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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina

01 May 1924

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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

2

Road Building in North Carolina and Federal Aid History

North Carolina Congressman R L Doughton delivers a detailed House address tracing the federal aid to roads from 1912 to 1925. He names early committees and major acts, cites totals by year, notes state and county expenditures, and argues for continued large federal funding to complete a nationwide highway system.

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Washington House of Representatives R. L. Doughton Congress North Carolina United States House Shackleford Missouri Saunders Virginia Barnhart Indiana Davenport Oklahoma Byrnes South Carolina Connelly Kansas Stephens Misississippi Whiteacre Ohio Michigan Senate Secretary of Agriculture Sixty-Seventh Congress General Assembly of General Assembly American Congress Quin Mr. Coughton Mr. Quin Mr. Doughton
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State fuel and vehicle taxes fund bonds and roads

The speaker outlines a license tax on motor vehicles and a gasoline tax that generate enough revenue to pay interest on bonds and maintain roads. Last year five million dollars was raised, supporting a premier road system in the United States.

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United States
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Obituary of Archadale Greer Aged Three

Almighty God has taken our beloved Archadale Greer aged three years seven months and two weeks. He was a sweet kind darling loved by all who knew him. We can no longer hear his sweet voice nor feel his warm embrace but we.

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Archadale Greer
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A Mother's Story Dr Pierce Tonic Endorsed by Mrs Weaver

A Raleigh type testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for young mothers. Mrs A R Weaver of Charlotte praises its calming nerves and strengthening effects and urges readers to obtain the product or seek free medical advice from Dr Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel.

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Charlotte N. Car Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y
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Comfortable car with polite driver to be used

A reliable vehicle will be employed with a careful and courteous driver ensuring a smooth ride.

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Blessing on the Departed and Local Seed Ad

A brief eulogy expresses faith in the Blessed Redeemer and mentions a burial on April 6 1924 near the mother’s home. The item also advertises buckwheat seed from 58 C Eggers & Co and invites readers to subscribe to the Y County Paper.

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C. Eggers & Co
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