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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
4
The piece blends wartime shortages and price talk with satirical quips on conscription, rationing, oil losses, and political figures. It references bone dry laws, selective drafts, Borah and Count Bernstorff, and a public mood of humor amid national strain.
A playful reframe explains that food sharks are those who prevent others from gobbling what belongs to them rather than those who gobble up all food. The phrase reframes competition and fairness ideas in a witty local remark.
A high level baseball game is paused as a player misinterprets an umpire’s decision. The confusion may stem from a prior habit of the umpire issuing train orders at a railroad station, which could have led to the miscommunication being considered justified.
Wilmington mourns Richard J. Jones a centenarian civic leader and oldest North Carolina Odd Fellow longtime state treasurer honored for years by the community He lived to nearly 96 and remained active mentally and physically shaping local and regional progress across his long life.
The editorial urges Theodore Roosevelt to be allowed to organize and lead a U S division to the European front, arguing it would rally patriotic support, deter Germany, and demonstrate U S resolve. It contrasts Senate and House actions on army amendments and supports separate legislation to authorize Roosevelt.
An editorial criticizes Senators and Representatives who opposed the selective conscription bill, arguing their opposition stemmed from judgment rather than principle. It notes the dispute centers on method, not outcome, and suggests dissenters were forgivable though mistaken.
All honor to Col Walker Taylor Captain Edwin A Metts and Mr M Lipinsky who lead Wilmington effort to send North Carolina officers to the Oglethorpe Georgia training camp. Fueled by patriotism state loyalty and city pride Wilmington plans to send many volunteers as the city has organized six units for the war already.
Charles S. Fairchild secretary of the treasury under Cleveland born in Carenovia New York seventy five years ago today Brig Gen Henry G Sharpe quarter master general born Kingston New York sixty nine or fifty nine unclear. Princess Juliana heir to the Netherlands born Het Loo eight years ago today Homer S Cummings Democratic candidate for United States Senator from Connecticut born Chicago forty seven years ago Fielding H Yost Michigan football coach born Fairview West Virginia forty six years ago today
Public notice advertises Swift Specific Co. blood medicine S. S. S. as a permanent cure for catarrh claiming it cleanses the blood of poisons. The ad warns sprays and salves offer only temporary relief and invites readers to consult the company for medical advice.
Dr. Valentine Mott explains spring fever stems from stagnant blood and internal toxins. He promotes a tonic blend of Blood root Golden Seal Stone root Queen's root and Oregon Grape root with glycerin to purify blood and boost nutrition, plus weekly purges and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for auto intoxication prevention.
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