Remedy seizure and local town events in New Bern
Federal officials seize multiple cases of a choleric hog remedy advertised for sale in New Bern and surrounding areas after finding noncompliance with the law. A hearing is set for May 6 in Wilmington. Local tensions arose when a frightened intruder prompted a near riot as residents demanded his capture. Real estate news notes C. E. Foy’s purchase of Samuel Hudson’s home in Pollocksville. Citizens look forward to Hon. Richmond Pearson Hobson's Centenary Methodist church address on America and the arm. Hobson’s visit follows prior plans for William Jennings Bryan, which fell through. Captain Weddell of Battery A resigns and departs for Memphis to take a new post.
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New Bern
United Tes
George B. Faters
New
Washington
Ilmington
Iran
Gcar
C. E. Foy
Samuel Hudson
Pollocksville
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Ferriman
Centenary Methodist Church
America
Hobson
Sunde
Weddell
Battery A
Field Artillery
Camp _ Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Memphis
Billy Sunday Campaign Flivver In Washington
In Washington on Sundays six week revival the Billy Sunday campaign struggles. The evangelist and his financial helper Charles Henry Butler report only 8 681 attendees and a $16 000 shortfall against a 62 000 cost with Ottawa Omaha as the only better city. Sunday praises Washington while police and lawmakers get favorable notes.
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Geo. Manning
Washington
Billy Sunday
Chas
Henry Butler
Billy
National
Omaha
Nebraska
Sunday
United States Capitol
Butler
Tabernacle
Congress
Senate
House
Adams objects to Washington birthday celebration
John Adams in Philadelphia refused to sanction the Washington birthday celebration saying it was a slight to honor a private citizen rather than the president.
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John Adams
Philadelphia
Washington
Washington and Jefferson Drift After Washington’s Retirement
The close neighbors grew distant as Washington retired and, within nearly three years, died. They remained unfriendly during that period and did not meet.
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Washington
Jefferson
Pepsi-Cola Western Branch Officers Change
Captain Weddel resigns after years with the Pepsi Cola Company to serve his country and is well known across the state. Mr J E Boyle, longtime head of the Memphis plant, retires due to ill health.
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Pepsi Cola Company
Captain Weddel
J. E. Boyle
Memphis
Swollen Stream Drowns Two Strain Men in Lancaster County
Two Negro men, George Strain and his son Will Strain, are found drowned after crossing Wildcat Creek in Lancaster County. The wagon and tethered cow lay nearby as searchers recover the bodies after the floodwaters rose overnight. A local report notes their disappearance from home and unclear cause of death.
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Lancaster
S. C
George Strain
Will Strain
Wildcat Creek
Ches River
Pin Found Inside Boy After Appendix Surgery
In Gaffney South Carolina on February 21 a boy named Joseph Camp underwent appendectomy at the local hospital. Surgeons discovered a rusty pin embedded in the appendix after removal, which they believe caused the boy's illness. He is expected to recover promptly.
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Gaffney, S. C
Joseph Camp
New Rector Chosen for Walterboro Churches
The Rev. W. B. Guion of Atlanta has accepted the rectorship of St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Walterboro and Christ's Church parish at Adams Run, plus the Chapel of Tase at Meggett. He led his first services Sunday morning before a large congregation. Guion brings wide experience and is well regarded.
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Walterboro
S. C
W. B. Guion
Atlanta
St. Jude's “Episcopal Church
Christ’s Church
Adams Rup
Meggett
St. Juds’s
Guion
License collections rise in Columbia for 1918 licenses
Columbia South Carolina February 21 1918 license collections exceed last year figures city treasurer G Flavie Cooper reports total to yesterday 63792 22 versus 52730 90 a year ago on February 28.
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Columbia
S. C
G. Flavie Cooper
Explosion Injures Boy in Outhouse Dynamite Caps Found
While exploring rubbish in an outhouse several boys found dynamite caps and began picking at them. One cap exploded in the hand of Earnest Kirk son of B E Kirk necessitating amputation of parts of several fingers.
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Rock Hill
8. C
Earnest Kirk
Kirk
Arm Amputation After Workplace Accident in Rock Hill
Dixon Lesslie of Lesslie sustained severe injuries when his left arm was caught in machinery at a colona% he was helping operate. The hand and forearm were badly lacerated and required amputation. He is reported to be progressing well today.
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Rock Hill
8. C
Dixon Lesslie
Lesslie
Colona
Manning couple headed to Chicago meetings
Columbia D C Feb 21 Governor and Mrs Manning left yesterday for Chicago to attend National Security League meetings where both are listed on the program.
