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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1918
Page
5
Extension of the time limit for selling Smileage books in Wilmington allows broader distribution of these fundraiser books. The campaign aims to place books with every man who left Wilmington to train for duty abroad, with tickets sold in downtown stores and placards urging purchases.
The Al G Fields Minstrels cancel their February 20 engagement here due to government railroad controls that prevent one night stands by traveling theatrical companies.
The Postoffice park benefits from improvements led by Will Rehder, growing hedges with privet on the north edge and replacing damaged arbor vitae. He advocates planting hardy shade trees like linden or maple to create a true public park atmosphere and urges better street plaza upkeep and civic pride.
Maxton residents discuss a cart overloaded with coal that caused a street scene while C F Maynard, employed on canalment work at Camp Lee, Va, is brought home with back injuries after falling from a trestle. Local exemptions boards call many youths for service, and town coal distribution continues amid worker shortages. Corporal Reginald Carter and Sergeant Earl V Carter visit Maxton, underscoring three army-bound brothers.
Announcement of Major C. H. White as a candidate for register of deeds adds to a six person field while Major Joseph W. Little opts out of Congress a public defender W F Jones remains undecided and other contenders may join as the primary nears Cape Fear region figures and local politicians weigh the shift in the race for county offices Captain Ed gar D and Captain Williams are also noted as likely candidates with Legislative and Raleigh ambitions mentioned.
Winter Park Presbyterian Church will ordain and install newly elected officers during Sunday morning services. Howell will preach on Qualifications and Duties of the Deacon. In the afternoon Miss Nellie Sprunt, missionary returning from China, will speak at Sunday school opening exercises to share her mission experiences.
Former Councilman T W Wood says he will not circulate a second petition to force an election to change city government. The Board of Elections has not ruled and many signers regret their names, with speculation that the petition lacks sufficient valid signatures. The board may allow withdrawals and has until early next week to rule.
Local War Work Council for Boys mails a pay up letter urging $10 YMCA War Work pledges. Thirty boys have paid in full, many more over half. A meeting will honor full payments and $5 of each pledge is due by February 1. A Saturday February 2 meeting at 2:30 p.m. offers details on new earning opportunities.
Leon Cartwright, recently injured in a crash with G A Huggins, was charged with reckless driving Friday and posted bond to appear in Recorder's court Saturday morning.
Magnolia Virginia businessman B F Culpepper opens a pipe stem factory branch at 1015 South Second Street with about 25 employees. The Chamber of Commerce aided the relocation and development of this new industry in the city. Reed reeds from nearby marshes are the raw material used.
Readery readers are informed that a cure exists for catarrh through constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as internally acting through the blood to mucous surfaces, strengthening the constitution and aiding nature. The ad promises a 100 day trial if it fails to cure and directs readers to contact F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio for testimonials and product details.
Report of the county exemption board shows less than one percent of those classified appealed. Eighty one percent found fit for military service and nine percent for partial military duty. No appeals to the president have been made.
Abram Solomon son of Albert Solomon earns distinction as first soldier of thrift in district reports He will receive a badge and certificate next Monday Superintendents Malcolm Little J Shepard Bryan note continued school efforts Society A 1 High school led in stamp sales Society A 2 Hemenway thrift record War Savings Stamps rose to 4 13 this week with planned monthly increments All schools participated and the campaign ramps up next week
An advertisement claims Noahs Liniment is essential for mothers, stopping blood, relieving pain, and preventing blood poisoning. It is presented as antiseptic for wounds and useful for internal pain, colds, sore throat and toothache. Made in Richmond, Virginia by Noah Products Corp, sold by dealers in 25c 50c and 1.00 prices.
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