American Chamber of Commerce organized in London
The American Chamber of Commerce was organized in London to improve postwar commercial ties between Britain and the United States. Members are American financiers and business men. The group aims to foster better treatment of American commerce during the blockade and to seek understanding on the proposed economic war and South American trade inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Great Britain
United States
Pitiable Cocaine Case Before Recorder Harriss
In Wilmington Recorder George Harriss described Eva Higgins as a pitiable cocaine addict awaiting treatment. Higgins and her husband James Higgins faced U S Commissioner A S Williams after raids exposed narcotics and injection implements. Higgins was examined by doctors at James Walker Memorial Hospital and sent home to recover before possible relocation to Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harriss
Eva Higgins
James Higgins
United States
A. S. Williams
Physicians and
Bentities
Recorder Harriss
Rocky Point
Wilmington
Charles T. Nesbitt
Arnold Stovall
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harriss
Columbus County
DON T BE BALD Promises Thick Hair Growth
An ad describes a hair growth remedy claiming baldness stems from carelessness. It advocates washing every ten days and applying Parisian Sage to halt itching and dandruff, nourish roots, and give hair softness and luster. The product is promoted as affordable and guaranteed by R. R. Bellamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bellamy
Senator Overman Warns of 100000 Foreign Spies in U S
Senator Lee S Overman of the Judiciary committee says more than 100000 foreign spies are in the United States. He notes advancing Pershing to a major general and leading the department once headed by Funston. He cites information from the Department of Justice and urges passage of espionage legislation.
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Washington
Lee S. Overman
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
General Pershing
Department
Frederick Funston
Department of Justice
Senate
St Jacobs Oil Promises Swift Rheumatism Relief
Vintage ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment for rheumatism and sciatic pain. It claims instant relief when applied to tender spots, urges a trial bottle from a druggist, and cites widespread past success for rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, and sprains.
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St. Jcob’s
St. Jacobs
Advt
House Battles Over 400000 for Federal Trade Commission
Washington February 22 The House began lining up for a clash over President Wilsons request for a 400000 appropriation to fund the FTCs cost of living investigation. Chairman Fitzgerald said the expenditure would accomplish nothing while five Republicans and five Democrats urged support in a letter to members.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Fitzgerald
Robert Edeson Stars in The Light That Failed at Victoria
Noted actor Robert Edeson appears tomorrow at the Victoria in Rudyard Kipling drama The Light That Failed. The picture is shown both afternoon and evening with strong support, promising a fine display of acting.
Live Stock Insurance Offer Notice
An employment notice from J. M. Stevenson of Western Live Stock seeks experienced producers for insurance work. Applicants are urged to contact at the Murchison Bank Building and not to call unless they can assure production.
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J. M. Stevenson
Western Live Stock
Agen Murchison Bank
Taft Voices War Prep and Prohibition Views at Johns Hopkins
Former President Taft spoke at Johns Hopkins University commemorations urging readiness for war amid German Austria tensions. He supported local option on prohibition, citing failures of federal enforcement in non-prohibition states and endorsing Washington guidance and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Taft
Johns Hopkins University
Germany
Austria
Mr. Taft
Postal Telegraph Mensengers Ad Service Announced
Business notice detailing Postal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers to collect and deliver ads with the same speed as telegrams letters and cables. Calls for ads set at 176 while telegraph service remains via Postal Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Last Day of Conference Opens with Johnson Sermon
The two day Wilming ton association pastors conference opened with Rev W N Johnson of Raleigh delivering a strong sermon at First Baptist church Wednesday evening. Delegates from East Carolina attend as sessions continue today with luncheon and supper provided by church ladies organizations.
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W. N. Johnson
Wilmington Association
Raleigh
North Carolina Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church
East Carolina
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ADDY
Chamber of Commerce
Josephine le
Stephen D. Lucas
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph CO
Capitol
Fresa
Robert Edeson
Tors Eadley
Headley
Headley's
Bear Produce and Mosse Co. Wholesale
N. C
Ford
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
Oregon and California Railroad Co
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
Atkinson & Watters
South Front Street
Market Street
Baldwin Apples
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Castle Hayne Stave Co
Wright’St
Gordon's
H.L. Kidd
Harriss Typewriting & Adv. Co
L. L. Sheppard
North 4Th St
R. B. Moore
3Rd and
Castle
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Sterling Furniture Co
E. H. Sneed
Victor
Charles Finkelstein
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N. C
Martha Washington
Boys* Brigade
Ladies Auxiliary Society
Avenue Church
L.J. Meredith
Southern
Whiteville
North Carolina
Builders’ Supplies
Water and Ann Streets
the Peoples Savings Bank
the Murchison National Bank
Tide Water Power Co
Princess Street
Richard Dudensing & Son’s
CG. W. Yates Company
MR. Dudensing
THE
Payne Brug CO
Fifth and
Red Cross Streets
Payne
Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
Via
Southern Railway
Durham
Chapel Hill
Burlington
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Selma
Marc Loe Wy
Balesgay
Era Raiway
Peecane
J. O. Jones
George Washington
American Bank & Trust Company
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