Gold Hold Our Men Poem Share Concerted War Appeal
A newspaper item notes the oft sung World War I hymn with verse by Rev C L Evarts and an unknown author. It urges its use in schools and credits H H McLean Maxton superintendent for arranging the form. Also reports residents Lillian Collins heading to Hampton Va for winter, a Cantwell Dancing School event, and locals visiting relatives and attending a wedding.
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Canada
Rev. C. L. Evarts
Maentreat
N. C
Lillian Collins
Hampton
Cantwell Dancing School
Wibernian Hall
Local notices include charity events and wedding invites
Mrs L M Sykes travels to New York after her brother William Glassy Sykes dies. A Red Cross unit meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon. Hoover card distribution by block messengers continues with registrars on reverse. Invitations announce the Worths’ daughter Louise Gaston’s marriage to Benjamin Washburn Jr at First Presbyterian on November 8, 1917. Second cantata rehearsal at Luther Memorial Hall begins 8 pm with choir from St James and joint church support.
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National Special Aid
Charles William Worth
Louise Gaston
Benjamin Washburn, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Americans in War as Seen in London
The Post comments on American soldiers arriving in the trenches noting their freshness eagerness and stern resolve. It argues that even if Germany gains in other theaters and seeks a favorable peace the United States will be brought to bear to break German military power and reject Hohenzollern unease.
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Associated Press
London
Ort. Jr
the Post
Italy
America
Germany
United States
Private John Allen of Mississippi Dead
Jackson Miss Oct 30 Private John Allen a member of Congress from Mississippi for 16 years until 1910 retirement died at his Tupelo home after about two weeks of illness The dispatch notes his prominence and long service in Congress.
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Associated Ress
Jackson
Miss
John Allen
Congress
Mississippi
Tupelo
Home-made Pinex cough syrup proves effective and cheap
A newspaper note promotes a homemade cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims quick preparation, pleasant taste, and strong cough relief for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Local visitors include military students and clergy
Mr Robert C Rantwell Jr a student aviator is in the city visiting his parents en route to Pensacola Fla where he will complete training and be commissioned in the regular service Lieut Claude C Cashwell of the U S A stationed at Camp Jackson Columbia S C is in the city with friends Rev M T Plyler who dedicated a church at Hertford last Sunday has returned to the city
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George Sr
Ferdinand D. Fick
United States Army
P. Fick
Southrath Street
J. G. Starhorstich
Greensboro
Baghby-Mason
W. M. Creasy
Charles Lodor
Union
Sunset Park
Robert C. Rantwell, Jr
Pensacola
Fla
Claude C. Cashwell
Camp Jackson
Columbia
S. C
M. T. Plyler
Hertford
City
Seeadler Captain Captured Off Fiji After Chase
Count von Luckner commander of the German raider Seeadler was captured near the Fiji Islands by Fijian constabulary aboard the steamer Amra. Five German crew members were taken with him, while the fates of remaining crew were unclear. The Seeadler had wrecked on Mopelia Island after sinking several ships. News of its destruction was reported in Washington on October 4.
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Associated
Tress
Pacific
Count von Luckter
Seeulder
Fiji Islands
Australia
Washington
Young Man Electrocuted in Columbia Incident
Fayetteville Oct 30 Special to The Dispatch Robert Tolar Ray son of H M Ray of this county was accidentally electrocuted in Columbia South Carolina Saturday morning He was a power company lineman working on a line when he touched a live wire and died instantly The body was brought home for burial and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon at four oclock
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Fayetteville
N. C
Robert Tolar Ray
H. M. Ray
Columbia
S. C
Ray
Enzormi
Northwest storm warnings issued from Norfolk to Boston
Associated Press reports Northwest storm warnings posted along the Atlantic coast from Norfolk to Boston and Southeast warnings from Marblehead to Eastport. Strong northwest winds with possible squalls expected this afternoon and tonight from Boston southward.
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North Atlantic
Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Norfolk
Boston
Marblehead
Mass
Eastport
Maine
General Grosvenor Dies in Athens at 84
Athens Ohio October 350 Gen Charles H Grosvenor former Representative from the Eleventh Ohio District died at his home aged eighty four. He served in Congress and was noted for his long public career. The veteran leader passed away at his residence in Athens releasing mourning in political circles.
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General Grosvenor
Associated Frogs
Athens
Ohio
Chas. H. Grosvernor
Campaign idea this afternoon by Food Administration speakers
The Food Administration launched its campaign today with appointed speakers addressing sizeable audiences at county schoolhouses at 2 PM. They urged strict food economy, with Rev J A Sullivan at Calvary Baptist in Carolina Beach, I C Wright at Masonboro, Louis Goodman at Wrightsville, and others speaking in Seagate, Myrtle Grove, South Wilmington, Wrightsboro, East Wilmington, Middle Sound, Acorn Branch, Castle Haynes, Scott's Hill, Winter Park, Delgado, and more.
