Food Admin urges end to wasteful cottonseed use
The Food Administration condemns wasteful use of cottonseed as feed or fertilizer without State consent. It stresses economy, quoting proclamations on licensing for bread products, green coffee imports, and bakery regulations. Classified notices mention Washington vacancies in the Civil Service, with salaries up to 6,000 a year and postings related to accounting and signal division roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Washington
Inistration
D. C
E Finance Department of
T Division
Signal
Civil Service
Beverage handlers nabbed near Raleigh tale unfolds
A Raleigh man allegedly transported whiskey and a enslaved Black man in a motor car toward Petersburg while flashing a badge. He claimed to have finally nabbed the man, car, and goods, and was allowed to pass after stating intent to go to Raleigh by boat. The New Bern version mirrors the tale.
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Baltimore
East Carolina
Philips
Raleigh
Petersburg
Carolina
George
New Bern
Predicts 1918 Revolution to End War in Germany
An Atlantic Port Feb 2. Rev Aloysius Daniels of Hewitt Wisconsin, returning from Germany via Switzerland, predicts that unless the war ends in 1918 a revolution will overthrow the Hohenzollerns. He cites widespread starvation, high death rates among children, and widespread anti emperor sentiment as justification. He says the empire faces dire food shortages and criticizes President Wilson.
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Atlantic
Germany
Aloysius Daniels
Hewitt, Wis
Switzerland
Wilson
Hohenzollerns
Man with 14 sons in U S Army and 35 children
Goldsboro North Carolina February 2 John Borden a respected Black farmer told a Superior court divorce case that he has 14 sons serving in the U S Army and a total of 35 children born to three wives. He said 27 children survive and he is 62 years old with 14 sons in the army.
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Goldsboro
N. C
John Borden
Army of the United States
Borden
Judge Whedbee
Sam
Historic Dillon Court summons 1918 in Stackhouse case
The State of South Carolina in Dillon County Common Pleas summons numerous Stackhouse defendants to answer a February 1918 complaint filed by Marcus Stackhouse. The notice orders defendants to respond within twenty days, else relief sought by plaintiff. Attorney Jas W. Johnson signs the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Court of
Jas. W. Johnson
Widespread Daily Toil Burden Highlighted by Dillon Readers
Dillon readers report heavy work hours and stress on workers as a major daily burden. The piece cites business strain, household duties, and kidney-related health issues, including a testimonial from W C West about kidney pain and backache alleviated by a product. Also mentions executrix notice for J A Moore estate and claim payments due by law.
Creditors Notice for Estate of John Odom Administrator
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of John Odom deceased, the administrator Eddie Odom requests all indebted persons to pay and all claimants to present their claims within the legal period or be barred. Administrators note dated 1 31 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
Emily Moore
John Odom
Eddie Odom
Hogs and court notices mingle in late 1910s Dillon items
The fragmentary text mentions hogs killed for pork smoke, a family lamenting sick hogs, and a bank statement from Bankston Bros to M A Stubbs. It includes a court notice from Dillon South Carolina for the February 1918 term of the General Sessions court and a notice about Charlie Bullock asserting no interest in a specified business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankston Bros. M. A. Stubbs
Court of General Sessions
The Thrift Christmas Banking Club Campaign Appeal
A nationwide movement urges saving to protect families and grow Nickels into Dollars. The campaign promotes joining local Christmas Banking Clubs of varying sizes to fit ability, urging public participation for financial security.
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Christmas Banking Club
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Civiington, D
Wierney Glaser the
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Ferre
Bensler
Morris Fass
J. J. Allen
Cwaes
Dillon
W. C. West, Carpenter
Hampton St
Don
MO. C. Bethea, cc. P. & G
the Thrift
Bank OF Dillon
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