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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1916

Page

7

Endorsement of Federal Reserve System by William C Amos

William C Amos argues that the Guaranty Trust Company data misleads on the Federal Reserve Act. He defends Comptroller John Skelton Williams and credits the Fed with stabilizing credit, preventing currency panics, and boosting banking confidence. He cites 3,533 bank replies and notes non members may soon join.

George H. Manning Washington, D. C Federal Reserve System John Skelton Williams Guaranty Trust Company New York City William C. Amos New York Washington The Guaranty Trust Amos Williams Mr. Amos Federal Reserve Comptroller United States Corn Exchange Bank Frew

Carrier Pigeon Stations At Front In German Defense

Behind the Somme front scattered along the German lines are pigeon stations forming a vital defense link. Trained birds in trenches fly to rear stations carrying messages in tiny aluminum capsules, enabling rapid word to reach the rear when telephone lines are down.

Somme France

Open Air School Methods and Health Emphasis Outlined

A State Board bulletin explains seven main principles for open air schools focusing on mental and physical needs of subnormal children. It describes medical and nursing support, nutrition, rest periods, personal hygiene, fresh air and sunshine, and individualized training, with manual work and gardening alongside academics.

State Board of Halth Saya

Excursion Fares Announced by Atlantic Coast Line

The Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares from Wilmington to major cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston with various stopovers. Special rates apply for Kansas City Chattanooga Jacksonville St Petersburg Tampa Fort Myers Cleveland and Jacksonville through October 1916 for events like rifle and pistol matches with limited return dates.

WilmiNgton Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston Norfolk Asheville N.C Waynesville N. C Lake Toxaway Brevard Hendersonville Saluda Tryon Kansas City American Bankers Association Chattanooga Tean Soverign Grand Lodge Jacksonville Fla Tampa St. Petersburg Ft. Myers Cleveland Ohio Brotherhood of St. Andrew State Gamp Southern Rifle Association National Rifle Association Te ‘State Camp

American League Results Snapshot

Yesterday's scores show Cleveland 1 beat Philadelphia 0. New York defeated by level? 4 to 2. Chicago 3 topped Washington 2. Louis 3 fell to Boston 8.

Philadelphia Fietvoit New York Chicago Washington Louis Boston

Minor Leagues Scores From Columbus and Louisville

In the American Association Columbus 0 Minneapolis 10 Toledo 9 St. Paul 0. Louisville 4 Milwaukee 2 Indianapolis 5 Kansas City 9. In the International League Toronto 1 Buffalo 6. All other games were rained out.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh American _Association Columbus Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City International League Toronto Buffalo

Taxi Driver Puts Up a Lost Purse Snare

A taxi driver tells a friend that when business is slow he leaves a purse on the cab footboard and the door ajar to lure would be robbers. He says he is empty but notes many people will jump in for a quick haul when they spot it.

Jim

You can't unscramble an egg says a practical citizen

A fragment quotes a sentiment about eggs from a Washington Post column. The speaker contrasts a sententious critic with a pragmatic voter who values affordability over preparation. No additional context or dates are provided.

Open fields for service in North Carolina

The passage notes that North Carolina has not yet seen much use, but it offers an unusually open and ready field for service. It suggests the state could provide ample opportunities compared to others.

Noth Carolina

Soldier Becomes Writer and Composer for Middlesex Regiment

Private Raph Burnham from Virginia with English roots joined the Middlesex Regiment after the call to serve. He wrote The Soul of the Empire which gained wide enlistment fame and now The Prayer of the World has been adopted as an army hymn sung at church parades and services.

London Raph Burnham Caie Virginia Middlesex Regiment Empire

Music Taste Improves Says Mr Cumrox

A clipped quote shows Mr Cumrox declaring his growing appreciation for music. He notes he can enjoy the sound of a hand organ even with or without a monkey, reflecting a humorous domestic exchange.

Mr. Cumrox

Divorce By Publication in 1916 New Hanover Court

State court in New Hanover County orders public service by publication for Nettie versus A V Simmons. Defendant declared non resident and not found in state. required to appear at October term on October 23 1916 to answer or risk judgment by complaint. W N Harriss clerk signs September 1 1916.

State of North Carolina County of New Hanover Nettie Summons A. V. Simmons E Court A. V. Bimmons North Carolina New Hanover

Foreclosure Sale in Wilmington North Carolina 1916

The mortgagee Winslow W. Smith will sell at the Court House door Wilmington at noon on Monday October 16 1916 for cash the property described as Lots 4 5 and 6 in Block 4738 along Seventeenth and Grace streets subject to an existing mortgage in Book 78 Page 560 New Hanover County.

Robert New Hahover Court House Wilmington N. C North Carolina Seventeenth Street Grace Street New Hanover County

Southern Railway trims Winston Salem Pullman line to Goldsboro

Effective Monday September 11 1916 Southern Railway shortens the Winston Salem to Goldsboro Pullman Sleeping Car line with the car leaving Winston Salem at 8 50 p m arriving Goldsboro next morning and return from Goldsboro at 10 35 p m arriving Winston Salem next morning Greensboro Raleigh line remains in operation for reservations contact Traveling Passenger Agent J O Jones Raleigh N C The Southern Serves the South.

Southern Railway Winston-Salem Beaufort- Moorehead City Winston- Salem Goldsboro J. O. Jones Raleigh, N. C Southern

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