Wilmington Inventor J J Lowry Claims World War Era Inventions
J J Lowry of Wilmington outlines several wartime devices including a field artillery shell with enhanced energy and velocity, a non ricochet bullet designed to engage submarines, and an air craft bullet to rise to and strike aircraft. He seeks government adoption and support from local business backers.
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J. P. Lowry
United Lsles
Teutons
Washington
Jers
Lowry
Europe
Sthereby
Shell
War Savings Society Members Receive Four Stamps Each
A War Savings Society chartered by J. H. Rehder & Company lists 26 members. Officers include J. Mullinieux as president and Louise Rappler as secretary. Each employee received four $1 stamps to foster thrift and loyalty amid wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wider & Company
War Savings Society
J. H. Rehder & Company
J. Mullinieux
Louise Rappler
Mer
Er Company
Prof Power Spoke On Clean Living To Large Audience
Prof Jack Power of Washington addressed a House gathering last night warning that leading a clean life is more satisfying than indulgence. The talk drew strong audience interest with calls for a repeat lecture and many women present though the topic was described as men’s.
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Wice
Jack Power
Washington
Inter
Yice
Frederick
Heavy Artillery Seen Across Front in New Report
An official announcement states heavy artillery activity across the entire front in Wisconsin and Pep. 22. The report emphasizes intensified bombardment and broad sector engagement.
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Wis
Simmons Promises Aid for Wilmington Dredging Efforts
Senator Simmons pledged full support to Wilmington port projects and promised to push for adequate funding as the rivers and harbors bill nears Senate Commerce Committee consideration. Messages to Rotary Club secretary Louis Moore and County Commission chair W A McGirt conveyed his commitment.
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Wilmington
F. M. Simmons
Louis T. Moore
Rotary Club
W. A. McGirt
Board of County Commissioners
Senator Simmons
Moore
Commerce Committee
Senate
McGirt
Wright Agency Offers Free Garden Plots in City Area
The Wright real estate and rental agency will furnish small garden spots at no cost for spring planting between Eleventh and Sixteenth streets and Campbell and Princess. Interested residents may visit the Princess street office for details. The offer aims to help residents with limited backyard space.
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Wright Real Estate and Rental Agency
Eleventh
Sixteenth
Campbell and
Princess
Princess Street
Wright Company
Liverpool Cotton Market Sees Prices Ease on Spot Sales
Liverpool spot cotton prices ease with good middling at 23.95 and middling 23.43 as 2,000 bales sold, 1,100 American. Receipts total 3,500 bales all American. Futures finish irregular with Feb at 23.95, Mar 23.63, Apr 23.38, May 23.15, Jun 22.97, Jul 22.73. Old fixed contracts: Feb-Feb 22.28, Feb-Mar 22.19, Mar-Apr 22.10, May-Jun 21.94, Jun-Jul 21.86.
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Liverpool
Chicago Live Stock Prices Move Higher on Heavy Receipts
Chicago market report shows hogs receipts at 40,000 with strong demand. Prices range from 17.00 to 17.60 for most weights, and 16.70 to 17.55 for heavy hogs. Cattle receipts total 9,000 with native steers 8.75 to 13.90, cows and heifers 6.60 to 11.80, calves 8.75 to 14.25. Sheep receipts 8,000 with lambs 13.50 to 16.60 and sheep 10.00 to 13.25.
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Chicago
Local Market Prices From Wholesale Report
The column lists scarce eggs at 2 dollars 90 cents per dozen, butter near 26 cents per pound, spring chickens 40 to 60 cents, grown chickens 70 to 90 cents, and various meats and produce with quantities and per unit estimates. Prices shown include beef dressed 13 to 14 cents, Irish potatoes at 5 dollars per bag, cabbage 4.50 per 100 pounds, onions 4 dollars 26 cents per two bushels, peanuts 2.15 to 2.25 per unit, apples Winesap 6.75 per barrel, and oranges about 5.25 per box.
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Maine
N. C
Thrift Day Observed in City and County Schools
On Washingtons Birthday thrift day was held in city and county schools with speeches by numerous local officials and educators. The talks urged buying war savings stamps and certificates to fund the war effort and educate parents about the campaign.
