Water guard placed over city reservoir and guard to remain
An armed guard was stationed overnight over the city water supply to deter pollution. Councilman Hall said the guard would stay until risks lessen and a fence may be built soon. Officials emphasized protecting the drinking water amid rumors and tensions with ships nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ois
J. M. Hall
Police Department
Corning
Sion
Civ
Bunting
Hall
All
Ibinbron
Coast Guard Ofucer Apache
Out of Princess Street
Pfot
Cutehampton
Oids
Iminole
Mothers urged to join Child Conservation League effort
The article describes a Wilmington initiative by the Child Conservation League promoting maternal involvement. It highlights education, advisory work, and social purity aims with leaders and supporters including Dr. Winfield Scott Hall and other eminent figures backing laws to improve child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Belle Carde
Mothers of
Wilmington
Mt Laage
Child Conservation League
District of
Colhh
League
Winfield Scott
II Iy Lindsay
David Starr
G. Stanley Hall
Lunce Burbank
Edwin Markham
Spocial
Howard Devine
le Russel Sage Foundation
New
Fairchild
Na- Wont Educational Association
Mires
Ennybacker
Wilmington High to Debate State Triangular March 30
Miss Lydie Penton and Owen Martin will represent Wilmington High at Lumberton on March 30 in a state wide high school debate on whether the Federal Government should own and operate railroads. The Wilmington team debates the affirmative at home with Goldsboro High visiting for the local side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydie Penton
Owen Martin
Wilmington High School
Lumberton
Marie Bonitz
Stuart Cover
Goldsboro High School
Wilmington
Malcom Little
Goldsboro
Lamberton
Chapel Hill
Evangelistic Series At Cal l Y U Captist Church
Attendance at the evangelistic meetings led by Rev. J. A. Sullivan remains strong at the Cal l Y U Captist church. Last night’s sermon on "Strive" drew high praise, with about 100 Junior members attending and several invited to confess. Tonight's service will be attended by other church groups in a promised joint turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sullivan
Call'y Ucaptist Church
J. A. Sul
Alumni Circular Seeks War Readiness Information at UNC
University of North Carolina alumni received a faculty circular asking for details on students and graduates with special training to aid national defense if war breaks out. The form requests equipment, swimming, riding, vehicle operation, and specific training in aviation, engineering, languages, and manufacturing fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N. C
Carolina
Intercollegiate Intelligence Bureau
J. B. Bullitt
T. F. Hickerson
Locals M J Loftin Dies Serving With Canadian Troops
News reports Joseph Murdock Stin Loftin aged 41 from Kenansville killed December 28 while serving with Canadian Casualty Clearing Station No 2 in Belgium. He is survived by his mother Mrs Anne Loftin and siblings T R Ames J E Johnson J P I C S E Loftin. Buried at Liessenthoek cemetery Po peri ng Belgium per Canadian War Office notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Loftin
Joseph Murdock Stin
Belgium
Loftin
Kenansville
Anne Elizabeth Pearsall Loftin
First Annual Inter scholastic Basketball Tourney Opens at Ann Arbor
All arrangements are complete for the first annual interscholastic basketball tournament at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan. Competition extends through the week with the winner to be named State champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
City Charter Question on Campaign Expenditures Explained
City Attorney Ruark explains the legality of campaign spending by Wilmington candidates. He cites charter and state laws restricting bribes and improper influence, notes a $200 local cap, and says incumbents may spend like other candidates within proper purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruark
B. A. Merritt
Wilmington
New Hanover County
Theounty Board of Elections
Board of Elections
Planting Day Proclaimed for Wilmington Gardens by Governor Bickett
The Wilmington area observes Planting Day on April 5 1917 per Governor Thomas W Bickett proclamation urging mayors farmers landlords and merchants to boost food production. Schools and women groups push garden projects with student seed orders and community gardening plans to resist boll weevil threats and high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W
National Special Aid Society
Board of Education
Bickett
China
United States
North Carolina
Augustus Caesar
Thomas Walter Bickett
Melee Tonight Promises Record Wrestling Match
Gunner J. B. McGurley of Fort Caswell will officiate as Fritz Hanson faces Pink Gardner in what locals expect to be Wilmington's longest wrestling bout. Gardner and Hanson arrive amid strong fan support and rival confidence, with betting favoring Hanson. Both athletes trained hard, promising a standout, possibly historic, contest at the Y M C A gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McGurley
Fort Caswell
Fritz Hanson
Pink Gardner
MecGurley
Hanson
Mecklenburg
Gardner
Charlotte Boy
Charlotte
Wilmington
Lawful campaign spending guidance from city attorney
The city attorney states it is lawful to hire help to inform voters about registration and assist voters to polling places or publish notices in the press. He cautions that spending money to influence or obtain votes is prohibited and that the line between lawful and unlawful conduct depends on facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ruark
City
Atorney
Counsel to farmers to increase food crop acreage
The article urges counsel for farming clients to plant larger acreages of food and food crops so they will not need to buy food next year. It cautions that times are troublous and emphasizes prudent, diligent action to ensure the meal and oil do not fail.
Local Teen Hurt in Gasoline Can Explosion Improving
Milbourn Rivenbark fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Vaden Rivenbark residing near Teachey was seriously injured days ago by a gasoline can explosion left in a field near the home. He is now very much improved at James Walker Memorial Hospital where he was treated after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbourn Rivenbark
Vaden Rivenbark
Teachey
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Fashion Models Featured from Vogue Castle and Gage Priced High
Readers see models styled in Vogue and Castle pieces and in the Gage line. Prices for these fashions range from 10.60 to 15.00 dollars, reflecting their noted quality and appeal in the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle
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Councilman Hall
League Seeking
U.5 Government
University of N. C
Auark
Mgurley
Elvington’s Pharmacy
2Nd & Princess Sts
The
Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
John Lewis Williams
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
State of
New Hanover
A. D
Co. S. Grainger
John D, En JK
A B. Rankin
V. Grainger
King’s Business College
Raleigh, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
Solky
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
North Front Street
Christian
Melba Manufacturing Co
Bon Marche (Incorporated
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