Supporting Affidavits on Questionnaires Crucial for Exemption
The article discusses the need for registrants to sign affidavits for wives and dependents, noting the government provides a $15 monthly allowance to the wife and $4 per child. It details defective questionnaires returned to city and county boards, lists affected individuals by address, and explains how missing supporting affidavits could deprive dependents of aid during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavis J
Allan Peyler
Bea
Cis
Casey
Eo Gererp
City Board
Henry Gilliard
Yeager’s Alley
Geo. Graham Moore
Red Cross
Edward Haynes
Kings Street
John Howard
Tus
Nixon
Peter Carolina
Louis Oldrich LeGrat
Wooster
Ephriam Monroe
Campbell
Marion Alford
North Third
Fignes Leo Bell
Broker Street
Paoebus
Robert John Maddaford
City
Finley Edward Smith
South Front Street
Carl Henderson Voncarton
Utp
Beauregard
Alexandria
William Gus Mogine
North Elevenn Street
William Graham
Clestine
Solomon Gray
Sixth
Castle
Pat Williams
North Fir
Itince
Fred Kidder Wharper Stith
South Sixth
Willie Backus
MacRae Street
Pater
Todas
County Board
Thos S. Young
Wm. W. Pearsall
Ine Wotteen
Jas. H. Pigford
John Neel
BL Maidos
Jn. Jas
H. Vennlor Myek
Haywood ‘Green
Saul’ “leNair
Kerbert Dixon
Chas
E Puno
Whey Hamilton
J. BE. Regmor Mwa. Wright
Harry Webb
W. J. Flesater
Jes
Orrell
Wm. M. Mies
Charlie Gausé
Whit Eek
Ole Berry
Early sewing notions mention buttons buckles and hooks
Fragmentary note lists junen cord used for fastening and securing garments. It references buttons buckles and a W hook and eyes as possible uses. The passage reflects common household notions of fastening devices.
War era food drive widens to hotels and travel salesmen
Forts of the Food Administration and Wilmington Hotel push wheatless and meatless days with hotels cafes and traveling salesmen joining the effort. Salesmen boycott venues not following rules and urge travelers to avoid noncompliant eateries improving aid to allies and wartime economies.
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Food Administration
Wilmington
Funeral of Mrs Swinson Held at Oakdall Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Swinson were conducted by Rev. A D McClure yesterday afternoon at the family residence of her daughter Mrs Edward A Orrell. The remains were interred at Oakdall cemetery with pallbearers J O Powers Elise Orrell J A Orrell Addison Hewitt Geo B Applewhite and Thos Applewhite.
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A. D. McClure
Fannie
Swinson
Edward A. Orrell
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Oakdall Ceretery
Messrs
J. 0. Powers
Elise Orrell
J. A. Orrell
Addison Hewitt
Geo. B. Applewhite
Thos. Applewhite
Funeral of Mr Chadwick Held at Yops Parlors
Funeral services for Robert Chadwick aged 79 were conducted by Rev. W H Koelling at Yopp s Parlors yesterday at 2 p m. Interment followed in Lanvale Brunswick county. He leaves a son Geo F Chadwick of East Wilmington and two daughters Mrs Mamie Ransom of New Bern and Mrs Jennie Capps of Norfolk.
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Yopp
Lanvale
Robert Chadwick
Raleigh
W. H. Koelling
Brunswick County
Chadwick
Geo. F. Chadwick
East Wilmington
Mamie Ransom
New Bern
Jennie Capps
Norfolk
War Savings meeting to boost campaign in New Hanover area
Judge Gilbert F. Stephenson will speak in Wil ens January 8 to bolster War Savings Stamps sales in New Hanover and adjacent counties. County executives from Columbus Bladen Sampson Pender and Duplin invited. campaign aims at $20 per capita and urges broad local cooperation and savings mindsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert F. Stephenson
Winston-Saw
Wileens
New Hanover
Stephane
Columbus County
J. A. Brown
Bladen County
J. Bayard Clark
Sampson
Government May Fix Bread Price Conference Set in Charlotte
Bakers from North and South Carolina and Virginia are summoned by the State Food Administrator for a Charlotte meeting at 3 o'clock Thursday in the Selwyn Hotel. Dr B R Jacobs will explain rules for baking industry control and its effect on ingredients processes weights and prices. Cash and Carry stores charge 7 cents a pound in some cities while 8 to 9 cents prevail elsewhere. The Wood Administration has not yet set a maximum price but may do so if competition and fairness fail to lower costs.
