WAR STYLE MEETING PROMOTES CITY'S INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS
Large Harborland Auditorium gathering backs identical advantages offered by the city to outside capital. Editor James H. Cowan presided as speakers from Caroling Metal Products Company and others urged Wilmington growth. General Samuel L. Faison stressed kitchen roles in the war economy and regional development. The Corn Show underwriters led by Major Joseph W. Little raised funds for the November event. committee plans a large exhibit at Tabernacle Castle Street with 50 000 square feet needed.
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Harborland Auditorium
Trent
James H. Cowan
Wellington Dispatch
Kneisel
Whitlock-West
George Hennett
Camp London
Ed Munson
Sam A. Matthews
Samuel L. Faison
America
North Carolina
Cowan
George P. Galvin
Caroling Metal Products Company
Wilmington
Galvin
Charles B. Newcomb
Board of Education
Bates
Hadbourn
Cape Fear
Wilkmington Paycreville
Southport
Chadbourne
McCullough
Sath
Alvantuges
Nerbert Smith
Markne House
Onner
Ike Ee Eddy
Wilsort
New Hanover
Joe Hl. Curtis
Lahas Gymical
Liversock
Brunswick
Pender
Columbus
Wayne
Onslow
Sampson
Duplin
Bladen
Robeson
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph W. Little
Little
J. R. Eddy
John H. LeGwin
Tabernacle
Castle Street
Mrs Purser Rites Likely Tomorrow
News of the death of Mrs. Nancy E. Purser age 70, widow of Noah P. Purser, occurred yesterday at 5 pm at her daughter Mrs. W J Wieden’s home where she was visiting. She was a longtime member of Fifth Avenue Methodist Church and leaves a daughter and son J W Purser of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet fixed but services expected tomorrow afternoon with interment in Oakdale cemetery.
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Nancy E. Purser
Noah P. Purser
Daugter
W. J. Wieden
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
No Sweat Shops on Government Work
Washington announces creation of a board of control for labor standards in army clothing manufacture to prevent government work from being done under sweat shop methods. Louis Kirstein of Boston is named chairman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Board of Control
Baker
Louis Kirstein
Boston
Community leaders praise Homes and civic progress
City residents discuss Homes and educational facilities as President Roger Moore of the Rotary Club lauds Chamber of Commerce achievements. P W Wells of Howard-Wells Amusement Company provides films and slides while Tidewater Power Company supplies free car service to a meeting, showing regional cooperation and civic spirit.
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Roger Moore
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
P. W. Wells
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Dispatch
Tidewater Power Company
Transportation Committee
Traction Company
Controversy Over Scott's Hill School Ends With Dismissal
The Scott's Hill School dispute over removing School Committee members C. H. Alexander and G. R. Parker ended when the Board of Education voted to dismiss the charges. It remains undecided if Mrs. Alexander will teach, as county supervisor Prof. Catlett must approve the election.
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Scott's Hill School
C. H. Alexander
G. R. Parker
Alexander
L. A. Davil
Board of Education
Parker
Scott’s Hill
Washington Catlett
Newcomb
Solomon
Messrs
Alexander and
Court House
Tthe Tate
Mr. Covil
Comitteeman Alexander
Mr. Newcomb
Pender County
Alexander and Parker Force
W. T. Canady
Alexander- Parker
Catlett
North Carolina
Aexander
Mr. Alexander
More Women Pickets Convicted and Fined
In Washington on August 25 six women banner bearers from the 6 women's party were arrested in front of the White House. They were sentenced in police court to pay fines of 25 dollars or serve 30 days in jail. They posted 100 dollar bonds as they await a motion for a new trial. Attorney Matthew E. O'Brien left for Falmouth Massachusetts to submit the motion to Justice Robb of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Women’s Party
White House
Matthew E. O’brien
Deeendants
Falmouth
Mass
Justice Robb
District of Columbia Court of Avons
North Carolina Missionary Convention Plans
The Lutheran workers of the North Carolina Synod will meet at Holy Trinity Church in Be Pleasant from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. Rev. F. B. Clausen will preach the convention sermon. Delegates from St. Paul's and St. Matthew's societies will attend. A full program includes devotions, vesper services, reports, and several addresses.
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North Carolina
Lutheran Workers of the North Carolina ‘Synod
Holy Trinity
F. B. Clausen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J.H. Dreher
St. Paul's Missionary Society
R. A. Goodman
M. O. J. Kreps
BE. C. Cronk
Earle Bodie
Dara Walter
Oscar Blackwelder
Appreciation Letter for EH Irving Leaving Sunday School
A committee of Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday School teachers expresses gratitude to E H Irving for five years as superintendent. He departs to join the Oglethorpe training camp, with prayers for his safe service under God and country.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
J. ‘Irving
Irving
Ogiethorpe
Mr. Irving
E. J. Irving
Oglethorpe
God of Nations
Walter Hatch
Thos. P. Noe
Mary Vann
Magnolia Methodists to entertain visitors from Wilmington District
Magnolia Methodists prepare to host the Wilmington District Methodist Sunday School Institute. The event runs Thursday night through Friday with a strong program and notable speakers, including Dr. William Preston Few of Trinity College. Rev J H Shore leads devotional exercises for the district event.
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Magnolia Methodists
Methodist Sunday School Institute
Wilmington
Magnolia
William Preston Few
Trinity College
Durham
H. Shore
Reds Pitcher Toney Earns 1000 Dollar Bonus for 20 Wins
Pitcher Toney has earned a bonus of one thousand dollars for achieving 20 wins for the Cincinnati Reds. Conditions in past timing are changing and it is not long since a pitcher could win 20 games for the team.
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Toney
Cincinnati Reds
Laborer Worthy of His Hire and Public Wages Debate
An editorial argues labor will seek higher pay elsewhere and urges Wilmington and state leaders to avoid restricting worker mobility. It warns against moral peonage, urging bet ter wages locally to retain skilled and common labor for industrial growth. The piece cites economic laws and calls for a pro labor wage policy.
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Wilmington
Norfolk
Petersburg
Virginia
Georgia
Baltimore
New York
South
Pennnyi Yuuian
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Tredell*meares
Billy Sunday Evangelistic Campaign Opens in Los Angeles
Arrangements are complete for the dedication of the tabernacle where Rev. William A. Sunday will begin his Los Angeles evangelistic campaign. A 5 000 voice chorus joins the dedication, and 1 000 personal workers are being trained for the 1917 18 season.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tabernacle
William A. Sunday
Mr. Sunday
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Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
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