Second draft debated in Statesville editorial note
The Statesville Sentinel discusses the second draft with a New York World view, noting earlier draft flaws, farm disruption, and the need for better classification. It cites President Wilson and plans for expert aid, with emphasis on national mobilization and citizen involvement during wartime. Local notes mention Mr. John Lay visiting and a bank cashier’s wife visiting relatives.
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Statesville Sentinel
New York World
Wilson
Germany
War Savings Stamps to Be Sold Nation
Secretary McAdoo unveils a nationwide drive for 2 billion dollars in war savings certificates. Frank A. Van derlip chairs a committee to issue stamps. sales begin December 3 at post offices and banks. Investments from 25 cents yield 4 percent interest, with monthly price increases. certificates mature January 1, 1928, and redemption occurs January 1, 1923 for 5 dollar stamps with 20 spaces for stamps.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Aime
War Savings
Cure for Croup Praised by Greenville Mother
Mrs Rose Middleton of Greenville Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her child of croup and has kept it in the house. She also used it for her own coughs and colds with good results. She notes her son suffered frequent croup as a child and the remedy ended attacks quickly.
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Rose Middleton
Greenville
Chamberlain
Knitting for Germany Sparks Red Cross Drive
A wartime feature reports a surge in wool buying by American women for sweaters and helmets to aid soldiers, amid accusations some knitters were unintendedly helping Germany. Mary Murphy cables Paris dispatch urging 1.5 million units of sweaters hats mittens socks wristlets for troops and refugees.
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France
Red Cross
Germany
Nell
Mary Murphy
Cross
Paris
America
Caroline Tecknor
The
Vizilantes
Thanksgiving amid war and uneasy peace
The excerpt reflects on gratitude during a time of conflict, urging restraint and rejecting the spread of war and cultural domination. It critiques aggression, the lure of conquest, and the danger of fueling hatred as nations seek peace. It underscores moral restraint despite wartime pressures.
Attorney Chas G Gilreath Seeks 17th Judicial District Seat
Cited Wilkesboro attorney Chas G Gilreath runs for Judge in the 17th Judicial District as a Democratic candidate. The endorsement highlights his rise from poverty, education through schooling, and long Democratic service including county executive roles. Supporters urge Democrats to nominate him before next spring’s primaries.
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Chas. G. Gilreath
Wilkesboro
17Th Judicial District
Wilkes County
Charles G. Gilreath
Hanyer
Democratic Exative Committee
Charles Gileath
W. A. Jones
W.G. Morrison
RB. Starr
W.d. Horton
Doe T. Hubbard
W. C. Winkler
C.F Morrison
Thos S$. Hubbard
Rev
L. B. Murray
Louis 8. Bell
Parker
Re Spainhour
W Fr. Hall
J.T. Ferguson
RN. Hackett
W. T. Finley
J. M. Carnet
M. D
Did. Brookside
J. J. Duncan
M.D. Clande ¢ Faw
J. M. Riges
I Garner
Thorat
McNeill
N.aster
J. J. McEwen
Miller
RK. Faw
ET W. H. Parsons
J. A. Forester
A. Dimumette
T. B. Coone
W. V. Triplett
W. 1. Russell
EE. Parks
J. E. Howell
W. W . Jwy
W.G. Lowe
A.W. Greenlande
Y. Miller
J.B. Greer
J. Hubbard
Geo
W. Whitworth JR. Combs
LC. Church
W. E. James
W. E. Horton
J. V. Bauguess
J. Iplett
Arthur M. McEwen
B.T. Taylor
AT. Taylor
W. J. Land
W. E. Minton
J. W. Lewis
G. G. Prottit
WP. Hampton
L. A. Dancy
David Rountree
J. A. Carlton
W. E. Whittington
J. Nichols
D. F. Sheppard
W. L. Forester
LA. Hauser
W. A. McNeil
I. Calloway
W. L. Wilson
L. J. Deutley
H.H. Jones
J. Edgar Spainbone
W.T. Transeni
Manly G Parsons
C. A. Forester
Willian Sheppard
H. L. Pierce
H. R. Vanney
W. C. Taylor
Town and County notes on local events and residents
Walaut rt possum crop yields large numbers of fine specimens. A basketball game at the APS Training building saw Lenoir defeat Boone 21 to 10 with 25¢ admission benefiting the school Athletic Association. Mr. Doughton, congressman, plans to move his family to Washington in December. Mr. Davis returns from Idaho to Cove Creek. Miss Mary Anna Gragg sails to Cary to teach this winter. Soldier Luther Bingham returns from field duty, reflecting a line of brothers in service.
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APS
Lenoir
Boone
The
Athletic Association of the School
Robert L. Doughton
Congress
Democrat
Washington
Davis
Watauga
Post Falls
Idaho
Heath
Cove Creek
West
Mary Anna
R. G. Gragg
Cary
Wake County
A.T.S
Luther Bingham
Bat
Field Artillery
Maiville
S.C
Amanthna
Soldier
Luther
Bingham
Cove
Creek
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Rose Dale
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Edmisten
Miss Ray
E. Glenn Salmons
Critckers Hotel
Jones
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Wateuga, Bloot
L. D.love
T. A. Love
Uyner Elk
N.C. Pincoln
N.C Love & Love
Avery
F, A, Linney
Attorney AT Law
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O Watauga
G. H. Hayes
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N.C
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W. R. Lovil
Lovill & Lovill Attorneys AT Law
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
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Blackburn Hotel
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