plowed
under, it's richness going back to the
soil. Because of this fact, Coward
Brothers state, the increase in the
yield of the crop following potatoes
will pay for the fertilizer used on the
first crop.
incidentally, an additional benefit
came from the big yield when the
hogs were turned out on the field to
get all the potatoes left by the plow
when the field was turned up. The
brothers state that they can winter
their hogs on the ones left in addi
ton to the amount of their record
yield.
Next winter the brothers plan to
break the national non-irrigated re-
cord. With proper conditions they
feel assured of success.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
NORMAL NOTES

DR.. B. B. Dougherty returned last
week from trip of several days to
various points in this section of the
state. He is greatly pleased with his
journeyings. His return is always
welcomed at the Normal, for he al
ways has something worth while to
tell about his trip.
The last football game of the sea-
son for the Normal was played on
the local field Thanksgiving Day,
against the team from Mountain
Park Junior College. The home
team won over the, visitors by a
score of So to O.. One young man
Mr.. Haynes from near Elkin, suf-
fered a broken leg during the game,
He was taken Immediately to the
Watauga Hospital where an X-ray
picture of the broken limb was
taken, showing that both bones OF
the left leg were broken between the
knee and the ankle.
DR.. Dougherty, on his recent trip
went into Virginia to compare the
cost of education in that state with
North Carolina, and his conclusion
lis that it is very favorable to NORTH
Carolina.
Work is moving on we'll on the
new dormitory and the heating plant
The tunnel and pipe lines are being
constructed at a reasonably rapiC
rate, and it is hoped that all Of these
will be in such shape that they car
| be completed during the winter.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
Noted Divine in Meeting Here

DR.. William M. Vines, evange-
list of the Southern Baptist home
mission board, arrived in Boone
Monday afternoon, and that even
ing preached his first sermon in
the series OF revival services now
in progress at the Baptist church.
Both the afternoon and evening
services are attended by large
congregations, the auditorium of
the church being filled to capaci-
ty last evening.
One Of the features of each
service is the old-time gospel
singing led by Prof. I. G. Greer,
with Mrs. Greer at the piano.
The afternoon service begins
promptly at $3.50 and lasts for
just one hour. The theme being
discussed at these services is the
Present Tense of God" The
evening services begin at 1880,
preceded by a prayer service in
the basement of the church, par
ticipated in by Christian leaders
of the church and community.
Rev. P. A. Hicks, the pastor,
extends a hearty invitation to the
public to attend these services,
which will continue for ten days
or two weeks.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
II. S. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

Fallowing is the December sched-
ule of the Boone high school basket
ball team, the first game of which
will be played tonight at Patterson.
Friday night the basketeers will play
the Highland high school on the To-
cal court.
Dec. 6-Patterson H. S., here.
Dec. Highland H. S., (Hick-
ory) here.
Dec. 10-Wilkesboro H. S., here.
Dec. 14-Lenoir H. S., here.
Dec. 18-Lenoir H. S., there.
Dec. ? -Piny Creek H. S. here.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

The Democrat called attention to
the fact that good feeling prevailed
throughout the election between the
members of both parties and that no
disturbance was created at any poll
ing place with the exception of one
Boone negro who became intoxicated
and was placed under arrest by the
town marshal.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
BOARD CF!<IIFIES
ELECT - RESULT
Gardner LIE cate Ticket With
Fountain, and Kartness Fol-
lowing c Behind; Greer Gets
Good v

Raleig. .ov. 5.-GOvernor A. w.
Mclean today was faced with duty
that no other governor of the state
has had to perform since reconstruc-
tion days. By virtue of the Hoover
upheaval on November 6, Governor
Mclean today dispatched summons
to the - Republican electors to as
semble in Raleigh on January 2, to
cast the states electoral vote. 1t will
be the first time the vote has been
cast by Republicans since the carpet
bag era following the Civil war.
The state board of elections, meet
ing here yesterday, declared the Re-
publicans duly elected, and fixed the
Hoover majority at 52,696. The re-
suits of the elections were certified
to the secretary of state, and the
Republican national ticket and the
entire Democratic state ticket was
declared elected. The state tickets
majority, as shown by the margin of
O. Max Gardner, who led the ticket
over his Republican opponent, H. F
Seawell, was 1884. .
Prof. I. G. Greer Of Boone, Re-
publican candidate for superinten-
dent Of education, polled the second
highest G. o. P. vote, running slight
ly behind Mr.. Seawell.
The official count revealed that
only one of the three constitutional
amendments offered to the voters
passed. That was the amendment to
increase the pay OF legislators. 1t got
by with a majority OF PIP votes.
The returns showed that Governo,
Gardner led the Democratic ticket
followed by Lieut.. Gov. Fountain
State Treasure Lacy, the oldest
state officer in point of service, re
ceived the third highest majority and
Secretary Of State Hartness, stand,
ing for election the first time, rar
fourth.
Official Returns
For governor. Gardner, 362,OOG9
Seawell, 289,415.
For Lieut.. Gov: Fountain, $751;.
All; Fisher, 288,924.
For secretary of state: Hartne.;;
361, ,235; Mrs. Tighe, 288,2S
For auditor: Durham, 361,225;
Yeager, 2S8,216.
For treasurer: Lacy, 361,394
Johnson, 2S9,000.
For superintendent of public in
struction: Allen, 361,137; Greer
289,O16.
For attorney general: Brummitt,
361, 1922; McRary, 2SS,943.
For commissioner of labor and
printing: Grist, 361,059; Goslen
288,620.
For commissioner of agriculture
Graham, 360,94S; Patterson, 288,-
S65.
For insurance commissioner: Bo-
ney, 360,750; Hampton, 28S,62S.
For commissioner of revenue.
Doughton, 36O,S32; Pitt, 2SS711.
For corporation commissioner
Lee, 36O,41O; Gregg, 28S,477.
For associate justices of the SUI
preme court: Brogden, 360,420;
Love, 2SS,571; Connor, 36O,159;
Harkins, 288,3S3.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

