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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
4
A collage of sharp witticisms and quick quips about public figures and events. References to LaFollette Germanic actions, suffragettes in Washington, Wood as presidential timber, Navy League enlistment, and Roosevelts breakfast with Chicago mayor. Ends with a playful sports metaphor about Russia and a gathering storm of politics.
In France General Pershing is honored by John Jordan Douglas' poem but a typographical error in the line about strong men and Lafollette incites ire. The disputed wording provokes anger from readers and presses calls for correction.
The North Carolina Food Conservation Commission plans to end its work September 1st after a brief run. It highlights the program’s strong results, especially in New Hanover County, with a small $1,600 state appropriation and widespread garden, canning, and farm improvements across the state.
The debate over administration politics in wartime is fueled by theories but lacking solid evidence. The New York Herald, once pro entente and critical of Wilson, endorses his impartiality and efficiency, praising his non political selection of officers for the new army. It argues promotions from the regular army and National Guard minimize political influence and ensure capable leadership.
The Manufacturers Record editor Richard H. Edmonds cannot attend Friday’s mass meeting on citizenship in Mington. The program committee plans a bristling lineup of thoughtful speakers to address the audience.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels gains Edward E Britton editor of the Raleigh News and Observer as private secretary. Britton's ability and affable personality are cited, noting North Carolina loses a fine newspaper man as he heads to Washington to assume duties.
The article notes unrest within the Navy League with accusations that a few officials control decisions. Perry Belmont, the vice president, weighs in against continued league conflicts as the nation seeks unity and progress on national issues.
Advertises Pyrorrigy a medicated massage unguentum for Riggs disease. Claims cure by dentist or physician debate, praises gum restoration and tightened teeth. Marketed as a prescription treatment sold for one dollar at best drug stores including Jarman & FutreHe in Wilmington.
Saturday timetable shows Center to Beach and Lumina trains with half hour intervals from early morning to late night. Express and freight services operate with specific departures from Wilmington to Beach and back, plus Sunday center Lumina times.
Freight depots open 10 to 11 A M. Express trains operate between Wilmington and Lumina stopping at 5th, 7th and 9th streets and all Beach stations. Sunday afternoons and heavy travel periods see service extended.
From Goldsboro North Carolina the Southern Railway System lists discounted train fares to major events. Fares include 18.10 to Atlanta Georgia for the National Baptist Convention with tickets on sale September 2 3 and 4 final by September 14. 28.80 to Boston Massachusetts for the Grand Army of the Republic with August 1 17 18 19 sales and August 30 final. 28.25 to Louisville Kentucky with Sept 14 15 16 sales and Sept 26 final. 3255 to St Louis Missouri for the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Aug 17 18 19 sale and Aug 29 final. 36 to Vicksburg Mississippi for National Reunion and Peace Jubilee October 14 15 sale Oct 1 final. 10.80 to Waynesville and Junalowska North Carolina for various conferences August 11 12 13 17 18 19 sale. contact ticket agents or J O Jones traveling passenger agent Raleigh NC for details.
Ticket sale dates set with first travel days. final limits vary by destination and date. Fares listed for cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Asheville and more. sale dates through October 15 1917 with limited return to October 21. final limits range August to late October. Proportionate fares from intermediate points. reservations by phone 160 Wilmington North Carolina.
Train departures to Charlotte and intermediate points listed with sleeper and parlor car services. No. 13 at 3 55 P M for Wilmington to Charlotte via via sleeper routes. No. 19 at 5 00 A M to Charlotte intermediate points. No. 14 at 12 30 for arrival from Charlotte to Wilmington with through sleeper to Birmingham and Atlanta. No. 20 at 10 00 A M from Charlotte to Wilmington with sleeping car. Reservations and details via City Ticket Office in Wilmington North Carolina.
The Atlantic Coast Line launches a through sleeping car service starting Sunday July 8 from Wilmington to Asheville via Chadbourn Florence Sumter Columbia with connections to Spartanburg and Saluda. Return from Asheville is at 4 10 PM arriving Wilmington 12 50 noon. The old line to Atlanta via Augusta continues with similar schedules. Tickets and fares handled by T C White.
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