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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
4
The item mixes editorial quips and dispatch summaries from wartime coverage. It notes Germany’s pride in bombarding Paris, calls for Wisconsin to repudiate disloyalty, and references leaders like Foch Haig and Pershing. It also jokes about April showers, April fools, and lingering war anxieties.
A wartime style column notes Congress has lingered long while soldiers are in France, jokes about gas use, then urges readers to file income tax returns by noon to avoid trouble. The fragment combines political satire with the tax deadline reminder.
The text argues the Dutch should not run their own ships. Uncle Sam would take over and operate the vessels during the war, offering high pay and assuming all loss. If the Dutch run ships themselves they risk sinking by submarines and receiving no compensation.
The Fayetteville gathering spurred plans to boost North Carolina freight by turning the Cape Fear river into a year round canal from Wilmington to Fayetteville. Col. Wade H. Harris led efforts, urging government revisal of rates and an intra coastal waterway system to cut costs for Western North Carolina products. The group aims to secure ports of entry and rate basing with federal officials, plus a naval coaling station at Southport.
John M. Parker demonstrates a commitment to public service over party politics, urging steady governance and collaborative approach. He stresses pragmatic solutions, unity across factions, and safeguarding institutions.
The third Liberty Loan opens next Saturday amid renewed national resolve. North Carolina targets a 19 million dollar quota, with past efforts showing low per capita uptake but growing public awareness and commitment across the state to support the war effort. Governor Seay of the Richmond Federal Reserve frames the choice as serving self or country.
Lumberton urges business owners to reanimate traps and sell them at cost to destroy flies. The town board aims to reduce breeding sites to curb sickness, noting fewer flies so far this spring but stressing early destruction of breeding places.
The article quotes a speech praising American troops as fighting to preserve government by and for the people and to aid the world. It asserts soldiers will prevail over enemy defenses and that liberty will demoralize foes.
The article notes moving picture theaters nationwide open doors to Four Minute Men and other speakers, showcasing patriotic war films as a key public relations effort. It states the government will recognize this service and that such support is fitting.
Samuel T. Meares announces severing his role as editor and manager of the Bladen Journal due to a government diplomatic service position. He has led the paper through tough times and also served mail routes from Clarkton, earning praise from Bladen County residents. His next move is not yet disclosed.
Mrs Nina Brinkley won a custody case before Judge C C Lyon. The court found no evidence supporting her unfitness and decided she was the proper guardian of the child. The child, previously with grandparents, was returned to Brinkley after the hearing.
The New Bern newspaper notes Craven County paid over 25000 into the State treasury to support state administration. Sheriff R B Lane is highlighted for mobilizing funds, with only about 2000 more owed. No other county has contributed that amount.
The Exchange reports J W McIntosh, leading local farmer, sold Saturday 52 bales of cotton at 34 cents each totaling over $8,000. This may be the highest price yet paid to a farmer here for short staple cotton. McIntosh also earned the top price last season for his watermelon crop and prospers from good crops and high prices.
Dr. R. M. Gidney founder of a rat tail club invites participation by sending names and rat tails from killed pests. Prizes awarded per township as tails are mailed to him as evidence of action. Contest closes mid November amid wartime conservation aims.
Edmond Rostand, a leading French poet and dramatist, turns fifty. Born in Marseille, educated at lycee and College Stanislaus, he joined the Academie Francaise in 1901 and authored Cyrano de Bergerac L Aiglon and Chantecler. He is married with two sons serving their country and resides in the Pyrenees region of southern France.
A century and a half ago Marietta Ohio celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of its first permanent white settlement in the area. Also noted is General John Armstrong death in 1863 at Red Hook New Jersey and Saxony abolishing capital punishment in 1868.
One year ago today on April 1 1917 members of Congress met in Washington for a special session called by the President. The French and British continued their advances toward St Quentin as World War I intensified.
Daniel C. Roper born Marlboro County South Carolina 51 years ago today. Col James A. Ruggles born Illinois 49 years ago today. General Sir James Willcocks born Bermude Islands 61 years ago today. Mary Miles Minter born Shreveport Louisiana 16 years ago today. Edmond Rostand born Marseille France 50 years ago today. Hugo Bezdek born Prague Bohemia 34 years ago today.
Special correspondent sketches a day in New York April 1 with coffee, crowds around Mary Pickford, a pool game loss to Berton Braley, a war fundraiser, and social calls at Regan’s Knickerbocker inn. The writer observes friends and notables, quotes War era gifts, and ends with a quiet night at home.
Poet Charles Hanson Towne, admirer of Mrs. Fiske, watched her on stage and, after curtain, complimented her in the wings. She replied with a witty quip about him being an electrician. The item notes rising cabaret prices with beer 40 cents, highball 90 cents, cocktails 75 cents, and wine value while overall drinking declines.
Samuel Lindsay Pridgen eleven months old son of Mr and Mrs G Parke Pridgen died in the waiting room of the Warsaw depot Friday evening while parents waited for the southbound train to Wilmington for hospital treatment He had been ill for a week with colitis Funeral services were held Saturday Rev O J Fitzgerald officiating and interment was in the family burial plot Sympathies were extended by a host of friends.
In the Revolutionary era the Society of Friends divided on bearing arms and the Free Quakers chose to join the war effort, separating from the main body over the issue.
Raleigh April 1. Food Administrator Page hears cases of violations under the food control law. A wholesale firm avoided license revocation by paying 200 to the Red Cross after a hearing. Syrian grocer J Habit had a blacklist order for overpricing sugar and flour, later withdrawn after a 100 Red Cross donation. A few others face hearings or investigations while Marie Henry leads enforcement and warns violators.
Washington April 1 All persons partnerships or corporations required to file federal income tax statements for 1917 must have their returns in the collector of internal revenue by the close of business today or be considered delinquent.
The American Bank and Trust Co announces a new interest quarter beginning April 1. Deposits made by April 2 earn 4 percent compound interest from April 1. An advertisement notes a minor culinary aside about iron and plum pudding.
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