Bishop Kilgo to Dedicate Lancaster Methodist Church
Lancaster S C February 22 Sunday Morning February 24 at 11 o'clock Bishop John C Kilgo of North Carolina will dedicate the First Methodist church of Lancaster. The pastor Rev D W Keller has secured the church free of debts and other city churches will suspend services to join the dedicatory event.
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Kilgo
Uraach
Lancaster
S. C
John C. Kilgo
North Carolina
D. W. Keller
South Carolina to mobilize 3300 troops at Camp Jackson
Lieut. C. E. Boineau’s office announces a ten day mobilization at Camp Jackson. About 3,300 South Carolinians will be mobilized within a week starting Saturday, along with 1,500 white North Carolina enlisted men for the 81st Division. Movements of Black troops are planned for Saturday 1,446, Monday 488, and Tuesday 763.
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Columbia
8. C
C. E. Boineau
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
North Carolina
State Fair officers re-elected in South Carolina
D Frank Hifird of Lexington was elected secretary and D G Ellin gon of Columbia was elected treasurer at the State Fair Association meeting in Columbia on February 22. Both have held the posts before and were re-elected without opposition. The 2024 state fair is scheduled to begin the week of October 28.
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Columbia
S. C
D. Frank Hifird
Lexington
D. G. Ellin Gon
Secre
The
State Fair Association
Sannual
Arson Charge Bound Over in Eastover Store Fire
Booger Campbell alias Booger Gunter Sam McMillan Cleveland Young and Isom Scott were bound over to the court of general sessions by Magistrate Coker to face arson charges in a store fire near Eastover. The indictment centers on the March 17 1917 blaze at the J P Lowry property as part of the case.
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Columbia
S. C
Booger Campbell
Booger Gunter
Sam McMillan
Cleveland Young
Isom Scott
Court of General Sessions
Coker
J. P. Lowry
Eastover
UNC Library war subject libraries and summer military camp
Special from The Dispatch reports the University of North Carolina Library offering bibliographical libraries on war topics drawn from recent books and official publications. It also notes the Summer Military Training Camp at Bingham Military School June 14 to July 26 under Capt. J. Stuart Allen with Carrier staff and 16 to 20 year olds eligible. Washington's Birthday observance slows government, Senate reads Washington's farewell address.
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America
Belgium
Red Cross
United States Army
United States Navy
University of North Carolina
Bingham Military School
J. Stuart Allen
T. F. Hickerson
William Blount
Bingham McKee
Washington's Birthday Observances in New York City
New York observed Washington's birthday with widespread programs across civic social and church groups. Boy Scouts and semi military units played prominent roles while Sons of the American Revolution held exercises at Washington Heights headquarters and many churches held special services.
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New York
Washington
Boy Scouts
Sons of the ‘American Revolution
Washington Hights
Colleton Territory Votes to Secede from Bamberg County
Walterboro South Carolina February 22 A secession vote carried 13 to 0 in favor of cutting off a two by two mile tract from Colleton to Bamberg County. The area houses nine families and 16 voters and includes the home of John C Goodwin a Colleton representative. The move does not deter his re election prospects since the final decision rests with the next Legislature session.
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Walterboro
S. C
Colleton
Bamberg County
Colleton County
John C. Goodwin
House of Representatives
Non Alcoholic Pill Company Seeks Charter in Charleston
Application filed with Secretary of State W Banks Cove for Alco Pill Manufacturing Company of Charleston with capital of 38000 to make a pill from non alcoholic ingredients. When dissolved in water it imitates the taste smell appearance and effect of old mild Scotch whiskey. Petitions include Peter March Casper D Quincie and Newton A Monto all of Charleston.
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Columbia
S. C
W. Banks Cove
Alco-Pill Manufacturing Company
Charleston
Peter
March
Casper D. Quincie
Newton A. Monto
Quarantine Rules Modified In Columbia South Carolina
City board of health orders immediate changes to meningitis quarantine restrictions. Churches motion picture houses and all public gatherings for adults over 16 are halted. Schools and Sunday schools for children remain closed until five straight days with no meningitis case, then school closures lift automatically.
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Columbia
S. C
City Board of Health
Permits Rush in Fast Track at Gervais Street Station
In Columbia on February 22 authorities issued liquor permits at a rapid rate. Over 600 permits were granted in a 20 hour span from Saturday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
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Columbia, D. C
Gervais Street
Nonpartisan League Begins North Dakota Caucuses
In North Dakota on February 22 the Non-Partisan League starts its 1918 campaign with township caucuses selecting delegates for the State convention to be held in Bismarck. The league aims to field full State judicial legislative and congressional tickets this fall and seeks to gain control of the State Senate after already holding several government branches.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Senate
Real Rheuma Remedy Backed by No Cure No Pay
Advertised Rheuma offers fast relief for rheumatism with a no cure no pay guarantee. J F Oliver of Albany Georgia reports two years of sciatic rheumatism cured after three bottles, quitting a Hot Springs trip, and praising the treatment as life changing. The ad urges readers to try Rheuma with a large bottle lasting two weeks and a money back promise if relief is not achieved.
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R. R. Bellamy
J. F. Oliver
Albany, Ga
Central of Georgia Railroad
Hot Springs
Ark
Peplac Restorative Growth Claims Power for Appetite
An advertisement touts Peplac as a strong digestive aid improving appetite and energy. It cites Durham resident J. H. Potts reporting relief from indigestion and loss of appetite after using Peplac, claiming renewed health and vitality. The ad notes R. R. Bellamy sells Peplac in Wilmington and nearby drug stores.
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Germany
Peplac
Durham
J. H. Potts
Trinity Ave
R. R. Bellamy
Wilmington
University Day Observed at University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania celebrates University Day at the Academy of Music with the complete student body, faculty, alumni and guests in attendance. Sir Robert Alexander Falconer of the University of Toronto delivered the day’s address.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Robert Alexander Falconer
University of Toronto
La Creole Beauty Soap Promoted in Wilmington Ad
An advertisement touts La Creole Beauty Soap for rough skin sun burn freckles and dandruff. It claims benefits for babies and promises soft skin and fluffy hair. Sold at Jarman and Futrelle Wilmington NC or three cakes by mail for 60 cents.
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Jarman and Futrelle
Wilmington
N. C
Food shortage threatens eastern United States
Washington reports the nation faces the most serious food shortage in its history with Eastern states nearing exhaustion of reserve stores. Hoover blames railroad congestion and urges faster rail movement of foodstuffs, especially soft corn and potatoes, while the Railroad Administration says it will provide transportation facilities to expedite food movement.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
Railroad Administration
Secretary Redfield Addresses National Education Convention
Philadelphia February 22 delegates increased on second day of the National Society for the Promotions Industrial Education convention. William C Redfield Secretary of Commerce was a principal speaker of the day.
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Redfield
Philadelphia
National Society For the Promotions, Industrial Education
William C.redfield
Commerce
Anuric touted as cure for rheumatism and kidney trouble
An advertisement claims Anuric from Dr. Pierce stabilizes urine flow and relieves rheumatism sciatica and lumbago. It urges outdoor exercise light diet and water and promotes trial packs for 10 cents from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Cure from local salves only eases eczema pain
A health note claims local salves and ointments provide only temporary relief for eczema. It suggests the disease originates deep in the body and must be addressed at its source.
The Itching and Sting of Fiery Blood Disease Remedy
An advertisement touts a blood cleansing treatment claiming to remove all impurities. It promises rapid results and offers free expert medical advice from the Medical Director at 21 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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