Overseas Acre Fund aids French farmers drive
North Carolina farmers show interest in the Overseas Acre Fund organized under Myron T. Herrick to send the product of one acre of land to needy farmers in Northern France. The plan echoes Saskatchewan and New Jersey efforts, with B. W. Kilgore named North Carolina state chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Overseas Acre Fund
Myron T. Herrick
Toledo
Chio
France
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
New Jersey
Nion
Herrick
B. W. Kilgore
Agricultural Extension Service and Experiment Situation
Conditions Pour Into Court Over City Alcohol Concerns
A crowded meeting echoed across the court as Recorder Harriss Solicitor Burton and local officials debated enforcing temperance measures amid reports of alcohol sales near a church. Speakers argued about duties, dereliction of duty and possible nuisance charges linked to Sunday disturbances and intoxication. Local residents and officers pledged action to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriss
Burton
Milton
Grant
Taylor
John W. Blomme
Cour
Admiral Beatty to Speak to Red Cross Group Tomorrow
Rear Admiral F E Beatty of the United States Navy will address the Red Cross Society tomorrow at 4 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the Murchison building. All members are urged to attend and the general public is welcome. Local chapter president Mrs Cuthbert Martin announced the event. The visit is noted for the admiral's prominence and a large turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
F. E. Beatty
United States Navy
Chamber of Commerce
Murchison
Cuthbert Martin
Admiral Beatty
Germans Shift Troops to Italian Front as Cadorna Advances
From Rome reports, Berlin withdraws many Austrian units from France and Galicia to reinforce Italy. The second phase of the battle on the Bainsizza plateau is poised to commence as General Cadorna renews the offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bainsizza
Germany
France
Galicia
Bukowina
Cadorna
Rome
More Petitions Against La Follette Reach Senate
About a dozen more petitions telegrams and letters urging expulsion of Senator La Follette of Wisconsin were presented to the Senate. They were referred to the Privileges and Elections committee which meets tomorrow to discuss disposition of them and other recent notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Business Specials for Telegraph Service Ads
The notice describes Postal Telegraph and Cable Company messengers offering ad placement and telegraph services with a call to contact 176 for rates and information. It emphasizes consistent citywide delivery of telegram related messages and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poetal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Harris Typewriting and Advertising Company Ad
Har ris Typewriting and Advertising Company offers high quality printing and job work with quick service. They advertise engraved stationery and cards. Also note Shand's Grocery at Fourth and Nun recently received Heck er's Oat Meal Buckwheat and Pancake Flour with prompt delivery by phone 630.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Shand’s Grocery
Fourth
Nun
Hecker
Hanover Building and Loan 26th Stock Series Opens
The Hanover Building and Loan Association opens its 26th stock series on Saturday October 6. Save in small weekly or monthly installments at 7 percent interest with equal benefits per share for 1 or 10 shares. Assets consist of first mortgages on Wilmington real estate. Officers: J W Yates president H F E Wilder secretary treasurer D Weeks attorney. Office at 207 Princess Street. Reserve shares by dropping in or calling phone 631.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Building and Loan Association
Wilmington Real Estate
J. W. Yates
H. F E. Wilder
D. Weeks
Princess Street
Mechanics Home Association announces 54th series stock open
The Mechanics Home Association Old and Strong 54th series stock is now open. Walker and Taylor serve as President and Secretary respectively at 208 Princess Street. Ex Sun references indicate prior coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
Walker
Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Princess Street
Sun
Deserters Targeted. $50 Reward Offered for Deliveries
Local draft officials announce a $50 reward for returning men who were summoned for draft screening but failed to appear. The list names Joseph M. Janicki Lawrence Barnes Robert Turner William L. Carr John Smith and Thomas Griffin Sellars with addresses or descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Draft Board
J. J. MacKay
Department
Joseph M. Janicki
Chestnut Street
Robert Turner
Ann Street
William L. Carr
Bladen Street
John Smith
Lawrence Barnes
North Tenth Street
Thomas Griffin Sellars
September Police Report Shows Fewer Arrests This Year
The September police tally compiled by Sergeant G W Smith records 82 arrests, 27 whites and 55 blacks, the lowest since prohibition began nine years ago, though up from the prior month. Drunk and disorderly are the top offenses, with small counts for violent crimes and other violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Smith
Wallace Flood Damages Crops and Bridges Again
Wallace North Carolina reports a fresh flood last Friday and Saturday causing crop rot in corn and cotton losses. Bridges, rebuilt after two weeks of rain damage, must be repaired again. Local residents Archie Dixon and H J Culclasure return from visits. Flossie Dixon travels home via Winston Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
N. C
Archie Dixon
Wilmington
Mr. Dixon
H. J. Culclasure
Flossie Dixon
Winston-Salem
H. O. Dixon
Condition Unchanged for Injured Man in Collision
Lewis Hawkins Glover remains in a comatose state at James Walker Memorial Hospital after a drag Saturday evening collision. Local authorities report his condition unchanged as of the latest update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hawkins “Glover
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Death of J. C. Sykes at Cape Fear fisheries plant
J C Sykes of Taylor Fisheries Company on the Cape Fear river died yesterday morning while en route to work. He had been in poor health recently and formerly resided in Norfolk where two daughters live. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sykes
Taylor Fisheries Company
Cape Fear
Sykes
Norfolk
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Xyon
America
Associated Press
Chicago
Sullivan
Swann
Americus B. Melville
Maude A. King
Concord
Melville
Elbert Hubbard
Nature
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Southern Building
Messenger Service
Gor
Ques
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Market Street
Studebaker
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
Eighth Street
J. T. Gordon
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Gordon
DODGE
Foltz & Kendrick
Studebeaker
W. D. MacMillan
A. Renik
Fifth and
Nixon Streets
the Motte Business College
Ihient
Postal Telgraph
North Front Street
H. F. Wilder
Sam’s Bear, Sr., & Sons
North Front St
Princess St
Care Dispatch
City
Hoffman
T. C. Dickinson
North 5Th Street
Dyer and Cleaner
Princess
9Th
Dock Streets
Dock Street
Chas. Finkelstein
South Front Street
Bost Wilmington Products
P. K
Frank M. Ross
Hall & Durham
Bear Produce and Merchandise Company
Whitesale
Cole Hight
Queen City
King of
Cere
Liberty
Liberty Bonds
W. B. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
789
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
the Peoples Savings Bank
A. C. McQueen
F. W. Dick
M. J. Corbett
J. Holmes Davis
American Bank & Trust
Milton Calder
Liberty Loan
Cates
THE
Murghison National Bank
C. L. Dickinson
Princess Building
W. Yates
Market St
the Home Savings Bank
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