Nationwide Business Conditions Report by Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board reports generally good business conditions nationwide. District notes include labor shortages in Richmond affecting crops, steady activity in Dallas, favorable crops in St Louis and Minneapolis, rising bank clearings in Kansas City and San Francisco, and expectations of strong fall and winter production in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Richmond
Atlanta
Dallas
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
San Francisco
Death of Miss Noel Reported in Jackson Mississippi
News reaches Mrs. Faison Pierce of the death of her niece Miss T. D. Noel last Saturday in Jackson Mississippi. Miss Noel spent last winter with her aunt in Warsaw and was a young woman of unusual intellect who impressed every one she met.
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Miss Noel
Dispatch
Warsaw
Faison Pierce
T. D. Noel
Jackson
Wass
North Carolina Must Get Busy With Bond Drive
North Carolina faces a daunting $27,000,000 second Liberty bond campaign with 200 volunteers awaiting assignments. Rural voters are hard to reach yet crucial. only one speech has been given, by Col. J. W. Bailey, who also led the Red Cross drive. Farmers are urged to invest, urged by the idea that bonds offer a 4 percent yield in 10 years and may spur broader war support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Bailey
Red Cross
Abraham
David
Tragedy Shocks Nation As Young Star Dies At Nineteen
A brief notice notes the death of a woman aged nineteen, whose friends warned of a bright future had illness not intervened. The piece hints at a promising career cut short by failing health.
Appraisers Asked After Objection to Two Administrators
In BR County Court Judge Samuel W. Greene heard a motion to appoint two administrators over an estate valued at about 80 million dollars. An objection by Stuart Chevalier and counsel for beneficiaries led to a continuance granted by Judge Humphrey. The judge suggested appraisers could still be named while appeals proceed, as beneficiaries previously sought Fidelity and Columbia Trust Company. A broader fight over the entire estate seems likely after the appeal regarding two administrators is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bingham
Samuel ‘W. Greene
Stuart Chevalier
Lee” Page
Louligville Trust Company
Ft Isville Trust Company
Ier
A. P. Humphrey
Counses
Bing
Helm 'Bruce
Ander
Bingham Will Owa Ie Ten
Washington
Tenets Columbia Trust Company
Gregne
Humphrey
Greene
Publicity Aims To Unite People In American Cause
The text argues publicity could unify the public for the American cause while noting a hopeful campaign is hindered by leaders' refusal to begin. It emphasizes the importance of leadership action and early mobilization to leverage public interest.
High School Boy Stabbed by Playmate in Rocky Point
Aubrey Casteen, a local high school student, was severely stabbed by fellow student Melvin Bloodworth after school in Rocky Point North Carolina. The incident occurred following a playground dispute and was interrupted by other students. Dr. Taylor of Burgow treated Casteen who was not seriously injured.
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Rocky Point
N. C
Aubrey Casteen
Melvin Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Casteen
Taylor
Burgow
World Series Ticket Distribution Sparks Scalping Crackdown
White Sox Park issued reserved World Series tickets with unique numbers. Two days after notifying holders, 119 reservations were canceled and admission denied. Officials report extensive ticket checks to curb scalping as several thousand applications were refused due to park capacity of 32 000. President Comiskey laments disappointed fans and flood of protest letters.
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Chiesa
Mastel
White
Sox Park
White Sox
Rowland
Weeghman Park
Chicago
New York Nationals
Eddie Collins
Eddie Cicotte
Kid” Gleason
Giants
Philadelphia
C. A. Comiskey
Ite
Sox
Comiskey
Delegates Return From Wilmington Presbytery Meeting
Delegates to the Wilmington Presbytery met with Topsail Presbyterian church and returned to Clarkton. Rev. W. H. Goodman of Clarkton was elected moderator, Rev. W. P. M. Currie of Wallace named clerk, with Rev. J. M. Wells of Clarkton preaching two sermons. The New York Nationals are due to arrive this afternoon for a practice game at Weeghman Park.
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Clarkton
Wilmington
Topsail
W. P.M. Currie
Wallace
J. M. Wells
J. 8. Crowley
Topsail Church
New York Nationals
Shand's Grocery Ad Promises Prompt Delivery
Shand's Grocery at Fourth and Nun offers Heck er's Oat Meal Buckwheat and Pancake Flour with prompt delivery and courteous service. Phone 630.
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Shand
Hecker
Wanted fifty laborers to glean land
Advertises laborers needed of any race for three years at Carolina Beach. Interest expressed via M. Lance with contact for details. Also notes a blacksmith shop for rent at 210 South Front Street with immediate possession and established business.
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M. Lance
Carolina Beach
T. B. Prease
South Front Street
For Sale Cheap Blikens Derfer Featherweight Typewriter
For sale a derfer featherweight typewriter never used originally priced at $60 now $37.50. Call early for quick sale. Chas Finkelstein 6 South Front street phone 642. Also wanted man to operate a Hoffman pressing machine and a boy over sixteen to apply at once to T C Dickinson 416 North 5th street Dyer and Cleaner October 2 notice.
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Derfer
Chas. Finkelstein
South Front Street
Hoffman
T. C. Dickingon
North 5Th Street
Dyer and Cleaner
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Reserve Board
E. Lawrence & Co
R. R. Bely
Green's Drug Store
Mission Pharide Pramacy
Smith Drug re—Ailyt
Ehler
University of Geonsin
U. S
Hust
B.C
Chiropractic
Southern Building
Palmer’ School of Chiropractic
Not & More
En Liberty
Messenger Bervige
Fig
Ca ‘Co
Fuchs’ Cash Department Store
JES
Sted
Shoe Department
Lyon
ST. Hone
Este
Hanover Building and Loan Association
Wilmington Real Estate
J. W. Yates
H. F. Wilder
C. D. Weeks
Princess Street
P. O
City
Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Express
F. O. B. Young
S. W
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Market Street
North Front Street
Sam’ Bear
Jeffrey Make
Lingo City Metal Works
Harnett Township
Wilmington Printing Co
Queen City Cycle Co
Goez
Faltz Kendrick
Bear’ Pannecea and Merchandise Company
Whilesale
Wiineton
N.C
Motte
Frank M. Ross and
Hall & Durham
Mechanics Home Association
Gordon
Ara Stree Mona
J Gordon
Sullivan
King of Shoemakers
Front Street
Liberty
Bones
Liberty Bonds
W. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
C. W. Yates
Marta St
Rth
Carolina
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