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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1917

Page

15

State investigates Row Peterson readers for quality comparison

North Carolina State Superintendent Joyner announced a formal review after a rival book company alleged inferiority of the adopted Row Peterson readers. The Text Book Commission approved a minimal margin reduction but kept all other contract terms, with a $10,000 bond ensuring performance. If the publishers fail, the law will protect schools. readers must be used from June 1, 1917, unless a county lacks copies and may use the old list during the term.

Raleigh N. C State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joyner Dr. Joyner State Text Book Commission Peterson Secretary of State Text Book Commission

Strikes Lower Coal Tonnage Across Key Districts

Washington report from the Interior Department shows coal output at 62.5 of full capacity due to labor strikes. Illinois production falls from 70.3 to 54.8 percent while Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee drop from 74.2 to 10.8. Car shortages ease countrywide but persist in Pittsburg. Dr H A Garfield to meet operators next week to discuss prices, costs, and zone regulation.

United Press Washington Interior Department Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Pittsburg

Woman charged with murder of Fort Worth man

Mrs. Luna Barrett 35 formerly of Fort Worth Texas was arrested in Denver charged with the murder of her former husband John Desermira a wealthy Barr Lake Colorado farmer. Her father and two brothers act as State witnesses after a yearlong detective chase across the West.

United Press Denver Col Luna Barrett Fort Worth Texas Paul Barrett John Desermira Barr Lake Colorado West

Congress Tax Bill Debate Highlights Wealth Tax Dispute

The Congress tax bill debate centered on war profits and wealth taxation. Senator LaFollette argued for billions from big corporations and criticized penalties on unethical corporate returns, urging fairness against a rich few profiting from the war. Senator Penrose defended measured, deliberate reform amid pressure.

Penrose Pennsylvania LaFollette Senate Committee

For Rent Store Corner Fourth and Castle Streets

For rent a southeast corner store at 4th and Castle streets. One of the oldest best established business sites in the city suitable for a dry goods or general store. Possession October 1. Inquire D. R. Foster & Co. Phone 1220.

4Th and Castle Streets D. R. Foster & Co

Classified rental list from October 1st with multiple room counts

Readable entries list room counts and monthly rents for numerous properties on Chestnut Walnut Market and surrounding streets. Items include apartments with 5 to 10 rooms, some with baths or extras, and rents ranging from 10.00 to 75.00 monthly.

Welnut Princess Woolcott Market Ann Walnut South 6Th Chestnut Wright South 2Nd Market Street Nun Street South 4Th South 7Th Dock Street Orange South 3Rd South 5Th Avenue North 4Th North 5Th Avenue Grace Street Chestnut Street James Owen Reilly

Wilmington Law School Seeks Fifth Year Grants

Wilmington law school offers five year grants starting September 10 for degrees in progress. Pupils prepared for state bar examination with evening classes led by Dean H Edmund Rodgers at 6 Garrell Building.

Wilmington Grarts H. Edmund Rodgers Garrell

John Barleycorn on His Last Legs

Old Demon Ruth is nearing funeral services as United Press reports acting commissioner Gates orders dis tilters to cease labor on the hour until the war ends. No beverages may be distilled from cereals tubers fruits molasses and related products after that hour. Wine ale and beer will still be brewed. Whisky production continues in stores despite the control.

United Press Washington Rui International Gates

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