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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

4

Pay Up Week Idea Spreads From Waukon to End Debt

Waukon Iowa, a town of about two thousand, saw fifty thousand dollars in unpaid bills prompting a pay up week led by the chamber of commerce. The program aims to reduce debts through civic duty, with plans to repeat next January and inspire other communities to wipe the slate clean for the new year.

Waukon Chamber’ of Commerce

Birthday list notes nine notable births on this day

Prince Joachim son of the Kaiser turns 26. James Irvin Blakslee former assistant post master general born 46 years ago in Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania. Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright born in Washington DC 67 years ago. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree born in London 63 years ago. Samuel K. Mossman Lebanon College president born Middleton Ohio 49 years ago. Clinton R Woodruff Philadelphia pioneer in public welfare born 48 years ago. Ennis T Oakes Denver manager born Homer Louisiana 30 years ago. Albert C. Cutler Boston billiard pro born 42 years ago.

James Irvin Blakslee United States Mauch Chunk Richard Dick”) Wainwright Washington, D. C Herbert Beerbodha Tree England America London Samuel K. Mossman Lebanon College Middleton Ohio Clinton Rogers Woodruff Philadelphia Ennis T. “Rebel” Oakes Denver Homer Albert C. Cutler Boston

Call for North Carolina forestry law to protect assets

Z W Whitehead of Wilmington argues before North Carolina voters that a strong statewide forestry law is essential to protect timber resources, prevent tax shifts to farms, and attract pulp and paper mills from the North and East. He warns current laws are inadequate and urges Raleigh to act for sustained mills, cheaper paper, and wider benefits.

North Carolina Corporation Commission Raleigh New England Z. W. Whitehead Wilmington N. C

Walking Sticks and Leather Goods Ad Card

New and novel walking sticks from top makers. Knitted sweater coats in lambs wool dark gray navy. Belts calf cowhide pigskin tan black gray. Half hose pure silk and cotton colors unlimited. Gloves for every occasion with reputation for style and service. Leather bags suitcases scarves shirt studs trunks and more.

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GS Bank Centennial Prince Joachim Kaiser Releigh Cambric Sterchi-Bancroft Co North Front Street the Home of Furniture Values Koppenheimer J. M. Solky & Company ONE Price Clothiers and Furnishers ONE Price Clothiers and Furnishers NO
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