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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
8
Washington dispatch notes a German government move to stabilize the mark by requiring all firms in the Trade Register to open postal checking accounts. Currently only 100,000 of 850,000 firms hold such accounts, enabling the government to concentrate large sums and increase currency elasticity.
Washington April 5 The War Department announced the health of the army in the United States continues good though bronchitis influenza and pneumonia in many Northern camps raise non effective rates and deaths. Total deaths 237 with 90 regulars 29 National Guard and 118 National Army killed or dead.
The article promotes nerve nourishment as the key to overall strength for men and women. It advertises organic phosphate Citro-phosphate tablets by Bellamy Green Jarman Futrelle, claiming nerves revival improves health and endurance, with dosed instructions and an ad-like closing endorsement.
An advertisement extols a golden red oil claimed to treat rheumatism neuralgia lumbago stiff joints corns bunions and more. It also suggested effectiveness for cuts burns sore throat croup diphtheria and tonsillitis. The ad promises no substitute and guarantees the product with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 by Robert R Bellamy Drug Co.
Notice of foreclosure under a mortgage by J W Mitchell to Cooperative Building and Loan Association. Sale to settle debt will occur April 15 1918 at 12 noon at the Court House Door Wilmington New Hanover County. Property description includes Lot Six Block 386 on the commercial map. Attorney Thomas Davis represents the case.
A severe hail storm with strong winds hit Anderson and surrounding areas at 5 PM on Wednesday. Hail stones larger than hen eggs damaged grain crops and shattered over five thousand window panes at Gluck mills, prompting a temporary factory shutdown. No injuries reported.
A. G. Goodman was fatally shot by H. C. McSwain in Great Falls Chester County. McSwain fired twice, striking a lung and shattering a lower jaw. he is jailed in Chester. Both men reportedly had been drinking, and McSwain vows to use the unwritten law as his defense.
Lige Pepper and Charlie Coot died when a Piedmont and Northern Railway car struck their buggy at the Hudson street crossing in Greenville. Eye witnesses say the men saw the approaching train and tried to beat the crossing but were unable to escape. Pepper, about 60, was Coot's grandfather.
Florence April 5 Dr. E W Sikes and Congressman Ragsdale lead a large patriotic rally to inaugurate the Liberty loan drive. The One Hundred Thirty seventh regiment band from Camp Jackson will perform at the event.
At a town council meeting in St George South Carolina on April 5 a rule was enacted restricting ice and gasoline sales on Sundays. Ice may now be sold only with a doctor's prescription.
New York marks the 150th anniversary of the New York Chamber of Commerce on April 5. Founded in 1768 by merchants to protect mutual interests and promote trade, it received royal charter two years later. The organization helped shape finance and commerce while guiding national economic policy through its annual banquets and keynote addresses.
Marietta Ohio, the oldest city, readies a two day celebration to mark the 130th anniversary of its settlement and the first anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany. The events unveil a colorful page in Marietta's history.
Argentine Jews in the western division of the British-Canadian Recruiting Mission pledge to fight the Turks as part of a Jewish unit in the British army. More than 300 Jews bid farewell in Minneapolis with hymns. Abraham Melnikoff, Chicago welcomer, joins as sergeant and cites peril to his Besarabian home. The movement seeks religiously suitable provisions for food and traditions in Jerusalem under Jewish leadership.
Moscow reports say the Ukrainian Rada of Kiev offers peace to the Bolshevik government and hints at territorial concessions. Germany’s reply fuels talks as rival Ukrainian authorities move between Kiev and Taganrog, complicating negotiations. Ina P Williams, Washington legislator, may seek Congress this fall.
A wartime health promotion touts the value of blood quality for strength and stamina. It cites examples from Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it builds vitality, eases indigestion, and aids recovery, with testimonials from Luor Braca and T. T. Layter praising its effects.
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