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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
4
August 1 1917 column mixing editorials and satire notes on war, prices, pacifists, and political figures. The item riffs on German actions in World War I, Americans' views on taxation, labor, and leadership with references to Goethals Denman Roosevelt Taft and Holland coal ideas. It treats current events with playful critique.
The article argues the western front remains the Central Powers' decisive theater as German efforts stall and Allied pressure grows. It notes Russia’s role, calls for continued fighting to deny German resupply, and praises American air power as key to achieving swift peace with minimal casualties.
The piece argues aliens who reside in America and refuse citizenship pose a danger by dodging duties. It suggests pressing long-term aliens into war service if not limited by treaties, and states that residents owe allegiance to their country of residence while retaining protection from their homeland. It urges eliminating immunity from foreign allegiance during war.
The piece urges readers under heat and danger to endure and support troops in the trenches, while stressing national unity and sacrifice. It notes the switchmen's strike ending and rail labor disputes settled, praising both labor and capital for patriotic effort and urging concerted action for victory.
Discussions propose Major General Goethals be sent to France to aid in large engineering projects and logistics. His proven capabilities could accelerate tent settlements and food logistics, mirroring effective work he did previously, and officials insist his expertise is needed during the war.
The Wilmington community grows fruit alongside vegetables with Mr. M. Marshburn leading the effort at 609 Queen Street. He raised a seedling peach named Queen of the South, with ripened fruit weighing over half a pound and two specimens at seventeen ounces. Figs may be cultivated as well, signaling encouragement for more fruit trees in gardens.
In Washington on August first the executive committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and representatives from many universities gather at the New Willard to map a program. They aim to safeguard national interests and preserve college sports amid military needs and financial strain. Likely football and other major sports will be curtailed, but programs will continue where feasible for each institution.
More than 100 draft notifications mailed to those in the first call were returned with notes of no such address or that the subject had moved. In Atlanta 1,764 notices were mailed to local citizens.
The American Society of Sanitary Engineers begins its annual convention in Grand Rapids Michigan with a large attendance from the United States and Canada. The gathering will focus on sanitary problems in camps, campsites, and military works over several days.
Suburban rail timetable lists daily center Lumina and Beach departures with morning and evening half hour intervals. Freight services run from Wilmington to Beach with morning and afternoon windows. Express trains operate Sundays and heavy travel periods between Wilmington and Lumina with limited stops.
Public auction to satisfy debt secured by mortgage on property in Wilmington New Hanover County. The sale will be at the courthouse door on Monday August 13 1917 at noon for cash to the highest bidder. Property described as a lot 33 by 165 feet bounded by Sixth and Bladen streets. Attys. Bellamy & Son.
State of North Carolina New Hanover County Superior Court Wilmington sale ordered by Commissioner Chesley C Bellamy to satisfy a judgment. The property lies on Dickinson Street and Rankin Street in blocks 24 lots 3 and 4, to be sold at the courthouse door for cash on Monday September 8 1917 at noon.
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