Notable Gragg matriarch Mrs Nancy C Gragg dies at 82
Mrs Nancy Caroline Gragg—a lifelong resident known as Granny Gregg—died December 25 1919 at her grandson Kelley Coffeys home in Avery County North Carolina. Born June 14 1837 she raised thirteen children and helped neighbors sow and reap. She was a devoted Baptist, never used tobacco, despised liquor, and spent her days in service to others. Her funeral was led by Rev Oscar Dellinger.
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E. N. Joyner
Lenoir
Kelley Coffey
Rosborough
Avery County
Nancy Caroline Gragg
Gragg
Pineola
Madison Gragg
N. Madison
Mary
T. C. Gragg
Norah Philyaw
L. Carroll
Philyaw
Baptist Church
Jesus the Christ
Granny Gregg
Jesus
Oscar Dellinger
Caroline Gragg
RE. N. Joyner
John Gragg
William Gragg
Wm. Gragg
North Carolina
John's River
Caldwell County
John
Appleton County
Elizabeth May
Susan Barrer
Nicey
W. H. Calaway
Watauga
Jack Smith
Vilas
N.C. Gragg
Empsie Gragg
W. W. Gragg
Farmington
Wash
Margaret D. Qualls
Overton
Tennessee
J. Lee Qualls
Boone
N. C. Gragg
Adeline Presnell
W. W. Presnell
E. M. Gragg
Will Henson
Food supply crisis said to threaten national safety
The piece warns that any drop in prices paid to farmers will quicken a future food shortage and endanger government. It argues food scarcity could trigger revolution, and that despite debates over league of nations and politics, the core issue is feeding the nation.
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H.C
League of, Nations
Gully Endorsed for Associate Justice by Joan Bingham
In a county letter Sugar Grove North Carolina resident Joan H. Bingham expresses support for Dr N Y Gulley Wake Forest College head of the law department since 1895 for Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. She cites his legal service and role in legal education.
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Mr. Enior
N. Y. Gulley
Wake Forest College
North Carolina
Gulley
Franklin County
Wake Forest
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Jana
Joan H. Bingham
Sugar Grove
N. C, Ady
Pepto Mangan Promises Red Blood and Vitality
An advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a blood building tonic that boosts red blood, energy, and recovery from fatigue. It cites doctors and widespread use by adults and children, notes liquid and tablet forms, and urges buyers to insist on the brand name Gude’s on the package.
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Gude
North Carolina Democrats back Max Gardner for governor
The June 5 primary sets Lt. Gov. C Max Gardner as the Democratic candidate. Gardner touts fitness, practical farming and business savvy, pledging no pledges to any group while appealing to workers and farmers. Endorsements from former governors and local leaders highlight his integrity and statewide appeal.
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Democrats
North Carolina
C. Max Gardner
Gardner
Max Gardner
The
State University
A. M
Cleveland County
Busine
Glenn
Slac
Low
Exper Jones
R. M. Gidney
O. Max Gardner
Ambrose M. McWhirter
Ila Manufacturing Company
Shelby
O. ‘Max Gardner
Gard
Mr. Gardner
George A. Holderness
Tarboro
Appropriations Committee
State Senate
Albert Escott
Mill News
Charlotte
Cotion Mills
Carolinas
C. Mex Gardner
Stock in Watauga Supply Co Changes Hands
Notice to creditors that the author has sold their pro rata share of the Watauga Supply Company to Clarence A. Killis who assumes all liability for the firm’s debts. All firm debts will be paid to the company as constituted. Dated May 1, 1920.
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Watauga Supply Company
Clarence A. Killis
Virginia Farms and Public Notice Advertised for Sale
Virginia farms offered for sale with machinery suitable plots near railways and a roller mill with water power. Toll grain sales last year totaled 3577 dollars. Also a publication for North Carolina Watanga County suit against W P Hendrix and others requiring appearance by June 3 1920 per clerk A W Smith.
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North Carolina
Watsuga County
J. Baird
W. P. Hendrix
J. . Hendrix
J.C. Brown
Watanga Ce Ty
Superior Cour
A.W. Smith
Estate of J C Horton Administratrix Notice
Carrie R Hortoy administratrix warns creditors to present claims within 12 months from May 15 1920 or risk bar of recovery. All debts to estate to be settled at once. E F Lovin attorney.
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J. C. Horton Dee
Carrie R. Hortoy
E. F. Lovin
Candidacy Announced for Commissioner of Labor and Printing
David B P Dell inger of Gastonia North Carolina announces for the June state wide Democratic primary to succeed incumbent Hor M L Shipman. He asks for votes and support and notes services in the legislature and fines. April 22 1920.
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Hor
M. L. Shipman
David BP
Dellinger
Gastonia
N.C
Wanted men or women to the orders for hosiery sales
Wanted men or women to the orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery full line for men women children Eliminates burning We pay 50 cents an hour spare time or full time Beverey necessary Write International Stocking Mills Norristown Panbun
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International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Pambun
Insurance Ad Promises Cheap Coverage in Blowing Rock
Information Free, Insurance Cheap. If you want either see write or jeall Geo P Blair the insurance agent. Office in Bank Building Blowing Rock N C. 25 cents in 1920 era ad copy.
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Jeall Geo.p. Blair
Blowing Rock
N.C
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Mr. Gully
Supreme Court
Ali
Organized Labor
Gover
Kitchin Ays
Ford
T. P. Lovill Boone
N.C. At
O. N
Wagner | Mfg. Co
Brownwood
Appalachian Training School
D. D. Dougherty
Watauga Supply Co
Dte
Virginia Farms
T. W. Winkler
Hewlett, Va
Commissioner of Labor and Printing
Cloverdale Greamery
Johnson City
Tenn
G. G, Wilcox Sons & Co
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