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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1917

Page

6

Training a Child Toward Upright Posture and Health

The article stresses early habit formation for a straight spine and healthful carriage led by mothers. It warns slouching and poor seating harm organs and growth, urges outdoor exercise to strengthen back and neck muscles, and notes postural issues may self-correct with overall health improvements. It also recalls that since 1789 there have been 912 garrisoned forts, arsenals and military posts in the United States.

Max Weet Federal Children’s Bureau United Press United States

Notable Washington Relic Auction At Anderson Galleries

A vast collection of George Washington family relics goes on display at Anderson Galleries on Fifth Avenue and will be sold Wednesday evening. The consignor is William Lanier Washington, descendant of Washington's brothers and head of the Washington family line. Highlights include silverware used at Mount Vernon, Washington family items, autographs, and two portraits, including a rare Washington portrait by Rembrandt Peale. Also featured are papers from the Philadelphia convention of 1787, Mason and Lee era documents, and the original unpublishe d journal of the convention kept by James McHenry.

New York George Washington Anderson Galleries Fifth Avenue William Lanier Washington Society of the Cincinnati Washington James Carroll Washington General Washington Mount Vernon Martha Washington Wastington Houdon Rem United States Philadelphia George Mason Virginia Mason Richar Henry Lee Edmund Randolph Howard Rutledge Clinton Gerry Massachusetts James McHenry Maryland Madison

Sailors in the United States Navy Better Fed

The article asserts that sailors in the United States Navy are better fed than those of any other world navy, highlighting superior provisioning and rations across services.

United States

A Mother's Thanksgiving And The Cadets Of Boston

A mother thanks God for a son to answer the country's call and fight if needed. The Fist Corps of Cadets of Boston, oldest US military organization, organized in 1741, prepares to serve in the present war after fighting in the French and Indian War.

Fist Corps of Cadets of Boston America

Boston AA Marathon Set With Notable Contenders Lineup

On the starting line are Hannes Kolehmainen Willie Kyronen Sidney Hatch and Arthur Roth as the Boston Athletic Association marathon returns. The 26 mile grind will be run on April 19 in a field expected to deliver a hammer of a race.

Hannes Kolehmainen Willie Kyronen Sidney Hatch Arthur Roth Boston A. A

School Concert and Garden Notes Highlight Week

Mr Blair and the High School orchestra entertained Thursday morning with several selections. Miss Carrie King’s grade gave a Victrola concert while Fourth and Fifth grades sang National airs. Students anticipate county visitors next week and reports show no tardies. The garden thrives with mustard thinning and radishes. janitor framed new school pictures to enhance classrooms.

Blair Carrie King

Notice of Sale for North Carolina Bonds

Sealed proposals will be received by the State Treasurer in Raleigh for purchase of permanent- improve bonds totaling 500000.00 with maturities on July 1 in years 1924 1925 1926 1927 and 1928. Bonds sold at par to the lowest interest rate not exceeding 4 percent.

North Raleigh North Carolina

North Carolina Insurance Report Details Gains and Liabilities

The document lists liabilities including unpaid losses, unearned premiums, salaries, rents, taxes, and commissions. It notes premiums written of 8, etc., losses incurred around 16,870 dollars, with J B Brewster as manager and reference to the Hartford home office and Raleigh regulatory contact.

Wae Sr North Carolina Pee.seca We. V.'S J.B. Brewster Hartford

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