Government Asks For Information On County Food Conservation Efforts
The New Hanover pool Conservation Commission drew national notice as photographs of local food conservation methods were requested by the United States Food Administration. Annie P. Bretlow and Jane McKimmon arranged pictures showing utensils, drying, canning equipment, and dried products. Mrs. McKimmon urged sending images to Kingston for a federal graphic section, while local lectures continue at 107 12 South Front Street drawing strong attendance.
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New
Commission
South Front Street
Board of Health Meeting Reports Tiny Balance
The Board of Health held a routine session with no major issues on the agenda. Reports from sub-departments were approved, financials show a 1.90 balance, and past deficits were largely wiped out. Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt noted paratyphoid cases, its milder factor, and the August death rate as the lowest during his tenure.
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Board of Health
Treasury
Charles T. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Malay States Support for World War Effort Proceeding
The Malay States during the present War contributed 1 000 officers to the British army and navy on battleship forty aeroplanes and a 100000 war loan.
Eight jurors secured as murder trial jury selection proceeds
In Superior Court Emmanuel Roderick Jr sits with eight jurors already accepted for the first degree murder case. The defense and prosecution will challenge remaining panelists before noon. Court orders witnesses to report by 2:30 pm as fluid juror availability delays empaneling.
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Superior Court
Emmanuel Roderick, Jr
Eles de
Harriss
Jackson
Wtties
Roderick
W. P. Gafford
L. Marten Grant
Burton
Growth at Bank and Trust Co. Reported by Wilmington Directors
Stockholders gathered at 11 o clock to hear officers report a thriving year with profits near 9 percent and dividends of 6 percent. The bank holds over half a million in cash and deposits totaling 2.6 million dollars with no bills payable. Deposits rose by more than 600 thousand since the last meeting. trust operations expanded serving prominent business figures in North and South Carolina. The old board was re elected and officers retained: Thomas E Cooper president Milton Calder vice president Chas E Bethea cashier E Fred Banck assistant cashier Robt L Henley assistant cashier.
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Bank & Trust Co
W. B. Cooper
Chasea
Whs
Thos
Cooper
Wilmington
North
South Carolina
Quito
Mr. Jos
T. King
A. C. L. Railroad Co
W. B. Drake, Jr
National Bank
Raleigh
B. G. Collins
Burroughs & Collins Co
Conway
Milton Calder
Bank
J. G. L. Gieschen
Gieschen Bros
Eduard Ahrens
Cuthbert Martin
People’s Supply
W. Sidbury
Jurgen Haar
S. Cooper
First National
Lenk, Dunn
Geo. O. Gaylord
Chas. E. Bethea
A. G. Warren
Warren Ice Cream Company
Thos. E. Cooper
E. Fred Banck
Robt
L. Henley
Remains Cared To Garland For Infant Mears
The remains of Mary Lee Mears infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Mears died early yesterday at their home 211 Meares Street were carried to Garland for funeral services and interment this afternoon The child aged 13 months had suffered poor health and the community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents
Court session drawn out in Kay assault case
In Recorder's court Clifton Kay a 33 year old colored man faced the charge of criminally assaulting Annie Van Bayel of Castle Haynes. The case was continued pending expert testimony from Dr. Doggett and Dr. Harlee Bellamy with disposition expected tomorrow. Nora Hall and Mag Freeman also had cases continued with separate trials and dates set.
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Clifton Kay
Annie van Bayel
Castle Haynes
Recorder’s Court
Kay
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Burton
Harker
Viola Spooner
Solie Burton
Harriss
Mag Freeman
W A. McGowan
Railroads Will Aid Publicity for Second Liberty Loan
Fairfax Harrison, chairman of the Railroads War Board, says railroads will cooperate with Treasury publicity for the second Liberty Loan. Posters in waiting rooms and railroad shops will reach millions of riders and 1,750,000 railroad employees. The first issue saw more than 20 million dollars in Liberty Bonds purchased by railroad workers.