Pitts were also guests.
Mrs. l. f. Story has had as her
guest over the Thanksgiving holidays
her sister, Miss Flowers of Hickory,
who will leave soon for Chicago to
take course in the Moody Bible
Institute.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
Party Now in Power Was Victorious
in 1890, Carrying the County for
All Candidates Save w. II. H..
Cowles, and Elected Last Demo-
cratic Solicitor That Year

The newly elected Watauga coun-
ty officials were sworn N Monday,
all being fincumbents with exception
of Miss Helen Underdown, who sue
ceeds Mrs. Pearl Hartley as register
of deeds.
By reference to the files of The
Democrat it is found that this is the
first time full slate of Democratic
candidates have taken over the af-
fairs Of the county since the year
1890. That year the paper shows
there were less than two thousand
votes cast in the county and the reg
istration was said to be practically
full. 1t is noted that a few Demo-
Gratis failed to vote in Beaver Dam
township; however the victory was
complete, only the Democratic candi-
date for congress, W. H. H. Cowles,
by 19 votes. ]. B. Todd ran ahead
of the Democratic ticket, having
defeated Thos. Bingham for clerk of
the court by a majority of 157. w.
E. Greene polled majority of ia
over j. L. Winkler for the office of
treasurer, while D. F. Baird defeat
ed L. A. Greene, Republican candi-
date for sheriff by a majority of
104. Sheriff Baird was the father
of Thos. Baird, who Monday was
sworn in for the second time as a
member of the board of county
commissioners. In that year W. C.
Newland was elected as solicitor of
this district, being the last Demo-
crat to fill that position so far as
is recalled, Mr.. J. F. Spainhour hav-
ing succeeded him as Populist can
didate. The complete vote as taken
from the ancient newspaper is of in
terest:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

G. C. Coddington, widely known
automobile distributor and for 20
years one of the most prominent and
wealthy citizens of Charlotte, died
Sunday night at Harbor Island, off
the North Carolina coast, following
brief attack of heart failure.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
MARRYING A HOBBY WITH HIM

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-William
Jones, 62, negro, has been married
Sc times, and he has recently been
arrested for passing a bad check just
as he was leading Bride No. 81 to
the altar. Jones explains that marry
ing has been a hobby with him. His
nickname is king Solomon" Jones
and he thus explains his system: 81
just married 'em when l felt like it,
and left 'em when l got tired"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

One hundred and twelve cars of
fat hogs sold co operatively by
farmers of Beaufort county this year
have returned the growers s143,-
48779.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

become completely filled with roots,
it is an indication that the plant will
soon become potbound and growth
will be stunted.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06

He Earnestly: l means to kiss
you and kiss you and kiss you.
She: That would be only three
times.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-06
A Golden Brown

Native Convert: She'll make /;
good wife for you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-12
A ROYAL WEDDING IN JAVA

