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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

2

Easter Reflections on Lazarus and the Widow’s Son

A meditation on death and faith revisits the Lazarus story and Jesus wept to show compassion. It reflects on immortality, the calming of grief, and the hope of resurrection within Easter, quoting Mary Martha and Thomas to honor the Bethesda community and Bethlehem home.

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Film Stars Celebrate Night of Fashion and Faith

The piece describes a lavish ball where hundreds of film folk gathered with many producers present, noting camaraderie among rivals and a lead by Douglas Fairbanks. It shifts to a sermon-like reflection on resurrection, calling readers to Christ and Easter hope, then mentions Britain’s daylight saving and Michigan baseball’s Spring trip to the South with Georgia, the South, and Vanderbilt as upcoming opponents.

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Resolution on Economy and Home Industry Support

A 1917 resolution urges facing the situation with careful preparation and strict economy. It promotes patronizing home industries and local advertisers in newspapers, pledging to support these concerns henceforth. Dated April 7, 1917.

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