24 May 1917
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
1
The Senate approved the administration espionage bill by 77 to 6 after three weeks of debate. It strips censorship provisions and food speculation curb, keeps export embargo power, and tightens controls on mail, arms, and conspiracies. House action and conference talks loom.
War Department announces one day for citizen registration under the draft. All males in designated ages must register on the day fixed by the President, regardless of prior allowances for forms. Absentees should register at the county or city clerk, with a registration card mailed to the home precinct by registration day.
East St. Louis resident Mrs J B Roberto says her little boy recovered from whooping cough using Chamberlaing Cough Remedy. She praises its relief of coughing fits and notes it also helps colds and croup.
New York report says 40 000 men were recruited for officers training camps within twenty days. After five camps begin, another series is expected in August. Capt Cosby urges timely newspaper notices and three months notice to ensure thorough recruitment and examination for the next camp.
Washington reports the Senate approved a prohibition amendment 38 to 32 that bars cereals and grain from liquor production in wartime, advancing a dry United States aim. The chamber also defeated the administration's press censorship section by one vote 39 to 38, setting up a conference fight with administration influence.
The article notes that voters too ill to appear must send a competent person to the county or city clerk within six days after the President's proclamation. The clerk will provide instructions for registration.
The Willowdale Baptist Church expresses sorrow at the deaths of Mary Dugger born July 4 1834 and Savanna Dugger born November 1865. Resolutions praise their good deeds and extend sympathy to the family while urging spiritual readiness for the afterlife and requesting publication in The Watauga Democrat.
Advice on diet tailored to age and occupation stressing slow eating thorough chewing and regular bowels. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and bowel movement for weak stomachs. Mention of cats fighting and a Rocky Mount Telegram remark about late night operatic concert activity.
A vintage ad claims King's New Discovers relieves a persistent cough with soothing throat relief and phlegm looseness. It touts hot antiseptic action, quick cold break, and suitability for children, urging a ready bottle in every medicine chest at 50 cents.
Washington publishers and lawmakers clash over a war tax bill and sharp postal rate hikes. Opposition from Republicans Madden Meeker Moon and McCormick grows as publishers warn many papers would fold. Senate hearings hear from The New York World and Arthur Dunn about press hardship and revenue needs.
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