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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
4
The article praises the Secret Service and government vigilance against German plots as wartime needs rise. It endorses preparedness measures including a fund started by Mr. J W H Fuchs with a $50 donation to Associated Charities to aid relief at home and support soldiers and families.
News from Guam reports a German gunboat's crew blew up their vessel to prevent its capture by American forces. The act is hailed as heroic and brave despite the broader defeat of Allied aims.
The speaker says democracy will be implanted across the world despite uneven strength, creating a likely flourishing future. The global conflict will not be in vain, yielding smiles through tears as freedom takes root everywhere.
The piece notes that Black residents in the South respond swiftly to German intrigue allegations by showing loyalty to the United States. Wilmington leaders organized a mass meeting over two weeks ago, pledging allegiance and many have volunteered. Similar actions followed in other cities, including a large Norfolk gathering. the call is for sustained participation.
A British general asserts Germany remains strong in manpower though retreat indicates front shortening for concentrated defense. He cites supply shortages, food scarcity, and entente pressure as causes of retreat, while noting Germany’s ability to defend and attack is hampered by famine and withdrawal.
A fragmented notice describes Wilmington preparing a large pride parade to showcase the city’s response to a crisis, highlighting communal resolve and local pride amid difficult times. The piece evokes North Carolina’s Wilmington as a symbol of resilience.
The article urges Wilmington citizens to register tonight by 9 for a city primary and a special election on factory sites. It argues voting sustains government efficiency during wartime stress, supports local progress, and attracts capital and new factories to boost employment and growth.
The Northwest Stockmen's excursion from Omaha will depart tomorrow afternoon with several hundred business men. The trip will visit major cities in South Dakota Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah and Colorado as part of promoting Omaha as a livestock center.
A 15 000 annual maternal death toll in the United States is largely preventable and tied to ignorance and improper care at childbirth. Dr Grace L Miegs notes high death rates among women 15 to 45 and calls for better maternity education, law reforms, and elimination of ignorant midwives to improve infant and maternal health.
Canadians driven from mine craters at St Eloi Austrians recaptured ridge near Monte Christabel Italians seized Austrian positions on the Chiese river and Germany completed a trade treaty with Romania to aid grain purchases for the Central Powers.
A medical press advertisement urges a 5 grain tonoline tablet as a quick reliable tonic taken before meals and at night. It claims benefits for rundown conditions and notes the product as a flesh-builder, cautioning weight gain seekers. Elvington's Pharmacy reports a sale surge for tonoline tablets.
One hundred years ago today 1817 George Graham of Virginia became acting Secretary of War in President Monroe's cabinet. Seventy five years ago today 1842 Sir Robert Peel's wheat and corn duties bill passed the British House of Commons. Fifty years ago today 1892 Germany decided to adopt the Maxim gun ordering 180 for navy use.
A medical authority explains that uric acid irritates the kidneys and bladder causing burning urgency and nightly awakenings. It recommends Jad Salts or Rad Salts with lemon juice to neutralize the acid, suggesting two to three days of use to restore normal urinary function.
Mortgagee of record will sell at the New Hanover County Courthouse at noon May 6 1917 for cash the Lot No 41 known as Fox Subdivision East Wilmington bounded by Evans Street and Market Street Road with described lines. The sale is authorized by a July 24 1916 mortgage deed in Book 80 page 478 and is conducted by c D ee ADDIB ie POX rney for the mortgagee.
By virtue of a mortgage from Clarence Howard the undersigned will sell at public auction on May 7 1917 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington for cash the lot on Wright street 105 feet west of Third and Wright streets bounded 30 feet along Wright street 6 feet northward parallel to Third street 30 feet east parallel Wright street 66 feet to the beginning part of List 6 Block 7 Wall Arry mortgagee 4 6 30t
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