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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
3
Health officials urge persistent massage of affected muscles for infantile paralysis. A promulete physician notes manipulation can prevent limb shrinking if begun when temperature normal, two weeks after onset in mild cases or after the cold stage in severe cases, but no later than three months. Continuous passive movement and muscle training can improve long neglected cases.
Water stage readings for the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville show 3.4 feet at 8 a.m yesterday. The report notes sunrise and sunset timings for the period with a weather station recording.
Henry Ford, through counsel, filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court a libel suit against him by the Navy League of the United States for 106000 over a newspaper advertisement impugning the league and officers motives in preparedness propaganda. Ford does not retract but says he believed the statements true and widely published. he also notes he voluntarily accepted service in the suit despite legal advice.
A woman asks to see Lieutenant Barker at the hospital and claims to be his sister, meeting the matron who checks if she is a relative. The conversation ends with the matron recognizing the caller as Barker's sister and the woman identifying herself as his sister, Tam.
The cotton market opened firm with advances of 13 to 2 points, January at 15.82 rising about 22 points from last night’s close. Census August report and bullish domestic consumption boosted buying. Liverpool markets showed firmness amid naval stores notes for Savannah and Wilmington.
New York fur auction reveals 16340 house cat skins cataloged. Dealers from afar note demand shifts postwar and advise targeting black cats and calicoes, with prices around 2 dollars for a witch cat and 15 cents for a calico. Muskrat skins dominate the listing with over half, followed by 75000 skunk skins at the end.
North Carolina press associations from Raleigh convened with committees on legislation to draft bills for the upcoming session. They seek changes in legal advertising laws and expect to begin drafting potential measures, with a late afternoon meeting anticipated as some members arrive.
Special to The Dispatch from Jacksonville North Carolina Sept 14 Tom Brinson a 38 year old Black man was found dead near his home Coroner F W K Kellum viewed the body and ruled that an inquest was unnecessary
In The Hague report a Belgian town faced a heavy fine of 60,000 marks after locals hoisted a Belgian tricolor atop an oak tree during a national celebration. To shield the tree from mock German attacks they surrounded it with barbed wire as a child observed the bonnet of her aunt.
Hatt De Lane Bureau Jacksonville N C Sept 13 reports on upcoming events in Onslow including possible visits by Senator Simmons and Hon Claude Kitchin speech, Supt Walter Thompson support for constitutional amendments, Radcliffe Chautauqua Company visit dates Sept 29 28 25, Jacksonville Graded and High School opens Sept 26 with nine teachers, and a full slate of faculty. Cameron Morrison to speak Sept 23 in Onslow and Swansboro. Local Presbyterian church painting, hunting season details starting Oct 5 to Mar 19, and non resident hunting licenses at $10. Farmers begin harvest preparations and local activity noted.
A brief note says the project will start Monday and aims to run as equipment is brought into first-class shape this week. No further details on location or teams are provided.
The defendant Hunter Pearl Hunter must answer or demur to the complaint in the divorce action filed in the Superior Court of Newer Council. The case is set for the end Monday in September 1916 at the court house in Wilmington. Clerk N Harris issues the notice.
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