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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

2

Great Gathering At Clemson On Wartime Food Drive

A Monday meeting in Clemson presided by the State Council of Defense and State Food Administration Forces, with Clemson extension staff, heard speeches by Dr G B Creer D R Coker Frenee Poe William Elliott and W W Long. The committee aims to push food campaign for wartime service with focus on men rejected for tuberculosis and later to include all African Americans.

Greenwood S. C State Council Clemson College G. B. Creer Newberry D. R. Coker Demse Frenee Poe Raleigh N. C William Elliott W. W. Long State Board of Health State Council of Defense The Red Cross South Carolina Anti-Tuberculosis Association Annie I. Rembert

Soldiers to Parade in Columbia for Washington Birthday

Brig. George W. McIver told G Flavie Cooper that under 3,000 men and a wagon of 60 teams will take part in the big parade in Columbia Friday for Washington's birthday.

Columbia S. C George W. McIver Citg-First Camp Jackson Jerday G. Flavie Cooper Ashington

Farmer Campbell Found Dead Near Eastover South Carolina

Andrew Campbell, a white farmer from the Hast er region near Eastover, was found shot dead near his home about 4 o clock. Local reports suggest he left to go hunting with a gun and was found in the woods with a gunshot wound to the face, with accidental discharge considered as the possible cause.

Columbia S. C Andrewmpbell Haster Campbell Eastover

Plan Tuberculosis Campaign in South Carolina Legislature

Columbia plans for expending the 5000 dollars provided for the educational tuberculosis war campaign. A cooperative committee on the tuberculosis war problem will oversee the effort. In Charleston A C Kaufman Dies Funeral services set for the nearly 80 year old public figure who served on West Point board of visitors and Red Cross leader. He contributed to railroad promotion harbor development and state welfare.

Columbia S. C Charleston A. C. Kaufman Kaufman Board of Visitors West Point McKinley Red Cross

Caughman Announces Candidacy for Railroad Commissioner

Columbia South Carolina February 20 B L Caughman announces he will run to succeed John G Richards as railroad commissioner He notes limited walking but good riding ability and claims twelve years in politics with a clean record He previously served as Railroad Commissioner from 1902 to 1914 He insists he knows the office well

Caughman Columbia S. C B. L. Caughman John G. Richards

Senator Lee for Railroad Commissioner in South Carolina

Senator Clarence D. Lee of Darlington County announced in Columbia that he will run for Railroad Commissioner this year while attending a meeting of the joint committee on printing.

Lee Columbia S. C Clarence D. Lee Darlington County Joint Committee On Printing

Maysville Thrift Club Formed To Promote War Savings Stamps

Citizens in Maysville North Carolina organized a War Savings Club at a meeting in the graded school with Mayor Fascue presiding. Rev. Bellero gave a keynote on national needs and patriotism, urging support for the drive as members pledged efforts and several stamps were sold.

Maysville N. C Fascue Bellero Raleigh Messrs. FY. M. Jenkins R. L. Steed B. Mattocks A. C. Fascue A. E. Eus J. H. Hill W. M. Rogers M. Jenkins E. A. Taylor Lila Mattocks

King George Would Become Mr Windsor If Abandoned Titles

If King George abandoned his titles he would be plain Mr Windsor, the Windsor family name of the British sovereign reign.

George Mr. Windsor

New Calomel Calotabs Promise Quick Cold Relief

Physicians and druggists tout Calotabs as a fast reliable cold remedy. Take one tablet at night with water to purge the system and soothe the liver with no appetite interference. Purified from dangerous compounds the refined tablets cost 35 cents and come with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

First Naval Christian Science Chaplain in Uniform Photo

The first naval Christian Science Chaplain Rev. Richard J. Davis, the only one appointed 80 for, appears in uniform. He is stationed at the Boston Navy Yard, photographed by Underwood & Underwood.

Naval Christian Science Richard J. Davis Davis Boston Navy Yard Underwood & Underwood

Thrift Day Observed With Countywide Speakers on Washington Birthday

In New Hanover county on George Washington's birthday Friday, prominent speakers will tour three routes to address students and teachers about the government war savings plan. Maj. Joseph W Litt le coordinates events with three autos covering Castle Hayne to South Wilmington. Local workers organize Bon Marche Woolworth and Kress war savings societies with presidents Lillian Clowe Beulah Croom and secretaries Ada Lowman Rosa Rogers.

J. Y. Joyner State Superintendent of Public Instruction George Washington New Hanover County Castle Hayne Acorn Branch Middle Sound Scotts Hill Ada Lowman Roger Moore Allen Huggins Kress Kress War Savings Society Messrs J. M. Solky J. J. Blair Woolworth Woolworth War Saving Society Beulah Croom Rosa Rogers

Death of Young Woman Miss Minnie Canady

Miss Minnie Canady a trainee nurse at Tankersley Harper Sanatorium died yesterday evening after a long heart ailment. Funeral services were held at her sister Mrs E Walton's Masonboro Sound home at 3 30 this afternoon with interment in the family graveyard. Survived by her father James T Canady and sisters Mrs Allen C Ewing Mrs Everett Ewing Mrs W A Canady Mrs Mack Davis Mrs E Walton and Mrs Will Hewlett and brother J M Canady of Richmond Va.

Thief Minnie Canady Tankersley-Harper Miss Canady E. Walton Masonboro Sound James T. Canady Greenville Sound Allen C. Ewing Wilmington J. Everett Ewing Norfolk, Va W. A. Canady Raleigh Mack Davis Fayetteville Will Hewlett J. M. Canady Richmond, Va

Dr Pierce's Medicines Praised By User In Letter

A reader from Srtacavea Alabama testifies to the value of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies. The letter asserts remarkable results in a family case and declares no medicine matches its claimed benefits.

Pires Golden Medical United States Invalid Hotel and Car Institute Buffalo N. Y Es Brest Texa Pierce Shane Nathan Carroll Srtacavea Ala W. Golly

Auto intoxication and self poisoning dangers explained

An article warns of a widespread slow poisoning called auto intoxication caused by toxins produced in the body from poor digestion. It describes symptoms, advises stomach cleansing, and promotes Peplac as a treatment sold by R. R. Bellamy in Wilmington and local druggists.

Pevlac Wilmington R. R. Bellamy Vincinity Adyv

Unusual Bathing Suits Debut at Palm Beach

Palm Beach displays winter surf attire with unusual bathing costumes. photographs by Underwood & Underwood illustrate the season’s fashion in this coastal resort.

Palm Beach Underwood & Underwood

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