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The
Food Administration
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Carolina Beach
Oak Hill
I. C. Wright
Masonboro
Louis Goodman
Wrightsville
C. B. Newcombe
Seagate
Marsden Bellamy
Myrtle Grove
South Wilmington
W. A. MecGirt
Wrightsboro
D .J. Fergus
East Wilmington
T. H. Cooper
Board of Education
Middle Sound
R. E. Gribbin
Acorn
L. Clayton Grant
Castle Haynes
Local Weather Observer Warns of Cold Wave Tomorrow
The Local Weather Observer Felder says an unusually cold wave will strike the city tomorrow morning and last for an extended period. Sunshine is expected to persist despite the cold, with blustery conditions and only light rain earlier today.
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Feler
Flat Feet Keep Men From Army Service Says Institute
Special dispatch from Raleigh reports foot health gains prominence as a factor in military rejection. Flat feet are a major navy disqualifier, second only to defective vision, with poor footwear and posture blamed for fallen arches. The Life Extension Institute cautions posture and straight walking to correct the condition.
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Raleigh
N. C
Army
Navy
The
Life Extension Institute
Funeral for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas
Funeral services for Hiouise infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Thomas of 119 Meares Street were held at 3 30 pm at the parents home conducted by Rev W G Hall South Side Baptist Church. Interment followed in BelNevue Cemetery. Many friends attended the last sad service and extended sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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Hiouise
L. E. Thomas
No. 119
Meares Street
W. G. Hall
Southside Baptist Church
BelNevue
Crowley v Reaneker jury finds for defendant in debt dispute
In Superior Court the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case Margaret Crowley versus W E Reaneker after a session that extended into the morning. The single issue was whether the defendant owed the plaintiff any amount, answered in the negative. Evidence in the Grady versus Exum et al matter began, with a verdict expected later today or tomorrow.
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Margaret Crowley
W. E. Reaneker
Superior Court
Nana
John Grady
Emma Exum
Verdef
Tomor
Dr Tankersley Returns From Clinical Congress Trip
Dr J W Tankersley head of the Tankersley Harper Sanitarium returns to the city after a two week trip including the Chicago clinical congress of surgery Rochester Minnesota and Philadelphia visits. He attended medical discussions and planned further work after his travels.
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InChicago
J. W. Tankersley
Tankersley-Harper Sanitarium
Chicago
Washington Day Prohibition Enters District of Columbia
Washington, D. C. Oct. 30 Bars will close at midnight as Sheppard law takes effect prohibiting liquor traffic in the District. Wholesale and retail stores close, local breweries shut, and imports from outside DC become the only source for drinkers. Prohibition supporters hail the move as a dry belt forms from Maryland to Florida and New Orleans. Ministers urged to designate Sunday as a prohibition observance.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Soa
Sheppard Law
District of Columbia
National
Congress
Hobson
Senate
Maryland
Florida
New Orleans
United States
Atest
Union Clerks Rally Confidence Amid Walkout Threat
Clerks in a Southeastern Atlantic Coast Line area voiced confidence they will prevail in a dispute after a rally led by union members. They warned of possible road blockades and work stoppage if management attempts to impose schedules, while officials urged cooperation and patience as talks continued.
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Europe
Elliott
Forrester
Moore
Prohibition Push Amid High Liquor Consumption Figures
The passage notes Americans drank 19.40 gallons per person with expenditures over 2.0 billion dollars, while per capita use peaked at 22.79 gallons since the Civil War. It argues the universal prohibition trend is irresistible and the liquor traffic is doomed.
Menhaden Fleet Braces for Rich Oil Season
Lower Cape Fear fishers expect a strong run of menhaden as several factories including Old Brunswick and Neptune gear up for a busy season. Steamboats from the North bring ships to port while locals stockpile oil for future needs as stockpiles and prices rise in a thriving coastal fish industry.
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Disputies
Southport
Menhaden
Cape Fear
Old Brunswick
Vayio.s
Lina
Carolina
Neptune
Taylor
Norfolk
Pogies
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Satan
Rev
C. L. Evarts
H. H. McLean
Maxton
Maxton, N. C
F. S. Love
Epworth League Institute
Howard B. Branch
South Sixth Street
Rose Bonitz
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Wayside Inn
Winter Park
Epworth League
Wesley Memorial Church
Orient Lodge
Ellow Crafts De'irel ‘Liv
Cc. C. Brown
Red Cross Unit
Carolina Pisce
Toler
Twentieth and
Woollcott Avenue
City of God
Luthor Memorial Hall
Sixth End Princess Streets
Tenishi
Wil
St. James' Episcopal Church
Robertson
Express Last
Pha Pray
Seeadler
Fiji
Sloan
Little Elouise Thomas
Bellevue
DR. Tankersley
Isaac Ham
Burger & Sons Suits
Crivco
Belk -Williams
Ricjgor
Sheppard
Brunswick County
Coas
Cape Fest
Cape
Luzianne
Coffee Neherbu Ayer
Tn Omtrans USA
the Reily~Taylor Company
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