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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
4
A collage of political quips and names from a 1910s era page mocks Congresswoman Rankin Senator La Follette Roosevelt and Lodge. It teases pacifist sentiment and wartime talk while noting misc remarks about Germany Portugal and the White House with casual editorial tone.
The piece argues that pacifists claiming to seek peace are biased and hypocritical, accusing them of desiring war and treason by attempting to halt army enlistments. It claims such efforts would harm American honor and metaphorically hand the country to enemies.
The article relays President Wilsons statement about having no quarrel with the German people and the aim to curb militarism. It discusses the submarine threat, Allied strength, and the belief that armed ships will lessen the danger while the war continues. Senator LaFollette is urged to avoid fear and indecision.
A Wilmington notice urges voters to register before a week ends to be eligible for the upcoming city primary. It stresses citizens must vote to meet their duty, highlighting government needs during war and the importance of careful financial governance.
Prohibitionists scored major gains in Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota yesterday by closing about four hundred saloons. Springfield Illinois and Madison Wisconsin capitals went dry and Duluth Minnesota ended its saloon era. Women voters are noted to have helped oust saloons and purify politics.
The article notes a strong Democratic victory in Chicago yesterday amid heightened local interest. It cites a large Saturday demonstration supporting the government, widely understood as in Democratic hands, and suggests party influence shaped the local results.
General Hugh L Scott, Chief of Staff of the U S Army, was the first officer honored with a promotion by President Wilson. A Kentuckian, West Point 1879 graduate, Scott earned fame from Mexican frontier service, Cuba, the Moro campaigns, West Point leadership, and the western main frontier, culminating as Chief of Staff.
A Baltimore physician promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as stopping itching instantly and healing eruptions quickly for over twenty years. The products are sold by druggists and praised for cleansing properties and natural beauty benefits for skin and hair.
The Massachusetts Nurses Club announces plans to erect in Boston a clubhouse claimed to be the largest and best equipped of its kind in the country. The project aims to serve members with modern facilities and amenities.
The City of Wilmington announces a primary election on April 17 1917 to nominate candidates for Mayor and the Fourth and Sixth Wards. A regular municipal election will follow on May 1 1917 with polling places, registrars and judges named. Registration books open seven days before each election and on Saturdays during the period. no registration on election day except for eligible voters.
An advertisement touts a universal remedy claiming relief for neuralgia lumbago swollen joints head pains and throat ailments both internal and external. It boasts rapid penetration even through leather in three minutes and offers 25c or 50c bottles with a money back guarantee through Robert Bellamy's Wholesale and Retail.
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