Submarine record voyage signals a new era of naval power
The article lauds a German submarine’s 4000 mile undersea voyage from German waters to an American port, carrying 29 crew and 1000 tons of cargo, highlighting its speed, navigation challenges, and potential impact on naval warfare as an emblem of German enterprise and future sea power. It also notes alfalfa farming profitability and sheep-raising debates in Wilkes and Watauga counties, alongside advances in artificial limbs and a radium screen to aid the blind.
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Wilson
Atlantic
Germany
Asheville
Wilkes
D. E. Smoak
Pittsburgh
Foley Kidney Pills Promising Relief For Women
Many women suffer kidney related pain and discomfort and assume it is inevitable. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief from backache side pains and muscular aches along with bladder issues.
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Blackburn
Mary Sets Off in Her Pocket Rocket Ford
A playful note from the New York Times describes Mary carrying her named Ford model Rocket when not driving it, blending whimsy with a quirky image.
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Mary
New York Times
Accident Near Trade Tuesday Leaves Boy Fatal
Haynes Hayworth reports a Sunday incident near Trade in which Ben Arnold was accidentally shot by Robert Michael when a pistol discharged. The wounded boy died within hours.
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Tnis
Johnson County News
Haynes Hayworth
Ben Arnold
Robert Michael
Tne
The Final Word in War Tech Hoaxes
The Washington Post notes bold claims of larger Zeppelins bigger submarines and massive shellfire touted as the last word in scientific warfare. The piece questions the feasibility and danger of loudly proclaimed innovations that resemble prophetic exaggeration more than practical weaponry.
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Washington Post
Progressives to Gather in Chicago Conference
A national Progressive conference will be held in Chicago to protest the Perkins Flinn program and endorsed Hughes. Bainbridge Colby announced a date soon, saying all States may be represented and letters from across the country urged a representative gathering. John M. Parker urged a meeting of delegates to appeal to Progressives nationwide.
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New York
Chicago
Bainbridge Colby
National Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Colby
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Parker
Star Chamber
Mrs. Louisa Clarke Passes Away in Globe North Carolina
The obituary notes Louisa Clarke maiden McGhee died July 4 in Globe at 81 5 20 born Jan 14 1835 widow of Joseph B Clarke. She joined several churches, known for honesty and helpfulness. burial near Blowing Rock. Also reports Calvin H Cowles death by suicide at Clover Hill Yadkin Valley with note left to Joe. He was about 40 never married and survived by siblings.
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Louisa Clark
I. W. Thomas
Lenoir
Clarke
McGhee
Joseph B. Clarke
Blowing Rock
F. P. Moore
Globe
Lower Creek
Watauga County
Calvin H. Cowles
Cowles
Clover Hill
Yadkin Valley
Triplett
Austin
Joe
Calvin
Chapel of Rest
Amelia Cowles
James
Arthur
Joe Cowles
Chas. Hartley
Elkville
Eugene Ballew
Ashe County
Lloyd Steele
Former Watauga Reader Sends Subscription
A reader from a Colfax area farm expresses appreciation for the Democrat and subscribes for one year. She praises Washington as a fine farming state and notes her return after ten years away, still enjoying local news and prosperous work of the state.
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Democrat
Watauga
Washington
Colfax
Residents praise Colfax town and farming prospects
A letter from Mrs. C. 8S Suerwoop of Cove Creek North Carolina extols Colfax Washington for its population of about three five hundred, multiple churches, good schools, and surrounding farming country. She notes a late spring, strong harvest prospects, and describes her husband Mr Sherwood’s five hundred acres of wheat and oats. She mentions North Carolina boys living with them and says she looks forward to the paper weekly.
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Sherwood
North Carolina
James Sherwood
Jack Bingham
Cove Creek
Watauga
Valle Crucis Bank June 30 1916 Condition Report
The Valle Crucis Bank in North Carolina reports assets of Loans and discounts 51137.47 Overdrafts 127.53 Banking house and lot 2750.00 Furniture and fixtures 1298.00 All other real estate owned 190.34 Cash items 533.30 Gold coin 1805.00 Silver coin and U S notes 380.00 Total assets 353,413.51 Liabilities include capital stock 70.19 Undivided profits 71,500.00 Deposits 3 53,177.92 Time certificates 4,977.62 Savings 30.16 Cashier’s checks 57.62 Directors H B Perry Barah Wagner D F Mast. Sworn July 10 1916 by cashier L M Farthing.
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B’ks
B’krg
U. S
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W. H. Mast
N. P
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Critcker Hotel
G. M. Pearler
Bristol
Tenn
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T. A. Love
Banner Elk
N. C
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Love & Love
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Avery
F. A. Linney
Boone
N.C
13Th Judicial District
G. H. Hayes
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