Virginia misdeeds and military attire debates across the states
A Virginia courtroom shooting spree is discussed with a local view on mental fitness and temperance while critics challenge the defense of infirmity. The piece also condemns soldiers mixing olive drab uniforms with civilian dress, urging full uniform wear as a mark of honor and discipline, and closes with an unrelated Toledo catarrh medicine note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Willits
Camp Gordon
Charlotte Observer
O. C
Humanity
Camping Trip Suggestion for Diarrhoea Remedy
Advice urges buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping trips. It cannot be obtained on hunting, fishing, or prospecting expeditions or aboard trains or ships, so travelers should have it on hand as a precaution.
Reverend Bill Parks Tale Highlights Northward Flight
An Albermarle minister nicknamed Rev Bill Parks recounts his failed attempt to migrate north after domestic troubles. He describes a shipboard rescue near Chesapeake Bay, witnessing drownings, and his decision to return home to his wife and children, denouncing northern cities as wicked. The tale mixes humor with a cautionary moral about leaving the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albermarle
Winston-Salem
Darkey
Adam
Bill
Lea
Brown
Chesapeake Bay
Billin
Delife
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Relief for rheumatism with liniment claim
The piece states most chronic rheumatism and muscular rheumatism are best treated by external application of Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims internal medicines are a waste of time and money and urges trying the liniment, noting a small bottle costs 60 cents.
Insurance pitches warn of delays and urge prompt action
An urgent ad encourages immediate insurance purchases for house health and life. GEO. F. BLAIR of Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers universal rate policies, warning that waiting risks loss and ill effects.
State Federation of Women's Clubs in North Carolina
The Raleigh Times notes the State Federation of Women's Clubs remains active and practical. It argues the group should focus on dress reform and moving pictures censorship rather than sweeping social overhaul, urging Americanization efforts and responsible civic thinking among NC women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
North Carolina Federation
National Federation
State Federation
Raleigh Times
The Finished Treaty Across Allied Negotiations
Allied nations debated the German counter proposal and final treaty. The document largely preserves the original shape with minimal concessions to Germany, reducing future quarrels and ending lengthy discussion by Wednesday after a five night reflection period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Charlotte Observer
Ford gift to boy after witty farmyard exchange
Henry Ford sent word to Robert KE Lee a young farm boy near Jonesboro in Yancey county promising a Ford car after the boy famously retorted to a Ford party remark. The incident occurred last year as the party headed to Asheville and included help with chores on the Lee farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Robert KE. Lee
Jonesboro
Yancey County
Asheville
Robert B. Lee
Ford
John Burroughs
Thomas Edison
H. Firestone
Lee Farm
Morganton News - Herald
Former German Emperor Becomes Less Visible
A dispatch from Amerongen reports the former Kaiser is increasingly unseen by the public since settling into peace. He is rarely glimpsed except briefly when crossing the castle drawbridge for garden tasks, and the press is barred from any public statements. General von Htenoll refused to provide publishable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer Ongen
Associated Press
von Hstenoll
Notice of partition suit in Watauga County NC
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina before Clerk Charles B Vannoy and Winnie Vannoy and others the Vannoy heirs are named in a special proceeding to partition real estate. Defendants must appear at the Clerk of Superior Court office by June 30 to answer or demur or relief will be sought. Dated May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
Charles B. Vannoy
Winnie Vannoy
Russel F. Vannoy
Florence Vannoy
Dale Vanney
Ida Vannoy
John A Vannoy
Elma Vannoy
James F Vannoy
Mamie Me Wiley Vannoy
Josie Vannoy
Tell H. Vannoy
Tate Vannoy
Hoyt
Court House
Said County
Boone
Notice of Administration for Estate D Jaird Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the administration of D Jaird deceased is pending all persons with claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated to the undersigned within 12 months from the date hereof or be barred from recovery. Creditors or others indebted to the estate are notified to appear to promptly settle their accounts. Administrators C Ald PC Mast and others listed publish notice for legal compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jaird
Isto
Py Why
C. Ald Pc Mast
Birch Oil Pure Oil of Birch at Four Dollars
R T Greer and Co advertise oil of birch sold in Marion Virginia at four dollars per pound.
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R. T. Greer & CO
Boone town sidewalks and bonds ordinance adopted 1919
Boone commissioners meet June 7 1919 to authorize $10000 in coupon bonds for sidewalk macadam street and bridge work with 6 percent interest. Bonds due 1920 and each subsequent year. tax levy to cover principal and interest. ordinance to take effect on passage and published June 12 1919. Also authorize borrowing $190 for street work at under six percent to be paid within twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
I. G. Greer
M. B. Blackburn
F. A. Linney
T. B. Moore
M. B. Black
Buen
F. A. Liggey
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Virginia
Allen
Hillsville
Allens
Stanardsville
Edgar Morris
War Department
Morris
States’ville
Toledo
Ohio
di Lucas
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chieney & Co
Hall
A.W. Gleabon
F. J. Cheney & Co
Jonah and the Whale
Geo. F. Blair
Blowing Rock, N. C
Ford and Lee
Marion, Va
M. B. Buacksurn
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