02 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
The Charlotte Observer notes rumors of a ministers strike but doubts the report while urging fair pay for teachers and gospel ministers. It honors circuit riders and preachers who endured hardship on meager wages, and urges future generations to recognize an obligation to compensate these humble servants adequately.
A humorous exchange contrasts the phrase solid ivory with a failure to grasp simple logic about cooling hot soup. The excerpt notes many city folks, including educated men and older women, claim food costs have not risen since their childhood.
For sale one good yoke oxen five years old weighing 2200 pounds. Well broke and suitable for cash sale or on time. Contact S. E. Grage Shu'ly Mila near N. Cr.
The Greensboro Daily News reports mixed views on President Wilsons league of nations tour and its impact in Washington. Meanwhile a vast iron and steel strike widens across 20 states, with 300000 workers out in Pittsburgh and violence reported as indictments loom in Albemarle for Marvin Ritch and J H Graham over a clash with authorities. Lafayette’s American soil tribute ends with aye and a farewell voyage as historians note his burial in the United States.
Washington announces that tubercular soldiers are eligible for vocational training under the Federal Board for Vocational Education with varied support. Training depends on medical status and hospital endorsement with strict supervision for quiescent cases and correspondence courses for those unable to stay in hospital care.
An editorial excerpt argues that a gentleman questions a girl’s respectability when flirting occurs. It states modest girls should avoid such pastime with strangers, comparing flirtation to a damaged peach and labeling it degrading for a young woman aspiring to be respectable and charming.
James McGuire of New Jersey urges farmers to use Rat Snap to control rats without affecting pets. An ad promises rats killed for about a dollar, with Rat Snap sold in three sizes by LL Critcher.
Health officials report cooperation with nine counties Davidson Worsyth Lenoir Nash Northampton Pitt Robeson Leius Wilson to combat typhoid fever. 14-17 era saw high death rates. by 1918 deaths declined with two counties Davidson and Northampton recording zero. Free dental care 5009 children and tonsil adenoid care 600. 2555 hookworm cases treated. sanitary closets built. Inspectors to survey privies statewide starting October 1. unsanitary privies labeled unfit for use. If you live within 300 yards of a neighbor, get busy.
A garbled OCR item cites Mrs Joanny and LL Critcher in a puzzled note about a dead rat statement and rat soap. The fragment mentions Rat-Snap product and questionable timing about decay, with a misread cake of rat soap and a dubious sale claim.
The Monroe Journal argues soldiers who fought overseas deserve greater honors than General Pershing. Claude Kitchen boosts troop praise while Congress blocks a $10,000 sword for Pershing, claiming war heroes like Laverson and Grant shaped victory more than a single commander. It credits doughboys for success, noting artillery, aviation, and other units performed valiantly.
The document presents a sworn Bank of Blowing Rock condition report from Watanga County North Carolina. Miller as cashier attests the statements are true to the best knowledge and certificates indicate capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits and outstanding checks. Notary observes the authorization and official swearing date in September.
Administratrix Sarah A Phillips requests all creditors to exhibit their claims against the estate of H C Phillips deceased of Northfy county by September 1920. Debtors should make immediate payment. This notice dated September.
Mattie J. Greene of Boone North Carolina advertises a five acre property for rent. Call with good references to arrange details.
The bank closes business September 12 1919 with assets including cash in vault and due from banks 4400.57 and cash items 2042. Liabilities show deposits 243000 and time certificates along with savings deposits. G P Hagaman cashier and C T Coffey notary certify the statement is true to the best knowledge.
A notice of sale issued by Smith Hagaman as commissioner under a North Carolina superior court order details a six month sale of three tracts totaling about 150 acres in Beaver Dam Township Watauga County. The lands, described by courses and bounds, include a half interest in the Love Tract between Locust Gap and Stone Mountain. Sale scheduled for the court house door on a Monday in October, with bids to be received between 11 am and 2 pm, to follow a public auction process.
Mrs Keach recounts her experience with rat snap devices on the farm. She notes fear from pats, and mentions deploying the device to reduce droves of rats. The piece includes a sale line stating sold and guaranteed by LL Critcher.
A brief notice from Grean Park Hitel Co offering ten army choice milk cows for immediate sale as the season ends at Blowing Rock. Limited details provided. no prices or contact listed.
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