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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
The W M of Watauga Lodge 273 requests full attendance at the regular meeting to be held at the Masonic Hall tomorrow night. Local items report travelers from Idaho, a school teacher’s departure, and notes on the county’s ongoing issues with snow and business.
A list of delinquents who failed to appear after notice from the Local Exemption Board is provided. The Sheriff has orders to apprehend them and present them before the Local Board within five days. Names include Ira E. Story of Cleveland Ohio Carl M. Eller of Somerset Ky Davis A. Thompson of Sugar Grove NC Preston H. Sisk of Shullsville NC and Samuel E. Greer of Zionville NC.
North Carolina officials led by Food Administrator Henry A. Page vow to remove profiteers from business, monitor hoarding, and publish price lists to help consumers. Law penalties include fines up to 5000 dollars or two years in prison, with confiscation of hoarded goods.
A favorable note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one of the best and most efficient medicines for coughs colds and croup. It is praised for being pleasant and safe to take, a key factor when medicine is given to children. Many mothers vouch for its effectiveness.
Rev. J Norton Atkins will be away until mid February and there will be no services at the Episcopal church in Boone Blowing Rock or Foscoe during this period.
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