15 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
1
An appeal urges every man, woman and child in North Carolina to donate at least one day’s income near Thanksgiving to orphans. It decries neglect of hundreds of dependent children in state orphanages and calls for increased funding and capacity to prevent loss of their future prospects.
A North Carolina editor recalls a farmer’s reaction to rising costs and publisher price hikes. He argues farmers benefit from high wartime prices yet bear tax burdens, urging a civic push for statewide philanthropic support for orphans and a broad, cooperative response from editors churches and leaders ahead of Thanksgiving.
A cargo of German toys valued at 4,000,000 dollars, ordered and paid for before the war, held at Rotterdam under British embargo, is finally released and will reach 128 consignors in the United States. American parents face a choice to accept or reject these items as they contemplate actions shaped by recent events in Belgium and France.
The obituary notes Brother James C Harman died September 14 1917 at Cove Creek after a brief illness at age 54. He was a Baptist and Zion Hill member, survived by wife Mattie Pritchard and five children Dallas Cloyd Orrin Flora now Cook Beula now Ray. A traveling salesman for 15 years, he was praised for generosity and kindness. The notice includes a charity appeal urging donations for North Carolina orphans, signed by M L Suipsay James R Youne Jolly D Berry A S Barnes and Lavingston Jonxson Publicity Committee Raleigh NC.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims November 29 1917 as Thanksgiving Day urging the nation to pause from work and ask God for blessings amid war. He notes the duty to defend freedom and joins with allied nations in seeking peace and justice. The proclamation calls for national gratitude and prayer for guidance and unity.
The piece urges Americans to stay alert to current war conditions and fulfill their duties. It warns that lax attitudes may yield regret after the war, while steadfast effort now will yield a nobler outcome later.
An aging man needs less food as he grows older and may experience stomach discomfort if he eats too much. At ages 85 or 90, many become light eaters and some will use Chamberlains Tablets to aid digestion, as they strengthen the stomach and promote natural bowel movement.
Students from the two dormitories marked Halloween in proper fashion. They behaved as quiet ghosts. the girls stayed at the hall while the boys, led by teachers, visited the girls’ home, walked through the balls in ghostly silence, and returned to their own ball.
A urged reminder that minor illnesses like colds and constipation can lead to serious health problems if ignored. Recommends keeping Foley Cathartie Tablets for constipation and Poley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and throat irritation as reliable family remedies.
A formal legal collection notice appears from the Office with Solicitoryk regarding A Lio v1 y. The document references a court action, filing details, and associated deadlines for response or payment in a specified jurisdiction.
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