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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
8
A bold appeal invites readers to start saving with a neat little pass book. The message urges all readers to begin a campaign for prosperity by opening an account, promising rapid growth through a regular systematic savings plan for small or large deposits.
A letter to The Dispatch argues for a large scale reforestation plan and protected wood pulp and paper industry to secure Wilmington’s factory future. It urges vigorous publicity and investment, notes the city’s strengths like harbor, roads, lights, healthfulness, and Cape Fear waterways, and calls for immediate, concerted action to attract workers and create jobs.
The real Buster Brown and Janine Tige visit Wilmington for a free 3 PM performance outside the Belk Williams store. Souvenirs for children, numerous stunts expected, and an hour or two of fun with the shoe line promotion.
Twenty four marriage licenses were issued in the city during October by the Register of Deeds, a steady monthly average. Seventeen licenses were for white couples and seven for colored couples. Most white licenses required parental consent due to the girl's age.
A local building and loan association announces a new series starting Saturday at Wright's Real Estate, 124 Princess Street. Members can join with payments as low as 25 cents a week and earn profits and interest. Wright's office serves as the association headquarters.
A collage of small classified items from a 1911 issue includes magazine deliveries on request, a cure advertisement for Neilson’s Oil, a wanted ad for 100 feather beds, a lost watch notice, stove and repair services by W. B. Klander, a rental request for a small concrete mixer, fresh produce arrivals from Bear Produce and Merchandise, and native meats offered by O. J. Mintz & Co. The notices reflect typical late 19th to early 20th century urban commerce.
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