State school funds and local tax effects on Watauga term
The article notes that North Carolina public schools receive about 700 000 annually and counties like Watauga gain from the state equalizing fund to extend term length. It reports county shifts in tax 5 cents per 1000 valuation and possible six month terms, with boards submitting sworn statements to the State Board of Education by December. It also covers broader state notes including local bequests and political moves.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court
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Gov. Craig
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North Carolina Social Service Conference Sets Broad Program
Governor Locke Craig announces the North Carolina Conference for Social Service meeting in Raleigh February 18 14 and 15 with topics on rural and mountain problems health education morals urban and industrial issues. Notable speakers include E L Daughtrigge J Z Green W J Shuford E K Graham and Dr W L Poteat with Shailer Matthews and Dr John A Rica among others.
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Raleigh
Clarencé Poe
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J. Z. Green
W. J. Shuford
E. K. Graham
J. Y. Joyner
W. 8. Crosby
A. M. Scales
Greensboro
G. H. Hastings
Winston-Salem
W. L. Poteat
Neal L. Anderson
Plato Durham
America
Shailer Matthews
Chicago
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
John A. Rica
Fort Worth
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The
Southern Sociological Society
Death Angel Claims Wife of C E Smith in Silver Stone
A tribute notes the Death Angel visiting Silver Stone to take the wife of C E Smith. Funeral conducted by Rev J I Hickman. burial in family graveyard. She was 18 at marriage to C E Smith, mother to Earl now 23 months, daughter of John P Wilkerson. She leaves husband, father, siblings, and many friends.
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C. £. Smith
J. I. Hickman
Goa
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C. E. Smith
Jesus
Seste Foster
Nansiz Satu
Electric Bitters Claim Liver Kidney Cure
Misery to health with back pain relief promised by Electric Bitters a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. It cites Robert Madson of West Burlington Iowa who recovered after eight months of illness and four doctors. Sold by Bucklen Co. Philadelphia or St Louis bottle 50c and $1.00.
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Iowa
Bucklen &Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Little acts shape a man's character, says Professor Taft
Prof. William H. Taft argues life is defined by small daily acts and self restraint within family and community, not grand gestures. These quiet deeds form a man’s true character.
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William H. Taft
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights Winter Coughs
A winter cough ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for coughs colds and lung trouble. It cites Henry D Sanders of Cavendish Vermont who faced consumption after pneumonia and endorses the medicine with a money back guarantee. A boy named Kannew is reported arrested in Arkansas for throwing at a streetcar.
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Henry D. Sanders
Cavendish
H. E. Bucklen & Co
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St. Louis
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Ark
Notice of Administration for H E Aldridge
John L. Fox named administrator of H E Aldridge deceased of Wa tauge County NC invites any claims to be filed by February 1915. Creditors should settle debts promptly. February 6, 1914. BE 8. Coysey, Attorney.
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H.E Aldridge
Watauge County
North Carolina
Eaid
Orj
John L. Fox
Coypey
Centenarian Loses Fire Wreck Leaves $425 Hidden
Old Fort Sentinel reports Mr Johnson Elliot aged 100 lost his Cedar Creek cabin to fire. He had $3,000,000 in gold and silver secreted about the dwelling, but only $425 survived the blaze, hidden in the bed under a collapsed roof. The tale urges depositing funds in banks for safety.
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Johnson Elliot
Cedar Creek
Mc.Dowell
Elliot
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