Whiskey Appeal and Fuel Aid Hit North Carolina News
North Carolina battles fuel shortages as Bluefield coal shipments are approved to ease eastern shortages, with 10 cars earmarked for Elizabeth City to support Crystal Ice and Coal. A plague task involves whiskey as antidote. towns request whiskey, doctors, and nurses, while Durham reports explosive influenza deaths.
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Washington
United States Fuel Administration
Bluefield
W. Va
North Carolina
John H. Small
Fuel Administration
Elizabeth City
Crystal Ice and Coal Company
Department of Justice
Spencer T. Thorne
Rocky Mount
Wilmington
Dorsey Phillips
State of
Florida
Thorne
Department of Justce
Charles M. Stedman
Thomas B. Fuller
Durham
County Board of Health
Stedman
Public Health Service
C. W. Stiles
Sunday Motor Ban Enacted by Charlotte Officials
Charlotte city commissioners enacted a Sunday automobile ban with a $50 penalty. Exceptions cover medical, funeral, dairying, and mercy errands. Permanent permits may be issued on proper showing to Chief of Police Neal Elliott. Temporary permits available under certain circumstances. Emphasized Food Conservation reports in Greensboro mills urge gardening and provide canneries and expert guidance.
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Charlotte
Garfield
Neal Elliott
Greensboro
White Oak
Revolution Mills
Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to swap calomel for Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable liver medicine. It claims calomel is poisonous, promises quick relief from sluggish liver and constipation, and guarantees results with a money back offer. It also asserts the product is harmless, non grieting and suitable for children.
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Dodson
Eatonic
Wabash Ave
Chicago
A Worn Toe Watch Chains Disappear
A London West End jeweller notes watch chains and cuff links fading from fashion due to war. Wrist watches dominate for officers, civilians swap pieces for timepieces, and shirt cuffs move to button at the wrist. Links and chains vanish as khaki attire solidifies.
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London
England
West End
Haarlem Oil Capsules touted for backache and kidney health
Patent medicine ad urges readers to use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for a range of symptoms from back pain to urinary issues, claiming rapid revitalization within 24 hours and ongoing protection with daily use. Promises money back if ineffective and warns of grave diseases if ignored.
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Haarlem
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I. T. Chreman &6
Mr. Farmer
Fo. B. Gas Plant
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Raleigh Telephone Co
Raleigh
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Burlington
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Birmingham, Ala
Burlington, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
Columbia, S. C
Danville
Fayetteville
Gastonia, N.C
Spartanburg, Ss. C
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VER
Marie Thomas
United States Labor and Employment Service Bureau
Thomas
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New Linville River
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Tenn
Tennessee
Watauea
Virginia
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Little John Cameleton
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Cumberland County
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C. V. Sharpe
W. H. Russell
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O. E. Lackey
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F. A. Lackey
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