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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1917
Page
4
A dated front page column discusses wartime governance and public figures. It comments on Hoover’s food policy, LaFollette’s political stance, Roosevelt’s rhetoric, and global leaders. The tone reflects a period voice with brief opinions on current events and politics.
A writer misspells Hearst as Hearse in a witty aside and faces criticism for the error. The remark notes Hearst’s status as a powerful newspaper figure and hints the joke may be inappropriate given his stature.
Mrs John S Cunningham of Durham discusses a letter she wrote as president of the North Carolina Equal Suffrage Association. She states that the National American Woman Suffrage Association does not approve of militancy or related tactics.
The article argues against disqualifying LaFollette for opposing war tax policy, likening militant suffragists to other dissenters while defending nonmilitant suffrage. It includes Mrs. Cunningham’s comment to The Dispatch asserting the National American Woman Suffrage Association is nonpartisan and anti militancy, urging a quiet press approach to picketing.
The Morning New Bernian argues wheat can likely be raised in the New Bern section despite earlier expert skepticism. It notes tobacco was once doubted here but now grows, and mentions Brunswick county across the river near Wilmington as another example. The piece credits soil adaptability and climate, with extra work and fertilizer sometimes required.
An old advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing restores natural color and stops dandruff and itching. It pledges new hair growth and a dark, even head of hair, selling for $1 with a money back guarantee via Jarman & Futrelle or Van Vleeer Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
The 1914 schedule lists Wilmington departures to Charlotte Atlanta Birmingham and intermediate points. No. 19 leaves 5:00 A M with a sleeping car Wilmington to Charlotte. No. 20 departs 12:10 A M with a through sleeper Charlotte to Wilmington. Reservations via City Time or the Wilmin Building agent.
Local trains stop at all stations on request from Center to Luming with half hour until 9:15 PM and hourly after. 6:10 express runs daily except weekends stopping at 8th to 9th streets and Beach stations. service ends near midnight.
Train and freight times listed for Wilmington and Beach routes. Center Lumina and local trains operate at specified intervals with daily freight depot hours 8:00 to 13:00 and 14:60 to 19:00. Telephone 96 for freight inquiries.
Freight schedule notes Wilmington Ly Beach operations with express trains running 13:00 and 12:15 P M. from the Freight Depot open 10 to 11 A M Sunday afternoons and heavy travel periods. Express trains stop only at 6th 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all Beach stations.
Raleigh N C Aug 27 Food production and conservation will headline the State Farmers and Farm Women Convention opening tomorrow at North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering. About 1000 delegates and visitors from across the state are expected for three days of sessions on marketing credit and organizing National Farm Loan associations with special focus on these topics.
The article argues the United States should back Russia financially, despite Russia’s chaotic state. It asserts America’s loan to Russia is safe and will bolster Russia’s loyalty to the Entente, help fund legitimate needs, and counter German propaganda finance. It notes Russia’s potential government changes could challenge debt repayment.
Southern Railway announces reduced round trip tickets from all North Carolina points to Raleigh N C for events August 21 28 and August 25 30 1917. Tickets on sale August 19 20 21 26 27 28 with final return by September 2 1917. J O Jones Traveling Passenger Agent Raleigh N C.
A terse numeric note outlines a final limit of 818.10 with trailing amounts 28 ix 14 32.45 and a remaining aal limit, signaling concluding balances and cap. An abbreviated financial ledger entry documents the final constraint and total.
An examining committee in greater New York reports two thirds of residents neither use a toothbrush nor brush their teeth. Dentists warn against gums brushing and emphasize finger massage with pyorigg for riggs disease, receding gums, and loose teeth, sold as a medicated massage unguent for a dollar at local drug stores.
Passengers may remain in this car at Union Depot in the heart of Atlanta until 7:00 A M due to earlier train arrival. Convenient connections available to Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and other cities via Observation Dining Sleeping car Coach trains from the same station. For fares and tickets contact T C Whith Gen Pass Agt Phone 160 Wilmington N C Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of the South.
Claimants John F. Holt and B F Hollis, citizens of North Carolina, seek a grant for a three acre tract in Masonboro Township New Hanover County described as marsh land in Masonboro Sound from Jennett Creek to Shell Bed Creek. Entry filed August 27 1917 with the Deeds and Acting Entry Taker for New Hanover County.
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