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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
6
An American ambulance worker finds humor in a battered duffle bag while a crowded local page lists social events and marriages. The bulletin notes meetings for the Red Cross, YWCA, and church cantata rehearsals, plus visits, illnesses, and wedding trips around the city.
The article praises the county fair with fine bred cattle, including Holsteins and Jerseys, and a standout poultry display with 400 birds in separate compartments. It notes White Rock and White Leghorn varieties, Minorcas, and bantams, plus impressive chrysanthemum and fern displays. The Chamber of Commerce runs an information bureau for inquirers.
An old remedy promotes making cough syrup at home using Pinex pine extract and sugar to create a pint of medicine for 65 cents or less. It claims fast relief from coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, and related symptoms, with a seller guarantee and instructions to ask a pharmacist for 214 ounces of Vinex.
The article profiles the French military "Mother" organization near the Western Front, describing a vast operation employing about 6,000 workers with a $10.9 million inventory. It details how discarded uniforms are repaired, mended, or repurposed into new garments and footwear for soldiers, with hundreds of carloads processed daily and strict sorting, disinfection, and color-matching to preserve uniform cohesion. It notes American admiration for the system and anticipation of a similar unit for U.S. forces.
The annual meeting of the City and Suburban Association stockholders was held in the Masonic Temple rooms. Secretary W A McGinn reported gratifying affairs as directors were elected for the ensuing year and officers named, with the Thirteenth series opened on November 5 and subscriptions open.
Ernest Hunt, about 23, was shot and killed by Rev. N J Fage at Mr Page s home in Gaddy township near midnight. Sheriff and coroner reported Hunt moved toward Page after being questioned, then fled and returned before being struck by buckshot. Coroner s inquest was conducted with verdict pending.
Citizens are urged to observe meatless Tuesday and wheatless Wednesday by abstaining from steaks and pork today and avoiding wheat foods tomorrow to aid the efforts of the boys over there.
The report lists several residents and visitors including C. C. Shaw of Newark Ohio visiting Sergi. Grimsley, Rev E Vale of Richland, L M Buxton of Hampstead, and Rev T J Baker from Route 2 Barkey. They were seen in Wilmington for various engagements and travels this week including a brother’s marriage in Atkinson North Carolina and religious services at Barlow’s school house in Peader county.
General Secretary J B Huntington of the YY M C A departed for Wilson for an important association meeting and will return Wednesday. J A Farham of The Charlotte Observer, formerly with The Star, is visiting his family in the city.
West Raleigh N C November six Captain Robert E Spence is assigned to replace Major C G Hall and Barnard War Department issue states Captain Spence will be placed in active service under the President and detailed as professor of Military Science and Tactics at the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering in West Raleigh N C
Captain Spence, a Georgian and Spanish American War veteran who served as lieutenant colonel of the Third Georgia Infantry, will replace Major Bernard as commandant at the State College. Major Chalmers G. Hall was ordered back into service in October, and Captain Spence will report in person to the president for duties.
The funeral for Kenneth R. McMillan, aged 62, was held at his home in Bladen County. Family members include a sister and brother, Mr. Hamilton McMillan of Cerro Gordo and Mr. Wyn McMillan, both residents of the same area, with burial details not provided.
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