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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1918
Page
7
A fragmented column urges Americans to support war efforts through patriotism and Liberty Bonds. It notes Germans and pro German sentiment, appeals for churchgoing and national unity, mentions Chicago professors, and reports Marines landing in Vladivostok while highlighting Bond purchases as sound investments.
Ex Governor W W Kitchin urged North Carolina Democrats to wake up to the war’s size and sacrifice. He warned that Allied victory hinges on full US mobilization including Liberty Bonds and Red Cross support next month. The News and Observer praised his frank, urgent appeal and its call for enduring sacrifice at home and on the front lines.
The article argues that German success stems from total coordination of arms across air, sea, artillery, and infantry. It praises President Wilson for promoting united Allied effort and contrasts home opposition in Congress with overseas support for a coordinated war machine. It cites Foch Pershing and Allied diplomacy as outcomes of that doctrine.
The Dispatch reports the resignations of Forrest R Long the circulation manager and Mrs. Forrest R Long society editor after several months with the paper. Long is praised as a top circulation man and a Virginia Carolina Circulation Managers Association director. Mrs Long is credited with elevating the society columns with lively items and engaging prose. Readers in Wilmington extend best wishes as they move to new work.
D L Gore argues lazy behavior stems from poor childhood training and urges parents to instill industry. He cites New Jersey’s anti loafing law requiring able bodied men 18 to 50 to seek regular work and notes initial job applications surge in Newark Public Employment Bureau.
A letter from a reader urges parents to raise children with strong morals to foster work ethic. He argues many jobs exist now and blaming lazy workers ignores parental influence. The writer recalls his father and grandfather teaching diverse farm duties and discipline.
Sampson Democrat notes willingness to cut flour use amid shortages and cites grocery trade, while Charlotte Observer discusses submarine activity efforts and US troops in France. Whiteville News Reporter reports Wilmington chosen to build concrete ships with a potential million dollar project.
Advance reports from New Bern indicate Craven county canning club members plan greater efforts this season. The clubs boosted last year’s food supply and are seen as vital, with each can of vegetables likened to a bullet against the Hun.
Mr. R. M. Jackson secretary of the Cape Fear Fair Association visited Raleigh on Tuesday to hear Secretary McAdoo speak on Liberty Bonds and to join a North Carolina Fairs secretaries meeting. The Carolina Circuit of Fairs was dissolved and the North Carolina Circuit formed with the 1900s schedule set for Rocky Mount Goldsboro Kinston Raleigh Fayetteville and Fayetteville fair dates in October.
Lightning struck the Harrington residence Thursday afternoon, shattering a mirror and bed, knocking apart a feather bed. A chicken under the house was killed by the electric surge. the five Harrington children and parents were unharmed.
Mr Jno A Bannermann cashier of the Bank of Pender resigns to become cashier of the Bank of Rose Hill after the death of the former cashier. He will assume active charge within a few days. Burgaw friends regret his departure.
Jennings Burns Hyatt eight year old son of Mr and Mrs D Burns Hyatt of Ansonville township was struck by a limb from a falling tree after his father cut a tree lodging a large pine. He died after being injured earlier that afternoon at 3 o clock.
The annual meeting of the district conference of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Abbeville, South Carolina, on Wednesday and Thursday. The opening session began at 10 o'clock with the proceeding led by the press.
The Women's City Club of Boston marks the 100th anniversary of its clubhouse. Miss Nell Winick runs a large Chicago soap factory, listed among notable local figures.
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