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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
7
A poem lauds Grandma Cox Barbara Dodo and others as part of a national knitting effort for troops abroad. The piece notes a million women knitting in homes offices and churches, sending sweaters helmets wristlets and socks to soldiers, while prayers accompany every stitch. Local notices follow.
The decoration of the Academy interior for Mr. McAdoo's visit is praised for its patriotic setup. Credit goes to R. O. Rogers and Herman Pearsall, with thanks to donors including Donald MacRae Maury Thompson Lucy Moora Louise P. Fowler and others from Myrtle Grove School Woolworth and more for flags plants and support.
Executive committee members of the Housewives' League are asked to visit the headquarters to obtain franked envelopes. They should also mail a complete list of their workers to headquarters for printing and inclusion in the war history record.
The New Hanover Food Commission held a canned goods sale at the Williston Industrial School this afternoon at 2 o clock. One tenth of every dollar of goods sold will benefit the school.
Senator Stone of Missouri and chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee suffered a paralysis attack in a street car en route to the capitol. He was moved to the Senate office building and then home. Doctors described the condition as serious but not critical as the attack affected his left side.
Prime Minister Lloyd George outlines Ireland self-government proposals as Britain presses for wartime conscription. He warns of possible delays from the convention report but insists on swift action to unite Irish defense with the war effort and avert domestic division. He emphasizes sacrifice, national resolve, and continued resistance to a German peace while America commits support.
The High School club presents a minstrel show Friday night at 8 30 in the high school auditorium. The program includes instrumental and vocal music with features for a good show. A parade begins at 7 30 on Friday evening and the public may view them. Admission is small and proceeds go to the club.
Cobden residents endorse Thedford's Black-Draught as a reliable vegetable medicine for liver and stomach troubles. A mother notes it prevents serious issues in children and aids digestion, while her husband uses it for constipation. The ad urges keeping it in the home and trying it at first signs of indigestion.
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