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Washington, D. C
Fairfax Harison
Railroads’ War Board
Treasury Department
United States
Donations Acknowledged At Red Cross Sanitarium
Red Cross Sanitarium records show many donations including two dozen bottles of fuserate, a bushel of potatoes, a barrel of flour, magazines, oranges, a rocking chair, a com mode, hot water bottles and enamel pans. Visitors welcomed include Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Boney, Mrs. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert Martin, Captain Sharp, Colonel Walker Taylor and Mr. William Struthers. Seven patients were admitted during the month.
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Red Cross Sanitarium
Red Crosshonser
Ben Merritt
W. L. Parstey
H. Darden
Father Dennen
Samuel Bear
J. W. Grainger
C. E. Clark
Boney
Whitney
Cuthbert Martin
Captain Sharp
Walker Taylor
William Struthers
Oddly Named Allied Journals From Tropedies
Soldiers of the Allies publish journals with quirky titles such as The Whizz Bang Now and Then The Listening St Dead Horse... Reflects humorous wartime morale items and journal naming trends in the tropedies.
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Cotner
Aviation Girls Good at Royal Theatre Show
The Aviation Girls this week at the Royal theatre outshines last week with a strong miniature musical comedy. The chorus of comely dancers, good singing, and overall high quality place it among the Royal’s best attractions.
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Aviation Girls
The
Royal Theatre
the Royal
Ten Years Not Four in Clemmons Bigamy Verdict
A juror notes the judge’s instruction misstated the waiting period. D. D. Clemmons was acquitted of bigamy in Superior Court after he separated from his first wife for ten years before marrying again, believing his first wife dead. The article corrects a prior Dispatch error about a four year wait.
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D. D. Clemmons
Superior Court
Dispatch
Celmmons
Salled
Clemmons
Fashion's Fancies for Fall Fixings
Fashion writer Margaret Mason surveys fall and winter trends with a sharp eye on slender silhouettes. Skirts narrow and shorter, pockets sacrificed, collars high and buttons tight, and sleeves long to the knuckle. Fur coatings feature flying squirrel and nutria blends with grey predominating, plus Chinese embroidery and hoof cuff Mandarin influences.
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New York
Chinchilla
Addressing Mail for Soldiers Under New Post Office Rules
The Post Office issues instructions for marking mail to soldiers in regular army national guard and national army. Use precise unit and camp designations with state identifiers when needed. Improperly addressed letters or parcels without a return sender address must not be mailed. Postmasters will help relatives address mail to soldiers to avoid delays.
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Post Office Department
John Smith
64Th Infantry
Camp Lee
Virginia
John
National Guard
175Th Infantry
N. C
Camp Sevier
South Carolina
National Army
310Th Infantry
Camp Jackson
310Th Inee
War ‘Departmént
Regular Army
Navajo Fire Dance Draws Tourists to Thoreau
Sept 12 Thoreau New Mexico tourists flock through Thoreau heading to Lakeview about 60 miles away to witness the Navajo Fire Dance set to begin today and run through the rest of the week. The ceremony is among the sacred Navajo customs and is held only after a seven year period.
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Thoreau
N. M
Lakeview
Red Cross to Complete Tuberculosis Sanatorium Near Paris
The Red Cross War Council reports a cable from France stating the American Red Cross will finish a partially built sanatorium about twenty miles from Paris. The facility, nearly half completed, lacks heating and plumbing and could be finished for 180 000 francs ($36 000) and ready before winter. It will serve military use during the war and then revert to the Sanatorium Association.
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Red Cross
France
Eeeerican Red Cross
Paris
Army
American Cross
Cold Wave Strikes Wilmington As Thermometer Stays Low
Wilmington residents endure another frigid day with highs around 67 and a low near 54 as coal fires blaze and winter clothing remains essential. The report notes lingering chill despite sun efforts and mentions Navy etiquette about standing for toasts.
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Wilmington
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American Baak" and Trust CO
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Venire
SMITH
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Smith Motor Truck Corporation
Wilmington Motor Company, Inc
Robert G. Barr
Dock Street
Chestnut Street
Bagk
Theals
Siz
Wilmington Savings & & Trust Company
Princess Stree
C. E. Taylor
J. W. Norwood
H. Watters
J. L. Williams
W.H. Moore
J.G. Thornton
Margaret Mason
United Press
RED Cross Hospital
Red Cross War Council
Coinon
Frese Lecy
the Corbett Co
Brown’s
Reyal Theater
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