A Letter From the Governor to Mr Average Citizen
The governor urges Mr Average Citizen to truthfully declare fair market values under a new tax law. He argues the law is fair, enforceable, and designed to equalize taxation. Citizens must swear to honest values, which will reveal true property worth and remove discrimination. The letter stresses duty, truth, and the state’s taxation system.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Average Citizen
Commonwealth
North Carolina Tax Reform Letter Urges Truthful Valuation
A 1919 Raleigh letter by W. Bickett argues for true property valuation to replace false values, pledging revenue limits under true valuations while stressing fairness still allows individual tax changes. It urges citizens to support the General Assembly plan to build a taxation system grounded in truth and justice.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
W. Bickett
105 Year-Old Colored Farmer Len Smith Of Wake County
Len Smith a Wake County farmer in St Matthews township is hailed as the oldest colored man in the county and perhaps North Carolina. He fathered eight children, forty-two grandchildren, sixty-seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He has worked a crop every year since gaining freedom, owns over 400 acres divided among his children, and credits the Lord for his long life.
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St. Matthews
Wake County
News and Observer
North Carolina
Len Smith
Len
State Board of Health
Observer
War Orphans in France Dying From Malnutrition and Shock
War orphans of France face continuing hardship after the armistice as malnutrition and shock claim young lives. The Fatherless Children of France reports an average of 700 deaths monthly among children aided by American godmothers. Mrs. Walter S. Brewster leads a drive to fund care for 69,000 uneadopted orphans, offering options at ten cents a day, eight eight dollars a month, or thirty six fifty annually. Information requests go to Mrs. Brewster in Chicago.
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France
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Littlenes
Walter S. Brewster
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Chica
Gard Memorial Hall Planned for Patterson School Dormitory
Lenoir news reports a major gift by the late Charles E. Gard of $10,000 enabling a new dormitory for thirty to fifty boys at Patterson School. Principal Rev. Hugh A. Dobbin notes foundation work soon after harvest with timber on the farm reducing costs. Mrs. Gard previously donated $1,000 as Easter offering and has engaged with the school, visiting and sharing meals while supporting the project.
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Patterson School
Gard
Patterson School News
Hugh A. Dobbin
Charles E. Gard
Lenoir
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York reports a severe attack of summer complaint was relieved almost instantly by Cham berlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The item promotes the remedy as excellent for colic and diarrhoea and recommends keeping it at hand for every family.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N.Y
Wake Good For Your Own Sake War pledge urged in North Carolina
George W. Watts of Durham urges quick payment of subscriptions to the United War Work Campaign. He argues honoring public pledges is a business duty and essential to personal reputation, noting past campaigns like the Liberty Loan and warning arrears harm a man’s future prospects. He emphasizes drives will continue and records of delinquency will persist for years.
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George W. Watts
North Carolina
Durham
United War Work Committee
Mr. Watts
Executive Committee
United War Work Campaign Committees
Letter Reveals Congressman’s Fundraising Plea and Parody
A New England congressman’s campaign for Salvation Army funds is shown through a wealthiest constituent’s letter. The reply humorously lists endless taxes and woes, ending with a $250 check despite the mock lament. Gettysburg Times report encapsulates satire on taxation and public appeals.
Lenoir Pastors Oppose the Modern Dance
Six Lenoir pastors issue a united stance against dancing urging parents to curb the practice and youths to seek calmer amusements. They argue the dance endangers morals and calls for a statewide stand comparable to Asheville and Charlotte.
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Lenoir
Asheville
Charlotte
Raleigh
Lutheran Church Dedicated At Gap Creek
The Lutheran church at Gap Creek was dedicated on a sunny Sunday with the cornerstone laid in public view. A Bible, a copy of the Church Book, the initial issue of The Lutheran, and the hymnal and constitution were placed inside the cornerstone. Pastor J. Yount preached the sermon. a class of four was confirmed and the Lord's Supper observed.
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Lutheran Church
Gap Creek
Ul. A. m
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hymuws
Hey. J. Yount
D. S$. Yount
Summer Complaint in Children and Remedy Endorsement
A condensed notice notes fewer deaths from summer complaint with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when given with castor oil and proper diet. It includes a farmer and a pastor’s endorsement praising the remedy and urging caution in social gatherings for youths.
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Chamberlain
Butler
Army demobilization health record praised by surgeon general
The army reports that over 93 percent of roughly 2,000,000 demobilized officers and men were discharged in good health, six percent were reported to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance for disabilities, and one percent were held for communicable diseases or related causes. The Greensboro News notes this as strong proof of effective medical service and improved veteran health after service.
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Surgeon General
Army
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Guirges
Greensboro
Insurance pitches echoing in Blowing Rock ad copy
Promotional note urges immediate action on house health and life insurance. Claims universal rates and lists GEO.F BLAIR Blowing Rock NC. Warns that it may be too late after illness or death. May reflect local ads or telemarketing language.
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Geo.f
Blair
Blowing Rock
N.C
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Navy League
Red Cross
Green Cross
Tom
Gettysburg Times
United States
Marly
Market Report
Wash
Low Times
Greensboro Daily News
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