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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1918

Page

3

Lutherans In America Stand Apart From German Roots

A long discussion on Lutheran identity in the United States notes the church’s independence from Germany. It rejects state church links, stresses obedience to government, and points to diverse immigrant origins. The piece argues American Lutherans value patriotic deeds over rhetoric.

Luthear ‘Tharea America Ae Mori Econ Henry E. Bopiotte Woney Bonitz Lutheran Church Apne Yesa Re G. Clausen le Vsikaztieran Lg Faure Ie Feat Church Conservatorie Eny Luther Prussia Evangelical United Church Willan Germany

Ex Governor Hanly to Speak at Grace Church

Ex governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana former Prohibition party presidential nominee and Flying Squadron Foundation head will address Grace Methodist church Thursday at 8 pm on the prohibition cause. He is expected to draw a full house with his engaging personality and notable oratorical skill. No admission fee.

Grace Church J. Frank Hanly Indiana Prohibition Party Flying Squadron Foundation Grace Methodist Church Hanly Governor Hanly Mr. McKenny Orton Hotel McKenny

Fire breaks out on high West side of bank building

A burning awning high on the West side of the American Bank Trust Company sparked a crowd last night. Eyewitnesses suspected a cigarette stub caused the mini blaze as smoke rose from a window but the flames soon died down and excitement subsided.

American Bank Trust Company

Wilson fixes guaranteed wheat prices in wartime policy

President Wilson announces government guarantees on wheat prices for 1918 harvests under the food law. The plan assigns responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture and the Food Administration for production and distribution while guaranteeing producers’ prices at primary markets if wheat is sold by June 1, 1919 and complies with future regulations.

Wilson Department of Agriculture The Food Administration Hitself Congress United States

Armour & Co Show Windows Shine in City Display Effort

Armour & Co of Chicago runs a dealer service bureau to aid retailers with Armour products. G K McKenny, a designer and entertainer, spent a month in Wilmington guiding window displays and promoting cooperation among about 100 local merchants. He plans further tours to Columbia and other Southern cities as sales rise.

Armour & Co Chicago Wilmington Armour & Company South G. K. McKenny Armour McKenny New York Philadelphia Lumberton Laurinburg Bennettsville Columbia S. C New Way Market R. F. Campbell

M A D o O and Hoover Row Over Supplies

The excerpt shows a back and forth exchange between M as d o O and Hoover regarding Allied food supplies and shipping logistics. It discusses specifying supply types, U S port destinations, and prompt cooperation to ensure transportation amid weather disruptions. The tone is diplomatic and urgent about securing essential materials.

Cape Fear River Improvement Plans Tackled by Engineers

Officials concur on extending Cape Fear river works from Wilmington to sea with a new 30 foot deep channel across the ocean bar 400 feet wide at mean low water. Cost estimated at 303625 for new work plus 85000 yearly maintenance. first appropriation 398625. American YWCA opens a Paris hotel for American women.

Chief of Engineers Cape Fear River Ocean Bar Wilmington Hilton Bridge Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Key Island

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Imington Clause N Wrtcs Armour & Co., Dealer Service Bureau Automobile New Way Hoover Godwin Wires W. M. Black Paris Front Street Emakers Hone B. Lamphere Edward J. Woods New York City Pewareel Post Evans Chemical CG Cincinnati Carolina Packing Wilmington, N. C W. B. Cooper State Senate W. D. Macmillan, Jr OF Representatives L. Clayton Grant City Livery Co Fisher Golin New Hanover County Office of Register of Deeds John Haar Geo. C. Jackson S. P. Cowan B. F. King Henry Horne J.D. Edwards Walter H. Blair Edgar D. Williams House of Representatives J. Herbert Johnston Sun Mon John R. Morris Clerk Superior Court W. N. Harriss John A. Orrell
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