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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1917

Page

8

Southern ports for food exports plan

The government to divert almost all export food movements to Gulf and South Atlantic ports to ease Northeast congestion. The Shipping Board will appoint a traffic director and implement the plan by winter, targeting a 25 to 30 percent efficiency gain for rail and port use. Five southern loading points named: Galveston Port Arthur New Orleans Savannah Charleston.

Associated Press Washington Gulf South Atlantic Europe Shipping Board Galveston Port Arthur New Orleans Savannah Charleston

Japanese Ambassador Urges Shared Liberty in War Speech

The Japanese representative in the Senate argues unity of loyalty and liberty between nations, warning against German aggression and asserting Japan's aim for a just, permanent peace. He cites Japan's entry into the war to fulfill a righteous cause and safeguard global freedom. A line about a real estate advertising notice appears at the end.

Japan Germany

Free Sample of Green's August Flower Offered

Free at Green's Drug Store a sample bottle of Green's August Flower claimed to cure indigestion dyspepsia torpid liver constipation sour stomach and related symptoms after fifty years of success. Advert says headaches stem from a disordered stomach and notes bottles priced 25 and 75 cents with worldwide sale.

Green

Morehead City Mobilization Camp Dropped

Washington reported Aug 30 that the War Department may abandon plans to establish a Flying Corps mobilization camp at Morehead City due to lack of sleeping quarters. Congressman Hood had won consent to Camp Glenn but tentage could not be provided, and officials indicated cheaper quartering offers elsewhere reduce the likelihood of the North Carolina camp.

George H. Manning Washington, D. C War Department Flying Corps Morehead City George Hood Aviation Corps Camp Glenn Hood H. H. Foster Asheville Atlantic Hotel Foster Baker North Carolina

Suburban Fall Schedule Effective Next Tuesday

The fall schedule for the suburban line becomes effective Tuesday September 4 with expanded weekday and Sunday passenger departures from Wilmington and the beach. Weekday freight moves depart Ninth and Orange streets at 9 30 a m and 3 30 pm. beach freight at 12 15 and 5 15 pm. Sunday freight at 11 00 am.

Wilmington Beach Ninth and Orange Streets

For Rent List with Varied Dock and Chestnut Addresses

Property rentals with 5 to 12 rooms across multiple streets. Monthly rents range from 10 to 75 dollars, listing Dock Orange Chestnut Market 2nd 4th 7th South and Walnut streets, including several apartment and 8 to 10 room options. October 1st date noted for some listings.

Dock North 18Th Chestnut Ann St Chestnut St Orange Apt Castle Wealnut Princess Woolcott Market South Wright South 7Th South 2Nd Market Street

Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance

Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance lists address at 207 Princess Street and phone number 631.

Princess Street

Notable Call for Unity Between America and Japan

Speech urges amiable judgment and shared effort during a global crisis. It emphasizes collaboration, mutual help in journalism avoidance of sensationalism, and aims to tighten bonds of friendship through confidence and joint defense of righteous principles.

Japan America

Save! Save the Sure Way. Carolina Ass'n opens new weekly series

Carolina B and J Association launches a new weekly series starting Saturday with a 25 cent share. Secretary L wv Moore lists 123 Princess as the contact.

Carolina B L. Ass'n Princess Street L. W. Moore Advt L.ass Princess J. Ass L. Wv. Moore Prin*cese-strest L. W. Mir Age” Co

Soldiers' Insurance Bill Reported Favorably by House Panel

Washington news reports that the administration soldiers and sailors insurance bill, proposed as a pension substitute, was favorably reported yesterday by a House committee. The measure aims to replace the current pension system with a new insurance framework for service members.

Associated Press Washington Administration Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Insurance House

German Chancellor Visits Belgium Information Gathered

Amsterdam reports the German chancellor Dr Georg Michaelis arrived in Brussels to assess conditions in Belgium. He met with members of the council of Flanders during the Berlin telegram summary.

Associated Press Amsterdam Brussels Georg Michaelis Belgium Berlin Council of Flanders

Central Powers Delay Reply to Pope Benedict Note

Copenhagen reports in the Berlin Kreuz Zeitung that the Central Powers will answer Pope Benedicts peace note within ten days. Berlin Vienna talks are complete and negotiations with Turkey continue. the paper says a joint Central Powers reply is likely.

Associated Press Copenhagen Pope Benedict Berlin Kreuz Zeitung Berlin Vienna Turkey

Record for One Afternoon Made Excerpt

An appeal describes women offering labor for carpentry and other work to aid the country. It questions if men could contribute more time and strength, noting women will continue their efforts cheerfully and inviting support at a Friday exhibit.

Motte Business College, Inc

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