Breeding Better Livestock Boosts County Prosperity
In Watauga County farmers discuss improving cattle as the revenue backbone for land, education, and public services. A three to four year old cow bought for 75 yields 90 and 60 yearlings plus a calf, showing profitable long term gains. The piece urges investing with banker help to finance quality stock and pledges community pride and better roads and schools.
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Watauga
Alexander County
North Carolina
W. E. Suiprey
War material figures and horse shipments cited by Charlotte Observer
The report notes steel firms contracted about 50 million dollars in four weeks to supply rounds and billets, with 20 million earned by mills and 21 million sent abroad, plus 10 million from miscellaneous contracts. It discusses shell machining precision and high explosive ranges, and mentions British war horse standards and monthly Montana Wyoming horse shipments of about 7,000.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Europe
Charlotte Observer
Montana
Wyoming
Death of D L Gross Parke County leader noted
D L Gross a long respected Parke County figure died at his home near Judson after a lingering illness. He served in Greene township trustee capacity and on the Board of Review and county council, was an active Mason, and funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah conducted by Judgen Lodge. He was born August 2 1861 in North Carolina and died July 12 1915 near Bellmore Indiana, leaving a family and several siblings.
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D. L Gross
D. L. Gross
Parke County
Judson
Mr. Gross
Greene Township
John H. Spencer
Judson Lodge
Mt. Moriah
A. L. Miller
Judgen Lodge
David Lafayette Gross
John
Ellen Gross
Yadkin County
North Carolina
Bellmore
Indiana
Ida Johnson
John H
Mary B
Frank H
Arthur L. Mary
Jersey calf stung to death by bees near Hins Collins
A five month old Jersey calf tied in a yard near Arch Nesbit’s home eight miles west of town on the New River Road near Hins Collins was attacked by thousands of bees after tipping over four bee gums. The calf died the following day from the stings.
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Arch Nessbit
New River Road
Hins Collins
Seamed That Way Farmer Seeks Remedy at Country Drug Store
A farmer with a long face tells the country drug store apothecary he has stomach trouble and asks for medicine. The pharmacist replies in a cheerful tone describing the uncertain rise and settle cycle of symptoms as he follows the patient’s request.
For Sale Farm in Globe Valley Eight Acres
Globe North Carolina listing describes an eight acre bottom farm with a good eight room new dwelling and a good spring. Also includes tools and wagon, likely in fair condition. Fragmentary OCR yields unclear phrases about location and extra items.
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Globe Valley
Globe
N.C
Appalachian Training School Seeks More Public Teachers
The Appalachian Training School at Boone North Carolina aims to recruit more public school teachers, citing surplus capacity and expanded faculty. The notice outlines August recruitment and secretary contact for inquiries and applications. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised for cough relief with a money back guarantee despite questionable claims and outdated medical language.
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Appalachian
A Athers Boone
N. C
Dr. King
50 Good Calves Wanted for 35 Per Bead
Advertiser seeks 50 good calves at 35 dollars per head. Payment offered on delivery. Contact 8 W. for arrangements.
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Democrat
Stanly County
Detroit
FORD
Ford Town
Rufus L. Gwyn
Lenoir
John Carlton
Boone, North Carolina
Park County
Ind
Appalachian Training School
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