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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1918
Page
6
The Childrens Bureau warns in a New Year notice that countries with exemptions from child labor laws suffer harm to children and reduced industrial efficiency. Communities must protect mothers and children with adequate care, while fathers' wages keep pace with inflation and state pensions support widows.
The article review notes rising prices and wages amid a strong fiscal year in Wilmington with record business volume. It highlights widespread helping and the Red Cross campaign surpassing goals, adding nearly 5,000 members, leading the state, while YMC A WGA Liberty loans and War Savings Stamps show strong local participation.
Durham January 1 Farmers' Week at New Hampshire State College begins with a four session focus on How New Hampshire Partiers Can Help to Win the War. State food and fuel administrators will be among the speakers discussing methods of citing food and fuel production.
North Carolina sale notice in New Hanover County by Judge Clayton Grant Commissioner under 1917 order. On May 31 1918 at noon at the Wilmington courthouse door the lot on Craigs street east of Second Street is offered to the highest bidder free of liens, description noting 60 by 60 feet and an alley.
Portland dispatch reports Colonel Brice P. Disque of the Spruce Production War Board urges Northwest loggers and lumbermen to oppose spies and sedition while increasing monthly spruce production to 11,000,000 feet in 1918. He compares workers to soldiers and vows to drive up output to curb German material gains.
A major fire at the Monticello Hotel area in Norfolk destroyed Monticello Hotel and two large stores, threatening the surrounding block. Estimated damage reaches 750000 dollars, with authorities mobilizing 600 Home Guard troops and over 200 Navy personnel to patrol streets and assist fire crews as freezing conditions hinder firefighting.
Jan 1 report states the superdreadnought Nagaio project in Japan is paused due to a labor shortage. Rapid wage increases at shipyards have slowed construction, reflecting rising costs and industrial strain.
Local retailer W Polvogt Co promotes blankets and comforts at reduced old prices. The notice urges shoppers to take advantage of discounts before year end, with the date reference 12 31 21. The item list emphasizes savings on home textiles.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising a reward for incurable catarrh. It asserts the remedy has been used for thirty five years and works through the blood to clear mucous surfaces. The copy appeals to personal endorsements and implied effectiveness.
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