Surveillance of a Negro Barber Shop in New Bern
Federal agents surveil a northern New Bern barber shop run by a Black man after a provocative race related sign. owner fled before agents arrived. Also report Baptist conference in New Bern with Neuse Atlantic Association. a crane accident at Morehead City kills Willis. Craven County may pause cattle tick eradication. New Bern phone customers face rent in advance due to a new exchange and charges by Home Telephone.
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New Bern
North Carolina
Neuse-Atlantic Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Neuse-Atlantic Baptist Conference
Willis
New Shipbuilding Company
Morehead City
Craven County
Craven County Board of Commissioners
Home Telephone and Telegraph Company
Q ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Youthful Hair
A vintage advertisement touts Q ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless way to retain natural hair color. It claims the product is not a dye and leaves combings unchanged, with no scalp staining and easy application, backed by a money back guarantee and price 75 cents.
Governor Bickett Denounces Double Standard of Morality
Raleigh dispatch reports Governor Bickett at the Sixth Annual Conference for Social Service calling the double standard of morality damnable. He cites vice as a greater threat to public health than bullets, notes lower illness rates in reform camps, and urges mass information campaigns and measures to prevent reproduction of the mentally defective. He also suggests sterilization for incurable defectives and references lantern slides illustrating treatment approaches.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Hailiott
Gorgas
National Army
Pergonall
Soldier Boys Ministrel Show at Royal Theatre
Fort Caswell Ministrel Troupe presents a Friday afternoon program at the Royal Theatre with good minstrels and music. Tickets cost 35 cents for balcony 25 cents. Adyv notices the show as a brief local entertainment listing.
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Soldier Boys
Fort Caswell
Royal Theatre
Price
Adyv
Maxton Officials Watch Poker Activity Amid Crime Fears
Citizens in Maxton North Carolina complain about locals meeting for poker and other games of chance. The piece notes concerns over public morals and hints at police and a coming grand jury inquiry. It also reports Mrs James N McRae of North Maxton hospitalized for an operation, the second Maxton resident this week.
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Maxton
N.C
Bailiwick
Chance
James N. McRae
North Maxton
Fayetteville
McRae
D. W. Harris
Navy training zones set around eight stations
Secretary Daniels orders a five mile dry zone around eight permanent naval training stations and camps regardless of city or town status within those limits. No changes yet to regulations around other camps. future orders possible.
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Washington
Daniels
Women Dominate U S Common School Teaching
A report notes that women make up over eighty percent of teachers in United States common schools, reflecting a gender distribution shift in the education workforce.
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The
United States
Soldiers Need Allen's Foot-Ease in Comfort Kits
The Plattsburg Manual urges trainees to shake Allen's Foot-Ease into their shoes each morning. The antiseptic powder reduces friction, freshens feet, and relieves coins bunions callouses and tender feet. Allen's Foot-Ease has been the standard remedy for over 25 years.
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Allen
Plattsburg
Army
Navy
Ady
Luther Burbank Seventieth Birthday Noted Scientist
Luther Burbank reaches his seventieth year today as a leading American naturalist and proponent of plant evolution theory. Born in Lancaster Massachusetts, he began at home and Lancaster Academy, creating the Burbank potato before moving in 1875 to California to establish a major experimental farm near Santa Rosa.
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Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
Lancaster
Mass
Lancaster Academy
California
Santa Rose
Burbank
Hundred Years Ago Today in Florida Campaign Beginnings
A brief recap noting events from 1818 as General Andrew Jackson and his forces moved toward Fort Scott to begin the Florida Seminole campaign. Also mentions historical anniversaries including Edwin H. Conger’s birth and later political impeachment moments and cabinet swearing-in milestones.
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Andrew Jackson
Fort Scott
Florida
Edwin H. Conger
Pekin
Knox County
Illinois
Pasadena
Cal
Johnson
Cleveland
Arm ships despite Congress refusal and Home Rule row
One year ago today March 7 1917 reports say President decided to arm ships despite Congress opposition. Irish Nationalists in Crotesh House of Commons demand immediate Home Rule law, Petrograd bread shortages cause grave discontent.
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Congress
Crotesh
House of Commons
Petrograd
Notable Birthdays Highlight Historic Figures
Champ Clark born in Anderson county Kentucky 68 years ago today. Henry L Hyndman longtime British Socialist leader born in London 76 years ago. Rear Admiral Albert B Willits born in Philadelphia 67 years ago today. Dr Ira N Hollis Worcester Polytechnic Institute president born Moorestown Indiana 62 years ago. Sewell Ford creator of the Shorty McCabe stories born South Lewiston Maine 50 years ago.
