Petition on wartime financing from Watauga County
A petition signed by many citizens led by J. W. Harrison of Blowing Rock requests policy changes to fund the current war. Congressman Doughton przek forwarded it to the Ways and Means Committee and shared a letter from Congressman Kitchin promising careful consideration. The correspondence reflects county concerns and inter-office coordination on revenue measures.
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Watauga County
J. W. Harrison
Blowing Rock
Ways and Means Committee
Kitchin
R. L. Doventon
Doughton
North Carolina
House
Clavpe Krreuty
Summer Complaint Remedy Touts Local Use and Gratitude
In heated months families face summer complaint and the need for prompt treatment with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy. F F Scott of Scoteville NY recalls a five year past severe attack and relief from the remedy. Corporal Cleveland Gross recovering at home near Lenpa after automobile injuries praises Lenpa physicians and local care from Lenora people and expresses deep thanks.
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F. F Scott
Scoteville
New York
Chamberlain
Cleveland Gross
Battery E
L. Gross
Greenville
Gross
Len Pa
Jing
Lenoir
Three Day Fair Invitation For Farmers And Families
October 3 4 5 1917 festival promises liberality to farmers and their wives and the young. An invitation to exchange ideas with friends across occupations, offering three days of diversion and rest and urging everyone not to miss the fair.
Dont Expect Your Preacher To Give His Best For Your Best
A dated admonition urges patterns of mutual effort between congregants and clergy. It argues not to demand sermons without time or attendance, to overcriticize finances or attire, and to avoid extracting excessive value for minimal pay or respect, highlighting fairness and balance in church relations.
Why The United States Is At War Essay Contest Notice
Public school teachers in North Carolina are invited to submit essays on Why The United States Is At War with cash prizes totaling 300.00 from the National Board of Historical Service. Elementary and high school teachers receive multiple prizes. entries due January 1, 1918. Similar contests run in fourteen other states with a national round awarding further prizes. Contact R. D. W. Connor, Secretary, North Carolina Historical Commission, Raleigh, N.C. Lost in East Boone gold cameo setting. Reward offered for return to The Democrat office. Notice from administrator W. D. Hampton for Emanuel Hampton deceased. Claims must be shown by October 31, 1918. debtors to settle promptly.
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United States
North Carolina
National Board of Historical Service
R. D. W. Connor
North Carolina Historical Commission
Raleigh
N.C
Optimistic Washington views on WWI war duration
The Charlotte Observer editor relays Washington opinion on when the war may end. Some expect end before winter, others after Pershing’s forces join. Many believe Germany is whipped, though uncertainty remains on when she will surrender.
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Charlotte Observer
Washington
Perahing
Germany
Boon e Women Find Relief At Last In Local Ad
Local recall shows women suffer back pain headaches and kidney discomfort while fulfilling duties. Mrs C L Lockwell of North Wilkesboro reports kidney pain eased after using Deans Kidney Pills with several boxes curing dull backache. Price 60c at dealers. Ask for Deans Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo NY.
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C. L
Lockwell
Mulberry St
North Wilkesboro
Dean
Valle Crucis Bank Report 1917 Balance Sheet Details
Valle Crucis NC bank report shows resources including loans 45404.47 secured overdrafts 524.10 unsecured 100.15 US bonds 400 cash items 408.25 gold and silver coin 61.30 national bank notes totals 428.84 deposits payable checks 15623.31 time deposits 11578.80 savings 108382. Cashiers checks 1409.00 cashier noted 10000 14 09.00 cash ier L M Farthing sworn as cashier with signatures from directors H B Perry W Aaven D F Most.Filed Sept 20 1917 N P W H Mast notary public.
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United States
Nasi
U. S
Coose
BOS
Desposit
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R. L. Doughten
Caldwell County
Caldwell
G. W. F. Harper
J. L. Nelson Horace Sisk
M. M. Courtney
Salisbury
Indianapolis
South America
Australia
Philadelphia
Fair Management
W. J. Lenoir
Mrs. M. M. Courtney
Mra
Elizabeth Randolph
Red Cross
E. F. Reid
Womans
Fletcher
Castoria
Emanuel Hampton
W. D. Hampton
Emanuel Haupton
Boone
Relef
Bank Report
Valle Crucis Bank
Valle Crucis
W. H. Mast
N. P
Notive
Orig Phillips
Emma Phillips
Nelia Taylor
L.L Taylor
Josie Cole
Andrew Cole
Biddie Greer
Frank Greer
Mollle N
Will Norris
Martha Norris
Hi Norris
Clorinda H. Waddell
N C
Clawson's
Bexlunieg
Will Norrig
Caroling
Bone N.C
W. D. Farthing
F. A. Linney
Piaiatia
E. Glenn Salmons
Critckers Hotel
Edisund Jones
Lenoir, N. C
Wateuga
L. D. Lowe
T. A. Love, Samer Elk
N.C. Pinedla
N.C Love & Love
Avery
N. C
Watauga
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
G. BF. Lovill
Lovill & Lovill Attorneys AT
Law
Boone,, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
F. A. Lianey
R. 0. Jennings
Rangers
Exx
Blackburn Hotel
John E. Brown
Sse Watauga Co
Bunk
Gainake Boone
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