North Carolina Landowners Association forms to marshal idle lands
The North Carolina Landowners Association advances a plan to unite owners of unused lands in the eastern state. A recent meeting in Georgia and a list of participating companies and individuals show growing support, with hundreds of thousands of acres pledged by firms and bankers across Wilmington, Washington, Beaufort, and nearby counties.
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North Widowners’ Association
Ion
Anu
Chamber i
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North Carolina Association
F. L. Finkere Il
Boston
C. van
Amauw Lupther Company
F. I. Fooesruodt
Bolton
N. C
Norfolk Southern Farms
Lyk
W. F. Aber “Lair
New Horn
N. van Acres
Washington-Beaufort
Norwood L. Simmons
Wash. He
D. L. Gore
Wittson
NL. C
le Wilmington
Vollers
Wilmington
N. Hose
Oscar Pearsail
J. W. Rilmington
Savings Bank
Wilmintrit
American Bank & Toreto
Oscar Clark
Clark, Ji
T. D. Warren
Entente Efforts Reported in Turbulent Front Lines
Fragmentary dispatches from Veseriated claim German West forces push toward a breakthrough as Allied troops clash on a tense front. Reports note damaged lines, casualties among troops, and uncertain prospects ahead of American involvement.
New War Time Alien Enemy Regulations in Wilmington
Front street to be marked a danger line for German and Austrian aliens under recent wartime act. Regular Army to guard docks and fronts while placards warn against visiting restricted areas. Police and District Attorney strengthen enforcement, with aliens needing reports and permits to leave home. Local authorities await full instructions on registration and movements.
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Police Department
J. O. Carr
United States
Congress
Wilmington
Front Street
Shirt Factory to Resume Operations in Wilmington
The Wilmington Shirt Company, closed for months, will reopen with L. Clayton Grant and E. T. Burton taking over. Clarence Creet of Baltimore will oversee operations as a large cloth supply arrives and work starts within a week.
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Wilmington Shirt Company
Messrs. L. Clayton Grant
E. T. Burton
Clarence Creet
Baltimore
Recorder's Court Opens Without Docket
The Recorder opened court this morning but there was no docket to call and the session adjourned promptly.
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Recorder’s Court
Red Cross Christmas drive planned in Wilmington
The Wilmington Red Cross launches a city wide Christmas campaign with a Sunday mass meeting at a chosen venue, a commemorative booklet honoring President Wilson and local service members, and a Christmas Eve carol effort. A large parade of members is planned for the day after Christmas as final demonstration.
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Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
United States
Academy of Music
First Baptist Church
Ministerial Association
Washington
Wilson
State Library
Thos. P. Noe
M. L. Stover
Anna Graham Harriss
County Board of Education Advances School Sinking Project
The County Board of Education met with all members present. G W Westbrook requested an appropriation to sink a well at the school and the board approved half the needed funds after the county commissioners had provided the other half. Christmas holidays begin December 21 with city schools reopening January 2 and county schools December 31. Reports from city and county superintendents Blair and Catlett were filed. Newcombe spoke on the teachers assembly and a statewide county boards association was organized to coordinate efforts. A legislative committee was appointed to pursue advanced education features with the next General Assembly.
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County Board of Education
G. W. Westbrook
Wrightsville
John J. Blair
Washington Catlett
Charles B. Newcombe
Charlotte
General Assembly
Lieutenant Perry to France After Christmas Front
Lieutenant Harold Clinton Perry, recently commissioned at Plattsburg New York, visits his mother Mrs Emma Perry for the holidays. He has received orders to France and will embark for the front after Christmas.
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Ferry
Harold Clinton Perry
Plattsburg, N. Y
Emma Perry
France
Davis Andrews Commended for Corn Show Victory
Davis Andrews of Millbranch Brunswick county earned top prizes at the county corn show after walking seven miles with his exhibit. His success earned him state recognition as a model corn club member, with the story sent to Washington officials to inspire other Extension Service participants.
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Brunswick
Davis Andrews
Millbranch
Brunswick County
Extension Farm News
N. C
Agricultural Extension Service
Wilmington
W. B. Price
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Woodmen of World Elects Officers at Local Camp Meeting
Live Oak Camp No. 6 Woodmen of the World held its annual meeting last night electing officers for the coming year. Past Consul Commander W. F. E. Davis led the slate with Consul Commander K. J. C. Long, Advisor Lieutenant Mrec WW Miler, Banker W. H. Howell, Clerk Geo. C. Jackson, Escott W. B. Savage, Watchman W. P. Farrar, Sentry W. I. D. Weathersbee, and Manager Jno. B. E. Woud named to their posts.
