North Carolina adopts new school textbooks nationwide changes
Watauga Democrat reports on North Carolina's textbook adoption reforms. The shift replaces old series with graded readers and a new World Speller, trims prices, and shifts to a state supported five year contract. Prices for geographies and arithmetics drop, and the plan aims to reduce regional disparities while keeping content current.
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Watauga Democrat
North Carolina
Howell, Halliburton
Baker and Carpenter
Foust and Griffin’s
Reed
New World
Hyde
Connor
White
Our Republic
Maury
Watauga County
Sanford
Mer Ta
Local candidate withdraws from Democratic convention bid
A.Watauga County resident thanks supporters for confidence in nominating him for the Legislature at Boone but announces he will not accept the nomination. He endorses George M. Sudderth of Blowing Rock and asks friends to drop his name before the convention.
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Tyr L
Boone
Tim
Sam
Sterling
For Sale in Boone Building Lots Near School
Property listing in Boone North Carolina offers several building lots suitable for modern homes near the Appalachian Training School and public school. Sale terms accept good young team or livestock in exchange. inquire to view lots and discuss wants. Aug. 22.
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Boone
Appalachian Training School
Death Notice for Alfred Moretz Prompts Reflections
Editor, I was grieved to read Alfred Moretz’s death in today’s Democrat. He was brave, gentle and just, a comrade in war and friend in peace. May the turf grow green on his grave. may God rest his soul.
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Democrat
Lask
Mary
Alfred Moretz
Reception at Training School Delights Faculty Guests
The reception on the evening of the 16th for Prof. and Mrs. Greer by the Faculty drew many couples from town. Music by Miss Henry Penn Miss Stanbury and others complemented light refreshments. Prof. B B Dougherty arrived from Raleigh for the school opening as Miss Bridge begins duty in Domestic Science. the term opens strongly with Newland Hall Meadow View and the White House filling.
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Mrs. Greer
Henry Penn
Stanbury
B. B. Dougherty
Raleigh
Miss Bridge
Newland Hall
Meadow View
White House
Dr Wakefield to Visit Blowing Rock and Boone
Dr. W. H. Wakefield of Charlotte will be at Blowing Rock Hotel on Wednesday September 6th, at Blackburns Hotel in Boone on Thursday September 7th, and at Banner Elk on Saturday September 9th to treat eye ear nose and throat diseases. Due to storm damage the doctor will charge no fee for eye testing for glasses or glasses are ordered from wn.
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W. H. Wakefield
Charlotte
Blowing Rock
Blackburn's
Boone
Banners Elk
Watauga County Democratic Convention Called for Aug 26 1916
By order of the Executive Committee of the Democratic party of Watauga county a convention is called to meet in Boone North Carolina on Saturday August 26 1916 to nominate candidates for county offices and conduct other business. Township chairmen are to hold primaries on Friday August 25 to elect delegates and address additional matters as they see fit. August 14 1916 W E Shipley
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Democratic Party
Watauga County
Boone N.C
W. E. Shipley
F. M Richards, Jr
Elk Park
N. C
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Avery
Watauga
N.C
Elk, N. C
Watauga County Bank
Boone
North Carolina
Wanted Party to Break Up Land for Rye Prep in Boone NC
A notice seeks a party to clear and break up 15 acres of land in Boone North Carolina in preparation for rye planting. Work offered for cash or as part of the crop.
Opening date set for Appalachian Training School year
August 22 marks the opening of the four teenth year at the Appalachian Training School. All charges are very reasonable. Address Secretary of the Faculty Boone, N. C.
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Appalachian Training School
Boone, N. C
Notice of depositions in Watauga NC suit and parties
The Faucette Pearler Shoe Co and other creditors sue in Watauga County Superior Court. Depositions of Roland L Walker J H Faucette and J L Crumley will be read as evidence at offices in Fort Wayne Indiana Bristol Tennessee and other locations on August 25 and 26 1916 before notaries public. Attorneys W B Councill J B Councill and B S Coffey represent the plaintiffs.
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North Carolina
Watauga County Superior Court
Faucette Pearler Shoe Company
J. L. Crompley & Son
Huntsman Bros. Company
WS E
W. Smith
G. F. Bingmam
Bingham &Co
M. A. Bingham
C.H. Allgeier
Wash
Bird East
Fort Wayne
State of
Indiana
Aligeier Notary
Roland L. Walker
Superior Court
Watauga County
Law Office
St John and Gore
6Th Street
Bristol
Tennessee
Gore
J. H. Faucette
J. L. Crumley
Faucette Pearler Shoe Co, Et al
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