Treaty terms carve up Europe and colonies after war
The document outlines Alsace Lorraine to France, Danzig internationalize, vast parts of Upper Silesia to Poland, Saar to international control, and colonies renounced. Germany must disarm, pay reparations, surrender fleets, and lose territory east of the Rhine. The League of Nations to oversee mandates and self-determination votes.
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Alsace
Lorraine
France
Rhine
Danzig
Upper Silesia
Poland
Germany
Posen
West Prussia
Vistula
Saar
Europe
League of Nations
Belgium
Malmedy
Eupen
Prussia
Luxemburg
China
Shantung
Japan
Morocco
Egypt
Schleswig-Holstein
Kiel Canal
Denmark
Heligoland
William
Russia
German POWs to be repatriated. officers held as hostages
German prisoners of war are set for repatriation while Allied forces will detain German officers as hostages for Germans accused of crimes. The plan links repatriation with hostage actions in response to wartime offenses.
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Waln
Tax on soda fountain drinks and notices for county fair meeting
The revenue act now taxes soda water ice cream root beer and similar fountain drinks. Tax applies to drinks mixed for on site consumption while beverages sold separate or to go may be exempt. ice cream cones and certain medicines are taxed or exempt as noted. A county fair meeting notice lists delegates and committees with dates and places and urges attendance to organize the first county fair series.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Local obituary for Vada Perry born 1901 dies 1918
Vada Perry born September 7 1901 died November 27 1918 is remembered for kindness and a friendly smile. She leaves a father and mother four sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss with blessings wished for each mind.
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Vada Perry
Doans Kidney Pills Proven By Boone County Testimony
Testimonies from Boone County readers affirm Doans Kidney Pills give quick relief and lasting results for kidney trouble and stomach weakness. Farmer W M Childers of Le noir NC reports years of back pain resolved after using Doans acquired at Ballew’s Cash Pharmacy and credits the remedy for restoring health and regular bowels. The ad urges readers to obtain Doans Kidney Pills at 60 cents and follow age and occupation appropriate diet.
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Dean
Boone
W. M. Childers
Farmer
Lenoir
N.C
Ballew’s Cash
Mr. Childers
Doan
Victory buttons for soldiers discharged 1917 to 1918
Army Recruiting Office Knoxville Tennessee announces a silver victory button for those wounded in action and a bronze version for others. Eligible are officers and enlisted men, field clerks, and Army nurse corps personnel who served honorably at least 15 days between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. Discharged servicemen may obtain the button by submitting their discharge document. if posting, the original or a true copy is to be mailed to the Knoxville recruiting officer for proper notations and return.
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Army Recruiting Office
Knoxville
Tenn
U.S
Students Army Training Corps
Army Nurse Corps
Army of the United States
Army
Sheriff J B Young Urges Action Against Liquor in County
The sheriff calls on all citizens of Watauga County to help reduce liquor problems. He pledges deputies will act on reliable information to uphold duties to the best of their ability. Public notice signed by Sheriff J B Young.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Frm
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Seil
F. J. Cheney & Co
J.B. Young
Treatment for Rheumatism Ends with Liniment Use
The article argues that internal medicines rarely help chronic or muscular rheumatism. It claims about 99 of 100 cases improve by external application of Chamberlain's Liniment. A large bottle costs 60 cents and is suggested for relief.
Notice of Sale Under Mortgage in Watauga County NC
Notice of sale under mortgage for four notes totaling about 1 county and bounded land in Watauga and Avery counties. Mortgagee C M Culver will sell at Boone courthouse between 9 am and 4 pm to satisfy the last due note of 101.20 principal plus 31.81 interest, with land described by metes and bounds. Sale date June Wth, 1908.
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Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
State of
North Carolina
M. Culver
Court House
Boone
Watangacoun North Carolina
Watauga
Averys
J. W. Whitehead
R. L. Puckett
R. D. Baliff
T. L. Lowe
Lowe
Whitehead
Whitehead's Corner
Reno Brotherston
Register of Deeds
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Augusta
Camp Hancock
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Penn
Lewis Bros
Rock Island
Hancock
J. P. Mulherin
Camp Logan
Texas
G. P. Brown
Houston
North Camp
Jackson
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Ill
Camp Wadsworth
Camp Polk
N. C
J. M. Downum
Appalachian Training School
Watauga County Fair
Smith Hagam
Vilas
Aaron Church
Yuma
W. Michael
Balin
W. D. Ashley
Blowing Rock
G. M. Henson
Sherwood
Ages
T. H. Coffey
J.M. Walker
Triplett
W. W. Hampton
Rey
S. J. Gragg
Shulls Mills
B. J. Councill
A.J. Campbell
Mabel
W. F. Winkler
Watauga Falls
T. H. Taylor
Valle Crucis
John Ward
C. G. Hodges
Sands
Harley P. Cook
Zionville
J. P. Wilson
Reese
W. L. Farthing
T. L. Critcher
B. B. Dougherty
Whiting Skulls Mills
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Mast
Seywick Building
Tennessee
Colonel Kent
Ralph T. Paulkner
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