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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
7
In the 1917 Wilmington Dispatch edition, editorials lampoon wartime policy and political figures. Topics include Hoover, Reed, Roosevelt, and Russia, with quips on food control, taxation, and public figures. The column reflects humor and critique of contemporary leaders and events.
The writer denounces Senator Hardwick's draft-avoidance bill as dangerous and unpatriotic. It argues the measure would hinder resilience, threaten national defense, and abandon America to invasion with widespread economic and social calamities. It questions Hardwick's claim to represent Georgia and his stated honor.
An ecclesiastic sermon denounces worry as a foe to happiness and health, saying it weakens the heart and hardens arteries. It harms individuals and society, and relief may require faith, support from others, and laws that protect human rights. The piece reflects on personal responsibility and collective duty.
The piece argues that clear, logical support for entering the war with full energy is patriotic and sane. It contrasts Mr. Charles Edward Russell’s peace creed with the need for decisive action, warning against covert support for the enemy as moral treason.
In Wilmington organizations unite to better systematize war relief efforts. They plan closer cooperation to achieve the best results, a goal described as well conceived and well conducted with the aim of greater success.
The passage argues over the balance between State rights and a federal prohibition amendment. It notes dangers to state sovereignty versus the belief in communal responsibility, and contends Southern Senators supported submitting the measure to the states rather than federal enactment.
The speaker argues Senator LaFollette should publicly state the United States war aims or peace terms. He contends the reasons for war and peace proposals are clear and urges seeking Germany's terms as a way to advance progress and influence the Kaiser.
Washington reports that imports of merchandise in the fiscal year 1917 reached 2.656 billion dollars and exports 6.294 billion, yielding a favorable trade balance of 3.635 billion. June 1917 saw imports of 307 million with 218 million duty free, and exports of 576 million, second only to January.
Enjoy a day of music at Lumina with two concerts scheduled at 3 45 p m and 8 45 p m Advertisements promote a full schedule for music lovers seeking daytime and evening performances.
Daily and Sunday rail timetable for Center Lumina Beach and Wilmington routes. Includes morning and evening departures on weekdays, Sunday service, and freight train times with station stops and express variations.
Southern Railway advertises special excursion fares to Black Mountain Ridge Crest Cleveland Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Nashville Peabody College and St Louis for various conferences and events with on sale dates in July August and September and final limits ranging from 5 to 17 days. J O Jones Raleigh listed as passenger agent. The Southern Serves The South.
The Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion rates to Black Mountain Ridge Chest Lake Junaluska Waynesville Durham and adjacent points in August with final return limits 17 days after the sale. Fares shown include 9.9 to 12.60 and 4.30 for select dates.
Schedule notes for Wilmington to Charlotte trains No 18 19 20 with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. Through sleepers Birmingham Atlanta Wilmington, departure times 3 55 P M 5 00 A M and 12 10 A M. Open at 10 P M for passengers. reservations via City Ticket Agent.
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