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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
4
The Wilmington newspaper notes push for Liberty Bonds with a mix of editorials and wire service items. It cites McAdoo guidance, Kaiser headlines, Romanoff roaming, and warnings of German long range guns while predicting Wilson’s justice in the final settlement.
London Paris and Rome celebrate America entering the war while Berlin reportedly holds back. Rumor says private interests may back a Wilmington shipyard to ease naval needs as Secretary Daniels notes the United States has over 150 war vessels in European waters.
The report notes Russia protests the arrival of Japanese forces at Vladivostok while German aid to the Bolsheviks quietly advances. It suggests Japan may have secretly shipped gold to bolster Bolshevik alignment, a factor aiding Germany’s progress.
The text argues the Colonel defends his actions while criticizing critics and hints at a proposed law that would punish disloyalty, potentially bypassing the Colonel unless he goes to that extreme.
New dispatches report German wounded are pouring into the Western front as Belgian resistance prepares for a tough reaction. The influx signals a major invasion event shaping early war moves and Allied responses.
Communities plan fairs this fall to boost farming and war effort. Dr. Clarence Poe urges three aims school farms war savings and fairs while government and Extension Service promise state aid via Thrift and War Savings stamps. Canada and North Carolina cited as wartime examples. The piece links local fairs to national mobilization and ends with a U.S. call to unified force.
The president’s Baltimore address clarifies the United States will fight to the end to defend democracy and curb German aims. He argues German words mask aggressive plans and rejects Czernin and Hertling’s diplomacy, framing the war as a defense of liberty and world order.
In Forsyth Buncombe and Lincoln counties Republicans and Democrats reject parallel heatless campaign plans under the Brik ett plan. The piece questions the sincerity of such offers suggesting they aim to aid political opponents or gain office leverage in upcoming elections.
In strong terms the Whiteville News Reporter argues that towns failing to back their local papers deserve to fail and be replaced by better publications. It warns outsiders judge a county by its press and urges towns to uphold higher standards of journalism.
California Holstein Raphaelia Johanna Aggie reputedly produced 3,794 pounds or 1,897 quarts of milk in 30 days. At three milkings daily this equals over five gallons per session. Reported earning potential about $208 a month and $2,496 yearly, with value near $40,000 at 6 percent.
A historical notice urges extending the state water routes to maximize utility. If carried out, the measure promises great statewide benefits, highlighting agricultural, trade, and regional development advantages across multiple counties.
Mr W B Dickson was run over and bruised Saturday when George a colored man tested his new Ford and veered into the sidewalk and the post office injuring Dickson whose back was badly woun ded. His brother Dr Dickson of Manning S C visited Saturday night and Dr Crowell has tended him since.
The Hamlet Messenger reports Richmond County farmer J F Diggs of Rockingham Route 1 planted 175 of 300 acres in corn and plans 600 acres of cotton with more cotton than corn next week He also cultivates 125 acres of oats 100 acres of rye keeping 2000 acre estates and raises cattle hogs and dairy products L D Love of Banner Elk shares fruit storage notes with The Democrat referencing Rolls Jenette apples from 1916 and 1917 harvests
Mary Pickford marks her twenty fifth birthday by starting a countrywide tour for the third Liberty Loan. A native of Toronto she rose from vaudeville and stage to become a world famous photoplay actress. In private life she is Mrs Owen Moore. her sister Lottie Pickford and brother Jack Pickford are also prominent in the film world.
Christian IX born in Schleswig Holstein, later king of Denmark, reigned over forty years. He died in Copenhagen on January 29, 1906.
One year ago today in war on April 8 1917 the Austrian government severed diplomatic relations with the United States. The American steamer Seward was reported sunk in the Mediterranean without warning by a German submarine.
The notice lists several prominent individuals with birthplaces and ages: Albert the Belgian king born Brussels 43 years ago. Dr. Harry B. Hutchins born Lisbon New Hampshire 71 years ago. Mary Pickford born Toronto 25 years ago. Dr. Robert B. Fulton born Sumter county Alabama 69 years ago. Dr. William H. Welch born Norfolk Connecticut 68 years ago.
The American Bar Association announced that in each community its members will assist the dependents of American soldiers and sailors in collecting their life insurance if they are killed. This counters schemes by erafters who would skim part of the insurance for their efforts.
The Lumberton Tribune reports the Greater North Carolina meeting held in Fayetteville last week was a great success, with aims of the gathering highlighted as achieved.
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