Equal of Sergeant York Found by New York Medal Fame
Dispatch from New York says lieutenant colonel and 12 officers plus 250 snipers saluted Sergeant Bill Donnelly of Company B 18th Infantry in the second Maine battle placing him among York for bravery. Donnelly led six men to trap German snipers, then directed grenades and forced surrender, earning French and U S honors. Pershing may lead a parade with Bill and the first division.
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New York
Bill” Donnelly
18Th Infantry
Maine
Therby
Bil
Alvin C. York
Pall Mall
Tenn
York
Church of Christ and Christian Union
Little
Tennessee Vilage
Wolf Rive
Donly
Gernades
Donnelly
Bill
United States
Camp Mills
Pershing
Egyptians and the War Clarifies Egyptian troops role
Ronald Lindsay denial clarifies that no Egyptian soldier wore British colors though Egyptian artillery fought at Suez in 1915 with two killed and six wounded. Four battalions guarded lines of communication in Sinai under Allenby, plus Egyptian labor corps totaling 80 000 to 90 000 with about 1 500 casualties over four years.
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Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Grover C. Hall
Montgomery
Montgomery, Ala
Hall
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
Folk
Lindsay
Egypt
Suez Canal
Sina
Allenby
Syria
Hadjaz
Alenby
Labor Corps
Grudge Citizen Critiques a Notorious Local Figure
A Grudge resident condemns a local man as a gifted schemer who tells entertaining stories, borrows money, repays little, gains signers for petitions, wins lodge offices, and performs less honest work than three others combined, per the judge.
North Wilkesboro District Women Mission Meeting in Boone
The Annual Meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the North Wilkesboro District met in Boone on September 3 and 4. Dist. Lee opened with devotion, Allye Henry Penn sang, and Mrs. Hy J. Dinham of Asheville spoke on the society’s work. Mrs. J. Stanbury led devotionals and Mrs. Bennett gave the welcome. Reports from the district and its waxes were read, round table exercises impressed attendees, and Rev. Downum spoke on study classes and mission information. Mrs. Dunham presented a moving Columbus Centia demonstration, and music enriched the sessions.
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Women’s Mission Meeting
Women’s Missionary Society of the
North Wilkesboro
Boone
Lee
Allye Henry Penn
Hy J Dinham
Asheville
Stanbury
A. V. Bennnett
Dist
Turning the Light on Oneself in Animal Remembrance
An editorial excerpt argues that mocking animals shows a hard selfish nature and cites Japan and South Africa war memorials as examples of humane tribute. It notes that great minds in literature art and religion uphold reverent regard for all life and reflects on a Boston Transcript editorial praising memorials for dogs and horses.
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Japan
Russia
South Africa
Ife
Boston Transcript
State House
Ancient country fairs and changing tastes in Greeneville
Greeneville Piedmont recalls old fashioned country fairs with hay, fruit, and art exhibits. The writer laments fading pageantry as modern crowds chase ballooning feats and tractor displays, noting markets once linked supply and demand and mourns lost rural charms.
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Europe
Greeneville Piedmont
True Home Meaning in Ruskin’s Hearth Vision
John Ruskin proclaims home as a sacred hearth sheltered by love and trust. A true wife makes home universal, its light reaching beyond walls, while outside anxieties destroy its sacred peace.
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John Ruskin
Mary Hendry to Wed Wilmer Mason Alten at Lenoir
Mr and Mrs W. Newland announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Hendry to Mr Wilmer Mason Alten at the Presbyterian church in Lenoir North Carolina at 2 p m on September and invite two friends to attend the ceremony.
Public Health Service warns of diphtheria danger this season
The United States Public Health Service warns of diphtheria danger and urges immediate notice of suspected cases. Antitoxin is supplied free by the state and the county physician should keep a supply. A list of diseases reported last month includes typhoid fever and measles with named individuals in multiple towns.
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United States Public Health Service
Rominger
Otis Oliver
Shulls
Notice to Teachers and School Committees
All teachers not reporting absences as required by law are asked to send in their reports at once. School committees not yet furnishing the county superintendent a copy of this year’s census are asked to forward it promptly. ROY M. BROWN, Attendance Officer.
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Roy M. Brown
For Sale Milk Cows From Green Park Hotel Co
Immediate sale of 10 or 15 choice milk cows after season at Blowing Rock. Green Park Hotel Co.
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Blowing Rock
Green Park Hotel Co
Notice of Sale in Watauga County Courthouse Land Auctions
In the district of Watauga County North Carolina under an order in the Smith Hagaman administrator of Roy Reese et al guardianship proceeding, the nape commissioner will offer at the courthouse door on October 1, 1910, for sale to the highest bidder on six months time three tracts of Beaver Dam lands in Watauga County with boundaries described and containing 1, 120, and 25.5 acres respectively, plus a one half undivided interest in the Thomas Love tract, with sale conducted between 10 am and 2 pm and secured by approved security.
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Wilson
Northwest
America
League of Nations
Senate
Borah
Siberia
Russia
Congress
Johnson
McCormick
Mexico
Fall
Pershing
Europe
New York
High Point
Stanton
Theodore Roosevelt
North Carolina
O’ Henry
Greensboro
G. Greer
Watauga County
Roy M Brown
Bicket
Salt Lake City
EB. C. Brooks
Liv Superior Court of
Watauga North Carolina
Smith Hagaman
Roy Reese
Julia Reese
Mae Reese Manly Williams
Bruce Williams
Bruce Reese
Asa Reese
Lewis Reese
Dear Reese
Guardian Ad Litem
Kirst
Thomas J. Farthing
Cable
Thomas King
Ward
B. H. Farthing
Fii
Tate
Thomas Love
Locust Gap
Bakers Gap
Stone Mountain
Realy Greens
Huffman
Ne Nut
State Line
Smith Hagaman, Cor
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N. W. Walker
Harry Howell
Raleigh
H. B. Smith
New Bern
Harry Harding
Charlotte City
Holland Holton
Durham County
M. B. Dry
Cary High School
Ny Stories
Women's Missionary Society
Burleson Drug Co, Newland, Drugs & Druggiste Sundriies
Diptheria
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