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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1918
Page
5
A rambling rose bush clings to the southeast corner of City Hall drawing attention from visitors. Superintendent John Blair notes the first bud opened last week and the buds race to cover more wall, possibly turning the entire southern wall red with roses. A separate line mentions high altitude aircraft visibility and a British ministry of munitions statistic.
A National Special Aid Society appeal urges women and other supporters to intensify work in the war relief room. It calls for reorganizing duties, expanding units, boosting funding, and enlisting volunteers to meet a May 1 quota while warning that morale and results depend on continued sacrifice.
An advertisement extols Ironized Paw-Paw tonic as a trusted liquid remedy for nerves digestion liver and constipation. It cites growing public confidence and testimonials including a letter from J B Barrett praising relief after three bottles and notes availability at Elvington's in Wilmington and Interstate Drug Co New York.
Legal public auction notice from North Carolina Home Association detailing sale of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 27 in Wilmington on June 3, 1918. Describes parcel boundaries along Wimmins and Berry streets with alley access, conducted at the Court House Street Wilmington. Names John D. Bellamy and Jit ayler as signatories.
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