King George V Balances Fronts and Duties at War
London reports the King keeps a Spartan routine, visiting front lines and inspecting war plants while managing royal duties at Buckingham Palace. He signs army and navy promotions, handles state documents, and maintains a busy schedule even during air raids, earning praise from Lloyd George as working as hard as any man.
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London
George V
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Byven
Windsor
Sandringham
George
Kansas Registers 7500 Women as War Service Stenographers
Kansas reports 7,500 women stenographers registered for war service, reflecting broad mobilization in support roles as the nation gears for greater wartime efficiency.
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Kansas
Calotabs Calotabs Calotabs Calotabs Delightful Calomel Reform
Calotabs the new harmless and nausealess calomel may be found in drug stores as a liver cleanser and system purifier. Take one tab at bedtime with water and wake refreshed with a strong appetite. Sold only in original sealed packages for thirty cents with money back guarantee if not delighted.
May Ship Potatoes in Veneer Barrels
Eastern Carolina potato growers may ship Irish potatoes in veneer barrels up to August 1. Barrels over 100 pounds require two hoops. under 100 pounds need only one hoop. Norfolk Southern had briefly banned veneers but the order was intended only after August 1. If banned, losses could reach 1.0 million dollars. Red Men buy Liberty Bond and War Savings Stamps totaling near 1,000 dollars. Judge Henry G. Connor appoints W. E. Patterson as Federal Court clerk and explosives inspector, effective in two weeks. State fish inspectors notified of May 9 meeting in Morehead City to discuss board matters.
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New Bern
Carolina
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Order of Red Men
Uncle Sam
Henry G. Connor
W. E. Patterson
Walter Duffy
Patterson
Federal Court
Duffy
H. L. Gibbs
Fied
Mofanead City
Favorite Prescription touted as women’s tonic and nervine
Advertisements claim Dr. W M Pierce’s Favorite Prescription can relieve fatigue nervousness and female disorders for women and girls. Patient testimonials from Oxmow Tenn Porterville Miss and other places praise improved health after using the tonic and Golden Medical Discovery.
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W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Oxmow
Tenn
Golden Medical Discovery
Tae
M. Oo
Route 2
Porterville
Miss
Tilerida
Cane Ant
Mississippi
Eva Granteam
Military employment figures in England and hospitals
Record notes that over 17 000 English men are employed in military or related roles and 28 000 more work in military hospitals. The fragment references varied labor assignments and civilian support in wartime effort.
Mortgage Sale Notice for Wilmington Homestead and Loan Assoc
Public auction planned for April 29 1918 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington on a described city lot. Mortgage held by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association, recorded Book 83 page 380 in New Hanover County. Attorney John D Bellamy & Son signs, 30 days.
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J. Furlong
Wiigy
Homestead and Loan Association
Court House
Wilmington
City of Wilmington
Meares Stree
Third Strona
Meares Street
Norivo
Thirda Street
Second Street
Vjyptreet
Martin Street
Martin Ste
Omington Homes
Sistead Snp Loan Association
John D. Bellamy
Sis
Santaty
Breer Adams
Wilmingtrio
Stead and Loan Association
New Fan County
Deserey
Nixon Street
Eighth Street
Special Bond Election Planned in New Hanover County
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners announces a special election to be held May 1918 to decide on bonds not exceeding 250000 with a special tax for school improvements. Voters will see ballots marked For public school bonds or Against public school bonds. Registration opens April 4 and closes on various dates through mid May with designated polling places and election officials listed countywide.
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North Caroline
Board of Commissioners of
Hanover
New Hanover County
Board of Commisers of
Sid Board of Commissioners of
New Heaver County
Perrons
Cape Fear
Johnstons Stor
J. H. Johnston
J. W. Witers
D. J. Forner
Harnett
Serene Post
Smiths Store
Walter “Orne
E. E. Southerland
R. E. Hel
Sunset Park
Baseball Park
J. C. Leng
W. E. Pred
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
T. J. Burnett
T J. Burnett
S. I. Keyes
J A. Biddle
Wilmington
First Ward
Engine House
Campbell
G. H. Davis
W. & Mintz
C. McDjones
Court House
W. W. Gebleway
T. .A. Shepard
B. Applewitte
Giblem Lodge
R. E. Blaks
L. B. Symmes
X. E. Williams
Meclellan
J. Furlong
W.M. Peese
L. Fox
Ais Fitthard
Encine House
Castle Streets
H. FE. Fos
Actae
H. Ketchum
L. Burien U
Sion
J. King
Henry
Mann
Atkinson
J. F. Mann
van Woodcows
Jusse
al Joyan
Anu
Saturda
Board of Commissioners
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Bull Durham
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American Tobacco Company
New York
King OF
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George the
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N. Jacobi Hardware Company
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