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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1917

Page

5

Eastern North Carolina Beef Drive Urged by Ala Maull Address

Allen Maull, Atlantic Coast Line Developing Agent, urges Eastern North Carolina to diversify farming, expand beef and dairy cattle, and boost livestock markets. He notes low cattle numbers per 1,000 acres, calls for better breeds, tick eradication, and rapid packing-house expansion to spur profits and soil health.

Allen Maull Atlantic Coast Line Systran Noor Pacific Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Careio North Carolina North Ioling Soth Carolina Setis Old North roMnperson Great Britain

Women of Synod meet in Raleigh this week

The Women's Synodical Auxiliary of North Carolina holds its fifth annual meeting in Raleigh Thursday and Friday. Officers from seven Presbyterials attend to conduct conference work and business amid speeches by noted leaders including Rev. Charles Pratt Field Dr J W Bradley and Mrs W C Windsborough. Wilmington delegates and honorary president Mrs Jackson Johnson attend.

Women’s Synodical Auxiliary of North Carolina Raleigh Charles Pratt Field Foreign Missions Southern Presbyterian Church J. W. Bradley China W.C J. M. Wells Wilmington Jackson Johnson Winnabow Synodical W. B. Ramsey We. Cy Winsborough J. Calvin Stewart

Aged Woman Dead Mrs Mary Hewlett Dies at 71

Mrs. Mary J Hewlett widow of Aaron T Hewlett died at James Walker Memorial Hospital in her 72nd year. She lived with her daughter in law on South Fifth Avenue and was longtime member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Funeral at 4 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev W R Noe officiating. Pallbearers named and Bellevue interment.

Mary J.hewlett Mary J. Hewlett Aaron T. Hewlett James Walker Memorial Hospital Herbert W Fort Caswell Olivia Andrew J. Hewlett Church of the Good Shepherd W. R. Noe Messrs J. M.lord W. H. Register D. D. Barber H. Huband

Crowds Flock to Corn Show and Livestock Event

Large crowds arrive by train and car for the Corn Show Live Stock Conference and Poultry Exhibit in Wilmington Weather is ideal and grounds bustle with activity A 1030 a m address by Allen Maull and remarks by G Herbert Smith and W A McGirt highlight a day of speeches and demonstrations including soybean bread and cottage cheese making with prizes in gold awarded by the American Bank and Trust Company

Allen Maull Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Smith W. A. McGirt Board of County Commissioners Maull A. McGirt Corn Show Mr. McGirt Mesdames Cameron Bonham Harrell J. O. Brown Ritter Fales Food Conservation Commission Chamber of Commerce Miss Roddick Miss Bennett

Examination of Nautical Glass Class for Merchant Marine Officers

A five week nautical glass class led by Prof. D L Brown in Gaston will soon face an examination by Fred B Rice in Charleston to assess eligibility for third mate ratings in the U S Merchant Marine. The program, organized by the Chamber of Commerce shipping committee, aims to supply officers amid rising merchant marine demand.

D. L. Brown Gaston Fred B. Rice United States Government Inspector Charleston United States Marine Service Shipping Committee Chamber of Commerce

Naval Reserve role in Sixth Naval District explained

The article clarifies that Wilmington is a permanent yet shifting part of the Sixth Naval District based in Charleston. Naval Reserve personnel here can be reassigned at a moment’s notice, and the district remains active with orders flowing from Washington or Charleston while individuals come and go.

Sixth Naval District Charleston S. C United States Naval Reserve Force Wilmington Naval Reserves United States Naval District Washington W. M. Atkinson

Salvation Army Requests Winter Clothing for City Children

Adjutant Mataxas of the local post appeals to citizens to donate clothing and shoes for indigent children as winter approaches. Those wishing to contribute should contact Adjutant Mataxas immediately.

Mataxas Salvation Army

Former Wilmington Man Suffers Stroke in Scott's Hill Visit

Mr. J. L. Croom connected with the Wilmington fire department returned from Scott's Hill after visiting his uncle Mr. E. N. Edens who on Monday suffered a stroke of paralysis on the right side and lost speech. Doctors report the condition serious. Edens was once a Wilmington resident who moved to Scott's Hill in recent years.

The Importance of Growing Fruits

Article by Allen Maull of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad discusses fruit cultivation as a valuable agricultural practice. It outlines methods for improving fruit yield and quality, and highlights potential economic benefits for farmers in the region.

Forest fruit trees argue rustling is unnecessary

A Talmudic image contrasts forest trees asking fruit trees why their leaf rustling is not heard afar. The fruit trees answer they can reveal their presence through fruit, rendering rustling moot and highlighting a shift from sound to tangible yield.

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