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Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
Anderson County
Henry L. Hyndman
Socialist Party
London
Albert B. Willits
U. Ss. N
Philadelphia
Ira N. Hollis
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Moorestown
Ind
Sewell Ford
Shorty McCabe
South Levant
Maine
Woman radio operator seeks Navy enlistment
Miss Elizabeth Langsdale Duvall, the only licensed woman radio operator in the United States, has applied for enlistment in that capacity in the United States Navy.
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Elizabeth Langsdale Duvall
United States
United States Navy
Women to serve as chief operators in U S Army France
Women employed as chief operators with the United States Army Telephone Unit in France will receive a salary of 125 dollars a month, plus the rations and quarters accorded to army nurses.
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United States Army
France
Swamp Root Reputed Remedy For Kidney Ailments
There is only one medicine that clearly stands out for kidney liver and bladder ailments Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. This physician's prescription for special diseases has quick mild effects and is a gentle vegetable compound. Start treatment now and buy bottles at drug stores. sample offered by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with The Wilmington Daily Dispatch mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Wilmington Daily Dispatch
Double murder shocks Winston as clues elude chase
In Winston Salem North Carolina Harvey Hester 24 died from a pistol shot to the head after his wife was killed by three shots. Bloodhounds and hundreds searched with no clues as two suspects a black man and a white man remained under watch. A little daughter clung to her mother and a four year old to his father as public tension rose.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Harvey Hester
Major Peterson Issued Capias for Embezzlement Charge
Major George L. Peterson former paymaster general of the North Carolina National Guard failed to appear in Wake County Court for an embezzlement case involving 7600 dollars. A capias was issued and Columbia South Carolina police were asked to arrest him. Governor to issue requisition papers for his return. The case had been continued in January with promised efforts for March.
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Raleigh
N. C
George L. Peterson
North Carolina National Guard
Wake County
Capias
Columbia
S. C
Peterson
Major Peterson
Women artists form Art War Relief auxiliary in NYC
Women artists of New York City organize an auxiliary group for the American Red Cross named Art War Relief to aid wartime relief efforts.
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New York City
American Red Cross
Art War Relief
Harriet Spofford to Enter 84th Year Next Month
Harriet Prescot Spofford, renowned American author, will begin her 84th year next month marking her long literary career and continued prominence among women writers.
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Harriet Prescot Spofford
Women Admit to William and Mary by Virginia Legislature
William and Mary College, the second oldest educational institution in America, opens to women students by action of the Virginia Legislature.
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William and Mary College
America
Virginia
London opens doors to women 40 years ago
A brief note marks four decades since the University of London admitted women, the first prominent English institution to do so, reflecting on its historic milestone.
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University of London
England
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Advertises Cough Relief
A chiropractic style ad urges prompt use of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for hacking coughs and breathing trouble. It claims soothing throat relief, phlegm loosening, antiseptic action, and feverish feelings alleviation with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Parisian sage promises cure for dandruff and hair growth
An advertisement asserts dandruff is dangerous and leads to baldness. It promotes Parisian sage as the guaranteed solution, claiming it cures dandruff, stops itching, prevents hair loss, and promotes new growth with a money back guarantee. R. R. Bellamy is the supplier.
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R. R. Bellamy
Ady
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Dame Fortune
New York State
C. W. Rogers
New York
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Winston
Petey
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D. L. Gore Company
Tate
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Joby
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Thomas Harriss
John J
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Samuel Harriss
Bristoyw Harriss
Cot
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Harrige
Superior Court
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POM
Eee Ie
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Eustace Norfleet
le Gwin Printing Company
LeGwin Printing Company
Leewin Printing Pany
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Flindethtown
Peqiitel
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Wilmingt
Joseph W. Little
North Car
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Paul Caase
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Davis
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Parsley Street
Davis Street
Aubrey Alley
Sam
Saldity
J. A. McNorton
Merolin Medicine CO
Atlanta
Georgia
Noahs
Noah Products Corp
Rickmead
Carolina Packing Company
Treasury Department
B. R. Lacy
Morigin
T. Mason
Office of Register of Deeds
New Harover County
Mary
Coat House
Parst
Queen Sim
Wilmins
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Nettle M. Blair
Andrew Bilsir, Jr
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