Werewolf Ode and Local Society Notes Mix in 1918 Ledger
An Edgar Allan Poe style warning poem by Edith M. Thomas appears beside society items from Wallace and Wilmington. The page notes travel visits, arrivals, and departures of residents, a naval reserve officer family, YWCA talks on expansion, and an engraved marriage announcement for Elizabeth LeGuoin and Blake Applewhite in Wilmington with a Cambridge address after May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Deans Applewhite
United States Navy
Sunset Park
Wilmington
North Carolina
Longfellow, Park Apts
Cambridge
Mass
Beautify the Complexion In Ten Days Guaranteed
Ad claims a skin whitening duo sold at leading toilet counters and the National Toilet Company in Paris Tennessee. The ad promises removal of tan freckles pimples liver spots and implies two sizes with extreme cases in twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tenn
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles to preside at Hot Springs convention
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles will preside over the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention opening in Hot Springs. A native of Indiana, she has led the organization since 1916 and previously served as treasurer and first vice president, with long service in the California and national federations. She resides in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Evans Cowles
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Hot Springs
Cowles
Indiana
Farnham College
California Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation
National Organization
Los Angeles
French General Petain Named Chief of Staff in 1917
The report notes General Petain appointed chief of staff in the French War Department on April 29, 1917. It also cites early American casualties from World War I, including the sinking of the armed American tank steamer Vacuum and the loss of several American gunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Petain
French War Department
Vacuum
Womanly woes eased by Cardui according to Ft. Smith testimony
Mrs I B Clift of Ft Smith and Van Buren Arkansas describes lifelong head pain and gynecologic troubles. She credits Cardui with restoring her health after taking multiple bottles over five years. The ad touts Cardui as a tonic for weak women with womanly troubles and notes forty years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Smith
Ark
I. B. Clift
van Buren
Cardus
Cardui
A Daily History Lesson From Old Newspapers
One Hundred Years Ago Today 1818 Alexander II of Russia born in Petrograd later assassinated March 13 1881. Seventy Five Years Ago Today 1848 Jacob Ridgeway Philadelphia wealthiest citizen died leaving estate about 6 000 000. Fifty Years Ago Today 1868 Nebraska Republicans met at Nebraska City to nominate a State ticket. Twenty Five Years Ago Today 1893 Liberty Bell arrived in Chicago for Columbian Exposition exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander II of
Russia
Dynasty of Romanoffs
Petrograd
Jacob Ridgeway
Philadelphia
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Chicago
Notable birthdays of public figures listed today
Brig Gen George T Bartlett A S A born New Hampshire 62 years ago today. Robert W Woolley ICC born Lexington Kentucky 47 years ago. Maj Gen Arthur Murray USA retired born Bowling Green Missouri 67 years ago today. Dr Albert A Murphree UF president born Walnut Grove Alabama 48 years ago today. Jonas Lie Norwegian born artist 38 years ago today. Sir Thomas Beecham English conductor born 39 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Bartlett
United States
England
New Hampshire
Robert W. Woolley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lexington
Arthur Murray
Bowling Green
Missouri
Albert A. Murphree
University of Florida
Walnut Grove
Ala
Jonas Lie
Norway
Sir Thomas Beecham
Masons to Honor Julius Kahn in New York
Thirty years after Julius Kahn become a Mason in St. Cecile Lodge the congressman and minority leader on military affairs will be guest of honor at a special anniversary celebration. High degree Masons will pay homage to a loyal St. Cecile mason and patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kahn
New York
St. Cecile Lodge
Kahn
Congress
House Committee On Military Affairs
St. Cecile
Queen Mary's Chief Dresser Guards Royal Jewels
The chief dresser is described as the queen’s most confidential servant responsible for the royal jewels. She also audits the queen’s accounts for dressals and manages all private and personal royal finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
Dresels
Center Counter Colors For Sale Listing
On our center counter you will find the following colors for sale only. No white or evening shades included in this sale. Price listed as $1.48.
Emperor William Observes Kemmel Hill Battle Front
Amsterdam April 23 Emperor William watched the Kemmel Hill battle around Res Southwest from an advanced field position at 6 o clock in the morning. The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger correspondent reports the scene of gunfire smoke and map marked progress. He returned to headquarters after reviewing two distinguished divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Emperor William
Kemmel Hill
Berlin
Res
Halifax plebiscite tests form of city government
In Halifax Nova Scotia a plebiscite vote is held to decide whether to drop the current board of control system and return to the aldermanic method. An attempt to have the council seek provincial action to abolish the mayoralty and adopt a three commissioner plan failed by two votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Board of Control
Nova Scotia
New women’s university opens in Nanking China
A newly established university for women has opened in Nanking, China, signaling progress in higher education access for female students. The institution aims to foster advanced studies and professional training in a formal campus setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University For
Nanking
China
Famous Chewing Gum Firm Launches Major Campaign
Under R R E Whitehead and a three member team the American Chicle Company promotes its Black Jack chewing gum with one of the largest campaigns in the industry. Samples will be distributed in theatres and amusements to raise familiarity with the brand and its ties to the soldier Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famous
Famous “Flying Squadron
R. E. Whitehead
Consis
R. I. Anderson
E. D. Hollenbeck
W. J. Zimmerman
Bor
Pershing
Wartime effort trains women chemists at Penn State
The urgent need for trained women chemists leads to a 62 hour agricultural chemistry course to be offered at Pennsylvania State College this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvan State College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edith M. Thomas
the Vigilantes
Helen Rose
Hattie Powell
Wallace
City
Maggie Davis
Southport
C. L. Lewter
Raleigh
William Dunn
New Bern
J. M. Hall
South Second Street
Mary Overton
Rocky Mount
4H. Jr. Jeffries
Rocky Point
Reba Bailey
Tarboro
Norman LeCron
Baltimore
Dr. LeCron
Herbert Thompson
South Third Street
George P. Elliott
Naval Reserve Force
Market Street
Leon McGeorge
South Atlantic
Jane Hall
Nadinda
Tyrwhitt
Zeebrugge
Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt
Ostend
Underwood & Underwood
IN the News
Akansas
A. D. Brown Company
C. Plan
Belk-Williams Co
Kaiser
William Farnum
William Fox
Black Jack
Punjab
Rehdewv the Co
North Fourth Street
Peterson & Rulf’s
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