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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

5

Republican Speakers at County Court House Attack Wilson Record

A large crowd gathered at the County Court House to hear C Ed Taylor of Southport and H Edmund Rodgers of this city criticize the Wilson administration and advocate Republican gains. Rodgers urged vigilance ahead of November 7 and pressed for accountability, while Taylor attacked Democratic free trade and praised Republican progress in North Carolina.

County Court House C. Ed Taylor Southport H. Edmund Rodgers Court House J. W. Brooks Republican County Executive Committee E. H. Freeman O. T. Wallace Rodgers Wilson White House Taft Republic Vera Cruz Mexico Wilmington Delaware Panama Canal America Europe Charles E. Hughes Mr. Hughes Mr. Taylor Democratic Party Taylor National Republican Party North Carolina Democratc Republican Party New Hanover Cleveland

Relief for Armenians urged by Wilming ton Ministers Association

The Ministers' Association asks churches in Wilmington and the public to observe two relief days to aid Armenians Syrians and Persians. They cite massacres displacement and starvation and urge donations. The relief effort requires 5 million dollars with the American committee pledging to use every dollar for direct relief. WE. V. McRae Acting Chairman Minn. Assoc.

Wilmington Armenia America J. N. Wells First Presbyterian Church Ministerial Association Wells Literatur Christ V. McRae Act Chmn Minn Asso

Infant Button Shoes Advert by Wilmington Shoe Co

An advertisement lists tan Kid button shoes for infants from Wilmington Shoe Co, highlighting style and brand appeal in a compact trade notice.

Wilmington Shoe Co

Quarantine Ends Sunday at Colonial Apartments

The Colonial Apartments quarantine will be lifted Sunday evening at 6 oclock unless new infantile paralysis cases appear among the sixteen children and their mothers. Dr. Charles Nesbitt says the move to lift is likely and no further spread is anticipated as the Chandler case recovers in isolation at James Walker Memorial Hospital.

Colonial Apartments C.€. Chandler Charles Nesbitt Equity Health Chandler James Walker Memorial Hospital Colonial Nesbitt New York New England

Gossip Exchanges Over Age Says Mrs Sickabed Is Younger

A brief exchange has two friends discussing age. One asks about the health and age of Mrs. Sickabed, the other replies that it is none of the question and notes Mrs. Sickabed is at least two years younger than Mrs. Fussbody.

New Hanover Democrats Push Wilson Fund Raising to Reach Goal

Democrats renewing the Wilson campaign report progress toward a $5,060 goal with $4,000 reached and $997 more to collect. Committees report varying totals led by J A McNorton’s team with $16 and D H Howes Jr’s group noting a $10 single gift from M Lipinsky. Belk Williams, L Clayton Grant, and Walter Blair each donated $5.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson New Hanover Treasury J. A. McNorton McNorton D. H. Howes, Jr M. Lipinsky Belk- Williams L. Clayton Grant, Esq Walter Blair T. E. Cooper A. B. Sandlin Cyrus D. Hogue

Young Men Offered Christmas Dress Up Plan

I Shrier of the International Tailoring Co presents Wilmington readers a Christmas Dress Up plan for 3 000 fabric samples. Pay a $3 to $5 deposit, then weekly payments of 3 or 5 until the suit is paid. Suit held until full payment. delivery after. Call today or tomorrow to have measurements taken.

International Tailoring Company I. Shrier International Tailoring Co Wilmington

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as the instant remedy for lumbago back pain, sciatica, and strains. It claims the oil penetrates the skin, relieves soreness and stiffness after a single use, and has a 60 year reputation with no skin burning.

St. Jacobs

Southern gridiron slate set for decision tomorrow

Atlanta Ga Oct 20 several important games are scheduled to decide on the Southern gridiron tomorrow Chief among them is North Carolina versus Georgia Tech in Atlanta Also South Carolina versus Tennessee at Knoxville Clemson versus Auburn at Auburn Vanderbilt versus Mississippi at Nashville Sewanee versus Kentucky State at Lexington Virginia and Georgia at Charlottesville and Florida versus Alabama at Gainesville.

Atlanta North Carolina Georgia Tech South Carolina Tennessee Knoxville Clemson Auburn

Slipper Trees and Amber Hair Pins Trade List

A fragment lists items including slipper trees and fae cick with prices up to 25c for shell and amber hair pins, 1 dozen in a box, lingerie tape at 10c for two boxes, a Merzo skirt braid at 10c, and windy base notes. The text is garbled and partially unreadable but conveys a small catalog of cheap trinkets and textiles.

Black striped lifle hose sale price special

A local ad lists black striped hose at a special price of 59 cents. Customers are urged to hurry as quantities are limited and the offer applies to select sizes.

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William Jennings Bryan San Domingo Evenine Harr Mr. Wilson Belk-Williams Co J. F. Roache H. F. Wilder W. M. Hewlett Robert P. Strange T. R. Ames Little Billie F. A. Lord J. L. Edge The Wilmington Savings & Trust Company Princess Street J. M. Solky & Co One Price Clothiers and Furnishers North Front Street Betty Wales Perfumery Dept Der Roger & Gallet Wilmington, IY. C Asheville, IY. C
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