Early Presidents and Their Humble Roots
A compact retelling of U S presidents from John Adams to William McKinley, noting modest origins. It highlights Andrew Jackson born in pine woods, James K Polk from a North Carolina farm, Millard Fillmore as son of a New York farmer, and Abraham Lincoln in a Kentucky log cabin among other brief biographical lines.
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John Adam
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
North Carolina
Millard Filmore
New York
Clothier
James Buchanan
Alleghany Mountains
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
James A. Garfield
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Getting Closer Together Nash Cars Lead The Way
The motor car cuts travel time drastically, bringing people together as Nash automobiles prove reliable and economical. The ad touts the valve in head engine, smooth power, and low cost from 300 to 1000 dollars below rivals, promoting a Nash at 1490 f o b factory and inviting orders through H W Horton Highway Motor Co serving multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
H. W. Horton
Highway Motor Co
Watauga
Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany Counties
Boone, N. Cc
Insurance pitch urges action before misfortune in Blowing Rock
A brief regional advertisement from Blowing Rock North Carolina urges readers to insure houses health and life before disaster. It promotes universal rates from GRCF Blair and warns that waiting may be too late for coverage.
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Blair
Blowing Rock
N. C
Young Russian rebel Mersala hailed as revolutionary icon
Petrograd reports Matti Mersala, barely eighteen, as the revolution’s greatest youth commander. He signs death warrants, leads Red Guards, and boasted to replace Lenine and Trotzky. At seventeen he led the Red Army, shot prisoners, and disciplined troops with brutal efficiency.
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Russia
Petrograd
Matti Mersala
Mersala
Finland
Lenine
Trotzky
Beloostrow
Soviet Russia
Danish Red Cross
Red
Sestroetzk
Bolshevik Party
Little Mary Sue Williams 1917 1919 obituary
The Williams family mourns Little Mary Sue Williams born Navy December 10 1917 and died December 80 1919 at eight weeks old. The note speaks of faith in God and the heavenly home with comforting Bible verses and a plea for the family to keep faith through grief.
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Mary Sue
Roy F. Williams
Navy
Jesus
Heaven
Republicans and Revaluation A Republican editor backs honest taxation
The Greensboro Daily News praises G H L Kestler of Concord for opposing partisan attacks on the revaluation plan. It argues the law aims to lower taxes for the average man, reduce old inequities, and should not be judged by partisan gain. If Republicans oppose it prematurely, they lose credit for aiding the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Daily News
Republican Party
North Carolina
G. H.l Kestler
Concord
Concord Observer
Kestler
Mr. Kestler
Austrian starvation threat prompts appeal to Americans
Baron Eichoff head of the Austrian peace delegation appeals to the American people for aid as 7,000,000 Austrians face starvation and potential anarchy. He cites reparations committee figures and says credits from powers are insufficient, making U.S. help the only hope to save Austria this winter.
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Washington
Baron Eichoff
Paris
Austria
Supreme Council
United States of America
Thirteen Big Mistakes in Life by Judge McCormick
San Francisco judge McCormick lists thirteen life mistakes. He cautions against setting personal standards for others, judging others by oneself, assuming world opinion will be uniform, discounting inexperience, shaping others’ dispositions, ignoring minor issues, seeking perfection in actions, worrying about uncannily remediable issues, failing to help others, doubting what one cannot do, accepting only what one can grasp, not allowing for others, and judging a man by external qualities rather than inner character.
Resolutions of Respect for Brother C A Grubb
Resolutions note the passing of C A Grubb a charter member of Bik Lodge 373 A F and A M chartered December 7 1881. They state he was faithful until his death bowing to God’s will and extend sympathy to his relatives.
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C. A. Grubb
Bik Lodge 373
Brother Grubb
Earth
Grubb
Card of Thanks for Marty Sue Witt
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the sickness, death and burial of our dear Marty Sue. May God bless and reward each one of you. Mr and Mrs Roy Witt.
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Marty Sue
Mrs
Roy
Gude’s Pep to Mangan Restores Strength for Convalescents
Physicians endorse Gude's Pepto-Mangan to rebuild rich red blood after illness. Aimed at convalescents, it claims to restore vitality, appetite, and a healthy glow. Available in liquid and tablet forms under the genuine name "Gude's."
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Gude
Bank of Boone gives year end condition report
The Bank of Boone in North Carolina closes 1919 with assets including loans 11,257.50 and cash in vault 2,200.76. Directors and cashier Avery Howell attest to the accuracy of the statement sworn before W. R. Gragg on January 15, 1920.
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Bankers Fund Trust
North Carolina
Watauga
Avery Y Howell
Avery Y. Howait
Avery ¥. Howell
C. Miller Burton K. Barrs
W. R. Gragg
Register of Deeds
L. M. Parking
D. F. Mast
H. B. Perry
W. H. Mast
J.P
State of North Bank Report From Valle Crucis
Financial statement shows loans and discounts of 100,9 with demand loans, overdrafts secured, and overdrafts unsecured. It lists U.S. and Liberty bonds, cash in vault, furniture, and fixtures, with a total of 192,791.22. L. M. Farthing, cashier, swears the data are true to the best of knowledge.
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U.S
State of
North Carolina
Watauga
L. M
North Carolina divorce case in Watauga County
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina B W Williams sues W T Williams for divorce alimony and child custody. A summons issued January 10 1920 returns February 10 1920. Defendant must appear and answer by February 16 1940 per clerk O L Coffey.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
B. W. Williams
W. T. Williams
O. L. Coffey
North Carolina
Clark
Coffey
Notice of Executorship for estate of L C Earp
Executor L H Holler summons all claimants to present claims by December 22, 1920 and all indebted persons to promptly settle. Public notice states qualification as executor of L C Earp, deceased, with dates and settlement instruction.
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L. C. Earp
L. H. Holler
Notice to creditors and administrator appointment in L M Hodges estate
Ohio Toledo Lucas County notice to all claims against the estate of Larkin M Hodges deceased to present by January 1st, 1921 or be barred. Administrator H C Hodges urges immediate settlements from debtors. Frank J Cheney swears firm will pay one hundred dollars for Catarrh cure claims. Hall's Catarrh Medicine testimonial offer.
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Larkin M.tudges
Aml
Chis Jonary
H. C. Hodges
L. M. Hodges
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Seal
All
F. J. Cheney & Co
Insurance at cost in strongest world companies advert
The text promotes life insurance at cost as a specialty with contact by phone or mail to Banner Elk North Carolina P Jennies. It presents a promotional line about strongest companies and cheapest services, implying a sales pitch for affordable life insurance.
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Banner Elk, N.C
P. Jennies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ulysses S. Grant
Ohio River
Little Mary Sue Williams
Bank of Boone
Fat Boone
Elk Lodge
Friend
Watauga Democrat
J. W. Bartow
J. B. Hagaman
L. D. Gaatham
Valle Crucis
North
Valle Cruci
Seine
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