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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
The page lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier, plus annual prices and foreign advertising reps. It notes 1917 publication date, mentions Jess Willard and political hints, with a fragmentary mix of ads and social commentary.
A fragment suggests a dispute over I W W or I Will Work in a contested phrasing. The text hints at accusations or labels branding the group as a "howling shame" without clear actions or dates. No further factual details or named entities are provided.
A scattered set of quips and opinions crosses topics from heat to politics. The writer riffs on weather forecasting, wartime rhetoric, and social observations with playful wordplay and dated allusions, offering a snapshot of casual editorial humor and crowd commentary.
Wilmington plans a Saturday afternoon parade to honor local units in the army and marine service. Citizens are urged to witness the showcase of young men who have joined the fighting forces and await the word to head to the front.
The article argues the lynching of Little, an I W W agitator, reflects capital and labor tensions in the West rather than the broader American labor class. It contends the Industrial Workers of the World have been a disruptive force, driven by bold leaders, and that Little fueled sensationalism and anti law rhetoric.
The article weighs whether Russians show more resistance or Germans pull troops from the east to face a western onslaught. It notes missed chances for a simultaneous Anglo French offensive and a Russian push, but suggests Russians gain rest to restore mental and physical balance in defense of their democracy.
The Wilmington unit reports ongoing war relief work with armoried supplies sent forward and aid boxes dispatched. Despite large fundraising, funding remains tight as volunteers press ahead to meet extensive needs and procure essential items.
The article argues that enlistment of Chippewa Indians once boosted scouting skills but modern war relies on science and airships. It notes Indians excel in courage and danger but cannot match aerial observers who map terrain, identify enemy positions, and provide artillery ranges.
The text notes the shift in perception from Brusiloff to Korniloff as Russia's commander in chief. It praises Korniloff's proven fighting ability and suggests the world may have erred in judging him, hoping the change reflects a misreading of Russian resolve rather than a change in intent.
In Wilmington North Carolina the Masonic lodges form the Masonic Military Intelligence Bureau to aid brethren serving in the army or navy. The bureau aims to maintain fraternity values at home and coordinate information to support members in service while preserving each lodge’s rights and duties.
The timetable lists Center and Beach departures from early morning to late night with trains every half hour, including local trails stopping on request. Freight services run from Wilmington to Beach with depot hours and Sunday schedules, noting express trains during heavy travel periods and limited stops on the beach.
Atlantic Coast Line launches through sleeping car service from Wilmington to Asheville via Florence Sumter and Columbia in cooperation with Southern Railway starting July 8 with daily schedules and returning service to Wilmington via Atlanta. The old Wilmington Atlanta line continues via Augusta with connections to Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis at Union Depot in Atlanta.
A list of train ticket sales and sale dates for various locations including Crest North Carolina Cleveland Ohio Milwaukee Junaluska and Waynesville North Carolina Monteagle and Sewanee Tennessee Nashville Tennessee St Louis Missouri with final limits and extension details and a note directing readers to ticket agents and J O Jones Raleigh. The notice ends with The Southern Serves The South.
Public sale of property in New Hanover County by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association due to default on mortgage by Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne. Auction at the Court House door in Wilmington on Monday August 18 1917 at 12 o'clock noon. Property described as a 33 by 165 feet lot on Sixth Street Bladen Street area. Attorneys John D. Bellamy & Son.
Court sale in New Hanover County under a 1917 decree. Chesley C. Bellamy as commissioner offers the tract bounded by Dickenson and Rankin streets for cash at the courthouse door in Wilmington on September 3, 1917, to satisfy the judgment in City of Wilmington v J H Whitehead et al.
Partial text shows rooms available by hour day week or month at 2v8 North Front Street with funding reference. Details are incomplete but indicates lodging rates and location. No further names or dates to confirm.
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