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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
4
A collage of wartime jottings on censorship, patriotism, and public mood. References to Cuba, Spain, Germany, and Brazil mix with calls for volunteers and comments on food prices, weather, and naval patrols. The piece notes delays, suspicions, and shifting opinions as the war effort unfolds.
A speaker praises Congresswoman Rankin and women’s resolve in wartime. She argues duty and solemnity drive brave acts, citing women’s sacrifices in the Civil War era and Britain as examples of steadfast endurance in crisis. The piece emphasizes gendered courage and national duty.
The United States entry into World War I sparked broad enthusiasm in allied nations. France especially rejoiced as a friend and ally, noting Americans have long supported France and that many have died for the cause. North Carolina provided its share, with Rockwell and O Connell dying in French uniforms.
An editorial extols Bannwart for admitting he was wrong about Lodge and Wilson. It argues he demonstrated rare fortitude by publicly reversing his stance on the war declaration, contrasting his honesty with the typical stubborn pride of others. It lauds his potential value to prowar ranks.
Easter Day brings a message of hope as the Easter spirit shines despite dreary skies and heavy rain. The piece reflects on the Saviour’s resilience and urges Christians to do good, drawing from the passion story to offer rest to weary souls.
An editorial lauds Cuba declaring war on Germany as a victory for democracy. It praises Cuban sacrifices since the Spanish yoke, links American intervention in 1898 to democratic ideals, and predicts a similar rise for Mexico amid internal challenges, asserting democracy strengthens republics.
The First Presbyterian church of Wilmington marks its hundredth anniversary this week. It boasts a long record of distinguished pastors and counts Dr. Joseph R. Wilson among its leaders, father of a U S president. The church contributes more to missions than any denomination in the state, a source of pride for Wilmington and its Charity and Children group.
A brief history column notes events: 1817 Spanish army fled to Peru after Chilean defeat at Santiago. 1842 Gen William Draper born in Lowell Massachusetts and died in Washington in 1910. 1867 England forms trial commission for 230 Fenians. 1892 attempt on the Primate of Hungary.
On April 9, 1916, French forces evacuated Bethincourt salient while German troops launched a large general assault along a twelve mile Verdun front. French units reportedly gained 150 yards of German trench southwest of Douaumont.
Park Trammell the Florida senator born in Polk county turns 41 today. Rev Howard Duffield longtime pastor of New Yorks First Presbyterian born in Princeton N J is 63. Charles Steinmetz inventor born Breslau is 52. Sir Charles Holroyd ex director of Londons National Gallery born Leeds is 56. Rt Rev William Moreland Sacramento bishop born Charleston is 56. Raymond Pearson Iowa State College president born Evansville Indiana is 44.
An advertisement claims skin eruptions signal blood poverty and that S S promotes cleansing and health. It urges readers to send case details to Swift Medical Department and mentions Swift Building Atlanta Georgia.
The State Board of Health urges Red Cross First Aid classes in communities and industries to render aid and prevent accidents and disease during war. Organizers should form groups of 4 to 25 with a 16 year minimum, designate officers, obtain a physician as instructor, and report to the American Red Cross for approval.
An old advertisement claims a Cincinnati man invented a ether compound called freezone that sold cheaply at drugstores. It supposedly soothes tender corns instantly and dries up the corn so it can be lifted out with the fingers. The notice urges clipping out and using it to prevent infection or lockjaw from improper corn removal.
Mortgagee will sell at noon May 6, 1917 at New Hanover County Court House door for cash a tract in New Hanover County Harnett Township known as Lot No 41 Fox Subdivision East Wilmington. Description follows Evans street line to Evans street eastward 97 8 10 feet etc. Mortgagor C C Taylor and Viola Taylor. Attorneys Co D Weeks Addie A Fox.
By virtue of a mortgage from Clarence Howard to the undersigned the debt secured is in default. The sale will be May 7, 1917 at 12 o'clock M at the Court House door Wilmington for cash to the highest bidder. The lot described begins 105 feet west of Third and Wright Street and runs 30 feet along Wright Street 6 feet north of Third Street then 30 feet east parallel to Wright then 66 feet south to the starting point. W M Bellamy Mortgagee April 6 1917.
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