Campaign opening and textbook protest swirl in North Carolina
In Raleigh the textbook commission faces legal challenge as adoption of a six year plan, with a five year extension, sparks opposition from publishers and supporters of cheap books. Attorney General T W Bickett will speak at Graham Alamance August 19, while Asheboro date August 26 remains set. Police detain three young women from Norfolk described as carnival-related wanderers seeking Georgia.
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W. T. Bost
Raleigh
Textbook Commission
H. Q. Alexander
North Carolina
Alexander
Clarence Poe
Craig
Farmers’ Union
T. W. Bickett
Alamance
Graham
Asheboro
Bickett
Warren
Charlotte
Lula Claywell
Ethel Lilly
Marian Laughlin
Norfolk
Georgia
Southern Railway
Marion
Barber and
Winston- Salem
Salisbury
Dutch Fishermen Net Rich Herring Haul In 1915
Scheveningen reports the Dutch fleet of 725 ships caught 671000 tons of herring in 1915 and earned an average of 20 dollars per ton, up from eight. War conditions and German demand drove a 150 percent rise while several ships were damaged by mines and nine were lost with 28 lives. The motor lugger Catharina earned 65600 in ten trips.
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Scheveningen
Netherlands
Catharina
Loss Book’s Report on June 1916 Shipping Casualties
Liverpool reports from the Underwriters' Association show 131 British and 169 foreign vessels posted in the loss book for June 1916 totaling 300, higher than June 1915 and 1914. Actual loss tonnage in June was 31,998 with six months ending June 30 totaling 286,813 tons.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Underwriters’ Association
Prohibition of Opium Urged in China
The Rev E W Thwing head of the International Reform bureau presents to President Li Yuan-hung a letter urging absolute opium prohibition. He notes Yuan Shikai taxed opium to fund the movement and calls for abolishing opium tax offices and enforcing nationwide prohibition as the treaty term ends.
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Peking
E W. Thwing
International Reform Bureau
Li Yuan-hung
Yuan Shi-kai
Shanghai
Thwing
Executor's Notice for J. F. Blair Deceased
W M Allred executor of J F Blair deceased Guilford County North Carolina notifies all claimants to present claims by July 31 1917 and directs debtors to make immediate payment. Notice dated July 31 1916.
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J. F. Blair
Guilford County
N. C
High Point
W. M. Allred
Tribute to Southern Railway workers on flood relief efforts
Washington C August 18 President Fairfax Harrison lauds the Southern railway organization for its flood emergency response. He praises crews across departments for saving lives aiding marooned passengers repairing tracks and resuming essential service while honoring fallen colleagues at the Belmont bridge. The note urges collective effort to recover losses and continue service.
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Belmont Bridge
International question in sale of the islands
Paris dispatch notes the Danish West Indies sale to the United States becoming an international issue beyond the immediate governments. It cites Finance Minister Brandes saying the sale was decided to prevent seizure and suggests Denmark pursued cession to win U S support on Schleswig-Holstein at war’s end.
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Paris
Temps
United States
M. Brandes
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
Billions of Postage Stamps Issued Since 1847
The United States has issued about 172 billion postage stamps since sales began in 1847. The billion mark was reached in 1882 and the ten billion mark in 1914. Last year total ordinary stamps issued were 11,226,386,415, with 1,793,764,296 stamped envelopes and wrappers produced.
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Washington
United States
New York
Salt Ration Proposed To Cut Night Sweats At Rest And In March
Reports from Dr. Link in the Munich Medical Weekly describe using a teaspoonful of common salt before sleep to reduce nocturnal sweating and fatigue among tuberculosis patients and soldiers. In trials, salt dosing improved freshness next morning and lowered sweat volume during long marches, with minimal side effects.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Jey
Link
Munich
Barefoot Boy Returns in War Scarcity of Leather
Berlin notes the barefoot boy making a comeback as leather shortage grows. Reports say school barefoot attendance is allowed again and Munich city council lifts shoeless riders ban on street cars. Public urged to give barefoot children space in cars to avoid being trodden on.
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Berlin
Munich
Chamberlains Tablets Praised for Constipation Relief
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina reports Chamberlains Tablets are the best for constipation and indigestion with a mild gentle action. His wife also benefited from their use. The product offers an agreeable laxative effect and is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Eugene S. Knight
Wilmington, N. C
Bulgarian Government Orders Steel and Lead Coins
Geneva August 18 The Bulgarian government has ordered 30000 dollars worth of steel and lead coins from Germany.
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Geneva
Germany
Bilious Attacks and Constipation Promoted by Toll o Water
An ad claims bilious headaches and constipation stem from blocked bile ducts and promote a Toll o Water liver bath from Dawson Springs Kentucky as a cure. It argues calomel is harmful and asserts the water purifies and re-energizes the liver. It urges readers to prove its benefits themselves.
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Dawson Springs
Kentucky
Natural health tip with Tollo Water price note
In thirty minutes and with a pleasant action Tollo Water from Hart Drug Co. offers a regimen of a thirds of a tumblerful in drinking water before breakfast to aid digestion. It claims relief from headaches constipation and biliousness and announces availability at Hart Drug Co.
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Hart Drug Co
Prescription Perfection Promises Prompt Accurate Service
A local drug store emphasizes experienced staff who never substitute prescriptions. Each order is filled as intended by the doctor, with prompt service and reasonable prices. If you want the best in a hurry, visit their shop.
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Fairfax Harrison
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway Organization
Meet
Virginia Sea
Charlotte Ates
Lexington
Greensboro
Reidsville
Winston-Salem
Elkton
Chester
S. C
Navy Yard
Fortress Monroe
Ocean View
Newport News
Pullman
R. H. Debutts
Charlotte, N. C
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