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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington express page condenses political commentary from editorials about World War I figures. It quips on Senator Reed and Hardwick, Greece’s king, and German policy while noting the Food bill passage and public attitudes toward wartime shortages.
The piece mocks German actions and uses satire on Senator Reed and Missouri's representative, suggesting the public views them as fat patriots while they appear lean in a bevel glass metaphor. It also cites Charles Edward Russell urging unity with the Americans in the war effort against Russia.
A fragmented wartime note cites Tom Watson representing Wilhelm of Germany to pass an Iron Cross to Senator Hardwicked. It claims Major General Wood captured Fayetteville and allegedly seized Fayetteville Observer editor amid an editorial void. The piece mentions olive drab soldiers, political feelings, and transformed loyalties on the western front.
The American mission argues Russia must stay in the war to prevent a separate peace that would free German prisoners and open new supply lines. Leaders like Elihu Root and Charles Edward Russell urge continued American support and unity to bolster Russia’s republic prospects, while critics warn against antiwar rhetoric aiding Germany.
Congress approved the Food Control bill after delays and partisan tactics. It provides an internal survey of food stocks, aims to curb speculation, and set rules to protect producers and consumers, arguing the measure is necessary to keep troops fed and civilians nourished during wartime.
The piece urges price regulation to prevent profiteering on war supplies for entente allies. It argues fair pricing sustains allies on the Western Front, benefiting the United States by reducing overall war costs. It lauds Canadian troops for valor and joint efforts with American forces against German forces.
Five thousand printers from across the United States and Canada will gather in Colorado Springs for the sixty third annual International Typographical Union convention. War problems and other issues vital to the trade will be debated and acted upon, with officials forecasting a historically significant gathering.
Schedules show weekday first trains at 6:05 AM from Ly Beach and evening departures to Center and Lumina. Local trains run on request to leave Center and Lumina at listed times. 6:10 AM express operates daily except weekends, stopping at multiple streets and stations. Freight trains run Wilmington to Beach with specific morning and evening slots. freight depot hours stated. Sunday timings list Center to Beach departures and half hour intervals into the night.
Freight and express train service operates daily with Wilmington to Lumina Line calls at 5th 7th and 9th streets. Sunday afternoons see freight depot hours 10 to 11 A M and 11 to 12 15 P M with trains stopping at all Reach stations during heavy travel periods.
Bulletin lists sample ticket fares and sale dates from Wilmington North Carolina to multiple cities including Philadelphia York Asheville Waynesville Lake Toxaway Brevard Hendersonville Saluda Tryon Buffalo St Louis Monteagle Sewanee Raleigh Cleveland Vicksburg Atlanta with sale dates in August and September 1917, final limits and return conditions. Proportionate fares from intermediate points. Contact C. Whiter, Gen. Pass. Agt. for reservations.
Goldsboro and other routes list sale dates for conferences at Black Mountain Ridge Crest Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Nashville and Nashville Peabody College plus St Louis Knights of Pythias event. Final limits range to August 29 for some and September 6 for others. J O Jones Raleigh NC handles inquiries. The Southern Serves The South.
Foreclosure notice under a mortgage held by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association against Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne. Public auction at Wilmington Court House door on August 13 1917 at noon for cash. Property described as a block along Sixth Street and Bladen Street in Wilmington. Attorney firm John D Bellamy & Son signs.
In New Hanover County Superior Court a land parcel in Wilmington is offered for sale at the courthouse on Monday September 8 1917 at noon to satisfy a court judgment. The property lies on Dickinson and Rankin streets and is part of blocks 3 and 4 in city plan. Chesley C. Bellamy is the commissioner.
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