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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
5
Mrs. Laura Marshall of Asheville sought a spring health boost with Peplac after years of declining health. She reports improved sleep, appetite, and energy, credits Peplac as a powerful spring tonic, and notes availability in Wilmington through R. R. Bellamy and local druggists.
Tokio reports the Japanese press and public show little concern about the Vladivostok landing by Japanese and British forces. Anti government papers fail to gain traction while the Nichi Nichi Shimbun says Russians may soon understand Japan's motives. The Kokumin Shimbun warns against snap judgments. US officials say no anti American sentiment exists as the United States joins Britain and Japan in representations to Russia and would support landed troops if needed.
Tallahassee Fla April 19 Governor Catts called on all ministers and Christians in Florida to pray for Allied arms in France today He urged special prayer services Sunday in all churches He said God is our ally and victory may come swiftly if the nation trusts in Him
Brookfield Missouri April 19 General John J Pershing s native county Lynn with a quota for the third Liberty Loan of 385650 will at least double it the subscriptions to date being 614950 according to figures announced today Laclede the town which claims to be General Pershing s birthplace has also trebled its quota of 22400
Boston April 19 Changes in the method of buying and paying for cotton will be discussed at a New York meeting on May 4. A committee of Southern shippers and bankers from New England New York and the South outlines plans for a conference by the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers. The study aims to broaden acceptance and expand a global market for cotton as America seeks to remain the world money market after the war.
A child two or three needs a stronger laxative than infant formulas. LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN acts on the liver and regulates bowels without griping. This pleasant liquid digestive laxative is 50 cents per bottle and marketed as good for the child and household.
Association members propose each mill bargain with its bank to accept drafts drawn at 90 days against cotton shipments. Banks would receive a small commission for acceptance and release cotton immediately to the spinner. Mills could spin before payment as drafts discount readily at Federal Reserve banks.
Eddie McGoorty, fresh from his comeback and sizing up Fran Brennan's show of measure, plans to challenge top contenders in the boxing ranks.
The passage reflects on a long trusted blood tonic labeled S. S. a product sold for over fifty years. It urges readers to watch their blood supply and avoid impurities while directing inquiries to the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
White Canvas shoe features a welt sole and covered heel. Describes color, material, and construction details for a fashion item.
Public notice from New Hanover County detailing precinct ward boundaries and the registration process for the 1918 election. It specifies street lines, reg istrars, and judges for each ward, registration hours, and key dates from April 4 to April 27 with final closing and objections procedures.
Two mortgage sale notices from Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association describe properties in Wilmington New Hanover County to be sold at public auction for cash. The first lists a Dickinson Street parcel in the city with dimensions and a date of April 30, 19 12, at noon. The second outlines Nixon Street and Eighth Street parcels with a March 20, 1918, sale at noon.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners orders a special election May 8 1918 to decide on a ten cent per hundred tax and a thirty cent poll tax to support the county school fund. A second ballot question asks about issuing up to 250 000 in public school bonds for school construction and improvements. Registrations open April 4 1918 with designated polling places and officials listed for Cape Fear Harnett Masonboro Wilmington and other townships Precincts and wards.
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