Hartford Leads in City Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Washington announced the top subscription percentages for cities by population class in the Liberty Loan drive. Hartford Conn led the 50 000 to 100 000 bracket with 251 percent, while Boston and Birmingham posted high rates in their categories. Treasury noted some results may change as reports arrive from cities.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Boston
Birmingham
Hartford
Conn
Topeka
Kan
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
D. C
Louisville
Nashville
Richmond
Atlanta
Memphis
Jacksonville
St. Joseph
Houston
Texas
Fort
Stomach and Liver Ad Highlights 50c LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN
An advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid digestive laxative. It touts a 50 cent bottle size and positions the product as easy to take for stomach and liver relief.
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Ad
Gray hair is described as a sign of age and Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as a ready to use preparation to darken hair naturally. The ad emphasizes ease of use and cosmetic benefits with repeated applications.
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Wythe
Wyeth
Kilmer Swamp-Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy
For years druggists have noted the durable record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription that strengthens the kidneys and aids natural work. Sold by all druggists on merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Wilmington
State Hospitals Demand More Funds For Insane Care
The three state hospitals Morganton Raleigh and Goldsboro report funds for maintenance fall short. Bond proceeds of 3 million for buildings cannot cover operating costs and deficits grow. Raleigh shows a 21 587.10 shortage, Morganton an estimated 50 000, Goldsboro about 25 000. Directors note only patient revenue and surplus from sales have prevented larger gaps.
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Morganton
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Appropriations Committee
University
State Normal
A. and E. College
Teacher’s Training School
State Hospital
Morganton Hospital
Legislative Appropriations Committee
Goldsboro Hospital
Mexican expels two American newspaper men
Washington reports unofficial advices that Robert H. Murray of the committee on public information and Associated Press correspondent W. E. Weigand were ordered to leave Mexico City. The expulsion, justified under Mexico’s constitution, follows concerns over German propaganda and aims to inform Mexicans of U S war policy.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Robert H. Murray
Committee On Public Information
Mexico City
Associated Press
W. E. Weigand
Murray
New York World
United States
State Department
State Hospitals directors cite funding deficits in 1918 appeal
A group of directors from state hospitals announces that wage hikes have driven costs beyond the legislature’s estimate, despite a reduced funding request. They emphasize efforts to economize while maintaining humane care and urge newspapers to publish the statement from April 30, 1918, listing directors J G Brown and others.
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Legisature
Jos. G. Brown
J. W. Thompson
W. H. Williams
F. B. M’kinnie
RB. B. Adams
A. EB. Tate
Chas. P. Matheson
R. R. Clark
State Hospitals
Rheuma and Grove's Tone for Rheumatism and Spring Fever
Rheuma, sold by R. R Bellamy and all druggists, promises quick relief by expelling toxins through the bowels and kidneys. A physician endorsement by Dr. M. C. Lyons lauds Rheuma as advanced in rheumatism treatment and distinct from common remedies. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised to restore vitality by purifying blood, at 60 cents.
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R. R Bellamy
M. C. Lyons
Grove
This Is the Age of Young Women Hair Color Ad
An advertisement targets women over forty, urging them to reclaim youthful hair using Q-ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims the product restores natural color without dyeing, staining the scalp, or interfering with shampooing and waving. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Casualty List Totals 76 Names With Officers Named
Washington May 9 casualty list shows 76 names including 21 killed in action and 8 died of disease. Officers named include Lieutenant Harold Sydney Morgan of Vancouver Barracks Washington.
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Washington
Harold Sydney Morgan
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Honorable Casualties From Local Unit
Morgan was killed in action with other losses including Privates Robert A. Brewer of Finley Tennessee and Forest H. Harrison of Dearing Georgia. John S. Henry died of accident in Bristol Tennessee. Wounded slightly were Corporal Fred F. Sorrell of Burnsville North Carolina and Privates Alva M. Colyer of Pelham Georgia William F. Cooper of Hollow Rock Tennessee Joseph J. Cryan of 1816 Cobb Avenue Anniston Alabama and Claire R. Cunningham of Watson Tennessee.
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Anniston
Ala
Claire R. Cunningham
Watson, Tenn
Officials report on Murray Weigand deportation case
Amb Fletcher did not issue official advices today on the matter. Other sources in contact with Mexican affairs confirm the same report. The last definite word placed Murray and Weigand two weeks ago when news stated they had been summoned by a military court on Carranza orders and deportation was expected.
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Fletcher
Murray
Weigand
Carranza
Argentine Government Orders Rails From Abroad
Buenos Aires reports the government will purchase five million dollars worth of railway material from the United States and England, signaling a large postwar infrastructure push.
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Buenos Aires
United States
England
Pilot Dudley C Fairbairn Killed in Montrose Air Crash
London reports Second Lieutenant Dudley C Fairbairn of Illinois was killed Wednesday when his airplane crashed near Montrose during a flight.
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London
Dudley C. Fairbairn
Illinois
Montrose
La Creole Hair Dressing Restores Natural Color
The original hair color restorer claims to darken gray or faded hair gradually without dye. Easy to apply by combing through the hair. Sold by Jarman & Futrelle Wilmington NC with a money back guarantee and mail orders available at $1.20.
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Jarman & Futrelle
Wilmington
N. C
French Aviator Downed 34 Enemies in Five Minutes
Paris reports Sub-Lieutenant Nunges ser, a French aviator, downed his thirty third and thirty fourth German planes within five minutes on Tuesday and damaged another, adding to a wartime total amid losses of several famed aces in recent days.
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Paris
Nungesser
Chaput
Demeuldre
Somme
Mieffre
Badin Baker Fined for Red Cross Compliance Step
Raleigh May 9 Peter Andres a Badin baker paid 250 dollars to the Albemarle Red Cross chapter as a penalty agreed with Food Administrator Henry A Page. He closed his bakery one day with a sign stating closure for violation of food administration rules regarding cereal substitutes.
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Raleigh
N. C
Henry A. Page
Peter Andres
Badin
Albemarle
Red Cross Society
Food Administration
Andres
Audubon Demonstration Club Meeting Postponed to Friday
The Audubon demonstration and thrift stamp club meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is postponed until Friday of next week. It will be at Mrs. D. D. Barber’s home in Garden City with all members expected to attend and bring Liberty Bond payments. Mrs. Annie C. Pretlow will attend as county home demonstration agent and demonstrate canning by steaming.
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Audubon Demonstration and Thrift Stamp Club
D. D. Barber
Garden City
Annie C. Pretlow
County Home Demonstration
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Treasury Department
Nti
Garranza
Public Information Committee
Que -Ron
Badin Baker
AIDS
RED Cross
Hn Tan
Beacon
UNION
Geo. W. Penny
South Front Street
Wilmington, N. C
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company, Meters
Manchester, New Hampshire
Lach
LEMP
Crescent Candy Co., Distributors
Wilmington, N
OFLG
Aeyi
United
Fruman
Azurea
Carmen
Dagett & Ramdale
Melba
N. Jacobi Hardware Company
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