Bankers Hopeful Over New Federal Banking System
In Wurraway on January 8 1914 a leading New York banker said business fundamentals remain sound and that the nation will move smoothly from the old national banking act to a modern system. He noted banks must adjust gradually, expect cooperation with the government, and downplay public anxieties about the transition.
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New York
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Salmon P. Chase
Lincoln
Resolutions Of Respect For Brother David Adams
Resolutions reflect on the death of Brother David Adams born November 1 1828 and joining Watauga Lodge 278 July 20 1876 and Snow Lodge 268 July 20 1877 dying at 85. The group honors his exemplary character and extends sympathy to relatives. Copies ordered sent to Watauga Democrat and Watauga News for publication.
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David Adams
Watauga Lodge
Snow Lodge
Watauga Democrat
Watauga News
Snow
Train School Items Highlight Staff Changes and Enrollment
The school reports gradual improvement of Miss Michael the music teacher now at Milton Indiana. Miss Florence V Cole arrives from Dover New Hampshire to teach sight singing and methods. Col G W F Harper donated a Civil War history volume to the Caldwell Library. Lovill Home offers space for girls, and most staff live at McNeil Cottage. Forty three new students enroll while several students aim to return after holidays. Mr R J Minton oversees sweeping and fires, often before daylight.
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Florence V. Cole
Dover
New Hampshire
New Hampshire State College
G. W. F. Harper
Caldwell
Lovill
Reittell
McNeil
Newland Hall
R. J. Minton
Jm.d
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Claim Victory
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for eczema and related skin conditions. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Ill testifies he suffered since the Civil War and found relief after one box. The firm guarantees results or the purchase price is refunded with 50 cents plus mail options.
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Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Parcel Post Exchange offers direct farm to city sales
Farmers and country produce merchants of the mountains are urged to write to the Parcel Post Exchange in Greensboro North Carolina to connect with cash buyers. The ad promises free shipping containers and delivery through Uncle Sam, with payment collected before delivery and returned by mail. It invites listings of eggs butter dressed meats sausage liver pudding and other items with prices and quantities. Mountain cheese is highlighted as desired. Ady invites Christmas orders via expert buyers at no service fee.
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Parcel Post
Parcel Post Exchange
Greensboro
N. C
Sam
Greenboro
The Country Boy Creed and an Advertised Patent Remedy
A quotation from Edwin Osgood Grover extols country life, work ethic, and personal effort over urban dreams. The piece shifts to a blatantly promotional note for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure constipation headaches and related troubles with a 25 cent price from H E Bucklen Co, Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co, Phila
St. Loui
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Waters dies in December 1918
An infant boy of Mr F A Waters and wife from Virgil N C died at six weeks old on the 80th day of December 1918. The brief life was deeply mourned by his parents who trust God’s providence and seek guidance for the road ahead.
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F. A. Waters
Virgil N. C
Administrators of David Adams estate notify creditors
Having qualified as administrators of the estate of the late David Adams of Watauga County this notice warns all claimants to present claims within 13 months or be barred from recovery. Debtors are urged to make immediate settlement. January 5 1914 Tillman Adams A E Adams Administrators H Bryewaw Attorney
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David Adams
Watauga
Entry Notice for Twenty Acres in Watenge County NC
Entry recorded by Watenge County Office of Entry Taker TM J Hardin. Wills Keight locates and enters twenty acres on Boone's Fork waters. Boundaries run from Mrs Moves H Cone line to Clark line then Sims line to Lenoir Lumber Co line and to Mrs Cene'o live, beginning point near Mrs Moves H Cone. Entered December 10, 1918.
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State of
North Carolina
Watenge County
Said
Wills Keight
Boone's Foak
H. Cone
W. D. Clarke
W. H. Simm
Sims
Lenoir Lumber Co
Mre. Cene’o
J. Hardin
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Wurraway
Bolland
Wall Street
Jyo
Michael
Milton
Indiana
Ady
Gry East Neler
Soria
Edwin Osgood Grover
Virgil
Tillman Adams
A. E. Adams
Admis
H. Bryewaw
Atty
Watauga County
For Libraries
Uioneah
Ues
Thomas
D. C. Ragan
T. P. Adams
J. W. Farthing
W. N. Howell
A. M. Critcher
County
Treasur
Cook Bros. & Co
Frick ‘Company
Eclipse” Machinery
Oliers
Machhinery
F. M. Richards, Jr
Catalet
Banner Elk
N.C
Stoffel Hardware CO
Mountain City, Tenn
Yours Truly
D. J. Cottrell
Lenoir Hardware and Furniture CO
Lenoir, North Carolina
Cmt
Duntain City Marble Company
Tennessee
Winchester
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