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Washington
National War Savings Committee
Messrs
Roger Moore
D. H. Wilcox
J. G. McCormick
Cornelius Harnett
C. VanLeuven
K. O. Burgwin
Isaac Bear
J. J. Blair
C. W. Worth
John D. Bellamy
J. Holmes Davis
Hemenway
J. A. Taylor
W. H. Sprunt
H. E. Bonitz
J. H. Curtis
Jos
W. Little
William Hooper
John R. Morris
S. A. Matthews
H. C. Bear
James Owen Rielly
W. A. McGirt
Thomas R. Ames
W. P. Sprunt
Hugh MacRae
W. P. McGlaughon
Addison Hewlett
J. O. Brown
Woodus Kellum
W. B. Cooper
E. T. Burton
Mr. W. D. MacMillan, Jr
J. A. Mc Norton
E. D. Williams
W. Catlett
A. D. McClure
H. E. Rogers
Annie P. Pretlow
M. L. Stover
W. L. Parsley
Marsden Bellamy
War Savings
Memorial building pledge for Richmond Negroes
The Colored Citizens' Patriotic League of the United States in Richmond Virginia named an executive committee to begin building a memorial temple for Negroes in World War I and other wars. James W. Poe, former North Carolina state legislator, serves as league president.
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Richmond
Colored Citizens’ Patriotic League of the
James W. Poe
North Carolina
Washington Birthday Parade Across Nation Honors War Time Memory
Washingtons birthday is marked by parades and services nationwide. National Army units from Camp Up ton and Camp Zachary Taylor join celebrations in New York Louisville and Chicago. Governors, labor leaders, and church groups observe with speeches, services, and citywide honors while troops march through Columbia Charleston Newport News and Greensboro.
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New York
Upton
Washington
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Daniels
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Camp Jackson
Columbia
S. C
Eighty-first Division
George H. Harris
George
Weill
Louisville
National Army
Zachary Taylor
Indiana
Illinois
Wilbur E. Wilder
Stanley
Chicago
Thas New Illinois Reserve
Congress of National Service
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
Greensboro
Kilgo
Charlotte
N. C
John C. Kilgo
Southern Methodist Church
Camp Greene
Newport News
United States
National Soldiers’ Home
Harry Houston
Virginia House of Delegates
Douglas Freeman
Richmond News-Leader
Charleston
William L. Sibert
Southeastern Department
F. E. Beatty
Sixth Naval District
M. K. Carroll
South Atlantic Coast Artillery District
Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief and Political Cappeal
Reader wins praise for Acid Iron Mineral a cheap home remedy claimed to relieve rheumatism after several days of use. An advertisement extols its safety unlike earlier iron preparations and urges readers to buy locally. The piece also includes a political notice from a New Hanover candidate for Register of Deeds asking Democratic voters for support in March 1918.
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Mississippi
S. H. Fetteroy
West Point
New Hanover County
Register of Deeds
J. Herbert Johnston
Sun Mon
Italian Front Troop Movements Reported From Rome
Official dispatches from Rome indicate Austrian forces closed the Swiss frontier and are shifting troops toward the Italian border in preparation for a renewed offensive on the Italian front.
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Washington
Rome
Austria
Bakers Ordered to Use 20 Percent Wheat Substitutes
Washington officials ordered state food administrators to enforce the Food Administration rule requiring bakers to mix 20 percent wheat flour substitutes into all bakery products by February 24. The telegram cited wheat conservation for Allied needs and noted a wide list of acceptable substitutes.
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Washington
Food Administration
Lift quarantine at Camp Greene
Charlotte men at Camp Greene back in city after quarantine lifted. About 60 000 soldiers may attend amusements, churches and public gatherings after midnight tonight as meningitis fears ease since February 7.
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Charlotte
N. C
Camp Greene
Notice of Special Meeting of Peo ples Hosiery Mill stockholders
Notice that no meeting of the subscribers to the stock of The Peoples Hosiery Mill Incorporated has been called to organize the corporation elect directors and officers adopt bylaws and conduct other business. The meeting is set at American Bank and Trust Company Wilmington N C seventh floor Trust Building at eleven o clock A M March 8 1918. Dated Wilmington February 22 1918.
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Peoples Hosiery Mill, Incorporated
Peoples Hosiery Mill, Inc
American Bank and Trust Company
Trust Building
Wilmington
N. C
Wilmington, N. C
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John Haar
Fred Banck
Stacy Adams
S. S. Seigler
State
W. D. Macmillan, Jr
OF Representatives
L. Clayton Grant
BY McManus
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Geo. C. Jackson
S. P. Cowan
B. F. King
Henry Horne
J.D. Edwards
Walter H. Blair
Edgar D. Williams
House of Representatives
Clerk Superior Court
W. N. Harriss
John A. Orrell
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