TRANCE interesting country arof soerakarta where
- the soesoehoenan rules and magnes himself king
his people actually ruled BY Dutch Governor
representing Queen Of Holland Holland the country
This picture shows wedding in the royal family Of the
soesoehoenan The groom very lownecked TO costume.
goes through elaborate ceremonies and does his wife before
the wedding You see them this picture, holding hands
affectionately That's ONE thing that to happen
everywhere
bridal party represent all that IS grand
mysterious highest circles Of Java Every
has its particular meaning. Not long ago,
everybody in this royal circle including the two cunning
little girls sitting in 'front.' might have put to death any
Of the common run Of the Javanese whim.
That cant be done now, for the Governor from Holland
would say, NO need them to WORK
Some magazine should ask Earl D Babst tell how
these work. and how they live Not long
visiting producing countries Of the world learn
sugar production first hand Mr. Babst visited Java
and his return told friends interesting things about the
gentle natives and the intensity with which they cultivate and
HARVEST THEIR CROPS
For instance contrast the methods gathering grain crops
of the United States and Java
have machines drawn by tractors able TO CUT
of day You look with pity upon man
swinging scythe by hand power.
In Java they haven't even scyhes but NOW and cut the
grass grain with little sharp knives bending over cutting
one handful of grass at time
And still they i've and they are quite contented
If you produced modern agricultural machinery among
them you probably would brighten the gentle Javanes out Of
their wits.
That happened the International
Company first sent agricultural machinery with snortng
engines to work the wide Russian fields
Harold Mccormick tells how his company's thoughtful
agent, the ignorant superstous peasants
persuaded priest of the Orthodox Greek Church to stand
field close the engine when started and telling
the peasants there nothing to fear
good priest did but the moment the engine started
with terrible snort he reassuring one was first over
the fence and out of the field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-12
Is Washington to Be a City OF
Cliff DWellers?
WASHINGTON people becoming tenants and cliff
w d-ua11ar. uao.t alarming rate.

WASHINGTON people are becoming tenants and cliff
w jewellers at most alarming rate.
This beautiful city of homes may become chiefly city OF
apartment houses if present tendencies continue.
prominent official of the Operative Builders Association
told the Zoning Commission that prior to the with
Germany the building private dwellings here led all other
building operations fiscal year. So per cent of
buildings for dwelling purposes have been apartments and 50
per cent homes.
Apartment houses stores and gas stations may make
up most blocks in Washington at this rate of change
Residential will shift mixtures all indicating that the
lives jobs Zonng Commissioners not beds of roses
Americans of the days wanted get into the wdeopen
spaces and own hunks of old Mother Earth Most residents
Of cities little about the wdeopen stuff They are
satisfied to live in apartments and visit nature via automoDe
Once year each spring. the city dweler has hankering
country and talks of buying cottage and bit OF
ground which to raise flowers and Wnen ne
weather begins to get nppy in the fa all tnose nOons
disappear. ..=...
Ths cliff jewellers ddn baths and htchenettes gas
electricity gidare They lived IN Hooks almost IKE
sheep as a protection against enemies.
Easy comfortable living largely responsible for growth
in apartment house dweer Worries are lesened put tne
uessinistic part the present Of things the
diminishing number OF home for are the
backbone of country They seldom become radicals and
haven't time inclination to bother with bolshevsc or
other wild theories.
The percentage of this citys population residing in
artments will always be less than in other large cities
because Washington the ideal city for homes There
incentive to buy real estate here than elsewhere
because this the Federal Capital and real estate stead
increases in values
Much of our increase population is due wealthy
Americans coming here and buying homes that their families
mar enjoy the exceptional social educational and other
advantages offered Not many of them apartment houses
NeUer forget that as the nation grows wealth and
population, so UH the Nations Federal City In real
estate, sell this city "shor they in Wall
Street Be bull WashingtOns future, and remember
that every dollar DeI infested District real estate Du
bring fine returns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-12
PRESS AGENTS
BY DIR. Frank Crane

offices the publicity
is regarded who is trying to put something
columns editorials Some editors suspicious
toward press agents.
Nothing could the truth good
agent He works with the editor and against him. He
advertising the and does wnde the
of advertising.
The real publicity agent good newspaper He
must have for His various stunts dis
tinct value.
press agent the other day. publicity man, who
illustrates this
He told experiences which
cheating the of advertising his articles
to draw advertising for the papers.
For instance he handling certain cheap hair which
sold department five
He conceived the idea getting
Marie of Rumana he had hair
box with gold label Samples of presented
to the member of the Queens retinue
She attracted the box which by upon
dresser She pleased that gave
ton And this notwithstanding had boobed hair
The story widely published in the em
The of Rumana extensively in large CITY
newspapers So the story instead of sneakng
advertising for the hair net actually made advertising business
On another handling the advertising for certain soap
washed with this The idea novel and intriguing
hein increase in the nmmber f vs Inc statue
nent Immediately noticeable AS statue
Mas MEYER peer %aI ame 0 h0ryIo years lady
an ingenious picture taken by movie actors.
organized campaign for chldren
Upton and other famous celebrities prizes
child Sailors prize particular sail boat
At 10000 people gathered the in Central
Park watch the children sail the boats Similar
held in other principal cities and resulted great
boat Much advertising put in the the department
The publicity only getting story with
value but having his story bring much advertising
eosyusst Aoclur. Newspaper synaa.s.