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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
6
A long column records poetry by Bertha Rolling and local social and military notices. It lists visiting relatives, church events, musical programs, and updates from residents in multiple towns, plus a detailed Canteen report and Wool Sweater Fund ledger with donations and distributions.
The Red Cross Society held its regular meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Officers read reports and decided to move monthly meetings to the first Monday. January and February renewals reached 160. treasury balance stood at 352.72. The president cited 92 040 seals sold this year, 2 000 more than last year, with 25 percent to Dr. McBrayer, 25 percent to the State, and 10 percent to the national headquarters. The National Tuberculosis Society requested Wilmington chapter se-
A historical note on 1918 food innovations with rice flour corn flour and barley meal reducing wheat use for soldiers. Includes old recipes Bean Molasses Cake Corn Flour Griddle Cakes Barley Scones and Honey Drop Cookies with instructions and ingredients. The text urges readers to follow the United States Food Administration guidance to use scarce foods.
The U S Department of Agriculture explains cabbage may be set in autumn in southern zones and in spring start six weeks before last frost. Spacing for horse cultivation is 21 2 to 3 feet between rows and 12 to 29 inches between plants. Early heads require rich warm loam and compost under each plant to prevent bursting, with early cabbage ideal for summer kraut.
Toronto March 1 William J Bryan was refused a hearing when he appeared at Massey Hall to address a Dominion Alliance prohibition meeting. Returned soldiers caused a disturbance shouting epithets and demanding What about the Lusitania.
Mrs. Sarah M. Hill of Relief Kentucky writes that Cardus is wonderful medicine for women. She describes deteriorating health eight years ago from womanly weakness and how two bottles of Cardus restored her strength and health.
Mr C G Gregson leaves tonight for Richmond Va after a city stay to attend a United Tire Company salesmen conference. Bishop Thomas C Darst heads to Philadelphia for Lenten services at Garrick Theatre and may speak at Lehigh University next Thursday. secretary P W Wells of the North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors’ Plague visited Charlotte from Wilmington. F W McFayden becomes Swift Co city salesman. D B Sanders en route to Hubert to visit parents. S C McCoy departs for Hamlet for Seaboard work. Edwin Phifer leaves for Clarkton then Charlotte for a Progressive Pharmacy job. Rev D J Clark of Elizabeth Town Baptist church was in town then spoke at Southside church. H W Creech heads to Hickory for C N W R R employment.
A Milwaukee father was sentenced to five years for urging his son to dodge the draft. The case highlights how acts of parental instruction can lead to severe penalties amid wartime enforcement.
Physicians warn against using other laxatives and urge Calotabs as the standard calomel treatment. One tablet at bedtime is usually enough in early stages, with a possible second dose if needed. Calotabs sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents, druggists guarantee satisfaction.
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