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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
8
Eczema and skin eruptions are caused by impure blood and can be cured by cleansing the blood. S. S. S. is touted as an old, unmatched blood purifier used for fifty years, with written advice available from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
New York Oct 61 Associated Press reports Corporal Ber ney Loveman 25 from Birmingham Alabama of the 167th United States Infantry died by jumping from an eight foot hotel window in uptown New York. A day earlier a marriage license showed plans to wed Regina Glinekopt of the city. Rings bearing initials were found with the license and police say his death stemmed from opposition by the bride’s father to a wartime marriage lasting through his possible deployment.
A 1917 Wilmington Nc notice quotes John R Kenly president of a company confirming willingness to meet with employee representatives. The letter states officials favor conferences when requested by clerks and a two representative per department committee may be formed to discuss matters affecting service and employees.
Special reformation services will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church. The observance commemorates Martin Luther posting the 95 theses on the church door at Wittenberg. Public invited.
State of North Carolina notice announces a mortgage foreclosure sale in New Hanover County. The lender Cooperative Building and Loan Association will offer the property at public auction on November 1st, with details of property location and boundaries described. The sale proceeds will satisfy the secured mortgage debt and costs.
Washington, Oct. 31 American shipyards aim to complete 1,000,000 tons of ships by March 1, as Shipping Board Chairman Hurley tells Atlantic coast builders and officials the production goal is ten times 1916 output. He warns this requires extraordinary methods and energy for the war mobilization.
About 200 clerks quit work at the local A C L office amid union action. President Nelms says more joiners expected as traffic ties up. A young woman employee nearly slips entering the building as clerks cheer for union support.
Cash paid for antiques including diamond doors high post beds side boards bureaus tables sofas chairs desks mirror frames brass candle sticks irons fenders clocks old china feather beds false teeth and gold or silver. Will call anywhere write what you have J K Beard care Davis Furniture Store 17 South Second Street or phone 710 Wilmington NC.
A German aircraft crossed the Kent coast early today and was engaged by anti aircraft guns. It dropped bombs in fields, then went to sea and released the remaining ordnance in the water with no casualties or damage reported.
The ad touts Calotabs as a modern calomel alternative with no nausea or griping. One tablet at bedtime with water purports to purify the liver by morning and restore appetite. Sold only in original sealed packages for thirty five cents, guaranteed by druggists.
The State Department reveals Count von Luxburg, Germany’s Buenos Aires envoy, plotted German domination in Southern Brazil. He asked Berlin for a submarine squadron to threaten Latin American powers unfriendly to Germany, with the Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro dispatches noting revelations of the Luxburg correspondence and a Teuton plan that caused a furore in Buenos Aires.
For rent a three room unit completely furnished for light housekeeping. Includes use of phone and bath. Apply at 308 Grace Street. Dated 10-31-41.
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