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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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United Press
Washington
Rui
International
Gates
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M. H. P. Clark
N. 3Rd Street
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Winoca Terrace
Rally and Insurance Agency
F. A. Lord
Red Cross Stret
North Second Street
Orange Street
Wright's Real Estate and Insurance Agency
P.O
Care Dispatch
South Third Street
Wright's Realty and Insurance Agency
Peterson & Ruffs
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
the Sun
South Eighth Street
Market Streets
Wright’s Realty and Insurance Agency
Grand Theatre
Carolina
Shand’s Grocery
Princess Steet
South Fourth Street
S. A. Evans
James & James, Inc
Queen City Cycle Co
Victrolas and Records
Trousseau and Layettie
Pender Avenue
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Foster & CO
North 2Nd
Sound
South 5Th
North 13Th
Dock
Upper Apt
South 8Th
South 17Th
Castle
North 7Th
Princess Street
P. O
Motte Business College, Inc
Front
H. P
Corliss
S. Sycamore St
Petersburg
Gordon
Wan
L. Mazer
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
J.T. Gordon
South 2Nd Street
South Side
Wrightsville Avenue
South Front Street
South Fourth
Ann Street
Southern
James & James
Virginia
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Dispatch
the Motte Business College, Inc
Front and Chestnut
Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburgh
North Seventh Street
Richmond
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
B. L. Stock
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Sun
Foltz & Kendrick
Army
Charles Finkelstein
South Second Street
Daniels’ Stables
F. T. Mills
The
R. P. McClammy
Northam’s
Jarman’s
Canfield Mfg. Co
Sigel St
Chicago
North Second
John Barley Corn
Cantonment Columbia
S. C
Walker Electric
W. B. Gooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
W. B. Thorpe
Water and Annistreets
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Front and
Princess Streets
the Interesting Mutual Screen Magazine
the Murchison National Bank
Cape Fear
North Front Street
C. L. Dickinson
Princess Building
Home Savings Bank
Chestnut Streets
Kodak Ny
C. W. Yates