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Governor Manning
Chicago
Columbia
D. C
Manning
National Security League
Clarence M. Babb Wins Narrow Mayor Nomination
In Laurens, DC, the city primary produced a tight result with Clarence M. Babb securing the mayoral nomination by 12 votes. Of 540 ballots, Babb received 276 while Franks tallied 244.
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Laurens
D. C
Clarence M. Babb
Ones
Babb
Franks
Rail rate fight roils North Carolina politics and press
North Carolina considers raising intra state passenger rates to two and a quarter cents per thousand miles. Carriers push a 22.50 for 1000 miles though the war tax is not included. Newspapers fear railroads influence in politics and McAdoo's bid as the government ownership issue heats up. Warren visits Raleigh amid questions of his retirement and upcoming June primary.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Commonwealth
Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Interstate Commission
State Commission
McAdoo
Norry
Warren
Tom Warren
Parker Anderson
Anderson
Jim Collie
O. H. Guion
Charles Laban Abernethy
Geo E. Hood
Simmons
Ty Cobb Slowing Down as Season Turns Page
Reading signs point to Ty Cobb losing pace as the season advances, with observers noting a decline in speed and impact. Coaches and teammates watch closely for late career adjustments and potential resurgence.
Kidney trouble not easily recognized
An examining physician for a major life insurance company notes many applicants are rejected due to undetected kidney trouble. Gists report a popular remedy, Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, marketed as a herbal treatment with proven success. Samples offered for ten cents. readers urged to test the preparation.
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Kilmer
Arrival of spring heralding warmth and health
The piece argues spring arrives around March 20 but many suffer from indigestion and fatigue. It touts Peplac as a spring tonic that cleanses stomach and bowels and tones the system, urging readers to start treatment now through local Wilmington druggists led by R. R. Bellamy.
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Wilmington
R. R. Bellamy
Adv
Bids Opened for Airship Mail Service Plan
Washington February bids were opened for five postal airships to carry first class mail between Washington Philadelphia and New York. The experimental service aims for a daily round trip, with planes delivering mail up to 200 pounds at speeds from 45 to 100 miles per hour and a 28 cent per ounce rate.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Department
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
War
Navy Departments
Garment Workers Volunteer Double Pay For War Relief
International Ladies Garment Workers of America members plan to work tomorrow skipping a holiday and donate double their earnings to war relief funds. With nearly one million members across the United States and Canada and 65 000 in New York City, officers expect a large total.
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New York
International
International Ladies
Garment Workers of America
International Union
United States
Canada
New York City
Volun
New York Letter recounts thwarted coal theft in Brooklyn
Special correspondent McIntyre reports Herbert Brown and Charles Hobson, two Brooklyn garage workers, stopped two coal thieves from kidnapping and stealing a shipment. A brief fight ended with police arrival and the coal saved. thieves face court and possible fate in prison baseball.
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New York
Herbert Brown
Charles Hobson
State Street
Brooklyn
Herbert
Charles
Hudson
Gene Colectors
New York Undertakers Seek Change Amid War Time Shortages
A Bowery man unaware of the war admits he reads no papers and works as an advertising man with poster boards. Undertakers in New York meet at the McAlpin to discuss coffin shortages and material swaps as mahogany dies are diverted to aeroplane production. They urge patience for those planning western travel.
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New York
New York State
McAlpin
Undertakers
Blue Mourning on Fifth Avenue Signals Divorce
A Blue Mourner explains that blue mourning on Fifth Avenue signifies divorce not death. She says blue is the compromise color and she has lost her husband after a rapid rise in New York society. He pursued a faster pace, leaving her at home while he socialized and remarried his stenographer.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Donation Significance Highlighted by Foreign Born Union Members
A garnishing point in the report notes that the donation gains added meaning because a large portion of the union's membership consists of foreign born or expatriate individuals.
Helpful Hair Hints Parisian Sage Promises Hair Health
Parisian Sage is praised as the best remedy for hair and scalp trouble, said to prevent baldness grayness and dandruff. A user reports rubbing it into the scalp at night to stop itching and hair loss and to keep hair easy to dress. Sold by R. R. Bellamy and druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
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R. R. Bellamy
Herolin Medicine CO
Atlanta
Geert
Pleasant tasting home made cough remedy pledge
The text promotes a home made cough remedy using inex and sugar to make a pint solution for quick relief from severe coughs chest colds throat irritation and hoarseness. It touts Pinex as a concentrated Norwagine extract praised for fast action and warns against imitations while offering a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
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Ty Cobb
NEW York Letter
Hall
Licine
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
J. B. McCabe and Co
Certified Public Accoun
Murchison Bank
Wilmington, N
Gore
Gort
D. L. Gore Company
King of Shoemakers
Hope
Fowler
Leone
N. Jacobi ‘Hardware.co
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