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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
7
A war era projection argues German leaders press for a peace that preserves their military power and political grip. It warns that any peace now would empower Berlin while failing to curb aggression, risking world conflict and unity for peace if they fail.
An advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing can darken all gray hair and restore a healthy scalp. It touts root action, dandruff and hair loss reduction, and an overall thick, soft dark result. Sold for $1 with a money back guarantee by Jarman & Futrelle or Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co Memphis Tenn.
In Washington on June 14 ex Sheriff George McLeod of Robeson County is named in the Jacobi divorce case. William J. Jacobi of the War College is seeking a divorce from wife Jeanette M. Jacobi. Edward Veighn a Seventh Street jeweler testified recalling dining with Mrs Jacobi at the Lord Baltimore Club. Senator McLeod is described as a merry partygoer and is named in the suit.
Delegates at the beach convention discussed the State and County Tax Situation for motion picture houses. Representative L Clayton Grant argued counties should waive taxing rights due to past amendment errors and overtaxation concerns. The convention opened fully after a noon start, with attendees impressed by a new twenty six piece orchestra instrument demonstrated to one operator.
A propagandistic address denounces German disloyalty and extols a peoples' war to secure freedom, justice, and self government worldwide. It proclaims the United States must choose to resist tyranny or be overwhelmed by armed power, pledging fidelity to a renewed national purpose.
Twenty-one refrigerator cars loaded with beans have moved northward from the West and Atlantic Coast Line near Wilmington during the week. Last week twenty-five cars were shipped. Reported quality is excellent and prices are favorable for the growers.
Notice describes Postal Telegraph and Cable Company messengers calling for ads with telegram and telegraph service. It instructs calling 176 for ad information and contact for telegraph services.
Mechanics Home Association opens its 54th Building and Loan Stock series on July 7. Walker Taylor serves as president and W. M. Cumming as secretary.
Brief notice seeks two furnished rooms with a kitchen for light housekeeping in a good neighborhood. Requesting price and address and asks readers to reply to Box 66 in Wilmington.
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