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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
11
Claiming to darken all gray hair in days, La Creole hair dressing is advertised to turn hair evenly dark, giving a natural, thick look without gray showing. Sold at a Wilmington store or by mail order, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
President Wilson issued a statement supporting Dr Garfield's fuel orders. He said he was consulted and agreed the measures were necessary to move ships, relieve railroad congestion, and supply food and warmth. He urged national sacrifice on a war footing and disciplined response.
Washington has announced that 370 900 Boy Scouts of America will act as government dispatch bearers during a week starting tomorrow. They will distribute 5000 copies of a special Flag Day edition pamphlet to 165 influential individuals to ensure wide circulation and encourage dissemination, aiming to reach at least 10 million.
New York reports William R. Will announced he resigns from the post of chairman of the National Board system to accept service on federal boards. His replacement and exact timing are unclear, with February 16 cited as a potential date.
Paris deputies clashed during a turbulent session sparked by Paul Poncet’s interpellation over a royalist newspaper L Actions Francaise funding for French soldiers. A government confidence motion passed 368 to 118 as tensions rose with accusations of German money and cross accusations among Socialists.
Raleigh January 19 The Council of National Defense and the U S Public Health Service urge state boards to adopt campaigns to educate the public about venereal diseases The North Carolina State Board of Health distributes free bulletins and posters to inform workers and civil populations about prevention and confidential help The aim is to reduce suffering especially among women and children and to protect labor and society from the disease
Washington announces the organization of a second negro division to be numbered 93rd. Surplus negro troops from National Guard and drafts will populate the new unit. Two infantry brigades are nearly complete as regiments are consolidated from initial camps.
The notice explains that Postal Telegraph Cable Company messengers will collect ads with quick city coverage similar to telegrams and other services. It provides contact instructions to call 176 for ads and to contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph service.
A wartime advert copy urges fathers to send a portrait with their son to the trenches noting its priceless value beside gold. The text promotes Public Typewriting and Harris Printing services. It also includes a finance pitch from Marine Iron and Steel Co offering a $1000+ start for an active man in Norfolk Virginia.
Advertisement seeks fifty laborers of any race to clean land with a guaranteed three years of work. Apply M. Lance at Carolina Beach. Phone listed as 831-¢f.
Robert G Barr, recently indicted by the grand jury on embezzlement counts, returned from Charlotte and posted $500 bond for the next Superior Court term. The bill was returned this week and warrants issued in Mecklenburg county, but Barr went back to the city upon hearing of the indictment.
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