Navy League head in dispute over armor plate profits
The piece reports Colonel Thompson, president of the Navy League, faces criticism for alleged bluster as Daniel’s price cuts on armor plate spark controversy. It notes Howard Branch’s strong standing for the Chamber of Commerce at a Wilmington mass meeting highlighting local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Navy League
Daniels
Howard Branch
Chamber of Commercce
Wilmington
Forty new lawyers enter North Carolina ranks
Forty new lawyers have entered the arena in North Carolina. The number may seem large but it does not average two to a county. Some have retired or passed away or entered the army, so the profession is not overcrowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Mobilizing Forces Grow as War Effort Expands
The article notes nearly a million men under arms in America with over half a million more to be mobilized in a month. It asserts global war effort scale would reveal the Germans’ hopelessness to their people if they could grasp the power of the pen over the sword, criticizing German oppression and censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wilhelm
Germany
Italians Capture German Prisoners Strengthen War Effort
It states Italians have captured about thirty thousand German prisoners and likely killed many more in the past week, arguing this greatly weakens the enemy. It notes that the Central Powers cannot sustain such a manpower drain amid ongoing war.
America Reacts to Germany Blaming Britain for War Entry
The piece argues Germany uses the claim of British jealousy to justify the war, insisting America entered the conflict only after Germany violated American rights, imperiled democracy, and attacked trade. It frames Germany as the aggressor rather than a victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Tribute to Wilmingtonthe Red Cross and National Aid
General Faison praised the women of Wilmington for Red Cross and National Aid work at a mass meeting. The audience applauded loudly. He noted his West Point appointment was given by Colonel Alfred M. Waddell, a Cape Fear district leading figure and former congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Faison
Wilmington
Red Cross
National Aid
West Point
Alfred M. Waddell
Cape Fear
Rewhoy
Call to Service from NC State College
The article reprints President W C Riddick call urging Americans especially NC State College alumni to serve in wartime. It stresses duty over personal gain, praises student and alumni contributions, and urges continued education and national loyalty amid war. It cites President Wilson Baker Daniels and Claxton endorsing ongoing technical education and urges alumni guidance to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering
North Carolina
Statee College of Agriculture and Engineering
Wilson
Baker
Daniels
Claxton
Diane
Urging Increase in Cattle Raising in North Carolina
North Carolina agricultural experts urge a major rise in dairy cattle numbers citing high dairy prices milk 12 1 2 to 15 cents a quart butter fat 42 to 60 cents and expected postwar export demand. They say 315 000 cows could double in three years and quadruple in five, benefiting farmers and the state. Also notes Sherwood Magee’s renewed hitting pace with the Cincinnati Reds after stints with Phillies and Braves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Breeders’ Gazette
Denmark
Germany
Austria
Riggs disease claims and pyr rigy remedy sale
Dr Woods Hutchinson is cited by Hearst papers as calling riggs disease caused by germs. The ad touts Pyorigg a medicated massage unguent for riggs disease promising rapid gum color restoration reduced redness and tightened teeth with distribution through Jarman Futrell in Wilmington for one dollar per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Woods Hutchinson
Hearst
Hutchinson
Best Drug
Jarman & Futrell
Wilmington
Seaboard Air Line Schedule From Wilmington and Charlotte
Train notices list No. 13 at 3:55 P M and No. 18 at 5:00 A M to Charlotte and intermediates with through sleeper service via Wilmington Atlanta Birmingham. No. 14 at 12:30 P M from Charlotte to Wilmington with through parlor car. No. 20 at 12:10 A M from Charlotte to Wilmington with sleeping car. Tickets and details available at City Ticket Agent or Building H. EB SRSA xe T. PB. A Wilmington NC John HB West D P And Meletah and 7.
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Pinor Ever
Beuta ‘Ective Co
Srrom
Wilmingtonoa
Charlotta
Charlott
Wilmton
Sletter
Birmingham
Atlanta
Wilmington
Charlotte
H. EB
SRSA
T. PB. A
John
West
D. P
Meletah
Southern Railway Announces Reduced NC Round Trip Tickets
The Southern Railway System announces sale of reduced round trip tickets from all North Carolina points to Raleigh, N C and return. The program aims to attract travelers across the state with economical travel options on selected dates. Tickets available at designated ticket offices and valid for specified travel periods.
