Prohibition Debate and City Commission Form Scrutiny
Already some folks denounce Superintendent Davis of the Anti-Saloon League as an interloper at legislative sessions in Raleigh. The piece tracks the push for or against the commission form of government and notes the broader wartime and financial context, including editorials on public debt and national costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
The
Legisla
Ture
Raleigh
Mr. Davis
Davis
United States
New York World
Federal Reserve Board
Great Britain
Eye on the commission form of government in Wilmington
The piece urges calm support for the commission form, warns against distracting rumors, and notes education from discussion. It contends the form may come to Wilmington within the year and praises public meetings for advancing ideas and dispassionate discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Wilmington
Congress avoids interference in diplomatic matters warned
The piece argues that Congress previously let the President and State Department handle diplomacy and suggests it might have been better to ignore the President's note. It warns that once debated the issue will invite further friction and rhetoric from administration supporters, despite no real harm being done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
State Department
Proposed City Charter Means Wider Public Finance Oversight
The article outlines a proposed city charter detailing the role of the Commissioner of Public Accounts and Finances. It assigns tax collection license issuance oversight payroll and records supervision. It requires quarterly audits and public financial reporting, plus filing of reports from utility and public service firms.
City Commissioner Powers and Referendum Provisions
The document outlines the board of commissioners control over city departments including lighting and water, with duties to supervise suppliers, appoint officers, and audit bills. It details initiative and referendum processes, petition requirements, and election handling for ordinances, plus a foreclosures sale notice in New Hanover County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Department of Public Accounts and Finances
Fire Department
Wilmington
Board of Commissioner
Wilington
Wilmimgton
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Cannot Lose Hair Prominent Druggist Endorses Mildred Hair Remedy
A well known U S druggist asserts Mildred in a Hair Remedy will popularize hair loss cures nationwide. He predicts near universal use within eight years and claims it kills dandruff and germs to stop hair loss in three weeks. The tonic is advertised at fifty cents a large bottle from Elvington's Pharmacy with mail orders via Milfred Louise Co Boston Mass.
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America
Elvington’s
Milfred Louise Co
Boston
Mass
Mildrei Louise Co. Coupon Offer Promotes Free Sample
A vintage coupon directs readers to mail in their name and address to Mildrei Louise Co. in Boston Massachusetts to receive a free sample of a hair remedy by return mail. The notice requests full name address and ten cents to cover postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildpediaa
Mildrei Louise Co
Béeston
Mass
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Associated Press Dispatches
Wilmington, N.C
cQuaid-Miller Co, Inc
Newark
Chicago
General Assembly
New Hanover County
Tar Heel
Public Accounts and
Public Service Corporation
Winter Park
Wright
Wrightsville Beach
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Wrightsville
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Leave
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Center
Lea Hilsctric
Ninth and Orange P. M
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Hostetter
North Carolina
New Panover
William Russ, Jr
Charlotte Russ
McRee and
Taylor Streets
Taylor Street
Ellen P. Gafford
Board of
Meagoe
M. Humphries
William Robas
New Hanover Superior Court
John Humphries
Vineberg
Aasonic Temple
NEW York Cafe
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Charlotte
Pullman
Chartte
Orten Buding
John T. Whst
A. Heleigh N.C
H. EB. Pebesan
Knox
OPERA
DERBY
J.M. Solky ¢F Co
North Front Street
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