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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1916

Page

6

Circus returns to Wilmington with record crowds and parade

John Robinson circus draws thousands in Wilmington as the train arrives and tents rise. A big parade through the city captivates spectators, with two afternoon shows at 2 PM and an 8 PM evening performance repeating the matinee. Reserved seats available at Blivington's pharmacy.

Wilmington John Robinson Blivington’s Garrell

Dutch shipyards brace for metal shipment ban

Amstterdam November 6. Dutch shipbuilders and the metal industry face restricted German iron and steel exports. Shortages threaten profile steel and raw materials, risking layoffs despite full order books. The Industrial Commission seeks a state distribution bureau to curb the coming crisis and protect Holland's shipbuilding.

Amstterdam Netherlands Holland Industrial Commission

United States Steel Hits New High on Market Upswing

United States Steel rose to a new high of 122 points shortly after noon in New York trading, beating its previous peak by a quarter point. Other steel and iron issues also advanced by 2 to 4 points.

New York United States Steel

Rescue Work Pressed After Mine Disaster Near Birmingham

Birmingham on November 6 reports rescuers continue efforts to recover 14 miners still missing after Saturday’s gas explosion at the Bessie mine of Sloss Sheffield near Birmingham. Two bodies were recovered Saturday and 13 more Sunday. two victims were decapitated by the blast.

Birmingham Ala Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company

Seven Railroad Men Die In Portage Coal Train Crash

A coal train of 60 cars derailed down the Portage grade near Hollidaysburg and struck four light engines at Portage junction. Seven railroad workers were killed and three injured in the wreck.

Altoona New Portage Branch Pennsylvania Railroad Hollidaysburg New Portage Junction

Mrs J S Lowe Announces Boarding At 322 North 3rd St

Mrs J S Lowe opens her house at 322 North 3rd Street for board at 20 dollars per month with dinners at 35 cents each. Two rooms are also available to rent.

J. S. Lowe North 3Rd St

Lost gold watch with half-dollar fob case

A lost gold watch with an old English style case, the fob is a half-dollar coin with the head punched out. Reward offered by J. W. Hollis, Box 975 or via Auditor's Office A. C. L. Contact for return and reward. Dated 11 6 11 J.

J. W. Hollis Auditor’s Office

Straw votes shake up to the Hughes Wilson race

Local Republican leaders fear a straw vote forecast from The Herald will hurt their ticket by dampening support for Hughes while Democrats cheer the implied shift toward Wilson. Analysts note the results may not be final but reflect strong cross currents and changes in voter sentiment.

Herald Hughes New York Heralds Wilson Illinois Ohio The Arkansas Jones McKinley Parker Roosevelt Associated Press Joe Caldwell Walter Hildebrand Hildebran News and Observer New York Sun Hildebrand

Exchange-Well Situated Lot for Automobile Trade

Exchange offer for a well located Carolina Beach lot in exchange for a car in good condition. Address replies to Exchange care Dispatch, dated November 5, 1921.

Carolina Beach

Cabbage and Delicatessen Advertises Produce Deals

A vintage ad listing Baldwin apples and oranges plus Irish potatoes and grape fruit. Bear Produce and Merchandise Company and May's Delicatessen promote salads lobster chicken potato salad smoked eel salmon preserved figs rasp jam two for 25 cents codfish blocks and sauerkraut in cans with contact numbers.

Bear Produce and Merchandise Company Malaga Florida Bear Prod Moise Co

Carolina Meat Market Ad At Corner 11th And Market

Local butcher advertises meat specials with Round Steak 20c Loin Steak 20c Chuck 15c Rib 17c Stew 12c Lamb and Mutton Chops 20c Veal Chops and Cutlets 20c Liver 15cNative Pork 20c Western Pork 25c Roast Beef 15 20c Free Delivery Phone 1979-1 trial offer urged Local ad date 11-2-1mo-1.

Carolina 11Th Market Streets

Wanted Holly With Berries for Immediate Shipment

Advertisement from H. Boney Co. of Rose Hill North Carolina seeks 10,000 Holly Bushes with berries in 2x2x4 foot cases weighing 100 pounds gross. Immediate shipment desired and highest prices guaranteed. Respond with available woods. Dated November 1, 1951.

H. Boney Co Rose Hill N. C

Wanted old geese feather beds at once

A brief classified notice from New York Feather Co. Wilmington N C offers top cash prices for old geese feather beds and provides General Delivery contact details.

New York Feather Co Wilmington, N. C Care General Delivery

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