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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1918

Page

5

Society Notes From Local Scene Include Visits and Health Remarks

Miss Addie Springer of Philadelphia stays with her brother J A Springer at Fifth and Princess streets. Mr Springer’s condition has improved and he was up yesterday. Miss Louise Thomas and Miss Bertha Thomas of Petersburg left Mrs D C Crews’ guest house today. Pembroke Jones and friends spent time at Arlie on the Sound and returned to New York. Miss Gladys Herring returned to the city after an extended visit in Petersburg.

Addie Springer Philadelphia J. A. Springer Fifth Princess Streets Louise Bertha Thomas Petersburg D. C. Crews Pembroke Jones Jones New York Gladys Herring

Frocks for hot weather suit the housewife

Practical summer house dresses in chambray voile and gingham are shown with relaxed lines for comfort. Descriptions cover linen finished cotton, blue white taffeta suits, grey linen with black stitching, surplice blouses, panel effects, plaid trims, and accessories like veiled hats, ribbons, and lacing.

Social notes and church events in Fayetteville area

Dr and Mrs George H Griffiths of Fayetteville visit friends in the city. Miss Nellie Roberson of Castle Hayne returns home after a weekend with relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Frederick of Magnolia visits daughter Mrs W E Bates on Red Cross street. An organ recital by William G Robertson at the Church of the Covenant. A St Pauls Episcopal lawn party and Y W C A vesper services with piano solos by Pauline Williams. Announcement of Wilhelmina Thad L Harrison marriage in Charlotte. Red Cross unit meeting at Mrs J F Mann 1802 Perry avenue with date change. S T S Bible class meets at First Presbyterian church. Lt Earle Dickinson and family in town. Mrs Dickinson to summer on the beach. Greensboro visitor J E Jeffress returns by motor. Rev J H McCracken to conduct local Methodist services. War Savings window trim distributed by state director F H Fries to merchants to support the war effort.

Carolina Place Red Cross J. F. Mann Perry Avenue

Lax FOS With Pepsin Liquid Digestive Laxative

A pleasant liquid laxative labeled Lax FOS With Pepsin promises quick relief for indigestion or constipation. Sold in a 50 cent bottle, it markets as easy to take and effective for digestive discomfort.

Front Street Building For Rent

Second floor 30 by 80 feet suitable for any business. Possession given at once. Price reasonable. Contact H. F. Wilder.

Front Street H. F. Wilder

Parish Plans School Fund Drive With Liberty Bonds

In St Paul Minnesota on May 13 Reverend P J Casey pastor of St Columba's Catholic church outlines a plan to build a parochial school funded by liberty bonds. He asks parishioners to donate their liberty bonds toward the construction fund.

St. Paul Minn P. J. Casey St. Columbia’s Catholic Church

Almost Blind From Dizziness Cardus Ad

In Norton Virginia Mrs E S Clouse describes long illness starting around 1901 with severe dizziness backaches and inability to walk she credits Cardus with restoring health after 2 3 bottles and now seven years of perfect health she endorses Cardus as safe reliable proven merit with druggists' notice.

Norton E. S. Clouse Cardus Advt

Scouts to census walnut trees for war production

President Wilson asks the Boy Scouts to locate and census all walnut trees in the United States. Each tree must have owner name and asking price recorded. Walnut scarcity makes this work urgent and aligned with scout duties, per the Charlotte News report.

President Wilson Boy Scouts Mr. Wilson United States Wilson Charlotte News

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Society Sid Fashiongrams Flying Corps George H. Griffiths Fayetteville Nellie Roberson Castle Hayne Elizabeth Frederick Magnolia W. E. Bates Red Cross Street Church of the Covenant William G. Robertson St. James’ Choir Staul's Episcopal Church Woman’s Guild Christian Endeavor Society St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Pauline Williams William D. Rock Wilhelmina Thad L. Harrison Signal Corps Charlotte, North Carolina The American Red Cross First Presbyterian Church Earle Dickinson E.B. Jeffress Grensboro Daily News Jegress and Child W. W. Whaley Greensboro J. H. McCracken Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Bladen Street Methodist Church S. S&s F. H. Fries North Carolina W. S State War Savings Headquarters War Savings Virginia Nadine Ann Gréan Mall National Toilet Company Paris A. D. Brown Company Cash & Carry Plan Belk-Williams Company Ite Sie Wee Pepperell Wearwell Jesse Masonville Cambric Masonville Nainsook Wamsutta Nainsook Mamsutta Lingerie Bolt Wamsutta Lingerie
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