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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
5
The first of October marks moving day in several cities including Norfolk Virginia and Wilmington with many tenants seeking new quarters at lease expirations. Opinions vary among informed men on how big the shake up will be as many renters plan to stay or move and shop windows display many rental notices.
A whispered exchange hints at a wife unsettled by a new perch of status on the deck. The speaker notes she is well known to other married women and is quick to discuss them, signaling social tension aboard.
Wilmington plans for Electrical Week events on December 29 with local organizers Raymond Hunt leading a city committee. National backing comes from General Electric Western Electric and Westinghouse, directed by the Society of Electric Development, with Chamber of Commerce support and hopes for home farm factory and store electrical displays. Street lighting will be upgraded for the celebration.
The death of Miss May Buck daughter of J W Buck of this city occurred near midnight at Ridgecrest. She was 19 years old and many friends in Wilmington will grieve. The funeral and interment will be at Black Mountain with her father and other family members present.
New and revised plans for a Cape Fear River bridge at Market Street will be prepared within days and then government engineers will be asked to endorse them. Advocates remain hopeful despite prior disapproval and push for a wider draw and higher elevation to serve city growth and Brunswick County needs.
Canvassers Jack son Johnson and B T Melvin report Wilmington backing for the Brunswick county fair to be held in Bolivia on November 3 and 4. Community fairs precede the county event with truck and agricultural displays and a prize list to be published. Exhibits may move to the Wilmington Corn Show November 7 10.
The Uniform Rank of Knights of Wilmington, created by the Knights of Pythias, organized with 35 members at a meeting in the Pythian building. Plans include securing regulation military uniforms to form a highly drilled company. officers elected include Captain Mc. B. Wilson and Lieutenants S. F. Garrison and Fred W. Little.
Official North Carolina car tallies rank Charlotte first with the most autos, followed by Guilford and Mecklenburg counties. Greensboro, Winston Salem, Asheville, Raleigh and Wilmington appear in the upper tier, while counties like Yancey, Mitchell and Clay show very few cars. Charlotte township lists 1142 cars with 900 in the city. Wilmington ranks sixth with 586 and Durham 572.
Interest runs high as the Loyal Boys' Club runs a popularity contest in the city. The two prettiest babies, two prettiest girls, two ugliest men are among the winners with proceeds to the Children's Playground fund. Judge Bornemann enters to win the diamond ring for the ugliest man and dismisses rival entries.
Former Governor Robert B. Glenn will pass through Wilmington next week en route to Shallotte where he is scheduled to speak in the interest of Democracy on Wednesday. He is expected to spend a few hours in the city during the trip.
A health advisory notes backache signals sluggish kidneys from too much meat. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to cleanse kidneys, reduce uric acid, and ease bladder irritation.
A close friend of the former Governor notes Glenn will address multiple stops in New Hanover and Brunswick as his campaign continues. The counties have long shown high regard for the Governor and immense crowds are expected at each event.
If you accept this invitation and call Just for a Look we will show the new wearables and quote prices that will convince you it is profitable to make this store your outfitting shop.
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