North Carolina May Be First to See Engineer Troop Call
Major Waldron of the U S Army Corps of Engineers issued instructions from Washington to recruit a railway engineer regiment for France. North Carolina residents are urged to apply immediately, with detailed enlistment forms and the promise of discharge after the war.
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Wilmington
Waldron
Corps of Engineers
U. S. Army
North Carolina
War Department
Washington
Department
France
Ponamobore
Eleu
Ess
Ceese Tee
Dagngaciope
Nts van Deel
Ady
Repriogroots
Sucess Aa
Aeg Saa
CIA, Aie
Eet
Pmonomion
SAG Chamcon
Engineer Corps
United States
United States Service
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Organized Militia
National Enard
German Prisoners May Be Employed Near New Bern
New Bern May 11 A large camp near this city may intern 10000 German prisoners sent from Europe. Local businessmen and Craven County farmers urge Senator Simmons to help move them here to aid farm labor and to build more than 39 miles of belnek road underway in the area.
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New Bern
United States
Europe
North Carolina
Chamber of Commerce
Simmons
Craven County
Belek
Louisiana Lawyers in Session Explains Bar Convention in Alexandria
A large attendance marked the annual reconvention of the Louisiana State Bar Association in Alexandria Louisiana. Leaders from across the state attend a two day program with addresses by jurists of high distinction.
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Alexandria
Louisiana State Bar Association
Bone and Bar
Lines of War and Peace Across English Plays
A collage of Shakespeare quotes on war and peace from Henry V and related plays, invoking duty courage and patriotism. The lines juxtapose martial exhortation with calls for humble restraint and national service.
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad From Mann Drug Co
An old advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome remedy. It claims to cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, and tone the liver for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation. It promises gentle action without griping or nausea.
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Mann Drug Co
High Point’s Manufacturing Boom Draws Inquiries
The secretary of the Commercial Association of South Boston asks High Point’s Industrial Department for an explanation of the city’s rapid rise as a manufacturing center. He questions advantages like water power and rail access, and seeks why firms flock there despite modest natural resources.
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The
Commercial Association of
South Boston
High Point
Uncle Sam
South Basto
Plumb
Industrial Department
Amusements: Billie Ritchie at Rose Theater with Fox film program
Billie Ritchie a comedy idol from Glasgow 1877 pairs with Henry Lehrman for The House of Terrible Scandals. Nell Craig stars as a stenographer detective in The Breakers at the Rose today showcasing her typewriter proficiency on screen.
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Billie Ritchie
Henry Lehrman
Foxfilm
Rose Theater
Ritchie
Glasgow
Scotland
England
Fred N. Graham
United States
Orpheum
Mr. Ritchie
L-Ko-Universal
Nell Craig
Breaker
Breakers
the Rose
A M Henencker of Mississippi Finds Relief with Foley Kidney Pills
A. M. Henencker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports suffering rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave him complete relief and notes disordered kidneys cause side and back pain sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Many Drug Co.
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A. M. Henencker
Miss
New Pain Relief Oil Promises Instant Digestion of Aches
Snake Oil advertises internal and external use for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and swollen joints with rapid relief claiming penetration to affected parts in minutes. It touts treats coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and guarantees satisfaction with bottles priced 25 50 and 63 cents. Ad by J A Hart Drug Co. next to post office.
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J A
Hart Drug Co
Ady
Hawaiian actress Lehua Waipau to present Kanaeka legends
Lehua Waipau, noted Hawaiian actress and supporter of Sue Hayakawa, stars in The Bottle Imp at Broadway today. The descendant of royalty studies Hawaiian history and plans photodramatic Kanaeka legends in future productions.
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Lehua Waipau
Sessue Hayakawa
Lasky
Liliuokalani
Miss Waipahu
Medals Awarded by Wake Forest Literary Societies
Wake Forest May 11 Medal winners announced for oratory and debate across the literary societies. J A Jones Mocksville sophomore improvement Eurelian freshman improvement Joel T Allen Dillon S C sophomore orator and debater W A Queen Linwood sophomore orator and debater M Lovelace Mooresboro janitor orator and debater J T Gillespie Boiling Springs J B Rucker Rutherford receive J L Allen orator’s medal.
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Wake Forest
J. A. Jones
Mocksville
Joel T. Allen
Dillon
S. C
Eurelian
W. A. Queen
Linwood
W M. Lovelace
Mooresboro
Cough Cures With Foley's Honey and Tar
A Wisconsin reader testimonial says a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured a severe winter cough after medicines failed. The letter, signed V DeKeuster of Amberg, notes the product's effectiveness for coughs colds and related ailments. Mann Drug Co promotes the remedy locally.
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Foley
V. DeKeuster
Amberg
Wis
Mann Drug Co
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Secretary of War
A. E. Waldron
Evres
van Lindley, Florists
Ring
Rexall
Bell
North State
Louisiana
Heaven
John
Henry V
Henry VI
Henry IV
Tillie
Ymbeline
Act
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, N. C
Summer Law School
Uesides
Virginia Commercial Organization
ODD
Grand Lodge
High Point Merchants’ Association
Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
State Assembly of Daughters of Rebekah
Main
North Main Street
Washington Street
Rebekahs
Allen’s
Elwood Hotel
Mwe
Miller
Osteopathic Physician Bank OF Commerce
W.B. Reduse
Reduso
Ov Ars
W.B. Muform
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Forest Literary Societies
Lil A
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