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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

8

Suffragists Tear Banner at White House Gates Again

A second banner accusing Wilson and Root of deceiving Russia was torn down at the White House gates in Washington. Police made one arrest as demonstrators danced before movie cameras. two more banners were later recovered from the suffrage headquarters.

Associated Press Washington Sentinels White House Wilson Elihu Root Russia United States Dee Richardson

Red Cross First Aid Classes Under Red Cross Auspices

The Wilmington Red Cross Society in Wilmington, North Carolina certifies individuals who have passed an examination in First Aid under its auspices. Surgeons and nurses donate time to instruct using the Red Cross textbooks and official appointment cards.

Red Cross Society Red Cross Washington Wilmington Red Cross Society Wilmington N. C

Hardware men re elect three to directorship

A brief notices three directors re elected by hardware men. The item notes the continuation from page one and expresses hope for their future attendance and continued leadership. Signatories include W. W. Watt S. A. Sifford and M. J. O'Neil.

W. W. Watt, Chin S. A. Sifford M. J. O’neil

Belk Stores Association Holds Semi annual Session

The Belk Stores Association semi annual meeting is in Wilmington with managers and officers from nearly all Belk stores in attendance. A business session was underway.

Belk Stores Association Belk-Williams Wilmington Belk Stores

Gets-It Corn Remedy Ad Promises Fast Relief

An antique advertisement touts Gets-It as the fastest corn remedy, claiming two applications shrink and remove corns quickly. It cites endorsements from stores in Chicago and multiple local druggists, urging readers to follow millions who have used the product.

Price E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill Wilmington R. R. Bellamy Smith Deny Southside Drug Co Elvington's Harding’s Green's Drug Store Mission Pharmacy

Winston Man 13 Named President

The 15th annual Merchants' Association of North Carolina convention held in Wilson, North Carolina, elected officers for the ensuing year. J. F. Morris of Winston-Salem was named president, B. F. Roark of Charlotte as vice president, J. P. Leonard of Statesville as secretary, and J. E. Davis of Concord as treasurer. The next meeting place is between Mount Airy and Concord.

Wilson N. C Merchants’ Association of North Carolina J. F. Morris Winston-Salem B. F.roark Charlotte J. P. Leonard Statesville J. E. Davis Concord Mount Airy

Half-Way War Relief Drive Reaches Half Total

The War Relief fund campaign at the YMCA reported $25,285 raised at the meeting, with three days left to reach the $40,000 goal. Red Division led with $7,112, White $7,856, Blue $7,167, and a $3,150 bonus pushed to Red. Speakers included H C McQueen, Dr. John M. Wells, and W W Rock.

War Relief Fund C. C. Chadbourn H. Lacy Hunt C. P. Bolles H. C. McQueen John M. Wells W. W. Rock

Young women and men seized for anti government literature

Philadelphia on June 21 seventeen youths were arrested for distributing literature deemed contrary to the government's welfare. Eleven men and six women face charges of suspicion of treason and inciting to riot, with thirteen men reportedly lacking draft registration. A further hearing is set for Saturday.

Associated Press Philadelphia

Belk Belk Belk Association Meeting Actions

The Belk Williams store hosts a two day session with members in town and a trip to Wrightsville Beach. The Monroe founded Belk stores mark thirty years and the Albemarle opening is set for tomorrow. Attendees include Dr J M Belk and B F Matthews with a wide list of Belk family and associates from Charlotte Monroe Greensboro Statesville Raleigh Winston Salem and other locations. Several members will travel to New York City after events to complete purchases.

Belk-Williams Wrightsville Beach Belk Monroe Albemarle N. C J. M. Belk T. B. Brown Greensboro B. F. Matthews Charlotte W. H. Belk G. H. McDonald W. M. Matthews Avery Johnson Statesville Cyrus White Kanapolis R. J. Belk Waxhaw Greer Roberson Joe Stevenson Rockingham H. M. Williams Sanford N. G K. G. Hudson Raleigh Frank Stevens Winston-Salem J. W. Kirk Patrick Greenville S. C J. W Ramsey York Association New York City

Specials Messenger Service Ad

The Pen tal Telegraph Cable Company offers messengers to pick up ads and cover city deliveries. For ads call 176 and for telegraph service contact Postal Telegraph for quick citywide messenger, telegram, and night lettergram delivery.

Pental Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph

Wanted Ambitious Young Man for Office Assistant

Classified notice seeking an ambitious young man to fill an office assistant role. Requires neat handwriting and rapid figures. offers moderate starting salary and party alignment. Apply in own handwriting to Assistant care Dispatch. Also rental listings for stores on Market and South 2nd streets with terms via W. E. Wessell at 617 Chestnut Street.

Market Street South 2Nd Street W. E Wessell Chestnut Street Care Dispatch

May’s Delicatessen Offers Fresh Goods At Low Prices

May’s Delicatessen promotes ready to eat meals and groceries with daily vegetables eggs and potato salad. The ad invites customers to place orders and promises satisfaction with the store at 24 North Front and phone 1322.

May’s Delicatessen North Front

Unfair Treatment on Retail Dealers

A National Wholesale Grocers Association report to the Liberty convention in Chicago details unfair competition harming small retailers. It cites manufacturers selling large direct consignments to chains at wholesaler prices, reducing profit for individual stores. The report notes this 5 percent direct sales, though legal, disadvantages small retailers and was presented to the Federal Trade Commission.

Associated Press Chicago National Federal Trades Commission

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RED Cross Facts Winston Man State Merchants’ Association Messenger Service Church Street John S. McEachern Sons W. W. Herring & Co 8Th and Dock Streets Bear Produce and Merchandise Co ODB Fellows Orphan Home Opera House Oliver Queen City Cycle Co Central Wood Yard C. F. Bell Prop Will Rehder North 8Th Street J. H. Rehder Chas. Frenkelstein South Front Street W. J. Bradshaw & Co Carolina Place O'Sullivan Price Bros North Front Street FORD F. W. Peiffer South 5Th Street Grand Theatre Apply D. R. Foster & Co Carolina Beach Front and Chestnut Streets Beach Greystone Inn Cromwell & Co North Fourth Street B. Tennille Smith Brokerage Co Tennille, Ga Onsen -A- Loe Necw-Way Mattress Company 4Th and Wright Foltz & Kendrick Mechanics Home Association Old and Strong Walker Taylor W. M. Cumming Remington Monarch Smith Premier Remington Junior Remington Typewriter Company Princess Street North Sixth Street M. Schnibben North Seventh Street Motte Leon L. Motte South Fifth Street California Bear Produce & Merchandise Co National Fuess Bureau Buffalo Farris Farris’ Bakery H. J. McCartney Front Street Eighth Street J. T. Gordon Shands Grocery Nupn Gordon's National Press Bureau N. Y Dixie Liberty Globe Baking Company Carolina L. Mazer S. Bth P. O Chestnut ST J D. McCarley Phone Price Bros Little P Royal Theatre Building Apply Globe Baking Co North 4Th Street Garrell Building City Laundry A. Carpenter Attac the Peoples Savings Bank Louise Worth Uncle Sam’s Navy North Carolina the Murchison National Bank THE NEW York Life Shan NAS Breserve L. Dickinson Princess Building W. B. Cooper & Co Wilmington, N. CG Builders’ Supplies W. B. Thorpe & CO Water and Ann Streets Bank & Trust Company Ottumwa Cape Fear Munyon Elvington North Front St Vador C.W. Yates Wilmington, N
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