Tuscania Sinks Carrying 2179 Americans Off Irish Coast
The Cunard liner Tuscania carrying 2179 American troops including Michigan and Wisconsin guardsmen was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast. London reports 1912 survivors and initial crews feared higher losses. The ship, in convoy with British warships, was bound for England and marked the first US troop transport sunk by German submarines.
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Washington
Cunard
Michigan
Wisconsin
Tuscania
War Department
London
State Department
Larne
Buncrana
Navy
England
Ieland
Europe
France
Absent Voters Law urged to aid registration before draft
Wilson G Lamb, Chairman State Board of Sections, appeals to voters and election chairmen to publicize absent voting provisions. He stresses keep registration books open for those likely to be away for training camps and notes mail voting requires prior registration for the June 1, 2018 primary and November elections. The plea emphasizes immediate enrollment for those absent at the regular registration period. In London, Feb 7, reports describe the Tuscania incident, lifeboats destroyed, soldiers singing patriotic songs as the ship listed starboard.
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Wilson G, Lamb
State Board of Sections
London
Tuscania
Chamberlain's Tablets claim cures for stomach trouble
Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as remedies for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation with claims of long lasting relief. The ad states people with years of suffering have been permanently cured by using the tablets and following bottle directions.
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Chamberlain
Tiki Chaimberbadn
Toscania Passenger Ship Built for Cunard Line
The Toscania, a British passenger and freight steamship of 14 348 tons gross, built at Glasgow in 1914 for the Cunard Line, was among the best equipped vessels in trans Atlantic service. It measured 167 feet long with a GH foot beam and could carry 2500 passengers in cabin and steerage. The latest report noted its arrival at an Atlantic port on January 17.
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Glasgow
Cunard Line
Atlantic
Disaster update from Irish port details Puscania losses
At an Irish port on February 7 the Puscania carried 2397 souls and saved 2100 troops, 10 crew, totaling 101 lost mainly crew. Among American survivors are 76 officers with six American troops in hospital.
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Puscania
Phe
Carranza Sends Kaiser Birthday Telegram
London dispatch reports Mexican President Carranza sending a telegram to the German emperor on his birthday. The message conveys cordial congratulations and best wishes for the emperor, his family, and the prosperity of Germany.
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London
Carranza
Mexico
Germany
Court Martial Finds Private Triplett Guilty
Private Lark Triplett of Granite Falls stationed at Camp Sevier was tried by court martial for severing three fingers of his left hand and sentenced to four years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. A married man drafted earlier, he had been recommended for an honorable discharge by his home board.
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Lark Triplett
Granite Falls
Camp Sevier
Federal
Atlanta
Late Elder Sherwood Passes After Long Faithful Service
The Willowdale Baptist church memorializes Elder James J. L. Sherwood who died October 28, 1919 after a life of devoted ministry. He served as pastor for over two years and was known for strong preaching, deep Bible study, and a shepherd heart. The congregation extends sympathy to his family and resolves to publish the tribute in church minutes and in The Watauga Democrat.
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Brother Sherwood
Tie
Willowdale Baptist Church
Christ
Watauga Democrat
Willawdale Baptist Church
Dt i
Roy Dopsox
Writing School At Stony Fork Promotes Kept Penmanship
Mr Eprick reports McGuire North Carolina teacher Z J Watson from Ransamerican School of Penmanship Kansas City Mo closed a two week term Jan 31 1918 with 40 patrons and students express great satisfaction and extend an invitation for two more weeks of instruction. Watson has 26 years teaching experience and emphasizes writing as essential to clear communication.
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Eprick
Z.'J. Watson
McGuire
N.C
Ransamerican School of Penmanship
Kansas City
Watson
Matt R. Spencer
Memory of a Former Watauga Citizen Dies at 43
The home of Meta. a. Mag ios at Damascus Vii was visited by death. He was a loving husband and father, a faithful Methodist in Wine tors West Virginia, and a friend of Jack in his final years. He died at 43 years, 0 months, and 5 days, ending a life of energy and quiet Christian service in Bristol, Tennessee.
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Meta
A. Magios
Damascus
Dack
Liman
Winetors West Virginia
Jack
Earth
Rey Osbontse
Corn Will Win Democracy's War
Surplus U S wheat sent to famine threatened Europe as America's vast corn crop, surpassing 3 000 000 000 bushels, supports the food system. Corn becomes a staple to conserve wheat, with widespread use in bread and corn products, while housewives and bakers blend corn meal into daily baking.
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America
United States Food Administration
Beleve
Valley Forge
Europe
Warning on Early Croup Care for Children
For children prone to croup, the first sign is hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the onset of hoarseness to ward off the attack and avoid danger and anxiety.
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Chamberlain
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