Welcome Home Wilmington Troops Rally For Big Reception
The Wilmington community plans a large homecoming for returning soldiers within days. Local groups including the Rotary Club, City Council, Red Cross, and Confederate Veterans prepare a coordinated program led by the Wilmington Light Infantry Coast Artillery unit. A Savannah letter praises homecoming scenes and patriotism as the nation faces naval tensions with Germany.
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Wilmington
Old City
Rotary Club
Red Cross Society
Wilmington Light Infantry
Coast Artillery
Global turmoil and wartime nerves loom in headlines
The column blasts distilleries and breweries facing liquidation while mocking political blunders and the Boxer episode. It notes China seizing German ships, Turkey’s withdrawal from the medal race, and looming strikes as the U.S. hovers between war and labor conflict. It ridicules Lloyd George and forecasts dangers at sea and home.
Railroads urged to avert nationwide strike amid crisis
The article argues President should convene railroad employers and unions to avoid a global strike that could cripple commerce and heighten costs during wartime tension. It urges mutual concession and patriotic duty to prevent government takeover and wider hardship.
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America
Time wasted on pardons mars North Carolina governance
The article criticizes Governor Bickett for spending excessive hours on clemency decisions and urges a reform in the pardon process. It proposes an intermediate body to review pleas and new evidence, preserving the governor’s health and efficiency while safeguarding legal rights. It also questions juror delays and calls for court system reform and jury education.
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Bickett
Virginia College Homicide Sparks Unwritten Law Debate
A sensational college community homicide unsettles Virginia, with mystery surrounding motive and secrecy. Observers predict the professor shooter may escape justice, as rumors hint at unwritten law guiding early public sentiment and the case tone.
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Beatty
Virginia
Tause
Washington women form Navy League comforts unit
A group of Washington women have organized into a large comforts committee for the Navy League. They will knit wristlets and sleeveless jackets and other garments for sailors and marines of the U S Navy.
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Washington, D. C
Navy League
Navy
Presbyterian Sunday Schools to Fund Dental Clinic
Health officials praise the plan to establish a permanent dental clinic at Barnum Springs Orphanage, funded by a special Sunday offering. Dr. T M Jordan aided Saturday dental service, highlighting clinics’ value for child health and normal development.
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Presbyterian Sunday Schools
Presbyterian Church
State Board of Health
Vance Hasty
Statesville
Barnum Springs
T. M. Jordan
Iredell
Iredell County
Where can you get it for only ten Advt
An advertisement promotes a bargain price of ten for a sought item. The offer appears in a small classified-style line urging readers to join the Good Record Exchange. The snippet is short and lacks further details.
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Johnnie Rebs
Armory
Uncle Sam
Sam
America
Advt
Carter Iver
Rexall
Springtime Whimsy from the Ward Watchman
The column quips about Spring as nature’s apology for the seasons, noting how even those who endured January freezes and August heart troubles should feel happiness. It mocks poets and hints that Spring’s joy is universal except in a certain hotel bed.
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G. M
Nature
Freezone Corn Cure Promises Painless Removal
An advertisement touts a drug called freezone from Cincinnati that, when applied to corns, shrivels them away without harming healthy skin. A quarter ounce is claimed enough to remove any hard or soft corn or callus, with a low cost of a few cents per application.
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Cincinnati
Advt
Wilmington Notice of Primary and General Elections 1917
The City of Wilmington announces a primary to nominate mayoral and ward council candidates for April 17, 1917, and a general municipal election on May 1, 1917. Registration remains open with specific hours and polling places listed, and veterans of the election will appoint registrars and judges for both elections.
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City of
Wilmington
City Board of Elections
City Board of Electors
Engine House
Pourth and Campbell
TK. T. Darden
James Lewis
BR. Elkins
City Hall
W. W. Hodges
D. H. Howes
John R. Turrentine
Sblem Lodge
L. FH. Partin
W. G Farmer
J.A. Austin
Millis
Dock Street
Lt. W. Warrock
J. B. King
John D. Bellamy, Jr
New Engine House
R. C. Cantwell
W. AV. Sellers
L. T Landen
Old Engine House
John Walton
J. B. Fales
W. M. Creasy
Mann’s Store
J. F. Mann
W. A. Woods
J. Fl. Womble
Council of the City of
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