War talk under a maple in a town tale
Ramsey and Dora share a bench conversation about the Lusitania and the prospect of war. Dora's deep feeling for peace clashes with Ramsey's hesitation as they discuss old men fighting, national duty, and a future where they might help stop war. Fred Mitchell adds wry observations as the scene lingers toward night.
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America
Ramsey
Fred Mitchell
Fred
Mr. Mitchell
Dora
Yocum
Lusitania
Tha
Illacs
Observatory
Fragmentary reminiscence of a meal and apology
The narrator recalls taking stuffed olives, peanut butter sandwiches, and strawberries, then Si expresses fear she ruined his dinner and apologized, ending with her admission of regret.
Forest City plans 15000 bond issue for sewer upgrades
The town Board of Commissioners approves an ordinance authorizing 15000 in sewer supply extension bonds to fund contracts and improvements. Bonds run up to thirty years at up to six percent interest, with taxes levied to cover principal and interest. The ordinance, passed May 23 1922, highlights debt statements on file and a 30 day challenge window.
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Forest City
Forest City to issue bonds for water system expansion
The town of Forest City introduces a $50,000 serial bond issue under the Municipal Finance Act to extend and improve the water supply system. Bonds run up to 30 years with interest not exceeding six percent. Public inspection of the filing is allowed and a voter submission petition may trigger an election, with first publication May 24, 1922.
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Board of Commissioners
Forest City
North Car
Ani
Municipal Finance Act
Consolidated Statues of
North Carolina
L. C. Lowrance
A.C. Keeter
A.C
Keeter
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