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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
National Registration Day is described with details on army and navy requirements. The article notes the expected two hour process, list of needed information, and quotes about equal rights and exemptions. It contrasts past and present recruits and cites editorials from Wilmington Star and Winston Journal.
New York. The designation of Col. John M. Carson, quartermaster in New York for the United States Army, as superintendent of Army transport service of the port of New York by Secretary of War Baker is a step in a definite plan to coordinate military shipments of the United States and the Entente Allies from this port through the appointment of a special shipping board yet to be named, it was announced here.
The Federal Shipping Board announced the first contract for ship construction under the administration's billion dollar program. Los At Shipbuilding Drydock Co. will build eight steel vessels of 8,800 tons cargo capacity, deliveries set for 1918. The board also seeks 250,000 tons more steel and tonnage.
The War Department announced plans to expand the regular army to full wartime strength of 298000. New regiments will be formed by converting existing battalions, with recruiting efforts to fill 116456 men. By April 1, 67443 men had joined, and by June 15 officials expect full volunteers. Southeastern Department units including 62d 63rd 64th 55th and 66th Regiments will be raised at Chickamauga Ga, with the 17th Infantry redirected between Fort McPherson and Fort Gordon to help form these regiments. Guard duties at war prison camps will be taken over by new war prison companies. 22nd and 23rd Cavalry also at Chickamauga.
Globe resident Boone Moore recounts a dramatic bear incident near the Yomablessee tollgate. Harvey Gragg, son of D C Gragg, hunted honey suckle when a 300 pound bear charged after Gragg fired into its body. He steadied himself and shot the bear twice more, subduing it as it lay hibernating.
A damaged ad fragment promises Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy with a mail-in package including Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. The snippet notes a humorous courtroom remark about hiring a lawyer, attributed to an observer in a comic cadence.
The item blends lighthearted advice about happiness and digestion with satirical quips. It cites Chamberlain's Tablets as a joke remedy and references biblical and historical figures to lampoon public figures. The tone mimics old newspaper commentary and column snippets.
A reader from Augusta Georgia praises a 25 cent bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar for curing coughs following La Grippe and deep seated coughs. The letter expresses satisfaction with the medicine and claims dramatic relief and improvement.
An advertisement urges women to save at the Bank of Blowing Rock to earn interest and acquire jewelry. It promises a way to gain “found money” by accumulating savings and highlights the bank as the path to the desired jewel through interest.
In a short testimonial Walter Pury from Sabeni Mo describes years of bladder trouble and persistent pain. He tried many medicines without relief until Foley Kidney Pills provided benefit. The ad presents personal endorsement to promote the remedy.
A. E. Watts manager of the Watts Cotton Mill Company was injured when heavy machinery fell at Warrior station. He suffered a broken ankle and possible skull fracture and dislocated back, transported to Statesville for x rays with Drs Sturgis accompanying.
A front page note urges parents to guard children against megales whooping cough and other diseases this spring. Do not neglect any cold as it weakens the system and raises risk of serious illnesses. Foley's Honey and Tar reliever helps with coughs colds and croup. Sold everywhere. A borrowed dollar is never so big as a dollar lent.
Special notice touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a thorough cleanse for the bowels, removing waste and toning the liver without gripe. It claims the tablets provide a light, free feeling, suit stout persons, and are sold everywhere with no habit formation.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated January 29 1915 from B BChurch and wife M LChurch to D M McGlamery to secure 700 the deed is recorded in Book 8 page 282 of the Watauga Register of Deeds. The sale to highest bidder for cash at Boone court house door June 19 1917 at 11 am to satisfy 570 due plus interest. Described land lies on the South Fork of New River in Watauga County and includes 53 acres more or less bounded by Castle's corner Spanish oaks chestnuts and various lines and corners. May 5 1917 O F H McGlamery R L Ballou Attorney.
A local Boone reader endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. The testimonial from G F Ware of Hildebrand North Carolina says two boxes helped him, four boxes removed the problem entirely, with repeated use aiding return attacks. Price five hundred, Foster Millburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Land Entry No 2540 in Watauga County North Carolina lists Arthur Storie locating and entering 490 acres along Joel Fork in Blue Ridge township adjoining Grandin Law her co L Storie and others. Beginning at a chestnut tree Lomber Cor corner runs north 45 degrees west ten chains long and along various courses to include all vacant land entered April 20 1917 H J Hardin entry taker.
An old fashioned drugstore pitch promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a pleasant cough syrup for children. It claims to soothe the cough loosen phlegm and heal irritated throats offering a quick remedy for deep hacking coughs.
Government employees are invited to engage with the Virginia Carolina Railway Company for official matters. Details pertain to eligibility, service scope, and application procedures for eligible personnel. Public notices emphasize compliance and internal governance procedures relevant to employee use.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for strains sprains rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises and stiffness. Claims deep penetration without rubbing, cleaner than plasters or ointments and non staining. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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