Thousands Pay Tribute At Moore’s Creek Battle Day
A public gathering in Currie North Carolina drew between two and four thousand people for the Moore’s Creek Battle Ground anniversary. Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Sykes delivered an eloquent address praising patriots of Moore’s Creek and urging service to humanity. A basket picnic followed with West Whitlock orchestra providing music.
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Currie
N. C
Moore’s Creek Bridge
Cape Fear
George J. Moore
Moore’s Creek Battle Ground Association
Thomas P. Noe
Wilmington
Robert H. Sykes
West Whitlock Orchestra
Wludge Sykes
Moore’ S Creek Bridge
America
Wrestling Match at Lumina Ght and Regular Attractions
Advertisement notes a wrestling match at Lumina along with additional regular attractions. The brief hints at a program featuring a main bout and surrounding entertainment options.
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Luminaght
Lumina
Newspaper attack on von Kuhlman in Copenhagen dispatch
United Press reports in Copenhagen that Count von Reventlow condemns the possible appointment of Dr. Richard von Kuhlman as Foreign Secretary. The article argues Kuhlman once opposed submarine warfare and would hinder harmony between the Foreign Office and the navy on submarines, reflecting naval circles' views.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Richard von Kuhlman
Purkey
von Reventlow
the Ages Zeitung
Reventlow
von. Kuhlmen
England
The
Hague
von Kuhlman
Foreign Office
Navy
Old Opportunity to Save Through Building and Loan
Wartime savings via People’s Building and Loan opens 31st series on Saturday August 4th at 25 cents per share. Office at 112 Princess Street. Also ads for waiter position, room for rent, and cheap insurance rates offered by J G Wright Real Estate and Insurance Agents with Foot D. Smith as Insurance Manager.
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People’s Building and Loan Association
People’s Buildin and Loan Association
Princess Street
D. R. Foster & Co
J. G. Wright
Foot D. Smith
Insurance Department
Why We Fight The War Aids The Nation To Freedom
A public exhortation argues Americans must send their sons to war, outlining the duty to defend freedom and democracy against Germany. It recalls Moores Creek Bridge and Revolutionary history, warning that a German victory would end free government and place Europe under autocratic rule.
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Moores Creek
Germany
Americ
America
Local ads offer lower prices on gutters and pipes
An advertisement promises cheaper prices on gutters and pipes including tin plate in rolls five gallon galvanized and black iron products. It touts prompt shipments and equal quality to higher priced rivals and invites readers to write today for current prices.
L Boat Attacks Tank Steamer Off French Coast
An American tank steamer loaded with gasoline survived a running duel with a German submarine on July 10 near the French coast. The U boat fired 21 shells from its deck gun after a torpedo warning, but all missed. The tanker returned 16 shots, none confirmed to hit, and escaped destruction by speed.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Oling
Russian Mission Heads to Dallas on Southwest Tour
Three members of the Russian mission led by Lieutenant General Vladimir Rooparr arrived in Dallas Texas on August 3 for a tour of the southwest.
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Dallas
Texas
Vladimir Roop
Southwest
Disorderly and larceny cases heard in Recorder Court
In Recorder Court this morning the docket moved slowly with little action. Frances White, colored, faced disorderly conduct. Otis Hanna, 9, colored, to juvenile docket for incorrigibility. Alex Williams Halley Parker white and George Patterson colored, larceny, moved to juvenile docket with judgment left open. Bertt colored, larceny, judgment suspended on costs.
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Harriss
Frances White
Otis Hanna
Alex Williams
Halley Parker
George Patterson
Bertt
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Foltz & Kendrick
Green Cottage
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Sordon
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J. T. Gordon
South Front Street
Chestnut Street
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P.O
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Motte Business College, Inc
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
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L. H. Jenkins, Inc
W. Broadstreet
Windo Excelsior
Queen City
Market St
Block
Fort Fisher Sea Beach
Best
Ocean Front
Frank Barry
Milwaukee
Wis
L. Mazer
S.6th
Philadelphia
Hicks Bunting
Wilmington Hardware Co
Charles Finkelstein
SRE
Bros
North Front Street
Wrightsville Beath
Gene Byrnes
William A. Conway
Forrest Street
Baltimore, Md
Recorder’s Court
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
B. L. Stock
Walker Taylor
Secrence
Princesa Street
Exul
Cantonment Columbia
S. C
Walker Electric
PMB
COMPA
W. B. Cooper & Go
Wilmington, N.C
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
the Peoples Savings Bank
Front
Princess Streets
Best of
Orrall
the Murchison National Bank
Wilmington, N. C
C. L. Dickinson
Princess Building
Keyes
Dr. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
WAK Commission
Kodak
W. Yates
Market Stree
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