The Wilmington Dispatch Telephones
The Wilmington Dispatch lists contact numbers for the business office and editorial rooms as part of the newspaper’s masthead.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
4
The Wilmington Dispatch lists contact numbers for the business office and editorial rooms as part of the newspaper’s masthead.
The Wilmington Dispatch reports ownership and management details for the April 7 1917 issue. Publisher is Dispatch Publishing Co with Jas H Cowan editor and W E Lawson managing editor. Average paid circulation over six months is 4 349 with total net paid circulation on April 7 1917 at 5 631.
Entry indicates distribution through the Post Office in Wilmington North Carolina as second class matter with foreign advertising representation handled by MacQuaid Miller Co in New York and Chicago.
A 1917 column mixes wartime chatter about Russia Cuba Belgium and Pancho Villa with jokes about submarines and politics. References to German U boats and a bond issue in the House mingle with spoof dialogue and playful quips on public life and sports.
A columnist portrays Miss Wuelia Rogers defending women strolling the beach in bathing suits amid calls praising the Order of Rubbernecks. The piece satirizes public propriety and social scrutiny of swimwear.
The government placed an order for 10 000 pairs of hose with Wilmington Hosiery Mills under its president J H Kuck after the war declaration. The mill will fill the order at once and give public service priority, while remaining ready to take on other government or private work without delay. The piece praises local patriotism and the plant’s high quality and adaptability.
The Dispatch argues the break with Austria-Hungary and allies Bulgaria and Turkey is expected and beneficial. It says Germany uses them as tools, Turkey seeks friends, and Bulgaria regrets joining, while Russia moves toward genuine democracy.
The piece argues Leader Claude Kitchin faces an awkward position as a Democratic leader in Congress while war measures loom large. It notes friction between party leadership and individual conscience, with emphasis on consulting with Representative Rainey and the reluctance to break Democratic rules. It mentions Senator Stone as another influence.
Report notes Brazil severs relations as nations align against Germany to defend rights and property under autocratic rule, not from desire to punish Germany alone.
President Wilson’s reply to President Poincare’s congratulation cable expresses gratitude for France’s past service to America and aims to stir and thrill the French people, reflecting U S appreciation and joint resolve in the relationship.
The court held that a person may be guilty of fraudulent use of the mails even without taking part in posting. It rejects technicalities that would let a defendant dodge the law or exonerate an innocent party by directing mailing of nonmailable matter. The decision stresses the culprit can be the one who orally orively directs the crime.
The writer warns that Mexico poses a looming threat during the war as multiple factions vie for control. The United States should keep hands off while monitoring potential German entente, submarine bases on the coast, and cross border intrigues to protect American shipping and territory.
The text calls for fair treatment and equal privileges for Black Americans, urging better sanitation, lighting, sewerage, and housing in cities. It emphasizes the contributions of Black laborers and argues for an end to humiliating conditions and discrimination as essential to national progress.
A concise survey of national leaders delivering brief five minute talks. Robert T. Scott presents insights from prominent figures, highlighting themes of policy direction and public messaging.
States vary in protective bird laws with Audubon measures common but eight lacking them and two having no state game warden. The 1913 act protects migratory birds, though constitutionality is debated. the 1916 Canada United States treaty better covers the matter, and a future Migratory Bird Treaty Act is expected to grant full protection. Public sentiment, led by bird lovers and societies, backs efficient enforcement.
Vice Admiral Henry T. Mayo, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, is portrayed as a traditional American sea fighter. He acted decisively during the Tampico incident, seeking authority after the fact, and was supported by the Navy Department. Mayo was the first vice admiral named under the 1915 naval bill. His broad authority is noted as virtually absolute.
Clergymen lawyers brokers mechanics and merchants are struck by rheumatism this year. Wear rubbers in damp weather keep feet dry drink lemon ade and avoid strong alcohol. If rheumatism or sciatica causes sharp twinges swollen joints or muscles take one half teaspoonful of Rheuma daily. A 50 cent bottle lasts long and druggists know it. Ask R. R. Bellamy or any druggist.
In New Hanover County a suit by Lenone H. Jenkins against Jasper R. Jenkins for adultery seeks the defendant, a non resident, to appear at the next Superior Court term in Fort Berence to answer or demur by April 3, 1917, or default judgment may be entered.
An advertisement touts Tassco tablets as a simple method to lose weight without dieting or exercise. It claims pills are harmless, not habit forming, and may be mailed to customers, with a 50 cent box free offer from Elvington's Pharmacy.
A vintage advertisement from The Tassco Co of Boston offers a 50 cent box of an obesity treatment in exchange for a return mail request and 10 cents to cover postage and packing.
Mortgagee Co D Weeks and Addie A Tox will sell at the New Hanover County Court House on May 6 1917 at noon the Lot No 41 Fox Sub division in East Wilmington described as bounded by Evans Street and Market Street road. Purchaser to pay the sum bid for the described tract in New Hanover County North Carolina.
Sealed proposals must be received by the North Carolina State Treasurer in Raleigh until noon on April 27 1917 for purchase of all or part of Permanent Improvement bonds dated July 1 1917. Bonds include 100000 maturity July 1 1923 100000 July 1 1924 100000 July 1 1925 100000 July 1 1926 and 100000 July 1 1927. Apply to the treasurer for bid forms and details.
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