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Live Oak Camp No. 6
Woodmen of the World
W. FE. Davis
K. J. C. Long
Mrec
WW. Mmiller
W. H. Howell
Geo. C. Jackson
Escott
W. B. Savage
W. P. Farrar
W. 1D. Weathersbee
Jno
BE. Woud
Rural free delivery carrier exam announced for Burgaw area
A Civil Service examination will be held in Wilmington on January 12 to supply eligibles for the rural free delivery mail carrier vacancy at Burgaw North Carolina. Applicants must be residents of Pender county.
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Wilmington
Burgaw
N. C
Pender County
Red Cross Mobilizes City Beneath German Threat
Colonel Walker Taylor appeals for united effort as the Red Cross under G Henry Haar organizes a 12 group city drive. Wilson's policy cited, families urged to contribute, annual $1 memberships, Junior 25 cents. A 100-woman committee led by Mrs J W Grainger begins a house to house canvass to cover the city.
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G. Henry Haar
Walker Taylor
Uvsitor
Nome
Wilson
Taylor
Red Cross
J. W. Grainger
Christmas Cake Friss Bakery Ad on Princess Street
Two tons of Xmas cake advertised by Quality Bakery at 103 Princess St Ray. Readers invited to select one today. Friss up town promotion emphasizes quantity and local bakery supply for Christmas.
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Farris
Princess St.—Ray
Red Cross Drive Underway in Maxton for 200 New Members
Maxton NC December 11 The Maxton Chapter of the Red Cross launches a drive to enlist 200 new members before Christmas J P Wiggins is campaign manager and chairs a committee including J M Armstrong J C Everett B S Barnes H C McNair O C Spaulding J P Stansell J E Harbour and several assistants The chapter operates busy work rooms near the post office as the war certificate campaign builds support with county committee nominees and speakers Lottie Prince of Cheraw SC visits Rev E L Siler and locals attend church gatherings amid Governor state convention travel notes and local moves by residents including Prof Lacy McLean returning from Fort Oglethorpe with a lieutenant’s commission
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Maxton
N. C
The
Red Cross
J. P. Wiggins
Messrs
J. M. Armstrong
J. C. Everett
B. S. Barnes
H. C. McNair
O. C. Spaulding
J. P. Stansell
J. E. Harbour
Hallie Austin
Jessie Barnes
Maggie McKinnon
Elizabeth Alford
Bessie McLeod
Bessie McNair
Mesdames
R. M. Williams
R. B. John
McKay McKinnon
B. Mayberry
June McKay
McCaskill Avenue
National Committee
S. B. McLean
G. B. Patterson
G. B. Sellers
Lottie Prince
Cheraw
E. L
Fort Oglethorpe
Mothers Pension Act Gains Support Across States
Thirty states have adopted the Mothers Pension Act to aid widows and orphans and preserve the family unit. Judge Henry Neal notes the act helps war families, with Illinois leading by example offering 15 dollars for one child and seven for each additional child under 16, while Pennsylvania provides 20 for two children and five for each extra child.
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Raleigh
United States
Henry Neal
Chicago
England
House of Commons
Union
St. Louis
Milwaukee
American Medical Association
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bernard Shaw
Speakers at Anti-Saloon League Session Opened
The second day of the annual convention of the Anti-Saloon League of America opened with a large attendance. Distinguished speakers scheduled include William J. Bryan of Nebraska Senator William E Borah of Idaho and Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas.
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Washington
B.sec
Anti-Saloon League of America
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
William E. Borah
Idaho
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Suffragists Honor Leaders At Washington Reception
Washington December 11 The National American Woman Suffrage Association officers wrap up committee work ahead of the annual convention. Tonight at the Willard Hotel wives of Cabinet members host Dr Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt in honor of the honorary president and president of the suffrage organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
National American Woman Suffrage Assorition
Willard Hotel
Wilson
Anna Howard Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Suffrage Organization
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promoted For Cough Treatment
An old advertisement claims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures coughs and colds and helps prevent serious illness like pneumonia. It touts antiseptic, soothing effects and urges starting at first sign of a cough, costing 25 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. Bell
Drop in Farris Up Town Bakery on Princess Street
A brief Christmas sale notice invites shoppers to the Farris bakery on Princess Street for festive treats and holiday specials.
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Regular Army
SMITH
Wilmington Motor CE
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Dock Street
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Outine
Sloan
Woodmen OF World
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Resources
I. Chas. E Taylor
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Chas. E. Taylor
New Hanover
J.D. Bellamy, Jr
Lyman Delano
C. &. Grainger
Red Cross Drive
Mother's Pensions
Princess St
Reily-Tayier & ‘Mporters
Ieans
the Reily~Taylor Company
New Orleans
Lake Waccamaw
J. R. Thompson
B.H. Harnly
Uctionee
Lakeland, Fla
National Realty Company
L. M. Felton, Saiave Columbus
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