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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
3
The Balatanga Democrat notes a Valle Crucis crowd awaiting the patriotic play Claim Allowed in Boone's auditorium. Local talent and a Liberty Bond push figure, with events including a presidential post office exam and a developer in Ashe county. Updates cover community notices, road work, and forthcoming candidates.
The Episcopal Church in Watauga and nearby Boone lists service times: Blowing Rock Sundays at 10:30 and 11, Boone on the first and third Sundays at 4:30 p.m., Skulls Milla on the fourth Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
In Watauga County North Carolina the defendant is notified that a case to revive a prior judgment from 1908 has begun in the Superior Court. The judgment for $260.09 plus $50.60 costs was entered in favor of the plaintiff against several Edmisten defendants and certain co-defendants. A motion to revive is set for May 1 1918 requiring appearance and show cause why execution should not issue on the unpaid balance.
The Watauga County Board of Elections appointed registrars and judges for the June 1 1918 primary and November 5 1918 general election. For each township the first judge is listed with two assisting judges. J M Moretz is chairman and J W Honces secretary.
The district reports ongoing rain hindering farm work with wheat rye and oats looking flog. Obituary notes Mrs Martha Gragg aged 58 died at home last week. funeral at Forest Grove church with Rev J H Farthing and Hov J F Eller assisting. Residents travel and relocations include Mrs Smith Hagaman returning from Butler Tenn and Mr Clay Eggers moving with family into Luther South’s residence.
Advertises positions at Hickory Hossey Mills in Hickory North Carolina. No prior experience required, wages offered while learning, workers to contact the mill for details. Includes a demand to apply at the Hickory plant with caution about the address provided.
The piece urges immediate execution for German sympathizers and spy leaders, arguing lenient penalties undermine wartime justice. It contends that those aiding German ranks are as dangerous as enemy soldiers and calls for a firing squad to treat them as wartime combatants rather than civil criminals.
Citizens surge in wartime effort to send cigarettes to American troops in France. Doctors nurses and officers back the cause highlighting toasted Lucky Strike as essential amid cold wet trenches. Kentucky Burley tobacco touted for solid pipe like satisfaction as soldiers receive millions of cigarettes overseas.
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