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Food Administration
Jolly Drummers
al Reaily
Europe
Liberty Bonds
Patieots
North Carolina
Stephenson
America
England
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Charlotte
Selwyn Hotel
B. R. Jacobs
Commercial Baking Division
The
Washington
D. C
Cincinnati
Dayton
Ohio
Minneapolis
Tisan
Charlottesville
Wood Administration
Yoke Fellows Band Serves Dinner at New Hanover County Home
The Yoke Fellows Band of the Y M C A provided a Christmas dinner for 42 inmates at the New Hanover county home. Superintendent Dempsey aided in preparing and serving the meal.
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New Hanover County
Dempsey
Christmas Exercises at Grace Methodist Church Tonight
Children of Grace Methodist Church Sunday School perform Christmas exercises at the church tonight at 7 30 with an arranged program. Gifts will be distributed to younger children and orphans from the Methodist Orphanage. The program includes opening hymn scripture reading Matthew 2 1 11 verses presentation of gifts led by Beginners Department prayer hymn recitation Dorothy Boone solo The Undimmed Star of Bethlehem by Miss Katie Foard and distribution of gifts to Primary and Beginners Depart ment closing hymn.
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Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church Sunday School
Methodist Orpharage
Dorothy Boone
Star of Bethlehem
Katie Foard
Conference on War Aims and Peace Policies Opens in London
A British labor movement conference begins in London to discuss a proof of war aims and peace policies. The plan will be submitted to a wheel convention of the Labor party next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labor Party
War Savings Stamps Call To Support Peace Efforts
A county chairman urges public support for War Savings Stamps as a path to world peace. Citizens are asked to invest in stamps, with redemption values noted for January 1, 1923, when four dollars and twelve cents yields five dollars.
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Brotherhood of Man
America
National War Savings Committee
Jos. W. Little
Treble Clef Club Holiday Recital At Hemen Way School
The Trebia Clef Club presents a holiday recital next Wednesday at Hemen Way school auditorium with Miss Augustine Haughton as soloist. The program aims for broad appeal featuring folk songs performed by a city-educated choir under Miss Graham Harris. Haughton, a noted Philadelphia soprano, draws anticipation as critics praise her haunting timbre and artistry.
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Hemenway School
Trebia Clef Club
Augustine Haughton
Graham Harris
Philadelphia
Wilmington
The
Philadelphia Public Ledger
New Century Hall
Volleyball Today at YMCA Center Draws Local Interest
The YMCA gym classes attract strong participation after the loss of the regular director. Skinner's method is applied daily and shows physical and mental benefits. A 5 o'clock Business Men's Class volleyball match invites the public to attend the free exhibition and expect a large crowd.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Skinner
Saturday Evening Post
Postmaster Examination Set for Hampstead Vacancy
The Civil Service Commission announced an exam in Wilmington North Carolina on January 25 1918 to certify for the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Hampstead NC and other office openings. The Hampstead postmaster earned 220 last fiscal year and applicants must be at least twenty one, with state age rules for women varying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Hampstead
Wilmington
North Carolina
N. C
Colonel Mellich loses $200000 stake in ether office
The picturesave Colonel Mellich, noted for his Admirable Crichton role, reportedly staked $200,000 on a ether office and lost it.
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Mellich
Crichton
Aether Fice
The Great Oil for Pain Relief Ad
A historical ad extols a golden red oil for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago stiffness and swollen joints. It claims cures for burns bruises sore throat croup tonsillitis and more. Sold by Robert Bellamy Drug Co in 25c 50c and 1 offerings.
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Robert Bellamy Drug Co
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Knights of the
MR. Chadwick
Smith
Robert G. Barr
Dock St
Aidge Stephenson Goming
Bakers
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
J. L Williams
Gongert
Volleyball Today
the Corbett Co
Alma Brown
Royal Theatre Building
Citizens: Bank
Henry Es’ Payne
W. L. Douglas and
Emerson Shoes
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