Tobacco prices soar as South Carolina crops surge
Nichols South Carolina tobacco buyer K L Webster reports prices at 17 to 19 cents for primings amid a record crop of 60 to 60 million pounds. He notes heavy labor shortages as many Negro workers migrate north, with New Hanover's labor bureau mobilizing hundreds to farms to meet harvest needs.
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K. L. &. Webster
Nichols, S. C
Durham
Webster
Mr. Webster
South Carolina
East Carolina
New Hanover
W. A. MecGirt
Food Commission
Match Called Off In Columbia Heavy Tax Forbids Bout
The scheduled wrestling match in Columbia between Waino Ketonen and Jack Ross was cancelled this morning by Ketonen manager Edberg. The heavy federal tax reportedly made the event unfeasible. Ketonen had traveled to the South Carolina city and was set to meet Ross in a best two of three falls bout. Ross expressed disappointment but wished Ketonen well, while Ketonen’s associates blamed the tax for the cancellation.
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Columbia
Waino Ketonen
Jack Ross
Edberg
Ketonen
South Carolina
Ross
Chadwick Charged With Seduction Held Pending Hearing
John R Chadwick Coast Line Yardmen was arrested on a seduction charge and to have a preliminary hearing with Justice W A McGow Saturday He posted 500 bond and was released He had earlier appeared on a fortification charge but the state requested postponement of trial.
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John R. Chadwick
Coast Line
W. A. McGow
Ir. Chadwick
Nurina Carter
Mobilization Parade planned in Wilmington on July 24
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps and the Sepa Grotto drill team may stage a final mobilization parade through Wilmington on the evening of July 24. The event would include Red Cross nurses and national aid units, with many local military organizations mobilized for service abroad.
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Wilmington
Goldsboro
Lumina
Wrightsville Beach
Red Cross
National Special Aid Society
Boy Scouts
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
Sepa Grotto
Wilmington Light Infantry
France
Drowned Woman at Blossom Ferry Near Castle Haynes
Sarah Walker a 22 year old colored wife of Eddie Walker drowned when a section of the old Blossom Ferry dock gave way near Castle Haynes yesterday evening about 6 o clock. Help arrived too late and coroner Holden with Sheriff Jackson and Deputy Kelly decided an inquest was unnecessary. She had come from Savannah and was alone on the dock fishing when the accident occurred.
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Sarah Walker
Eddie Walker
Old Blossom Ferry
Castle Haynes
Holden
Jackson
Kelly
Savannah
Made Kraut Yesterday Demonstration At Court House
Thousand pounds of New Hanover cabbage were processed into kraut in the Court House basement under the direction of County Farm Demonstrator J P Herring and aides. Dozens of observers learned kraut making as Mrs Herring Mrs George Granit and Mrs J C Prettow led the demonstration. The event conserved a large share of the county cabbage crop and educated attendees in the method.
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Court House
County Farm
J. P. Herring
Shipyard Favor Grows at Peters Point
Local interests urge establishment of a government ship building plant at Peters Point where the Cape Fear and Northeast rivers join. General Goethals’ attention is drawn to the site as hundreds of ships are needed, though the plan remains tentative.
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General Goethals
Peter’s Point
Cape Fear
Goethals
City Council Returns for Street Market Plan Verdict
A late session of the City Council revived debate on a street market proposed by Councilman McCaig. The plan would allow farmers to sell on Dock Street between Eighth and Ninth three days a week from daylight to 10:30 am, pending resident objections. The measure passed with no objections, aiming to help housewives access fresh farm produce and lower living costs, with Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays the market days. The board also addressed owing notes, increased night shift pay at the waterworks, and budget-neutral salary transfers.
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Dispatch
McCaig
Dock Street
Council
J. P. Herring
County Farm
W. A. McGirt
Board of County Commissioners
Moore
E. R. Pickard
Queen City Cycle Company
Ruark
Queens City Cycle Company
Pickard
Pettus Drops Hint of Big Naval Base for South Atlantic Coast
Col W J Pettus medical officer to Rear Admiral Beatty inspected Wilmington health records water works and hospitals amid talk a major naval base could be built here. He praised James Walker Memorial Hospital and local sanitation and left a favorable impression fueling prospects of a large cantonment and aviation camp nearby. Pettus formerly served at the Marine Hospital and is tied to General Leonard Wood.
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W. J. Pettus
Beatty
Sixth Naval District
South Atlantic
Pettus
Pettis
James Walker Memorial Hospital
A. B. Skelding
Charles T. Nesbitt
Wilmington
Colonius
Dr. Nesbitt
Colonel Pettus
Marine Hospital
Leonard Wood
Motte's Business College Expands in Wilmington
Motte's Business College merges with Jones's Business College with Leon L. Motte and G. P. Jones to lead the unified school. 55 students start, with expansion planned to provide a premier southern business college. Classes will be in the Jones building at Front and Princess Streets, temporary quarters pending permanent site.
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Jones Business College
Motte
Front
Princess Streets
I. Shrier
Motte Business College
Warning on Infringements of Red Cross Name
A Department of Justice warning letter warns against using the Red Cross name in advertising sales on a percentage basis and for selling Red Cross buttons. Albert W. Staub and Wadsworth are cited. Local chapters must act to correct infringements.
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Red Cross
Department of Justice
Red Cross Society
Albert W. Staub
Atlantic Division
The
Ublic
American Red Cross
Wadsworth
Cheyenne Frontier Days to Spotlight Red Cross Benefit
In Cheyenne Wyoming July 17 crowds await the golden jubilee and twenty first Frontier Days event. The world’s biggest wild west show and the era defining military spectacle promise a major fundraising push for the American Red Cross.
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American Red Cross
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cow Country
Fayssoux Magic Delights Royal Theatre Crowd
Royal theatre patrons enjoyed a afternoon and night show by Fayssoux The Man of Mystery with subjects obeying his hypnotic guidance. Flour on the floor and public antics led to uproarious laughter as spectators witnessed feats and comical transformations.
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Royal Theatre
Fayssoux
Physicians Meet Tomorrow at Oceanic Hotel
The semi annual meeting of the Third District Medical Society will be held at the Oceanic Hotel tomorrow at 3 PM. Papers to be read include five by Wilmington physicians. Dr T V Moore of Acme serves as president and Dr J Buren Sidbury of Wilmington as secretary and treasurer.
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Oceanic
Third District Medical Society
New Hanover
Oceanic Hotel
Wilmington
T. V. Moore
Acme
J. Buren Sidbury
Free Sample of Green's August Flower Ad
A vintage advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower at Green's Drug Store. Claims include relief from indigestion dyspepsia and related stomach issues, noting fifty years of use and availability in 25 and 75 cent bottles across civilized countries.
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Green’s
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Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
North Carolina
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Little Confederates
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Clarence Brown
Martha Gresham
Pippin
Cora Holland
Matilda
Martha Best
Kate
Julia Bicks
Clover Wells
Fannie Monroe
Ethel
Annie Lee Adkins
Lorella Ann
Elizabeth Anderson
Nan
Bessie Barden
Dorothy
Irene Schulken
Mary Hyde
Sallie Faison
Helen Joy
Evelyn Anderson
Conway
Hall's Drug Store
N. Jacobi
South Front Street
Munsingwear Knit Union Suits
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