Red Cross Notes and War Time Mobilization
The Red Cross asks for dues to reach 3 with funds aiding sewing work at Fitzgerald Hospital. Volunteers are urged to donate tables chairs and a broom and to join sewing sessions at 9:30 to 12 and 3 to 5 mornings, with updated hours next week. Also notes cautions on gasoline use for war effort and Navy surgeon appointments from North Carolina.
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Red Cross
JW Laney
First National Bank
Fitzgerald Hospital
Inheritance Tax Figures From Holt Estate Revealed
Report states the late 1 WE Holt of Lexing died leaving an estate liable for about 236 inheritance tax to the United States government. North Carolina is expected to receive $122,587.11 from the same source amid broader notes on morality and detective oversight.
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1 WE. Holt
Lexing
United]om
North Carolina
Sylva's Rapidly Raised Radio Company Sets Record
In Sylva, Jackson county, the community organized a military unit unusually fast. Capt W W Dorsey was commissioned to raise a radio company with Jackson county as headquarters. The unit, drawn from telegraphers, wireless and signal men, plus cooks and helpers, was recruited and mustered within a week.
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Sylva
Jackson County
North Carolina
South
W. W. Dorsey
Wnit
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound For Darker Hair
A home hair darkener advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an improved formula available for 50 cents at drug stores. It claims to gradually erase gray hair with each application, leaving hair darker and shinier, and promotes it as a natural looking youth aid for those seeking a revived appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Aviation BHI Passed Appropriations For Aviation Service
The senate passed a 640 million dollar appropriation for the aviation service without amendment or record vote. A brief debate centered on Senator Hartwick's amendment to strike the draft clause. The amendment was rejected 66 to 12, with La Follette and Gronna opposing the draft. Plans for the expenditure are largely withheld, but the package covers about 22,000 airplanes and nearly 100,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Hartwick
Georgia
LaFollette
Gronna
Weaver College description and offerings
Weaver College stands as a leading junior college in the state offering four years of high school work and two years of college work. It is the only junior college west of Blue Ridge recognized by the State Board of Education. Graduates can secure teachers certificates without examination. Ideal location, low rates, and board at actual cost. Address the Secretary for a catalogue and information. Weaverville North Carolina. REV. EUGENE BLAKE, President.
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Blue Hodge
State Board of Education
Weaverville
N.C
Eugene Blake
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Farmers of Union
Henderson Roler Mills
Monroe Insurance and Investment Company
G. B, Caldwell
Sora
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
Henderson Garage & Machine Company
Monroe, N. C
Ame
Turnip Seed
English Drug CO
Red
United States
A. C. Bedford
Standard Oil Company
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy
John C. Taylor
Greenville
James H. Royster
Townsville
Fairley P. James
Laurinburg
Bruce F Holding
Wake Forest
Matthew L. Carr
Farmville
Charles S._ Norburn
Acton
Harry L. Brockman
John M. Huff
Baker
France
Mason'’S
J. W. Rallings
Indian Trail
McCauley Heights
L. Mangum
Worth Brothers Company
Coatsesville
Penna
Southern Labor Agency
No. First St
Richmond
Coatesville
Union County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Court House
Monroe
N. C
W. H. Phifer
Palmer Stone Works
Albemarle, N. C
Bass Pecan Company
Lumberton, Miss
B. Helms
Carrier One
Secrest Motor Company
F. C
Wolfe St
Baltimore
H. E. Copbie
Watt Ashcraft
Franklin Street
J. C. Maynor
Henry Lily
H. B. Copple
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
R. L. Payne
Monroe, N
Old Load Fo
Union Drug Co
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthewa
Julia R. Price
East Windsor
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
G. M. Smith
Talon Drug Store
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald
Lyon Mfr. Co
South Fifth St
Brooklyn
Weaver College
Albemarle
Elva Harris
Sikes-Sanders Co
Sikes’ Stables
Dart Automobile
Fowler & Lee
Ambtantley
Co-operative Mercantile Co
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