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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
4
The fragment states Associated Press exclusive rights to news dispatch republication and local news published in the paper. It notes rights for re publication of special dispatches and reserves all rights. no dates or events are specified.
The notice lists Wally and Sunday rates for daily and Sunday editions, including six months for 3.00 and 7.00 yearly options. It notes carrier delivery costs per week and advance office prices, with an entry of second class matter at the Wilmington Post Office in North Carolina.
Frost Green and Kohn advertising firm lists Chicago address with New York base. Dated Saturday April 20 1918. Witty copy warns against waste and waist reduction. Notes Federal officials’ curiosity about farming finances and questions “How Poor is a Farmer?” with a sharp tone.
A German victory is announced as the Rhheims area suffers the destruction of its priceless art treasures. The report emphasizes the loss to culture and the impact on local heritage.
A brief remark notes Collinsville as a dangerous spot for those deemed disloyal, mentioning possible locations in Illinois or Oklahoma without further details.
A political remark notes that the only escape for those who wish to utter disloyal remarks is to secure election to the United States Senate.
A congressman proposing a 15cent coinage bill ties his effort to membership in the barbers union suggesting a linkage between the proposal and professional affiliations. The statement appears as part of a political note on legislative maneuvers and trade group alignments.
A New York Sun columnist declares the Kaiserites are rightly called dangerous foes and argues the only good Hun is a dead Ilun in a bold wartime opinion piece.
The Kaiser stands out among other accomplishments as a top claimer in politics. He likely learned under noted American campaign managers shaping his strategic approach.
A brief note suggests patched breeches could indicate patriotism or indicate a wife overwhelmed by Red Cross and Liberty Loan meetings and neglect of sartorial duties.
The writer asserts every man must carry a bond or a gun and choose their class, aiming to declare duty done. It notes Secretary Daniels received an ovation addressing Yale students, an event deemed unlikely a few years ago.
An urging editorial encourages purchasing Liberty Bonds to strengthen American resolve overseas. It links every dollar to increased military authority against Germany, framing bonds as the nation’s arm in the war effort.
The note urges civic duties from readers including buying Liberty Bend goods, tidying backyards, observing food rules, praising government, and planting a war garden to ensure a clear conscience at church tomorrow.
Samuel Gompers judges the American Socialist organization as a branch of German propaganda. He says many leaders are pro German and their policy favors the Kaiser, harming American interests and aiding Germany more than Hunqusitibis factories.
The Manchester Guardian notes that despite American difficulties the United States has largely met wartime aims. It highlights U S shipbuilding deficits, Hurley’s figures from the Shipping Board, and predicts the United States could become the greatest maritime power after the war due to accelerating production and sustained effort.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes that the railroad administration will coordinate coastwise shipping under Director General McAdoo. Vessels from various companies will operate under centralized direction to support railways, internal waterways, and coastal trade for war transport, while ownership and operating crews remain unchanged.
A statement quotes the public right as the object of government aimed at the highest interest and safety of the people and the nation as a whole. The text emphasizes safeguarding national welfare through lawful and wise governance.
A U S Department of Agriculture publication argues backyard hens offer cheap eggs for city families during the war. It says a four hen minimum fulfills household needs with no rooster, and outlines coop space: about 20 square feet for four hens, or roughly four square feet per bird for flocks of 19 to 15 hens.
A Northern city man left 20000 for a monument at his grave prompting debate over its value to humanity. In New Bern a widow donated funds to equip an operating suite at a local hospital in memory of her late husband, as part of memorial efforts.
In communities across the United States citizens who do not contribute to war efforts are called slackers. The piece argues for publishing a list of these civil life slackers to shame them now and after the war, equating their inaction with desertion.
Asheville officials report March 29 war garden director enlisted 982 boys and girls with a goal of 1,500 by April 10. The program, aided by women committees and public school gardeners, aims to boost Asheville food supplies this summer and could field an army of 6,000 with better organization.
The Colonel harangues against disloyalty and condemns administration delays in war measures. He questions Roosevelt’s presidency and mocks his own past record while insisting on stronger action and criticizes public discourse. He notes disjointed wartime execution and calls for accountability.
Mrs. W. A. Gavin taunts Francis Ouimet to a Newport match following a handicap golf win over Jerry Travers. Travers has nothing on Ouimet in golf or gegilantry, so Gavin claims a win before play starts.
New York City Mayor John F. Hylan reaches his fiftieth birthday, tracing a life from Hunter New York birth to Greene County farming origins and a railroading start. He rose through locomotive work to Brooklyn Elevated, studied law by night, and became a lawyer and judge before his 1914 election as mayor.
A concise look back at anniversaries and notable dates. The piece notes the end of the Seminole War in 1818, birth of Commander Dana in 1843, death of nurse Helen Osgood in 1868, and the 1893 Bulgarian royal marriage.
One year ago today in war on April 20, 1917 Turkey severed diplomatic relations with the United States. France announced an offensive ending with the capture of 20,000 prisoners. The government submitted its wartime food control plan to Congress.
John F. Hylan mayor of New York born in Greene county New York fifty years ago today. Cardinal Farley head of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of New York born in County Armagh Ireland seventy six years ago today. Ulick F Wintour one of Britain's ...
Chief directors of army and food supplies since the war began celebrate their birthdays today. James D. Phelan, U S Senator from California, born in San Francisco sixty seven years ago. Daniel Chester French, famed American sculptor, born in Exeter New Hampshire sixty eight years ago. David J. Gancroft, Philadelphia National League shortstop, born in Sioux City Iowa twenty six years ago.
O J Meyer conductor of the Lockhart branch of the Southern Railway was arrested by deputy marshal J L Adams and brought before U S Commissioner William G Lake on a warrant alleging unfriendly remarks against the United States government. He posted a $500 bond for preliminary hearing and proclaimed loyalty to the government.
John Clarke Willingham, a well known local farmer near Winnsboro, was found dead in a field behind his home after he went out to check the corn crib Wednesday night. The sheriff was alerted by his wife, and a search was begun.
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