Watauga endorses wheat conservation appeal
A local appeal by the Food Administration urges abstinence from wheat to aid the Allied food supply. Quoting Herbert Hoover, the message calls on all residents to forgo wheat until the next harvest and highlights Valle Crucis merchants W W Mast and R A Farthing for pledging not to buy wheat flour until harvest.
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Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
United States
Tam
Valle Crucia
W. W. Mast
R. A. Farthing
Y. C. Company
Valle Crucis
Elizabeth Wrs Hodges A Noble Christian Life Remembered
Elizabeth Wrs Hodges daughter of the late Benjamin Council wife of Bro Holland Hodges died April 1 1918 aged 83 years 10 months and 28 days She joined Brushy Fork Baptist church in 1870 and remained until her death noted for patience amid great suffering Her obituary honors her as a noble example and urges submission to God signed by L M Trivia committee
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Elizabeth Hodges
Benjamin Council
Lizzie Connell
Bro. Holland Hodges
Three Forks
Brushy Fork
Willeas Ehe
Church
Israel
L. M. Trivia
Try This For Your Stomach Says Champerlain Tabs
A reader advises taking Champerlain's Tablets before bed to ease a troubled stomach and suggests chewing slowly and avoiding heavy meals at supper to aid digestion.
North Carolina Leaders Join Wheatless Diet Appeal
Governor Bickett and Mrs. Bickett enroll on Marie Henry's honor roll promoting wheatless diet to aid wartime flour exports. Hickory’s Mrs. K. B. Patterson and NC Public Welfare Commissioner R. F. Beasley pledge wheat flour abstinence, urging vegetable meals and reduced meat to boost soldiers and home defense.
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Henry A. Page
North Carolina
United States
Gov
Mrs. Bickett
Marie Henry
K.B. Patterson
Hickory
R. F. Beasley
Public Welfare
Maree Henry
Back From a Visit to the Camps in Eight Days
A party from Ash County including G O Green a daughter Mr Robert Austin and Miss Ragan and Williams traveled about 600 miles by Ford visiting soldiers at Camp Adackgon and Camp Sevier. Private Robert Ragan son of Wade Ragan is healing after a broken thigh from a wreck while troops were moved from Camp Jackson toward Camp Sevier. Remaining soldiers from Ashe and Watanga reported healthy and eager for action. For a bad cold take Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
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Ash
G. 0. Green
Robert Austin
Ragan
Willams
Campadackgon
Sevier
Robert Ragan
Wade Ragan
Camp Jackson
Camp Sevier
Ashe
Watanga
Primary June 1 1918 and how nominations are made
Voters must understand the present primary law for State offices nomination on June 1 1918 and the old convention system. Only individual votes cast at each qualified township voting place count toward district nominations, with no representation for nonparticipants. Anyone eligible to vote in November may participate on June 1 provided qualification is met, and the article urges clear explanation to neighbors to prevent confusion.
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T. K. Finley
State Senate
Wilkes County
Woodrow Wilson
Aiuah
Bank Statement for Blowing Rock NC May 16 1917
The Bank of Blowing Rock reports capital stock and surplus with deposits subject to check and time certificates of deposit totaling significant figures. Cashier's checks outstanding and bond accounts, including Liberty Loan, are noted, sworn before J. H. Green J P on the specified date.
Valle Grace Bank Report From Valle Crucis North Carolina
Bank report for Valle Grace Bank at Valle Crucis North Carolina closes May 10 1918. Loans and discounts 9182 23 overdrafts secured 10082 unsecured 143 10 United States bonds on hand 100 00 banking house 1305 30 furniture and fixtures 1054 61 due from national banks 1283 62 due from banks and others cash items 2725 checks for clearing 50 0 gold coin 20 00 silver coin currency 700 total 6070 62 liabilities capital stock paid in surplus undivided profits current expenses and taxes paid 250 34 notes and bills rediscounted 2000 04 bills payable 15500 00 deposits subject to check time certificates of deposit savings deposits 082 cashier's checks outstanding 2249 35 63070 6 state of North Carolina county of Watauga I L M Farthing cashier swear the statement true to the best of my knowledge and belief. L M FARTHING cashier. Correct Attest H B Perry D F Mast Sarah G Wagner directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of May 1018 W H Mast N P
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Liberty
National Bank
Acc’t
Liberty Lown
United States
Txes
Hills
State of
North Carolina
Watauga
L. M. Farthing
H. B. Perry
F. Mast
Sarah G. Wagner
W. H. Mast
N. P
Kipling Quote on Teamwork Inspires Steady Effort
A Rudyard Kipling verse emphasizes that success lies in close cooperation and the effort of every individual rather than weapons funds or the army as a whole. It praises the everlastin team work of every bloomin soul guiding collective achievement.
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Rudyard Kipling
Let Us Have Peace Then War We Fight
A public plea warns against a growing desire for peace at any cost, labeling it a dangerous form of German propaganda. The author argues that peace without victory would threaten America, urging continued sacrifice and strong resolve in the war effort.
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France
England
Russia
America
Germany
Americans
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Children Ory
Pletoner's
T. B. Finley
G. Hackett
H. A. Craxor
Wilkesboro
Sec
ExCom P. L. Lesperstan
N. A
Adv
Chemberlain
Republican
Mt Gillad
Ohio
Morrow County
Chamberlain's
Makera
Bank of
Blowing Rock
Noelina
Watauga County
M. Sudderth
Ahan
J. M. Soperta
Cashier
Brown
Will Lenta
B. B. Dougherty
J. H. Green
J. P
Bank Report
Valle Gracis Bank
North Caroline
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Total
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Toyah
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
Editund Jones
Lawyer
Wateuga
L. D- Lowe Troor
Banner Elk, N.C
Pineola, N
Love & Love
Avery
F. A, Linney
Boone, N
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
F.lovill
Lovis Lovill & Lovill Attorneys
Law
Boone, N. C
Teircare
T.ze. Bingham
Oone
F. Asliv
R. O. Jennings
Dentisu
N.C
Boone
Blackburn Hotel
John L. Brown
Lovil & Lovill
Watanga Vo
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