Police Tighten Guard on Local Railroad Bridges
New Bern North Carolina April 19. Calhoun Batts missing since Sunday night is believed to have gone to Goldsboro to join the navy. Guards on railroad bridges are strict with passes required and no crossing without authorization. Gardens flourish as city farmers and tobacco warehouses prepare for a big season. Funeral services held for Franklin Foy near Pollocksville. Col. H S Leard of Norfolk Southern assures rapid truck crop handling and ample cars despite shortages.
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New Bern
N. C
Calhoun Batts
Goldsboro
Batts
Navy
Trent River
Vanceboro
Franklin Foy
Pollocksville
Col
H. 8. Leard
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Morehead City
Beaufort
Norfolk Southern Company
Leard
Norfolk Southern
British Commission Personnel Named for War Talks
The State Department announced the British official party to discuss war conduct includes Foreign Minister Arthur James Balfour Sir Eric Drummond Ian Malcolm C F Dormer G Butler Rear Admiral Sir Dudlery R S De Chair Fleet Paymaster Vincent Lawfort Major General G Bridges Captain H H Spender Clay and Lord Cunliffe governor of the Bank of England.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Arthur James Balfour
Eric Drummond
Ian Malcom
C. F. Dormer
G. Butler
Sir Dudlery
R. S. de Chair
Vincent Lawfort
G. Bridges
H. H. Spender-Clay
Lord Cunliffe
Bank of England
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Preservation Infomercial
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair care solution to prevent dandruff itching scalp and baldness. It claims the liquid preparation preserves natural color and luster, nourishes hair, and is inexpensive with a money back guarantee. It warns it does not cure baldness or stop hair loss but keeps hair abundant and bright.
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R. R. ‘Belamy
Notice to Newly Married Men
Washington April 19 The War Department states that men married since the outbreak of war will be treated the same as unmarried men regarding military obligations. The policy aims to prevent accusations that marriages were rushed to evade service and calls for wide press publicity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
War Department
Department
Goldsboro High School Begins Daily Military Drill
Goldsboro North Carolina April 19. Goldsboro High School hosts daily military training with six Camp Royster soldiers tutoring students in squad movements and marching. Guns have arrived and will be issued soon. Principal A B Carson and staff are praised for arranging the program.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Goldsboro High School
Camp Royster
Ghidals
A. B. Carson
Women Learning to Drive War Cars
Women from debutantes to matrons practice greasing and oil under model cars in garages nationwide. The Red Cross started the course in Washington and the program has spread widely. After completion they will offer to serve the War Department with a car.
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United Press
Washington
Red Cross
War Department
High Price of Coal Being Investigated
The Federal Trade Commission continued its inquiry into bituminous coal price increases with leading operators from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia districts testifying on the railways car shortages as the cause. Hearings expected to conclude today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Russia pledges stronger war effort after democratization
In Petrograd the Russian foreign minister Prof. Paul Milukoff told French and British workers that free Russia has become doubly strong through democratization and will not desert the alliance or weaken its resistance to the enemy.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Russia
Paul Milukoff
Boston Nationals defeat Phillies in Patriots Day game
Boston Nationals won the morning portion of the Patriots Day doubleheader against Philadelphia 7 to 3. The visitors struggled with wild pitching as Rudolph pitched well until the game was decided, with Rixey Fittery Adams Rudolph Gowdy listed in the box score.
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Boston
Mass
Boston Nationals
Philadelphia
Rudolph
Rixey, Fittery
Adams
Gowdy
Portrait and Realty Ads Invite Local Patrons
A dainty portrait note invites a friend, Foltz and Kendrick photographers. The Co op Building and Loan opens in ten weeks at Wright's Real Estate office on May 5th. Jos H Hinton president and Thos H Wright secretary. Also listings for typewriters and repairs and Wrightsville Beach cottages for rent via Wright's Real Estate Agency.
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Co-Operative Building and Loan Association
Wright
Jos. H. Hinton
Thos. H. Wright
Wrightsville Beach
For Rent and Circulation Job Advertisement
For Rent 103 South 8th 3T with all improvements. Apply J. T. Gordon, agent. Phone 745 3-15-tf. $250 per day. Paid one woman or man in each town to distribute free circulars and take orders for concentrated flavoring in tubes. Permanent position. J. S. Ziegler Co., Chicago. 4-13-10-1.
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J. T. Gordon
Ziegler Co
Chicago
Wanted Retail Salesman and Collector Advertisement
A classified notice seeks a reliable retail salesman and collector with handwritten salary expectations, reference and experience required. Submit details to P O Box 930.
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P. O
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Princess Street
Phone
Imo
Oldsmobile
J. G. Russell
Sober Co
Raleigh
Orton Hotel
David M. Lea & Co
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Gene Gyeres
Wilmington
R. B. Moore
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B. F. Keith
Currie
Rig
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Care Dispatch
Theo. H. Tecklenburg
Market Street
Charleston
8. C
F. M. Huggins
Lumberton
Gordon
P. K
Royal Theatre
W.clay St
Ivor Johnson
Queen City Cycle Co
Singer
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
Sterling Furniture Co
H. Sneed
Harrias Typewriting & Advt. Co
Virginia
Mutual Oil and Gas Corporation
Stockton Street
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Seria Wilmington
L. Mazer
S. 5Th. Street
Farris
Life
Farris’ Bakery
Murchison Bank
Masonboro Sound
Sea Breeze Park
F. A. Bissinger
Masonic Temple
Rye
DR. Vineberg
Peoples’ Market
Navals
Willmores
H. J. McCartney
Front St
Shands Grocery
Citizens National Bank
W.B. Cooper CO
Wilmington, N. C
the Peoples: Savings Bank Rent and Princess
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Pee Tidewater Power Compy
NEW York Life
L. Dickinson
Princess Building
Dak Bank
C. W. Yates Co
W. B. Thorpe & CO
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American Bank
Thos. E. Cooper
Milton Calder, V
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J. B. McCabe & CO
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