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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
4
The Daily and Sunday Dispatch Publishing Co credits AP for dispatches and local news. Republication rights reserved, including special AP dispatches, with exclusive use by The Associated Press noted.
A fragmented notice lists subscription options for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include annual and six month terms, with delivery by carrier and advance payment. The item indicates post office filing in Wilmington North Carolina and references foreign advertising representatives Frost Green and Kohn Inc in New York and Chicago.
A 1918 editorial notes that if all people followed the injunction Save until it hurts many would never begin. It laments procrastination and urges decisive action rather than delay.
The statement labels the German submarine as an ocean skunk, reflecting wartime rhetoric by Secretary Daniels in addressing naval issues and enemy threat.
Following New York women securing voting rights, public school teacher salaries in the state have risen. The change reflects broader shifts in state employment terms and gender equality in education.
The piece notes how war-time gardeners are making amateurs feel envious as they outclass them in skill and effort, a proud display of resourcefulness and prowess during wartime.
A local exchange notes future flour made from beans as a clever, uncertain innovation. The speaker warns that knowing its composition now marks wisdom, while guessing its makeup resembles folly. The remark reflects cautious interest in unconventional food trends.
A reader notes that it takes about five thousand bees to weigh a single pound and muses on the toughness required to endure such a fact.
The Jacksonville Times-Union asserts that visible conspicuous purse wear matters to many readers. It argues style signals status and can influence perceptions in social and retail settings.
Citizens debate the dogcatcher efforts amid sharp rhetoric about enforcement and public safety. The talk contrasts promised actions with concerns over overreach, echoing local worries about policy impact and community trust.
The remark that Hindenburg would risk 300000 troops underpins his aggressive strategy. Allies have conceded much to his terms, yet he remains unsatisfied and presses for more. The exchange tracks escalating tensions and the high human cost of concession.
ic government notes it pays twenty million dollars in February to wives and dependents of soldiers and sailors, highlighting welfare efforts beyond service members.
General Foch speaks of the Basques as a race that history never conquered. He notes their endurance against invasions from Moors and northern tribes, praising their resilience through the ages.
The town of Piedmont South Carolina leads the nation in bond buying with a quota of thirteen thousand dollars and subscriptions totaling one hundred fifteen thousand. The article also notes urging payment of poll taxes and praises A W McLean of Lumberton for a key director role in a five hundred million dollar finance corporation appointed by President Wilson, highlighting his importance and North Carolina pride.
The Dispatch is sold to Parker R. Anderson Sidney Bieber and Frank P. Morse of Washington DC who pledge independence and a broad Souther n reach. They plan stronger news gathering Eastern North and South Carolina coverage with AP service, improved mechanics, and a leading afternoon paper status in the South.
The Charlotte Observer urges poll tax payment before May 1 to be eligible to vote in upcoming elections. The piece notes delinquency in Mecklenburg County, cites Morehead and Albright, and contrasts state views with The Asheville Times while arguing every vote counts in public affairs.
The Boston Transcript lauds the South for its wartime zeal and hospitality to soldiers. It notes camps and cantonments nationwide, praises the steadfast spirit, and credits the region with fittingly supporting the war effort through sacrifice and business acumen.
The passage notes a distinctly shared war sentiment across the nation with women active in Red Cross efforts and finance. It asserts loyal naturalized citizens in the South show no disaffection or hyphenated loyalties, surprising some readers.
The New York World praises Senator Lewis as a far sighted statesman unsettled by postwar perils while noting the current demand for near sighted leaders. The Asheville Times argues no pessimistic war forecast is needed as Allied victory will define America’s standing among nations.
A fresh shipment of funds from Germany was reported to have arrived at Villa's main offices, signaling continued financial support for their operations. The arrival underscores ongoing foreign assistance tied to Villa's activities and strategic ambitions.
A letter to the Dispatch summarizes Rev. G. W. Billips April 28 sermon at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church urging women to strengthen morality and virtue. The piece calls for loyalty to the city and constructive work, arguing a nation’s character mirrors its homes and urging against idleness and lawbreaking.
A lecture extols lawfulness and duty, urging women to instruct homes in virtue and prohibit late street roaming. It warns against idleness, calls for daily upward striving, and thanks the shipyard as a civic blessing. The audience votes to publish the address in The Evening Dispatch. Mattie Frye.
The people of Wilmington celebrate landing a government shipyard and vow to prevent profiteering. The acquisition promises growth but requires strict enforcement of anti graft orders by authorities so home builders stay honest and services stay fair.
A defendant in New Bern is questioned after a pedestrian complaint about an automobile incident. The man testifies the car struck his head rather than his body, clarifying the location of injuries in a humorous exchange reported by The New Bernian.
Wilmington gains historic status as the site of the first government shipyard for concrete ships, chosen after a comprehensive review of potential ports. The project places Wilmington on the world map with a permanent, prominent position.
Durham Herald quotes the Kaiser vowing no nonsense from the United States while Salisbury Post urges action against German sympathizers. Dalton Citizen suggests expulsion or forced labor for spies, ending with a call to shoot them if found.
The Greensboro Record reports an order requiring farmers to sell wheat with no hoarding or delays. Soldiers will receive bread and the government will supply it if wheat remains available. starting May 1 county food administrators will begin listing individuals who hoard wheat.
A compilation notes urged wheat growers to sell promptly as authorities warn of wartime shortages. The Asheville Times cites a London glare on rationing with curfews and strict limits on fuel and cooking. The Greenville News urges Irish unity with Britain in the wartime struggle.
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