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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1918
Page
7
Miscellaneous quips and local notes reference April weather, political figures, and civic concerns. The column jokes about Hoover, silver dollars, shipyard rumors, poll tax, and public figures while noting Laughs and opinions from the era.
A Chicago judge finds Pro f Thomas not guilty of his conduct. The piece notes debate on gender equity and implies broader tensions over wartime labor needs including government sites for shipyards and cantonment buildings.
The Dispatch makes a stark plea urging Wilmington readers to purchase Liberty Bonds to the limit. It frames the investment as vital for future protection of life and property, with the government offering interest and premiums on the insurance. The piece warns of dire consequences if funds are not mobilized now.
The Asheville Times reports North Carolina Press Association will hold its next session in Asheville. The Times promises warm hospitality and warns the pledge to send for missing items could attract interest, urging careful compliance with the implied invitation.
A historical assessment states that after a month of intense fighting in France and Belgium the German offensive failed to achieve its aims. Despite some gains, the attack did not offset manpower losses and left the Allies better prepared. The piece notes Allied defenses and forecasts gloom before the drive continued.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club call a Tuesday morning meeting at the Court House to safeguard the city's future in Wilmington and North Carolina. Organizers urge selfless civic duty to nip injurious movements in the bud, stressing prevention over cure.
Citizens express surprise Rocky Mount is not named in the Virginia league this year amid war talk. Editors note the great American game is war itself and there is little time for baseball due to labor shortages and higher demands.
Beautiful natura colorings in cre tonies and art draperies now decorate interiors. Prices range from 286 to 1.50 dollars per yard, inviting redecorating.
Under production by muslin underwear makers drives scarce striped silk shirtings. Children's Princess Slips priced at 1.25, Gowns 0.75 to 1, Pants 0.20 to 0.50, Princess Skirts 0.50 to 0.59. Prices reflect agency stock and market shortage.
The city census reports 10 502 whites inside High Point with 1 591 or 42 percent connected to churches and 6 001 or 56 percent without church ties. Negro area statistics are not yet available. The report reflects early stage results from the recent census.
The article questions whether Congress is a debating society or a true lawmaking body and urges approving the President’s requested war funding. It also suggests limiting congressional investigation to the department of justice.
The Lumberton Tribune notes that North Carolina could supply the next House speaker. Following Senator Stone of Missouri’s death last week, Speaker Champ Clark is viewed as a possible candidate for Stone's seat, which would likely elevate Claude Kitchin of North Carolina to the speakership.
Prince of Udine born in Turin 34 years ago today heads Italian mission to the United States. Mrs Belle Case La Follette born Summit Wisconsin 59 years ago today noted suffrage leader and writer. Dr Clarence A Barbour born Hartford Connecticut 51 years ago today president of Rochester Theological Seminary. Merrill Moores born Indianapolis Indiana 62 years ago today candidate for re election in Seventh Indiana district. Gilbert N Haugen born Rock County Wisconsin 79 years ago today representative for Fourth Iowa district. Princess August Wilhelm born distant German imperial family member 31 years ago today.
Sheriff McGeachy and posse seized a 30 gallon still near a booze plant in Black River township. They arrested a man named Tillman on suspicion after a close encounter. no liquor was found and Tillman posted bond.
Foreign Minister Balfour and other members of Brit is palace circle reported in London dispatches on April 21 1917 as Allied forces push toward major actions in World War I with growing war weariness and strategic moves.
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