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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1917
Page
7
A column of satirical quips targets Hoover Daniels Roosevelt and other figures. It savages prices politics prohibition and public figures with sharp, era-specific jabs and wordplay. The piece reflects newspaper opinion page humor and social commentary of the period.
Editorial argues that America and the Entente must reject the Pope's peace proposal if it fails to secure a just, lasting end to World War I. It insists on accountability for Belgium Serbia and Turkey, rejects a sham peace, and warns that sooner or later harsher costs would follow.
A wartime plea extols the President and his cabinet for knowledge and leadership. It supports Major General Wood’s transfer to France, urges trust in government, condemns disloyal critics, and urges broad physical exercise for all ages amid the crisis.
The piece notes Mrs. Robert Lansing hosted a luncheon with only dried edibles, claiming it will boost the drying food movement by attracting attention among the upper class. It argues dried vegetables and fruits, plus canned goods, allow preservation and enjoyment, spreading the idea widely.
The piece argues many youths fail the army physicals and urges remedy through better health. It links strength to service and personal well being, noting canned foods like fish and shrimp aid preservation. It claims recreation and exercise improve life, mental clarity, and worker productivity for both rural and urban communities.
The piece portrays General Pershing urging Americans to back the administration in arming and equipping the army and maintaining morale. It argues for national unity and warns against a treasonous, loud minority that could hinder the war effort. TheNYC day-by-day column describes sightseeing along Manhattan and notes warlike traffic and ships in the harbor.
A quoted editorial comments that German autocracy would not benefit the German people and warns against the downfall of the Hohenzollern rule. It argues the masses lack leadership and would struggle without organized control, suggesting resignation to heavy governance as a possible outcome.
A stout traveler asks for a shave with theatrical flair as a barber chats him through the ritual. In town, Andreas Dippel digs in wet sand at Long Beach, a bareheaded Mayor Mitchel tours Fifth Avenue, and a vendor hawks the Matrimonial News as Raymond Hitchcock notes street life.
Chinese American Association founded in Canton to promote trade and intercourse between China and the United States. Chung Wing Kwong, vice president of Canton Christian College, heads the group with active participation from returned U.S. students.
The quote signals caution on the Phillies pennant chances as early pressure mounts on Al Alexander.
Travel bargains to Atlanta Boston Louisville St Louis and Vicksburg with set sale dates for various fraternal and reunion events. Fares range from 10.80 to 36.70 dollars with final limits and multiple sale days. Contacts include J O Jones Raleigh NC and Southern Railway ad slogan The Southern Serves the South.
Phone 160. s. C. Whith general passenger agent and W. J. Craig passenger traffic manager listed in Wilmington North Carolina with office contact details.
Railway notice lists trains No 13 and No 19 departing Wilmington with through sleeping cars to Charlotte and intermediate points including Atlanta and Birmingham. It notes arrivals No 14 and No 20 from Charlotte to Wilmington with parlor and sleeping car service, detailed info available at City Hall Building and offices of Raleigh and Wilmington agents.
Details of passenger times from Wilmington to Florence Sumter Orangeburg and Augusta with return from Atlanta. Notes allow passenger stays in the Union Depot until 7 00 A M and connections to through Observation Dining Sleeping car Coach trains to Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis. For fares and tickets contact J C Whiter Gen Pass Agt Wilmington NC.
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