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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
6
A reflective verse opens with hope of healing and peace as time eases pain and age brings content. Local notes report social visits, travel, and community updates from Rosemary to New Bern, including bond purchases and hospital rest.
The funeral for Mrs Mamie A Parker wife of J W Parker will be held this afternoon at Northwest after a James Walker Memorial Hospital death the remains will be taken to Northwest on the Seaboard train and interment will follow in the family plot there.
The first day response to McAdoo’s offer of indefinite treasury short time certificates reached 164 797 000 dollars. Total outstanding certificates to be retired by receipts from second Liberty bonds reached 1 799 904 000 dollars, about 69 percent of the issue. Early indications suggest the second day subscriptions will mirror the first, potentially bringing total subscriptions to 300 060 000 dollars and total outstanding certificates near 1 950 000 000 dollars. The latest offerings are not quantity limited and may run at least a week without a cutoff.
Mrs Annie Wyrill recounts four years of female trouble ending after taking Cardius tonic. She says relief came after a bottle and a half with continued health thereafter. Advertising copy notes Cardius helps conditions from female weakness and advises trying it at druggists.
New Bern reports a falloff in turkey supply for Thanksgiving as farmers fear high costs and limited demand. Local banks like Maysville Banking and Trust Company subscribe beyond quota to Liberty bonds, while public schools under Prof. F L Ashley drill scenes and marching in a sustained effort.
In Superior Court Alexander sues Blake over land in Scott's Hill. Jury not yet selected as plaintiff rests testimony. Separate Nelson v Linn case ends with verdict for plaintiff but no damages awarded.
A Wilmington Ministers' Conference appeal urges all residents to join in a national day of prayer on October 28. The call invites worship at all churches to thank, confess, seek aid, and pray for victory and peace in the nation and its allies. Town Topics notes Newbold to meet county teachers and a planned night session at Wrightsboro School.
An article discusses overweight and underweight causes, stressing that excess weight comes from overeating or inactivity. It advises balanced diet, regular exercise, and fresh air to improve appetite and digestion. It lists women’s classes from Thursday evening and Friday evening.
The firm reports that every white employee and stockholder in its city and New Bern locations has purchased a Liberty bond, highlighting strong patriotic support for the war effort.
A slight change in playing time moves tonight's first game to 7 45. The second game follows immediately. Athletics meet White Sox and Giants face Pirates in the scheduled order.
Sidbury, a Black defendant, appeared before Recorder George Harriss this morning in a case charging him with assault with a deadly weapon. His prayer for judgment was continued from yesterday, and he was taxed with the costs.
Only one deed was filed for record this morning, from T. H. Wright and wife to Addie Blanch Gerken, transferring for 109 dollars and other valuable considerations a portion of lots 3 and 4 in Block 472 on Winoca Terrace.
Frank A. Scott of Cleveland Ohio resigns as chairman of the War Industries Board due to ill health. The Associated Press reports the move effective immediately as Scott steps down from his duties in Washington.
The Committee for the Ministers Conference announces leaders including Alexander D. McClurs John Jeter Hurt and William H. Milton as active organizers and advocates for the event.
A reputable physician endorses Rheuma, a rheumatism remedy sold by R R Bellamy and druggists. He cites careful investigation of Rheuma’s formula and recommends it for all forms of rheumatism, noting quicker and longer relief and elimination of toxins through the bowels and kidneys.
In Indianapolis Indiana the Taian Supreme Court today ruled suffrage law unconstitutional. Thousands of women who had voted locally will be required to abstain until further notice and a new municipal election is planned next month.
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