City Convalescent Hospital Plan Faces 1 Million Cost
City leaders push for a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers with War Department backing. An inspector will survey site options in Wilmington after appeals by local officials and Senator Overman. Initial cost approximate 1.09 million dollars with construction to follow military need.
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Elit
Lee S. Overman
Thyine
Very
H . Pe
Watoy Overman
Gora
United Steitone
Heth
Tagcke
Nepal
George W. Watts
Julian S. Carr
Charles Jos
War Department
France
Colored man arrested for larceny at local shop
Andrew Patterson, described as colored, was arrested after allegedly stealing a watch from A. O. Schuster’s store. He failed to post bond of 210 percent and remains in custody awaiting a hearing before Recorder Tolusorrow. A pawnbroker notified after the incident led to identification by Mr. Soipher.
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Andrew Patterson
Andee Patterson
Orton Hotel
A. O. Schuster
Patterson
Papeete
Den
Moe Sijoreter
Isis
Cle Juawnoioker’s
Mr. Soin
T.¢Tersen
Furloil era coached by Til Bull at Yale
Fragmentary notes describe a fall coaching figure named Til or Billy Bull associated with Yale and a Newport Middies track context. Details are unclear but imply historical coaching and team ties within college athletics.
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Furloil
Til
Billy Bull
Yale
Nie” Litious
Newport Middies
Speakers Named For The Schools War Savings Day
North Carolina Day December 14 will feature school programs in city and rural schools to promote War Savings Stamps. Speakers from the Four Minute Men and local officials will address students at Union High Hemenway Isaac Bear Williams Hooper Delgado Winter Park Wrightsboro and three rural schools Delgado Winter Park Wrightsboro.
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North Carolina
State Department of Education
America
Old North
Bickett
Pige
Hill
Germany
Lane
Stanton
Daniels
Sonzy
Howe
Jos. W. Little
War Savings Stamp Committee
Delgado
Winter Park
Wrightsboro
Louis Poisson
Union School
Genorge L. Peschau
Hugh MacRae
Hemenway School
Prof
John J. Blair
Isaac Bear
Mr. Akershock Dies at 74 in Castle Haynes Section
Mr. C. Akershock, longtime Castle Haynes resident and Dutch by birth, died yesterday afternoon at age 74. Funeral service set for tomorrow at 11 in the morning with interment in Oakdale cemetery.
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C. Akershock
Castle Haynes
Mr. Akershock
Oakdale Cemetery
Rubbers for the Whole Family at Boylan & Hancock's Adv
An advertisement from Boylan and Hancock promotes a sale of rubber goods for the entire family. It highlights affordable prices and a wide range of waterproof items for general use.
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Boylan & Hancock
Adv
Attorneys Named Who Will Aid Registrants At Court House
The New Hanover Legal Advisory Board arranged free legal aid for registrants filling out Selective Service questionnaires. Attorneys will staff the Grand Jury Room at the County Court House daily from 9:30 to 1:30 and 2:30 to 6:30, with colored registrants also to receive prompt attention.
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North Carolina
J. O. Carr
Selective Service
United States
Federal Department of Justice
New Hanover Legal Advisory Board
Grand Jury
Court House
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Legal Advisory Board
Peoples Savings Bank
George Rountree
New
Ilanover Legal Advisory Doard
Selective Service Act
Geo. Rountree
Geo. B. Elliott
J. B. Tatchell
Edmund H. Rogers
W. L. Smith
R. D. Dickson
Marsden Bellamy
C. E. Saintamand
Iredell ‘Meares
C. D .Weeks
Chas. B. Newcombe
W. F. Jones
J. C. King
L. J. Poisson
Carl H. Davis
Herbert McClammy
Johan D. Bellamy
Jea. McNorton
Geo. H. Howell
Ww. A. Townes
Paul D. Satchwell
Robert Ruark
W. P. Mangum Turner
BE. K. Bryan
Thomas
W. Davis
P. A. Willcox
WK. O. Burgwin
Geo
Pesehau
Chessey C. Bellamy
E. T. Burton
John D. Bellamy
W. B
Chadbourn High Adopts Progressive Reading Room Policy
Chadbourn High School opens a full day reading room under pupil supervision. Quiet rules and order are required. a curated collection includes The Review of Reviews The Century The Saturday Evening Post The World s Work and local papers. Teachers praise the program and urge strong patronage.
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Chadbourn High School
Chadbourn
N. C
Review of Reviews
the World’s Work
The
Century
Popular Science Monthly
Popular Mechanic
St. Nicholas
Story Teller's Magazine
Woman’s Home Companion
High School Life
the Modern Priscilla
the Youth’s Companion
the American
Saturday Evening Post
the Country Gentleman
the Literary Digest
the Independent
the Outlook
the News-Reporter
the Chadbourn Herald
the Morning Star
Evening Dispatch
News and Observer
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Seeks Aid for Needy
The Salvation Army issues its annual appeal for funds and toys to help the poor at Christmas. Adjutant and Mrs. Mataxas urge generous donations as prices rise, noting the need is greater this year. A Christmas tree event and relief gifts are planned to brighten the season.
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Salvation Army
P. S
Marys Ankle Praised As Season’s Surprise in Raleigh
The News and Observer lauds the musical comedy Marys Ankle staged at the Academy of Music Raleigh this week calling it the seasons surprise. The article credits strong leading roles and a humor rich plot with Eileen Poe as Mary and Bert Let as Doctor Hampton enhancing the show’s appeal.
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Mary
Raleigh News and Observer
The
News and Observer
Academy of Music
Raleigh
Wilmington Academy of Music
A. W. Wood
Eileen Poe
Bert Let
Doctor Hampton
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad
An old ad promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for neglected coughs linking relief to bronchial and lung health. It claims antiseptic action, loosens phlegm, soothes throat and breathing, and urges readers to buy for 25 cents. The flavor is child friendly and a druggist will dispense the product.
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Dr. Bell
Family Ady at Bovlan and Hancock's Ady
A brief notice notes a family gathering at the Bovlan and Hancock's location, marking an Ady event for the household.
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HAA
Opecias
Patriotishy
SMITH
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Dock Street
Department of Justice
S& R
J. D. Bellamy
Sloan
Resalit
Wilmington Savings & Trust
North Carolina Savings Bank
War Savings
Jack Dillon
George Chip
Duluth
Standard Oil Company
New Searcer
Washington, D
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
Baltimore
Charlotte, N.C
Charleston, W. Va
Charleston, S.C
Bovlan & Hancock’ S.— Ady
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