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Southern Railway System
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Train Schedule Fragments for Center and Lumina Routes
Rail timetable fragment lists Center and Lumina entries with passenger and freight departures. Specifies half hour intervals, express and local stops, Sunday variations, and freight depot hours, including requested service at certain stations.
Train Schedules for Wilmington Lumina Routes and Freight Depot
Freight Depot opens 11 and 12:15 PM. toll free phone 9. Express trains run Sundays and during peak travel between Wilmington and Lumina, stopping only at 5th 7th and 9th streets in Wilmington and all Beach stations.
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Noctar
3Rd
9Th Streets
Wilmington
Ly. “Center
Ly. Beach
Lumina
Sth
Wilmington Passenger Office Details and Marked Financials
Partial OCR notes show a Wilmington North Carolina passenger office with names C Whith and W J Craig and a referenced final amount of 4.30 128 32.45 and a limit of 160. The fragment suggests roles Gen Pass Agt and Pass Traf Mgr, but lacks complete context or dates.
Passageways to Conventions via Southern Railway System
From Goldsboro North Carolina the Southern Railway System lists rail fares to multiple cities for various conventions and reunions. Fares include 18.10 to Atlanta for the National Baptist Convention and 28.80 to Boston for the Grand Army of the Republic with early sale dates and final limits noted. Additional trips to Louisville St Louis Miss Vicksburg and Waynesville and Junaluska are listed with sale dates and final limits. Tickets available from ticket agents or by mail.
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Era Railway System
J. O. Jones
Raleigh
N. C
Goldsboro
Southern Railway System
Atlanta
National Baptist Convention
Boston
Mass
Grand Army of the Republic
Louisville
Sovereign Grand Lodge
ST Louis
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Vicksburg
Miss
Waynesville
Juna
Luska
N.C
the Land of the Sky
Sleeping Car Service Connects Wilmington and Atlanta Route
The Atlantic Coast Line waives a through sleeping car between Wilmington and Atlanta via Augusta with daily departures from Wilmington at 3:45 PM and 7:65 PM, arriving Atlanta at 6:10 AM. Return trip leaves Atlanta at 5:35 PM, with passengers able to stay in the car at Union Depot until 7:00 AM. Tickets and fares available through T C White, Gen. Pass. Agt. Wilmington NC.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
Asheville
Florence
Sumter
Columbia
Southern Railway System
Chadbourn
Spartanburg
Tryon
Saluda
Flat Rock
Hendersonville
Wilmingt
North Carolina
Atlanta
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Orangeburg
Union Depot
Chicago
Cincinnati
St Louis
T. C. White
Gen
Agt
N.C
Standard Railroad
South
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THE
Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch Publishing CO
Eiditor
Associated Press
Wilmington, N. C
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. C. Riddick
State College of Agriculture and
Tory
Riddick
Sherwood Magee
Phillies
Braves
Gardner
Cincinnati Reds
Chichester
Brunswick County
Katie Gore
Lawrence T. Gore
Brunswick
Southport
N C
T. McKeithran
Coast Line
North Front _street
Riggs
Seaboard Airlin
Raleigh and Return
Agen
Dr. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
Thomas Payne
Charles Payne
Wilmington Homestead & Loan Association
New Hanover County
Court House
Sixth Street
Bladen Street
John D. Bellamy & Son
Hou
Freight. Ly
Spen
Standard Railroad of
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Lake Toxaway
Brevard
C. Whith
Gen. Pass
W. J. Craig
Traf
Merads
N. Jacobi
South Front Street
Juy
Richmond
Norfolk
North
Fayetteville, Sanford and Mt. Airy
Jacksonville
New Bern
Atlantic
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Pullman
Arrivar
W. J. Graig
Enarae
High Point
Southern
Winston-Salem-Morehead City-Beaufort
Whitman
Just
Nirman & Futrel
Princess Street
Legwin Printing Co
Grace Street
Drivi Riving
Certified Public Accour
Reem Hia Park Bile
Ae Oton
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