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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1917

Page

13

Government Hammers Money Changers Over Price Demands

Washington reports two major blows against price manipulation. The navy will commandeer fuel oil gas oil gasoline and distillates through September 30 with costs plus a government-approved profit. The government also condemns a $3 coal price as extortionate set by the National Defense Council and coal operators amid ongoing prosecutions.

United Press Washington Navy Department of Justice Defense Council Coal Committee Baker W. S. Grifford Daniels

North Carolina papers face print paper woes amid rising costs

R B Carmichael sends a formal report to the North Carolina Afternoon Papers association noting shared financial pressures from print paper price hikes. He expresses concern over mills, government action, and predicts limited improvement without action, praising ongoing newspaper industry efforts and wishing attendees a profitable session.

J. L. Horne, Jr The North Carolina Association Brother Lawson Wilmington Wrightsville Beach North Carolina R. BE. Carmichael

Dry Bone Contest In Senate War Measures Debate

In a continued Senate debate the factions weigh a request from the President concerning food administration legislation. Supporters pledge to urge passage of laws prohibiting waste of food in beer and wine manufacture at the earliest opportunity, as a separate bill or with war measures.

United States Food Administration

Postal Telegraph Ad Service Promotion

Message explains Pon tal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers will call for ads and deliver telegrams night letters and cables. For details on "ade" contact 176 and for telegraph service contact Postal Telegraph.

Pontal Telegraph Cable Company Postal

Insurance demand and local business moves urged

Conservation oriented ad urges insuring dwellings with credits for flues and chimneys. J. G. Wright & Son, Joseph D. Smith manager, promote real estate and insurance services. Watchmaker H. J. Culclasure relocates to 305 1 2 North Front street offering guaranteed repairs at low prices.

J. G. Wright & Son Joseph D. Smith Insurance Department H. J. Culclasure North Front Street South Eighth Street Orange Wright’s Real Estate Agency J. G. Wright Fifteenth’ Street

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