Wilmington Port Seen as Key European Export Hub
Washington reports McAdoo and the United States Shipping Board weigh using Wilmington for exporting cotton and wheat to Europe if adequate rain proof storage is proven. Local officials cite ample warehouses and a favorable Willoughby survey, with Goethals commission members impressed, signaling Wilmington as a principal European port option if storage suffices.
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Wilmington
Railways
Vam
G. McAdoo
Servie
Ins’ Rt
Europe
Nie
Shipping Board
Washington
Dispatch
McAdoo
United States Shipping Board
J. A. Taylor
Julius E. Willoughby
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Willoughby
Goethals Commission
Bt. Hamerschlag
Carnegie Training School
Pittsee
Ument
Willington
Norfolk
Imington
Nor
Mass Meeting Proposed to Boost War Savings Club
Wilmington leaders plan a mass meeting to enroll members in the limit club with Captain Fallon as likely speaker. Chairman Joseph W. Little aims to secure Fallon’s return visit to boost fundraising for the war savings stamps drive in New Hanover County.
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Wilmington
Joseph W. Little
David Fallon
Limit Club
Little
France
Despoilers
Belgium
Fallon
New Hanover
Major Little
Strikes Hit Russian Munitions as War Era Shifts
One year ago in the war brief notes strikes erupted at numerous Russian munitions plants on March 8 1917. A special British commission investigating the Dardanelles campaign published its report detailing findings.
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Russia
Dardanelles
Commission Hearing Seems Favorable to Early Export Plans
Dr Hamerschlag and the commission heard arguments about exporting goods from South Atlantic ports despite ice floes. The group appeared favorable and, while no report may be filed yet, expectations point to a positive outcome.
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South Atlantic
Hamerschlag
Last Chance to Register for Democratic Primary
With one day and a half left to register for the March 19 Democratic primary, candidates urge voters to ensure their names are properly entered. Books close tomorrow night, and many residents moving wards or turning 18 since the last registration risk being unable to vote. The registrar will be available tonight and tomorrow to help, while absentee ballots are prepared for absent and out-of-town voters.
Change for the Better in Kemp Woman Praises Cardui
Mrs Minnie Cheek of Kemp says Cardui cured her side pains and fatigue after other doctors and medicine failed. She took nine or ten bottles and has remained well, praising Cardui as a strong vegetable tonic for women. The ad asserts Cardui builds the system and is recommended by physicians and thousands of women.
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Cardus
War sermon links faith and pledge to win the front
Charles H. Whitehair spoke at the Academy of Music urging national unity in war. He depicted campaigns from France to Gallipoli and praised General Pershing. Dr. Guy Snaveley and Archdeacon Noe outlined Red Cross efforts and local chapter reorganization as Rev. A. D. McClure gave the invocation.
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Charles H. Whitehair
Academy of Music
Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe
Guy B. Snaveley
Atlanta
Red Cross
Whitehair
France
Belgium
Land of the Nile
Messopotamia
Gallipoli Peninsula
New Zealand
David Fallon
Pullman
Europe
No Man's Land
America
Mr. Whitehair
Guy E. Snaveley
The
Army
Navy
Snaveley
Thomas P. Noe
A. D. McClure
D. D
Won’t Disturb Farmers Draft Advisory On July Fifteenth
The provost marshal general’s office and local draft boards say no farmers or farm laborers in the second draft will be sent to training camps before July 15. The policy covers farmers to tend crops but excludes the deferred first quota for colored men, who remain liable for call at any time.
Volunteers Needed as Teachers Aid Draft Registrations
School teachers are urged to volunteer their services in classifying 2,700 registrants for selective draft service in the city. There is ample room in the Masonic Temple for workers. six High school teachers have helped recently but more are needed to finish the large job. Each classification card requires 47 entries, making the task enormous. General Crowder commends District of Columbia teachers who answered the President’s call to assist in this essential work.
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Masonic Temple
General Crowder
District of Columbia
Bradford's Assistants Recruit in Local Campaign
Private T. S. Davidson and Corporal Willis H. Malone assist Sergeant Bradford in a Greensboro recruiting drive. Davidson, a sign painter, has posters on display bearing his initials to attract applicants. Recruits must be under 21 or over 31 but not above 41, and registered men are not accepted.
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Davidson
Corporal Malone
T. S. Davidson
Greensboro
Bradford
Willis H. Malone
City drafts trash street ordinance banning weekend placement
City Attorney Robert Ruark drafted an ordinance restricting placing refuse on streets from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Monday and barring non street department workers from removal during those hours. The measure provides a $5 penalty per violation.
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Robert Ruark
Birthday figures mark notable figures born today
Ira Nelson Morris born in Chicago 43 years ago. Baron Chuzaburo Shiba born in Ishikawa Ken 46 years ago. Rear Admiral Walter F Worthington born in Baltimore 63 years ago. J Hampton Moore born at Woodbury N J 54 years ago. Ruggiero Leoncavallo born in Naples 60 years ago. General Bramwell Booth born in Halifax England 62 years ago.
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Ira Nelson Morris
United States
Sweden
Chicago
Chuzaburo Shiba
America
Ishikawa- Ken
Walter F. Worthington
Baltimore
J. Hampton Moore
Congress
Pennsylvania
Woodbury
N. J
Ruggiero Leoncavallo
Naples
General Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Halifax
England
Freezone touted to remove corns quickly
An advertisement from Cincinnati promotes Freezone as a ready solution for corns. A few drops allegedly relieve soreness and enable the corn to lift out with the fingers without irritating surrounding skin. The ad claims a quarter-ounce bottle is inexpensive and effective for all hard or soft corns and calluses.
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Cincinnati
Rotary invites farmers to meeting on stock and hogs
Rotarians extend invitations to farmers interested in stock and hog raising for the next meeting at the Carolina Packing Company plant on Tuesday. The luncheon will use plant products. R W Freeman district agent will speak. The meeting aims to boost stock growing and hogs and discuss ways to raise interest. A delegation report from the district Rotary convention in Asheville this week will also be presented.
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Carolina Packing Company
R. W. Freemen
Rotary
Asheville
Rain Halts Auction of Lineker Farm Tract
About half the Lineker tract two miles northwest of the city, now owned by James & James, Inc., was sold yesterday before rain halted further sales. 80 acres and a bungalow were disposed of at an average price of 150 dollars per acre. Remaining tracts along Castle Hayne road will be sold privately.
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Lineker
City
James & James, Inc
C. F. Seitter, Jr
United Realty Company
James & James
Castle Hayne Road
Acid Iron Mineral touted as powerful tonic remedy
Promoters claim Acid Iron Mineral from Ferroding Chemical Corp strengthens blood and heals kidney and rheumatic ailments. Testimonials from Siler City Grit praise quick internal relief, plus claims of benefits for animals and even a mother in law’s galloping consumption. Advert shows how to order large bottles directly from the company.
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Mississippi
Ferroding Chemical Corporation
Coma
Siler City
N. C
P. H. Elkins
Ferrodine Cherstecal Corporation
Adv
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Almighty God
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Noe
Gallipoli
Egypt
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
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South Front Street
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company
Reene
Manchester
New Hempshire
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