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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1918

Page

9

Campaign view grows stale in Columbia senatorial race

In Columbia on June 20 residents predicted the senatorial campaign would fade soon as only 51 people attended a Chester meeting. The piece also notes an inquest into James McLoughlin’s death at the Eagles club, new city re classifications by the exemption board, and a South Carolina food administration ice conservation bulletin urging thrift and restricted use by restaurants and luxury vendors.

Columbia S. C Chester James McLoughlin Eagles’ Club County Court House

Captain Raymond Pollock Arrives Overseas In France

New Bern North Carolina reports Captain Raymond Pollock former local physician now serving in France after sailing from the United States. Also noted are visits by Jesse H. Davis, the funeral of B B Barry of Pollockville, the upcoming marriage of Delphine Spencer to George Garland Baker of Norfolk, a Scout and Camp Fire group from Greenville passing through, Rev H A Humble's serious illness, and a historical note on Francis Drake's smoke screen concept used in 1589.

New Bern North Carolina Raymond Pollock Camp Sevier France Pollock United States Jesse H. Davis Camp Jackson Columbia S. C B. B. Barry Pollockville Delphine Spencer C. L. Spencer George Garland Baker Norfolk Greenville Camp Glenn H. A. Humble Centenary Methodist Church New Street Humble

Vatican finances may require major reorganization

It is said that an entire reorganization of the finances of the Holy See will be needed due to extraordinary war expenses. The funds cover charities pensions and relief contributions.

Holy See Vatican

Ice cannons and battlefield ironies from distant wars

The article recalls ice cannons carved by Petrograd workmen that functioned as six inch shells and fired salutes. It notes extreme resilience of ice against gunpowder and a soldier recalling a robin’s nest in an empty shell case. It mentions rural English beliefs about fish and wedlock.

Petrograd

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