Road law tax dispute in Watauga County urged by citizens
A letter from Do Your Best of Stony Fork argues the free labor road law is unjust, calling for repeal and road funding by taxation. It contrasts tax-supported road maintenance with workers mustering under the Free Labor Acts, urging counties like Wilkes to follow and critiques local officials and lawmakers.
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Borror
Watauga County
General Assembly of
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
Wilkes County
Stony Tork
N.C
Kyle
Stony Work
Stony Fork
Reckless driving blamed in fatal Asheville highway crash
Charlotte Observer reports a Hendersonville highway accident that killed a man from Asheville and badly injured his mother and sister while the opposing driver was hospitalized in unconscious condition. The piece laments highway law contempt and seeks accountability, urging trial to influence reckless motorists.
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Asheville
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
Boone County Fourth of July Celebration Noted
Mr H W Horton recounts Boone NCs grand Fourth of July celebration honoring World War I veterans and other wars. Tens of thousands attended as parade along to Appalachian Training School campus featured Ontario Drill and Nash Motor floats. Capt Lovill welcomed, Major Bulwink le spoke, and women served a four hundred foot long table of treats.
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H. Walter Horton
Boone
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
Daniel Boone
Rocky Mountains
United States
I. G. Greer
Court House
Appalachian Training School
Ontario
D. J. Cottrell
Nash Motor
B. F. Lovill
Bulwinkle
Gastonia
Watauga
Fourth Seen By A Visitor In Boone On The Fourth
A visitor praises Boone for Fourth of July celebrations with veteran soldiers, a grand parade, a large civic dinner for six thousand, and a strong county unity. It notes new progress in Boone including a near finished station, Ford Garage, a wholesale grocer, a bungalow on Depot Street, and a planned Peoples Bank & Trust Co. opening soon. The Road Commission has bought land and prepared for work.
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Mr. Borrow
Liam
France
Watauga County
Major Bullwinkle
Tom
Highway Motor Co
Boone
North Wilkesboro
O. L. Coffey
F. A. Linney
Green Heights
A. D. Blair
East Boone
H.W. Horton
Pinetops
The
Peoples Bank & Trust Co
Road Commission
Boone and Blowing Rock Turnpike to Get Concrete Streets
The piece notes improvement plans for Boone and Blowing Rock with the toll gate removed. Town officials plan concrete sidewalks and streets, plus a private firm to install a water system if plans proceed. Authorities emphasize Boone’s push to capitalize on natural resources and boost local growth.
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Boone
Blowing Rock
Where Is Your Wandering Dog Tonight
Poem warns a farmer to control a dangerous dog or face consequences for livestock losses. Ruminates on responsibility, keeping the dog safe at home, and protecting wool and meat supplies. A. S. Alexander voice reflects rural vigilance and household economy.
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Sutton
A. S. Alexander
About Rheumatism Liniment Relief Claim
The notice states most chronic rheumatism is best treated by external application of Chamberlain's Liniment rather than internal medicine. It claims about ninety nine out of a hundred cases respond to topical use, with a recommended cost of sixty cents for a large bottle and a small price for the smaller size.
Read a Daily Newspaper for World and National News
The piece urges readers to stay informed amid postwar readjustment. It promotes subscribing to the Greensboro Daily News for vast market reports, Wash and Raleigh bureaus, Lawrence articles, and Mes cable service. It touts a European map with six months of subscription and lists sample copy and pricing.
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Faust
United States
Greensboro Daily News
Market
Wash
Raleigh
Jd Lawrence
Mes
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