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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

2

Chellatauga Democrat Townsday 1917 Note

R C Rivers proprietor of Chellatauga Democrat publishes Townsday in Dac on 20 1917 with local notices and community items.

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From Navy Training to Duty at a Major Station

A sailor writes after about six months in the Navy reflecting on patriotism, service beyond the battle front, and life at a premier naval base near San Francisco Bay. He notes shifts from civilian life to sea experience, mentions Great Lakes, and hopes for Christmas greetings to family.

San Francisco Bay San Francisco Golden Gate Bintixes Great Lakes Ill

Turkeys and Beans at Roan Mountain Tennessee

Roan Mountain residents discuss turkey sales and farm yields in Watauga area. Moody of Roan Mountain notes neighbors profit from turkey trade with one farmer selling 24 birds for 81 50 and another earning 9 75 from forty to fifty bushels per acre, highlighting local agricultural success.

Eubeription F. Moody Roan Mountain Tenn Watauga Thorpingham Samantha Rackett Sohuw Nodges Moretz Rudolph Moretz Loyd Moretz Watauga Co. Bank

County Exhibit Recap of 1917 County Expenses and Staff

Omitted and summarized from a county ledger page are entries listing expenditures for physician services hospital conveyances, juror fees, janitorial and printing costs, election staff and supplies, postage, road bond election, and clerk duties. Amounts total 8437.05 with 5588.70 credited as due from May.

Drew Bingham J Johnson J i Brown John Harp Court House Watauga Printing Co Greene Blackburn Verry Cox Edwards & Troughton Farthing Brown

Mrs P O Stuchell Recounts Curing Son With Cough Remedy

Mrs P O Stuchell of Homer Pa. says her son Ellis recovered quickly from a winter cold after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes the remedy has long been trusted, is pleasant and safe, and used by thousands with proven good results.

Ellis Chamberlain

The Girl Who Was a Soldier Boy

A World War I era personal account describes a woman in a doughboy uniform who joins the Red Cross after serving with her husband. She faces reporters, police, and offers from film and vaudeville, plans to fund Red Cross work, and recounts her family reactions and future hopes as she prepares to return to Douglas and Kentucky to tell relatives.

Mia Hasel Carter Douglas Aris John J. Carter United States Army France Ace Bell Syndicate Med Cross Carter Able Pers Chip Hoboken Arizona Ny Army Post New York Red Cross Uncle Bam John Carter Kentucky Sammie

Clerks Report on Lands in Watauga County 1917

North Carolina Watauga County presents an annual report listing lands held as of November 30 1917 with totals and deductions. It notes net amounts due after an eight percent clerk's commission and includes totals for criminal and civil judgment dockets, cash notes, and certificates.

North Carolina Watauga County Board of County Commissioners of Valle Crucis Bank J Watauga County Bank W. D. Farting Ling W. D. Farthing Superior Court J. A. Greene Bd. Co W. R. Gragg Reg. of Deeds and CI Come

Episcopal Church in Watauga Schedule

The Episcopal Church in Watauga County lists services in Blowing Rock every Sunday morning. In Boone services are on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening at 4 30, and in Skull Mills on the fourth Sunday evening.

the Episcopal Church IN Watauga CO Blowing Rock Boone Skulls Mills

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer Promises $100 Prize

A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting through the blood for constitutional treatment. It offers $100 to anyone it fails to cure, invites testimonials, and lists Toledo Ohio as the address of F. J. Cheney & Co. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J.cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Drus Wists

Farm For Sale near Mabel Cove Creek Marion Reese Place

For sale a 53 acre tract on the North Fork of Cove Creek about two miles from Mabel post office. Includes a good residence and out buildings. Interested parties may call or write W. W. Miller, Administrator, Route 1, Boone, NC.

Cove Creek Mabel Post Office Marion Reese W. W. Miller Boone

Cold Weather Shoes Promise for Winter Buyers

A local seller markets a full line of arctics and rubbers with heavy hosiery. The dealer emphasizes offering exactly what customers want and invites patrons to visit for footwear suited to extreme cold and winter exposure.

Christmas Gift Shop Ad Promises Wide Fruit Stock

A festive advertisement invites buyers to visit for a wide range of Christmas presents including coconuts oranges lemons raisins candies and more. The seller offers to fit customers with nearly anything desired for the holiday season and extends warm Christmas wishes.

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Chellatauga Democrat R. C. Rivers the Democrat Tennessee amtTdue P.O, Stuchell Pershing By Hazel Carter Ery Co Potal J. C. Bingham Thos, South da South F. A. Linney Linville River Railway Co Jas Aldridge A. G.anders Cynthia Mattie Andrews G. M. Trivett Sohn South Tounda South Ningham Wmeldridge Inez Eldridge Underwood Ketta Underwood Lovillat Torney Arthur Keller Zeb Harman State Harstin I State HL Coffey Ben Watson Hardward Vernie Sith Ayesley Reynolds Amie Triplett Joe Church Asa Reese Coy Triplett Charlie Ordan Ali Lax Charlie Walker Iudix South Potter Routh Bank of N. C Board Co. Commissioners G. C. Winkler Boone, N. C Watauga Printing Company JS Winkler M. B. Blackburn Loone, North Carolina Foster Lenoir, North Carolina
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