War News Outweighs Russian Defeat and Tells of Allied Gains
The Charlotte Observer notes that Russian forces show signs of reform after a harsh purge, while British and French advances in the west produce sweeping captures and tallies of prisoners. The article argues these successes diminish German naval bases and threaten submarine warfare, boosting Allied prospects and reducing pressure for fresh American troops. It stresses the grim Russian image but highlights a Waterloo-like turning point for Germany in the Allied offensive.
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Germany
Washington
United States
France
London
Paris
Belgium
Wonderful Heroism by British Airmen in Great War
Extracts from an Associated Press dispatch describe a British aviator's dawn patrol near the Ypres front. He bombed enemy sheds, raked trenches, silenced a German gun at twenty feet, attacked officers and troops, dispersed a column, and engaged two battleships before resuming scouting over the lines. The report highlights extraordinary courage and effectiveness of Allied airmen.
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Associated Press
Ypress Calent
Teutons
Sunday School Singing Contest Challenge Notice
Sunday School singing choirs from Wilkes Ashe and Wa tauga counties are invited to meet at a midway point for a contest. Each class must be white children aged 14 and under, with 24 to 44 participants, singing sacred songs only. Contact W. S. Church Summit to enter.
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Wilkes
Ashe
Watauga
Summit
Church
Summer Complaint Remedy Endorsed by Scotaville User
In the heat of summer many families face looseness of the bowels and need prompt relief. Mr. F. F Scott of Scotaville New York recounts using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for severe summer complaint with swift relief and similar benefits for his family.
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F. F Scott
Scotaville
New York
Chamberlain
Card of Thanks from the Moretz Family
The Moretz family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for faithful help and acts of kindness during the long illness and death of their husband and father. May God bless them abundantly. Erste Moretz.
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Erste Moretz
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimony
A Boone resident testifies to the efficacy of Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache, noting long usage and relief. An accompanying ad claims 60 cent price and broad dealer availability. The text also mentions pistol duels and British aviation actions in a general wartime scene.
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Dean
H. W. Jones
Eight Ave
Hickory
N.C
J. Jones
Doan
Donea
Foster-Millburn Co
Bufaly
New York
Editor Promises Truth After Calls He Lies
A West Texas editor proclaims in bold that he will print the truth from now on after being labeled a liar for minor errors. He prints a follow up column defending his honesty with biting excerpts about townspeople and local figures, including John Bennin, John Coyle, Rev Sty, Dave Chartier, Tom Spradlin, Cordie Meador, Roger Lloyd, Susie Scruggs, and Horace Griffin, detailing alleged faults and private judgments.
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West Texas
John Bennin
Belleville
Dock Holderness
Dave
Tom Spradlin
Cordie Meador
al Remington
Tom
Roger Lloyd
State Bank
Willow Grove
Odd Fellows
Pleasant Mound
Susie Scruggs
Horace Griffin
Methodist
James C. Williams
Susie
Dallas
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Pershing
Charlotte Ob
Berver
Boone
John Coyle
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Sty
The
Christian Church
Bob Ingersoll
Bob
William Elbert Munsey
Dave Chartier
Fletcher
Castoria
Maxwell
B. F. Olive
Charlotte
J. W. Elms
Hopewell
Wilkesboro
P. W. Gibbs
Jacksonville
Fla
Miami
D. B. Bingham
Agent Boone Garage
Highway Motor Co., Distributors
N. Wilkesboro, N. C
E. Glenn Salmons
Critckers Hotel
Edsund Jones
I. D.lowr Ner Kik
Love
Attorneys-At-Law
Avery
F. A. Linney
Attorney AT Law
G. H.hayes
Vilas, N.C
E. F. Lovill
W. R. Lovil Lovill
Lovill
Law
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Ney
R. D. Jennings
Baxnews Elk, N. C
Blackburn Hotel
Por
Alfred W. Dula Byr
Eva Meera
Charlotte, N.C
Watauga Co. Bank
J.W. Bryan
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