Wedding and society notices from Wilmington dailies
Local announcements report engagements and weddings including Mr John A Mann Jr and Miss Annie L Hudson marriage license, Mr John B King and Miss Lynette King wed, and a private ceremony at 22 South Sixth Street. Social events list group meetings, a silver tea, and church notices with volunteer and church activities.
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John A. Mann, Jr
Annie L. Hudson
John B. King
Lynette King
Mr. Johnson
Fourth Street
Advent Christian Church
The
Red Cross
Murchison
Weadernacle
Whooping Cough Vaccine Promises Strong Defense
A Raleigh report highlights Dr. George W. Goler of Rochester New York who led a summer 1916 vaccination campaign in which ten thousand children received pertussis vaccine free. He notes a high protective effect with three doses and urges broader, easier access to pertussis vaccine for children, especially under one year, through state health channels.
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Raleigh
N. C
Perrau
George W. Goler
Rochester
Goler
Rochester Municipal Hospital
Golder
State Department of Siaith
Tide Over Sugar Shortage With Jellies And Canned Fruits
Local guidance urges households to conserve sugar by using homemade jellies and jams and by preserving fruits in sugar through canning. Practical tips emphasize ensuring proper sealing and safe cooking temperatures.
Cardus credited for 14 years of relief by Wise resident
Mrs J M Elam of Wise Virginia writes of long female trouble lasting 14 years with constant pain and weakness. She reports dramatic improvement after using Cardus, noting stronger back, reduced pain, better appetite, calmer nerves, and regained ability to work and walk.
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Wise
J. M. Elam
Daughters of the Confederacy seek donations for booth
All members are asked to send donations to the Corn Shaw booth or to Mrs. W. G. Whithead, chairman, by Tuesday morning. Promised candy should be replaced with a suitable alternative as no homemade candy will be sold.
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U. D.C
Daughters of the Confederacy
Corn Shaw
W. G. Whitwhead
Ship Carpenters Strike at Naull Yard in Wilmington
About 299 carpenters from the Naull Ship Building Company walk out at the plant opposite Wilmington, seeking an eight hour day at 50 cents an hour with overtime and holiday pay. They await a response while Naull is away on business and expected back later today.
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Naull Shipbuilding Company
Wilmington
Carpenters
Carpenters and Formers Union
Naull
Shipbuilding Company
Town Topics Attendance at Sunday Schools
Sunday school attendance across the city is reported as First Baptist 441, Degado Baptist 203, Calvary 378, Grace 299, Southside 176. Health and Insurance departments of North Carolina have sent state exhibits for display at the fair this week, adding to other features.
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First Baptist
Degado Baptist
Calvary
Grace
Southside
Fair
Health and Insuranes Departments
North Carolina
Principal Denies Leaving Wrightsboro School
G F E Erinson of Wrightsboro school publicly corrects reports that he plans to or has left the school to join railway clerks. He asserts he has done nothing to justify leaving the position.
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G. F E. Erinson
Wrightsboro
Erinses
Kennedy Home Benefit Receives Varied Donations
The Catharine Kennedy Home lists contributions from several donors including Mrs. Edward Borden with ten dollars, Mrs. H L Wolfers with pears, Mrs. Jackson Johnson with pears, Mrs. Strickland with magazines, and others such as Mrs. F Wilder and Thomas Bagley with groceries. Independent and Plaza Ice Companies provide daily ice, Hicks Bunting and R R Bellamy donate drugs, and Captain Wilfame contributes pears.
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Kennedy
Catharine
Sugar Candies Replaced With Grap Candy Sweets
Article fragment notes replacing white sugar candies with grape based sweets named igs and G8tes, suggesting a reformulation trend in confections blending raisin components into grape flavored treats.
Women's Knit Union Suits Offered At Sale Prices
Prices for kilns soar and supply tightens as wartime demand rises. The Women’s Knit Union announces a sale on “Before the War” style suits in all sizes including long sleeve, ankle length fine ribbed bleached union suits.
Coat Suits at 9.95 in Patriotic Sale
Ladies and Misses All Wool Burella Coat Suits in favored designs with fancy lining offered at 9.95 during a patriotic sale. The text notes such coats would sell for 18.00 in other stores, achieved through bulk buying and a special purchase, making the item affordable for all.
CAMCO ABROAD VOTING CONTINUES FOR NY OFFICES
In Paris at the Hotel Sainte Anne servicemen from New York vote for state county and city offices. Fifteen ballots cast in the first hour as Navy and Marine units abroad receive sealed ballots with name residence and command. The Y M C A member questioned about voting rights. Ballots to be counted in the districts where servicemen reside.
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Associated Press
France
Par. S
Fats
New York State
New York
Parris
Hotel Sainte Anne
Young Men’s Christian Association
New York City
England
Shortage Found in Faymaster Office at Great Lakes
A shortage of over 1 million dollars in funds of the paymasters department at the Great Lakes naval training station was announced. Captain W A Moffett said a recount showed the discrepancy remains the same after review of money in envelopes for the blue jackets. Special operatives are investigating the case.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
W. A. Moffett
Eace
Army camp fund drive gains wide YMCA support
A mass YMCA meeting drew strong attendance as leaders pledged broad support for a unified war work drive at army camps. The Wilmington quota is set at 15000 dollars and ministers from Charlotte and Camp Greens led appeals for early and cooperative funding amid council approval. A district conference planned fund-raising steps. Airplane Caproni carried eight aboard took off from Mineola for a flight toward Hampton at 12:15 PM.
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Ers
National War Work Council
The
Wilmington
J. H. Ambrust
Folcom
Charlotte
Camp Greens
Ministerial Association
War Council
Associated Press
Mineola, I
Caproni
A. S. Resnati
Aig
Hampton
New York Mayoral Vote Faces Counting Delays
Nov. 5 New York. Result of the mayoral election may be delayed for weeks as thousands of soldiers and sailors abroad and at camps vote by mail. About 45,040 eligible voters are in uniform with 7,000 under arms. Camp Wadsworth ballots will go to Albany before district totals. Suffragists push for a constitutional amendment, predicting victory. An Italian airman seeks a world record as weather suits flying conditions.
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Associated Press
New Yor
Poliics
New York
Albany
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. C
Atlantic Coast Line Declares Dividend Update
The Atlantic Coast Line Company announces a dividend of half percent on stock. Transfer books close October 29 and reopen November 3. Public notice from the Wilmington office lists dates and eligibility for shareholders.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Ite
Wilmington
Tivo Tie Coast Line
Treastt C
James
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