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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
Postmasters from Watauga gathered at the Critcher Hotel to plan War Savings Stamps sales. Local news notes visits, illness recoveries, military training, Red Cross events, and community updates across Boone and nearby towns.
The statewide primary last Saturday nominated Congress candidates and state officers with many unopposed races. Doughton won the district congressional nomination by about 5000 votes while Lovill edged Sudderth for State Senate by 12. Finley was reported as judge nominee as county turnout reached a record near 600.
The Red Cross brief of June 1 outlines sock knitting specs for workers. Socks should measure 11 to 12 inches from heel back to toe, about 4 inches across the instep, and 14 inches from heel bottom to sock top. Cast on by inches rather than stitch counts and aim for a four inch width at the leg, ensuring knots are absent inside for soldiers to wear.
Having qualified as administrator with the will annexed of John Robertson all parties with claims against the estate are notified to present them duly verified within twelve months from the date hereof or they will be barred from recovery. All parties interested are requested to settle promptly. May 17 1918. B R Brown Adm r Lovill Lovill Att y s.
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