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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
3
Mrs. Julia Sewell of Durham aged seventy three says Peplac cured her long battle with indigestion and nervous distress. After starting the remedy she reports improved sleep appetite and strength and urges others with similar pains to try Peplac sold at R. R. Bellamy drug store and nearby Wilminton outlets.
The ad promotes vitality through nerve care and the use of organic phosphates sold as bite phosphate tablets. It claims weakness stems from nervous exhaustion and that regular intake with meals improves general health and strength. It names Bellamy Reeves Jarman Futrelle and druggists as distributors.
Wilmington Lodge No. 352 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks elected officers for the year at the annual meeting in the lodge temple on North Front street. W. S. Register was re elected exalted ruler and named representative to the Grand Lodge. a war savings club was formed with Mrs. James Owen Reilly as secretary. The lodge numbers 15 members, six of whom are in service, and dues for enlisted members were remitted.
A Soldier of the Soil movement has been launched in Canada aiming to enlist 25,000 boys for farm work. The effort seeks to organize youth into agricultural labor to support food production and rural economies.
An advertisement urges women to maintain a youthful appearance using Q ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims the product, not a dye, restores natural hair color without staining the scalp and can be brushed through. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee for 75 cents.
A Pacific Port reports the launching of the 7,900 ton ship Faith, the world’s largest reinforced concrete vessel. Builders plan 54 similar ships to be completed within 18 months, with engines to be installed and the ship commissioned promptly. Experts foresee a new era in shipbuilding that could aid Allied war efforts.
J Habit of Edenton North Carolina has been blacklisted by the United States Food Administration. All licensed wholesalers and food handlers are barred from dealing with the Edenton dealer. Habit was found guilty of price gouging, selling excessive quantities, and compelling combination sales of flour and sugar under an unfair order issued by Henry A Page with federal approval.
Will Rehder thanks W A French for use of his Front street store and the effort of Mesdames Dallam O’Brien Campbell Huggins Howell Baltzer Lattimer Strange James Mac Rae and the Misses Bell for their patriotic assistance in a flower display that enabled a generous Red Cross donation.
Rev S Mendelsohn returns from a western trip and will conduct 8 o'clock services at Temple of Israel. J E Middleton of Laurinburg spent last night in the city visiting relatives. Kinchin Council of Wananish in town with Martin Batson, a machinist who injured his left hand at Council Tool Company and was taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital. Rev J S Crowley to preach at Winnabow Sunday at 11 am and 7 45 pm, prior to Clinton Presbytery meeting on April 9. Col Wiley B Fort of Pikeville visited for the Academy of Music attraction.
A farmer being moved to the Atlanta Federal prison to serve a three year term for blockading escaped the officers when their train stopped at a Charlotte station late last night. Local police were enlisted in the search following the escape reported to authorities.
The U S Food Administration reports farmers today receive about 40 percent of the cash loaf price versus under 20 percent last year. Hoarding and speculation elimination plus price stabilization are credited with raising the farm share.
Thousands of cords of wood intended for fuel lie to rot on forest reservations in New York as the constitution blocks their sale or removal. Local officials consider options to allow salvage or modify restrictions without breaching the charter.
A short saying notes that a little thrift now and then benefits the best of men, suggesting prudent spending and saving habits as a virtue. The remark frames thrift as a practical virtue for dignified living.
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