FTC revisits newsprint pricing in cross-border inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission reopened its investigation into news print paper prices in the United States and Canada. Producers, jobbers and users testified as officials sought to explain the high costs and supply shortages. One publisher warned of 1917 price increases and potential closures without relief.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Hi. B. Warner
North Carolina Press Association
North Carolina
Department of Justice
Trade Commission
Wheat Takes a Drop in Price After Peace News
Chicago reports May wheat fell sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade after Germany proposed peace. May wheat slid from 1.75 18 to 1.66 1/2 within minutes, dropping 85 8 to 1.66 1/2 before a rally lifted it to 1.68 1/4.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Board of Trade
Germany
Complete French Cabinet Reorganization Announced
Paris reports Premier Briand announced the cabinet reconstruction is complete and the full list will appear in tomorrow’s official report. He plans to address Parliament tomorrow with a statement on the matter.
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Paris
Briand
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief
An old advertisement claims backache stems from lumbago or sciatica not kidneys. It touts St Jacobs Oil as a penetrating, harmless rub on treatment that relieves soreness stiffness and lameness within moments. The ad urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist and use it for sciatica neuralgia rheumatism or sprains.
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St. Jacobs
Wilmington Welcomes Dudley Burkheimer Family Back Home
Mrs. Dudley Burkheimer and her daughters plan to return to Wilmington from Charlotte, leasing an apartment in the Cape Fear. Daughter Florence and Bessie Burkheimer are noted for drama and art, with future performances likely in Wilmington including their musical comedy The Affinities. They have been chosen for a Southern League of Dramatic Art and Expression production.
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Wilmington
Dudley Burkheimer
Charlotte
Cape Fear
Burkheimer
G. D. Bernheim
Bessie
Florence Burkheimer
South
Stonewall Jackson
Queen City
Southern League of Dramatic Art and Expression
Southern Dramatists
November Food Scores Show United Cigar Store Tops
November scores reveal United Cigar Store and The Center tied for first with 96 points in the pure food category. Health Department Food Inspector H R Aiken released the results listing numerous merchants across categories from soda fountains to dairies with scores ranging from 96 down to the 50s.
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United Cigar Store and Center
United Cigar Store
Center
H. R. Aiken
Health Department
the Center
Charles F. Green
Wilmington Cigar Co
Elvington’s
Princess Street
Payne Drug Co
J. Frank Jarman
Mission Pharmacy
Newman’s
Front Street
Baxter Teb, Co
Hanover Drug Co
Warren’s
E. M. Cheek
Starkey Bros
Bunting’s
Shepard Bros
N. Kostelos
Saffo Bros
Xanthos Bros
Atlantic Confectionery
M. Mansuras
Royal Bakery Promotes Twist Bread
The Royal Bakery urges readers to try its Twist Bread and buy a loaf today. Advertising note ends with a stray line.
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Royal Bakery
St Agnes Guild Xmas Sale at St James Church
The St Agnes Guild of St James Church announces its annual Xmas sale featuring Fancy Articles dolls lingerie and candy to be held Wednesday December 13 at 10 30 am in the Rest Room of Housewives on Princess Street. All invited.
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ST. Agnes Guild OF
Princess Street
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Olympia
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New York
Coast Line
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Globe
Farris
R. C. Fergus
O. R. King
A. G. Warren
J. W. Plummer
Frost
M. Paturis
Fourth Street
Jeff Zonnes
Washington Candy Store
N. Parelos
John Phillips
Angelus & Pipes
J. Pasvanos
New Wary
Nurnberger's
Davis & Hintz
C. O. Knox
Batson’s
Pure Food
O. H Kennedy
J. P. Sellers
People’s Market
B. B. Bryan
Cape Fear Market
Mrs. M. T. Madrin
H. W. Konig
Todd Bros
L. L. Shepard
Hall & Ross
Wilmington Grocery Co
Thomas Grocery Co
Atkinson & Watters
A. Steljes
Sanders
People’s Supply Company
Rankin Grocery
Shands’ Grocery
Royal Grocery
C. H. Bornemann
Jergen Haar
E. S. Bannerman
Market St
H. M. Tiencken
John F. McKinnis
L. Southerland
Chas. E. Collins
J. E. Marshburn
E. E. Russ
Delicatessen
B. May
North 2Nd Street
E. Wright
W. B. Klander
South Second Street
J. T. Burke
South Front Street
H. J
Purdie
Oakland
Calif
South Front St
R. B. Moore
3Rd and
Castle
Phonne
H. Stein
N. C
Queen City Cycle Co
Market Street
Victoria Theatre
O. J. Mintz & Co
Florida
Bear Produce & Merchandise Co
Gordon
L. Mazer
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Georgetown,s. C
S. S
S. Cherokee
Georgefown
S .S
Mship CO
Becera
Wilmington, N. C
G. W. Franklin
Youngstown
Ohio
Neilsen
Dock Street
Charles Finkelstein
Fifth Avenue
Farris Bakery
North 4Th
P. Worchestershire
Gene Byrnes
Bear Produce and Merchandise Company
Ethel B. Cooper
Mullins
S.C
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
the Peoples Savings Bank
Murchison National Bank
Santational Bank
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Tide Water Power Company
C. W. Yates Company
OZ Fimar
Ps Yates
Whitman
J. Frank Jarman Druggist
Gordon's
Builders’ Supplies
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and
Ann Streets
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Wilmington, N
Coast Line Hotel
North Front Street
American Bank & Trust Company
Wilmington, N.C
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