Meuse Argonne Deaths and War Costs Revealed in War Department Summary
A War Department summary by Colonel Leonard Ayres reports American casualties in the Meuse Argonne drive as about 120000, two per hundred died or fell ill, and total US war deaths at 5000 with 236000 wounded. The document lists draft figures, overseas service, and general war costs, noting major nations’ battle deaths and American participation across armed forces. It also discusses North Carolina highway needs and a veteran’s success story aided by federal vocational programs.
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Meuse-Argonne
Germany
Leonard P. Ayres
General Staff
War Department
Russia
Prince
Great
Sam
Washington
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Federal Board
Do Your Best to Stay Healthy and Work Full Duty
Do Your Best. Everyone should do all he can to provide for his family and keep his physical system in top condition. If constipated or troubled with indigestion, use Chamberlains Tablets and follow the directions to feel right and ready to work.
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Chamberlain
Buick Ad From A F Hamby Agent in Boone North Carolina
An automobile advertisement offers Buicks via A F Hamby, agent for Watauga County, located in Boone North Carolina. It highlights Buick's availability through a local county agent with emphasis on purchase options in the region.
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A. F. Hamby
Wataugy County
Boone, N. C
Congress moves to end daylight saving on October 26
Congress proposes repeal of the daylight time law enacted March 14 1015 with both Senate and House voting to terminate summer time on the last Sunday in October. Bills move toward conference as agricultural funding is tied to the repeal and the old standard time would resume on October 26.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Camping Trip Suggestion and Time Legislation Debate
The notice urges buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before travel and notes it cannot be obtained during camping, fishing, or prospecting trips or aboard cars or ships. It also cites opposition to daylight saving, arguing the extra hour is an impractical luxury and that dwellers could adjust to current schedules. Members spoke briefly with limited remarks.
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Ilebate
Diet and laxative guidance for bowel health
A brief health notice advises adopting an age and occupation appropriate diet to support bowel regularity. It suggests timely eating and when constipated to take one Chamberlain's Tablet to relieve discomfort.
Salvation Army praised for impact with small force in France
In a war department report Raymond Fosdick notes the Salvation Army in France was smaller than widely thought yet popular with soldiers. Unlike the Y M C A and Knights of Columbus, it operates with fewer than 200 members, selling canteen items at higher prices, relying on trained personnel to engage troops with humility and service.
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Regular
National Guard
France
Raymond
Mosdick
Salvation Army
Fosdick
My. Fosdick
Y.M.C. A
Knights of Columbus
A. E
Charlotte Observer
Lee’s Moral Courage Examined in Confederate Blame Debate
The piece surveys postwar South attempts to fix Gettysburg blame, criticizing General Longstreet’s disobedience and tardiness, and noting Lee’s eventual refusal to accept sole fault. It contrasts Lee with Wilhelm, arguing for a more blameworthy leadership culture and quoting the New York Evening Sun on Lee’s solitary fault stance.
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South
Gettysburg
Longstreet
Corder
Lee
Pistone
Tie
America
Te. Vlame
Prohibition Debate Shapes War Time Liquor Policy
The Charlotte Observer reports on Congress aiming to make war time prohibition elective by month end, banking on a presidential proclamation to curb wine and beer. Public sentiment leans toward broader prohibition despite limited support for final curbs in the Senate and House.
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Conmres
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Connecticut
Congress
Senate
House
United States
Commission
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Charlotte Observer
Some Rat Story From Mabel County Witnessed Rat Kill
Mr J La Thomas of Mabel County relates a strange tale of rats in a hinder pack. A sledge hammer knocked planks, twenty two rats perished, and later a trap claimed more. The narrative claims ongoing efforts, with multiple shots and a claim of truth.
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Twente
Abel Taoss
Boone Town Bond Ordinance for Street Improvements
The town of Boone adopts an ordinance to issue bonds totaling 10,000 with 1,000 per bond, to finance concrete sidewalks bridges and macadamizing streets near the depot. Bonds bear up to six percent interest, due starting 1929, with annual payments, and taxes levied to cover principal and interest. Public notice states the ordinance was passed June 7, 1910 and published June 12, 1919 with eligible challenge period.
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Boone
J. G. Greer M
Bal Tansey
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Allinn
J.G. Green
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PF. A. Linney
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