Safeguarding Foods and Drugs Under the Feed and Drugs Act
U S Department of Agriculture reports analyze 29 823 samples of foods and drugs for interstate shipment and import. Among 76 468 foreign import examinations, 6 353 shipments violated the law. Domestic products showed 3 535 violations from labeling or product issues. The year saw 8 715 hearings leading to prosecutions or further cases, with many shippers correcting labels voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Department of Justice
Bureau of Chemistry
Georgia Inheritance Tax Boosts State Treasury
Atlanta, December 23. Georgia's treasury will gain fifty thousand dollars from the inheritance tax on the late Thomas Egleston estate, valued at about one million dollars. Judge Ped welton ruled the tax is paid from the estate rather than beneficiaries, ensuring bequests and annuities remain intact. The article also outlines state health and food safety efforts and various adulteration crackdowns across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Thomas Egleston
John M. Slaton
Egleston
John T. Pedwelton
Fulton Superior Court
Ewelston
Egleton
Slaten
The Fish Question by D J Fergus
A letter argues North Carolina must protect its fish industry from purse seines and greed. It urges restricting purse seines near shore and gives penalties including confiscation, urging the Legislature to limit the State Fish Commission’s power and empower enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Carteret
Beaufort Counties
State Fish Commission
Fish Commission
Supreme Court of North Carolina
D. J. Fergus
Prince Leopold Declines Polish Crown Forbes Bavarian
Munich reports Prince Leopold, conqueror of Warsaw, will decline the Polish crown if offered. The aging marshal disapproves of Austrian protests against his heir and fears age and duty. An Austrian archduke may become future ruler of Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Leopold
Warsaw
Poland
Bia Marchal
Kaiser Donates 500000 to War Widows Fund
Berlin reports the Kaiser adds 500000 to the general relief fund for war widows and orphans while the Empress sends 25000 to the same committee. The imperial total contributions reach 1725000 and rulers across Germany have given nearly 53000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
German Empire
Train Schedule of the Progressive Railway of the South
Effective November 12 1916 Wilmington departures include No 15 3 55 PM to Charlotte with Pullman Parlor Car and No 19 5 00 AM to Charlotte with Sleeping Car. Arrivals No 14 12 20 PM from Charlotte with Parlor Car and No 20 12 10 AM from Charlotte with Sleeping Car. Passengers may sleep until 7 AM. Reservations via City Ticket Agent Orton Building phone 178 Wilmington NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Railway of
South
Wilmington
Charlotte
Pullman
Orton Building
M. W. Wallace
E. Eee Amington
Christmas and New Year Excursion Fares Announced
The Atlantic Coast Line offers holiday excursion fares from December 20 to 25 to all points on the line and selected Southeastern destinations including Washington and New Orleans. Limited return by January 10, 1917. For schedules and reservations, call Phone 160.
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Standard Railroad
South
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Pullman
Useful Gift Ideas For Everyone This Season
Useful Gifts are appreciated most of all. A new pair of glasses for father or mother. Eye care services highlighted with free eye examinations and a range of accessories like eyeglass chains and cases.
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Secretary of Agriculture
U. S
Waterman
Conklin
Tobacco & Cigarettes
Mission Pharmacy
Parker
Lucky Curve
Princess Street
Front Street
Elvington’s. Dependable Drug Stores
Thomas Grocery Company
Market St
Treasury
Health Service
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New England
Kaiser
Seaboard
H. E. Pleasants
Inc
Wilmington, N. C
J-B. McCabe & CO
Certified Public
Accoun
Murchisor Bank
Genreenan Eens
Buiders
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and Ann Streets
W.B. Cooper&co
Che Yuletide
the Peoples Savings Bank
Citizens Savings Club
Citizens Bank
Red Cross
Ares
J. Frank Jarman
Edison
C. W. Yates Company
Market Street
Kazy Kitchens
Cabinet
Tide Water Power Co
Murchison National Bank
Front & Market Streets
American Bank & Trust Company Commercial Savings and Trust Department
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