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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
5
Secretary McAdoo urges economy and rapid action to fund the war. He emphasizes sacrifices, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and buying Liberty Bonds to aid allies and defend democracy. He warns delays threaten civilization and insists the public must fund the effort now.
A Brunswick News editorial warns the U S Senate to pass the sedition bill amid rising disloyalty fears. It cites Federal reports from multiple regions, compares unrest to the 1898 negro riot, and urges prompt action to prevent mob rule.
An American citizen redirects $100 from personal spending to government lending, creating a dual benefit. It funds war needs while freeing $100 in goods and services, labor, and freight space for national use. While small for individuals, combined with millions, it supports war efforts alongside soldiers' sacrifices.
The Durham Herald notes that the U S might borrow an idea from Germany to use enemy aliens on farms to ease labor shortages. It cites Germany’s use of prisoners of war to grow crops for feeding soldiers and suggests a similar program could help domestic agriculture.
Governor Bickett sent a letter to state executive officers urging strict enforcement of the vagrancy law. He calls for patriotic support from citizens and officers, saying those who fail to produce foodstuffs and observe war economies are slackers equal to those evading military duties. All at home should share in wartime effort with courage and cheerfulness.
A pa triotic woman lauds St. James church in Hendersonville for inaugurating continuous prayer for the Allies. Daily hours run 7 30 a m to 6 p m in half hour shifts with volunteers assigned to ensure never a lapse, four services held daily and parishioners take part in prayer.
A man detained Sunday evening in Bolivia and brought to Southport by Joe Picie Stanley proved to be an escaped inmate from the Morganton insane asylum. He is jailed awaiting Morganton authorities. Police had earlier questioned J A Powers of West Virginia as a suspected German spy, but investigations found him a fantasist chasing ghastly treasure tales in Monroe and surrounding areas.
British born actor George Arliss celebrates his 50th anniversary in theatre. He rose through London troupes and provincial work before gaining U.S. fame in the early 1900s. After playing in Disraeli and Paganini he starred in Hamilton this season.
One Hundred Years Ago today Captain John Cleves Symmes proposed a hollow earth with nested solid spheres. Seventy-five years ago Dr John Allen a renowned scholar died in London. Fifty years ago British forces under Sir Robert Napier defeated Abyssinians at the Battle of Arogee.
An item notes that in 1893 Japan seized the Pellow Island lands in the North Pacific Ocean, reflecting a territorial action recorded as a historical snippet.
One year after the April 10 1917 Eddystone munitions explosion the British press highlights heavy losses with over 150 lives dead. In Arras the British offensive progresses capturing about 10 000 prisoners and 100 guns along with other war matériel.
Rear Admiral Frederick R. Harris born in New York 43 years ago today. Dr. Lansing Burrows, a Southern Baptist leader, born in Philadelphia 75 years ago today. Henry P. Pletther, U S ambassador to Mexico, born in Green Castle Pa 45 years ago today. Eugen D Al bert, pianist and composer born in Glasgow 34 years ago today. Joseph H Sears, New York publisher and civic leader, born in Boston 53 years ago today.
The United States Chamber of Commerce opens its sixth annual meeting in Chicago with a three day program. Discussions center on financing the war railroad operations neutralized control of industries and shipping. Delegates from major chambers total about half a million of the nations leading business men.
The joint commission of 50 Methodist members from the Northern and Southern branches met in St Louis to adopt tentative proposals for unification and to prepare reports for the next general conventions of the two branches, which together serve about 7,000,000 people.
Delegates from many states gather in Kansas City for the annual National Old Trails Road association convention. The meeting will conclude with a session brief memorial for the sorrowful occasion.
Willie Hoppe, the San Francisco welterweight, has only two fingers, one on each hand, after losing three digits and the thumb of each hand in a childhood accident. He seeks a clash with Tom Cowler, Jack Dempsey, or any other heavyweight willing to meet him.
Oscar Anderson appears likely to fight in a Willard Fulton bout but locating a venue is complex. Boxing limits vary by state from six to fifteen rounds where the sport is legal, complicating match preparations.
An advertisement argues eczema is a blood disease not a skin condition and promotes Swift’s Specifics as a blood cleansing tonic. It cites Basil M. Lenneau of Atlanta and claims local treatments fail while S. S. S. clears the blood and relieves itching. Readers are urged to consult the medical department for advice.
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