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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1918

Page

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Farmers Institutes Map 1918 Tour for East Carolina

The Farmers Institutes for East Carolina, announced by T B Parker, outline 60 meetings in 1918 to boost food and feed crops and livestock production. County agents will run sessions with rural leaders Teachers doctors and preachers to advertise. The program is on a war footing to meet North Carolina’s heightened food and feed demand amid labor shortages.

Raleigh N. C Farmers’ Institutes T. B. Parker Division of College of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Agricultural “Extension Service Parker North Carolina Mr. Er Beaufort Washington Bertice Windsor

Cupid Buiser Than Ever Across England

London reports a sharp rise in marriages with about 20,000 more unions this year than the same period last year. Sir Bernard Mallet presented the notable increase in a presidential address to the Statistical Society.

Cupid London England Bernard Mallet É Ted Te Statistical Society

Romanian Minister Arrested in Petrograd by Bolsheviks

Bolshevik forces arrest the Romanian minister and the entire Romanian legation in Petrograd as of January 16, with the incident reported from the Romanian delegation location.

Petrograd Boleviki

Ten Oclock Train Rush With Americans In France

Two American lieutenants dine in a French restaurant as German air raids erupt nearby. They improvise service in the cellar, serve a delayed dinner before bombardment halts the meal, and rush to catch the ten o clock train back to camp with the two French women.

France Bill Gabrielle Bowie George Stoup Joan No-Man’s Land

Norway's food prices jump more than other nations

London reports show Norway's food costs rose 114 percent since the war began, higher than the United Kingdom 105 percent and France 83 percent. UK items such as beef 9 to 135 percent and eggs 239 percent highlight sharp prewar expenditure gains.

London Norway United Kingdom France United States Board of Trade and Labor Gazette

Great Britain's New Air Minister

Lord Rothermere named head of the British Air Council with widespread press interests. He also served as director-general of Pimlico Royal Army clothing factory after contracts scandals. His sons served in war. one killed, another wounded, a third recently joined the army after schooling.

London Lord Rothemere British Air Council Lord Northcliffe Leeds Glasgow Royal Army Clothing Factory Pimlico Lord Rothermere Holland Harnsworth Schoool

Pay relief sought for Star route carriers in Congress

Washington January 16 action likely this session to aid Star route mail carriers losing money under contracts let two years ago. North Carolina lawmakers pressed for higher pay while Post Office hearings progress. Congressman Robert L. Coughton cites rising costs and urges the Postmaster General to raise pay or re advertise bids to ensure fair government costs.

George H. Manning Washington, D. C Congress Post Office Department North Carolina House Post Office Committee Robert L. Coughton Star Route House Committee

Pro German Gossip Propaganda Spreads in America

Washington reports a surge of German propaganda in the United States with rumors about Tumulty treason and sunk transports. Officials deny claims, noting no attacks on American ships and no shortages, urging the public to ignore the whispers and rely on official information.

Washington America Tumulty White House Fort Leavenworth Union France Food Administration

Change in Wilmington A. C. L. train schedules

Effective Sunday January 13 the Wilmington A C L schedule changes include No 48 north departure at 7 45 a m from 8 00 a m No 51 south departure at 5 45 a m from 5 30 a m No 41 north arrival at 10 15 a m from 9 50 a m and No 50 south arrival at 12 40 midnight from 19 20.

Wilmington

Theatrical Manager Conserver of Food Regiments Appetite

Mr Loudette, Charlotte theatre manager, praised for restoring his appetite and health after stomach troubles using Peplac. The ad claims Peplac helped his nerves sleep and weight, urging others to seek relief at Bellamy’s drug store and local outlets.

Mr. Hoover Eugen A. Loudette Charlotte Mr Loudette Food Administration Mr. Leavitt Peplac Loudette Mr. Loudette R. R. Bellamy Wilmington

Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promoted as Wonder Remedy

Testimonials tout Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a miracle cure for diphtheria neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. Consumers report rapid relief after use and the seller promises a money back guarantee with bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold at Robert R. Bellamy Drug Company ad.

J. C. Gibson Jonesboro Ark Conn Williams Gadsden Ala Robert R. Bellamy Drug Company

Foreclosure Sale of Wilmington Property by Mechanics Home Association

Foreclosure sale to clear a defaulted mortgage on property in Wilmington. Mechanicss Home Association, via attorney B McKoy, will auction the land at the New Hanover County Courthouse on Monday February 4 1918 at 12 o clock. Property located at the northwest corner of Wooster Street and Seventh Street with Lot 64 Block 64 plan and describes a 66 by 78 feet parcel.

Herbert Eskins Viola Hskine Office of the Register of Deeds New Hanover County Mechanics Home Association County of New Hanover Wooster Street Seventh Street Sun Wilmington N. C Phe B. McKoy Fortha Moenhenies Superior Court Alice Larkins John Larkins Thomas Harriss Court House Queen Street Second Streets Second Street Queen Stret William M. Bellamy Superio Court Frank Suggs Richard Suggs Janie Suggs Wm. A. Todd City of Wilmington

Londoners Sing During Air Attacks Public Shelter Goes Communal

Londoners shelter in ground floor spaces during air raids and nights of danger. In the United Press building a chorus rose from shelterers singing popular tunes including The End of a Perfect Day, as fear gave way to shared song.

London United Pre

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