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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1918

Page

3

Society Notes from Fayetteville Local Socials and Notices

Mrs. O D Godwin visits Rockingham to see her daughter Mrs. Smith. Mrs. W V McRae travels to Jacksonville NC to visit friends. Miss Sallie Vann returns to Kerr NC after visiting the city. Mrs Wiltshire Griffith returns from Hendersonville to Fort Caswell with her husband Captain Griffith. Miss Marie Pemberton returns from Wilmington after visiting relatives. Mrs J R Pace Ashe and family return from a visit with Sergeant Charley L Pace at Fort Caswell. Mrs A G Plumb returns to Lake Ninee Coe near her ill husband. Grace Willoughby heads to Goldsboro to visit grandparents and Philadelphia to see sister before returning home. The Carolina Place Red Cross unit meets tomorrow at 1615 Grace Street. bring needles and scissors. Music Department of North Carolina Sorosis meets tomorrow at 11. tickets for MacDowell recital to be reported. Mr and Mrs J O Hinton return from Pinehurst and Southern Pines with daughter Elizabeth. Business Woman's Bible Class meets at YWCA tonight at 7 45. teacher Mrs Andrew Howell, study The Parables of Jesus. CONSERVATION MENU features Clam Bouillon Oatmeal Wafers Roast Chicken and more with recipes for Stuffed Tomatoes and Soft Honey Cake.

Carolina Place Red Cross

Wilmington hosts visiting NY bank executive at port

Mr S H Vorhees vice president of National City Bank New York inspected Wilmington on his first visit praising port ship building facilities. The institution he represents is the largest in America with over six hundred million dollars in deposits. Local citizens met the visitor during his stay.

James Sprunt S. H.vorhees National City Bank New York Vorhees Wilmington America Bank of England City

Florida official Mary Freeman elected second vice president

Dr. Mary Freeman holds the office of second vice-president of the Florida State agricultural commission.

Mary Freeman Florida State Agricultural Commission

Pittsburgh Society Women Plan Farm Work This Summer

Wealthy Pittsburgh society women pledge to work on farms this summer as a social effort to support agriculture. The move signals a broader community push to assist rural schools and families facing labor shortages.

Pittsburgh

Training course for women dental hygienists at Tvard school

A specialized training course for women dental hygienists was offered at the Tvard dental school. The program aims to enhance practical skills and professional knowledge for female students pursuing dental hygiene careers.

Tvard Dental School

Wool colors listed for Shetland and knitting worsted

Colors named for the ball set include Rose Turquoise Blue Gold Purple Salmon and Seal Brown the palette associated with Shetland wool knitting worsted and thistle down wool.

How to Grow Carrots and Planting Spacing

The guidance notes sowing time around the last spring frost, row spacing for horse or hand cultivation, seed rate of one ounce per 100 feet, and thick planting. It suggests carrots as an all season crop or a late crop after peas and beans, with harvest at season end and storage in banks pits or basements.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Notable Visitors and Local Residents Travel and Visit Wilmington

Several local figures and guests are noted in Wilmington. Mr K. K. Council travels from Wananish to Philadelphia for a position with the R J Reynolds Tobacco Co. Ensign F Hall Andrews, U S N R F, visits his father at 1819 Princess street. Lieut Robert C Davis, U S A, visits his mother after duty in San Antonio. Ensign J Irving Corbett visits his father M H Corbett. George Slate of New York, VP of Marine BEngineering, is in town to golf at Cape Fear Country Club. Herman Q Thompson travels from Sloop Point to Charleston for duty after visiting Wilmington. Adolph Goodman returns from northern markets for Market street store business.

K. K. Council Wananish Wilmington Philadelphia R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Ensign F. Hall Andrews Frank Andrews Princess Street Leon Smith Beaufort Robert C. Davis San Cape, Fear Herman Q. Thompson Charleston S. C Sloop Point Thompson Adolph Goodman Market’ Street

Cotton seed statistics reveal Aug 1 to Feb 28 totals

Census Bureau reports receipts 3,802,905 tons and crushed 3,202,453 tons with 633,399 on hand. Crude oil 971,110,040 pounds produced. refined oil 700,326,567 pounds. Cake and meal 1,540,913 tons. linters 829,019 bales. hull fibre 138,951 bales. Imports oil 7,452,821 pounds. exports oil 32,804,683 pounds. cake and meal 17,643 tons. linters 120,776 running bales.

