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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington issue blends wartime commentary and civic notes. Editorial snippets praise American resolve, discuss universal service, aviation service, and German submarines, and recount a Canadian regiment story with the Stars and Stripes.
A heated discussion on the proposed conscription bill ponders whether enough time exists to recruit volunteers and whether public understanding can mobilize the nation without forcing enlistment. The piece argues the issue hinges on urgency, patriotism, and trust in President Wilson and Congress.
The piece argues that Americans should distinguish between the German people and the imperial government. It states the United States could aid the German nation during peace talks, emphasizing that America will favor terms not crushing Germany and will leverage influence as an ally to France and Belgium. It warns against stoking bitterness toward President Wilson.
A historical essay urges Latin American nations to back the United States in the war to defend democracy and curb autocracy. It argues self preservation and Monroe Doctrine alignment, plus a notice on supporting Confederate veterans with a fundraising performance by the Misses Burkheimer to aid the Old Guard’s Washington reunion. The piece ties regional solidarity to democracy and honor for fallen soldiers.
Plans call for George Chip to face Al McCoy in Brooklyn in the same arena where McCoy rose to fame by knocking Chip out in one round.
Promises to darken gray hair and regrow hair with La Creole from Jarman & Futrelle drug stores at a risk price. Claims include stopping dandruff, preventing falling hair, thickening and renewing hair, with a traditional no dye formula and money-back if ineffective.
The editorial stance argues for granting Theodore Roosevelt a commission to form a division and deploy to the European front. It says his participation would boost U S morale, spur Allied resolve, and signal American seriousness to the Teutons, asserting Roosevelt could make a strong impression and a solid American record.
A New York gathering brought together Rev. Billy Sunday General Wood and Colonel Roosevelt for a luncheon. Their remarks on the Kaiser were bold and brisk with strong language limited by the dictionary.
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