Washington Census Bureau

Chamber leader invites McAdoo on southern liberty loan tour

President Marcus W. Jacobi of the Chamber of Commerce wired an invitation to Secretary William G. McAdoo to visit Wilmington during the treasury official’s planned tour through the South promoting the liberty loan.

Marcus W. Jacobi Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo Wilmington South

Armstrongs Garden of Mirth draws large Royal audiences

Al Barlow charms capacity crowds with fashion plate singing and dancing as Armstrongs Garden of Mirth returns to the Royal. The show features Vera Stanley Bertha LaCoste and a strong chorus with new scenery. Treasure Island remains prized for regular prices and capacity crowds depending on public support and price.

al Barlow the Royal Armstrong Vera Stanley Bertha LaCoste William Fox Treasure Island

Remarkable photoplay Treasure Island at Tomorrow Grand

Tomorrow the Grand presents a six reel version of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island featuring the famed Lee and Corbin children whose child acting has become famous.

Robert Louis Stevenson the Grand Robert Louis Steven Lee Corbin Kiddies

Wilson's Message Seen As Limited Recognition Of Soviets

Moscow reports that Wilson's message to the Russian people is a limited recognition of the Soviet government. The non Socialist Ranneye Outro says the move shows the United States will not interfere in Russia's internal affairs. The note stresses moral support for Russia's sovereignty and independence.

Moscow Wilson Ranneye Outro United States Transi Atlantic Russia Soviet Congress

Rheumatism remedy praised by Richmond resident

A Richmond man Mr. R. Smith reports dramatic relief from rheumatism kidney trouble and loss of appetite after using Acid Iron Mineral advertised as a mineral medicine from a Mississippi iron mine. The testimonial extols quick relief no alcohol or dope and improved sleep appetite and energy.

Richmond R. Smith W. Cary St Mississippi

Colubmia upholsterer praises Ironized Paw-Paw remedy

A. F. Meister of Columbia reports indigestion liver trouble and constipation improved after using Ironized Paw-Paw. He slept better and his condition improved within days. The ad urges sufferers to obtain a bottle from a local druggist or Elvington's Dependable Drug Store with formula on every bottle and mail order options via Interstate Drug Co. Inc. New York.

A. F. Meister Wheat Street Columbia S. C Elvington Interstate Drug Co., Inc New York

First Aid Certificates Awarded to St Olaf College Girls

About half of the 260 girls at St Olaf College Minnesota have earned Red Cross first aid certificates.

St. Olaf College Minnesota

Inside-Bathing Advice for Health Begins With Hot Water

A health note urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims this practice cleanses the digestive tract, purges waste, and prevents poisons from entering the blood. It promotes daily internal cleansing as essential to overall health.

Airmen' S Canal

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a fast cold cure. It promises relief from coughing congestion and phlegm, claiming benefits for grippe bronchitis and asthma, with a price of 25 cents at druggists.

Kilmer Swamp Root Receives Strong Ad From Gaffney Drug Co

A 1917 testimonial from Gaffney Drug Co in Gaffney South Carolina lauds Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the best seller in fourteen years noting patient gratitude and urging readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York with a booklet about kidneys and bladder and to mention The Wilmington Dispatch.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Wilmington Dad Dispatch

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. V. McRae Jacksonville N. C Wiltshire Griffith Captain Griffith Fort Caswell Hendersonville Fayetteville Marie Pemberton J. R. Pace Ashe Charlotte Charley L. Pace A. G. Plumb Lake Nineccoe James Walkee Grace Willoughby Goldsboro A D. Franklin EB. W. Coleman Music Department The North Carolina Sorosis Robert Grady Mrs. J. O. Hinton Pinehurst Southern Pines Mr. Hinton Elizabeth Andrew Howell Jesus DR. Sprunt Jane Katherine William K Belk-Williams News Belk- Williams W.s S. Gnent W.S.S Yankees Bodie Athletics Carl Armstrong Garden OF Mirth Musical Comedy Company Honolulu Fashion Plate Robert Louis ‘Stevenson North Carolina Virginia D. L. Gore Company Wilmington, N. C Gaffney Drug CO Gaffney S.C Carolina Printing and Stamp Works Grace St
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