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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
The column is a collection of humorous observations and political asides amid World War I era discourse. It touches on coal shortages humor, Italy and Austria positions, Hoover’s bread policy, and various barbs about politicians and public life. The tone is satirical, matching a daily newspaper opinion quip page.
Luke Me of the Cincinnati Inquirer questions what became of the old fashioned girl who used to sit on the floor while her daughter wore shoes and stockings. If alive she likely struggles to raise money for a maid to assist the modern child.
The article argues President Wilson will use the food control act to protect American consumers first, then allies, then neutrals. It discusses potential government price setting, possible commandeering of supplies, and the need to reduce costs while ensuring fair profits and avoiding harm to the war effort.
A Columbia Record letter argues cantonment housing raises rents unfairly, harming permanent residents. It favors building new homes or adjusting supply to meet officer families while protecting long-term residents and avoiding townwide economic harm. The piece contends displacement and rent hikes undermine communities and wartime goodwill.
The captain of an American ship sunk by a U boat was treated with courtesy by its commander, contrasting with the crew of a British steamer killed after forced exposure on the U boat’s deck. The commentary argues unclear orders to harm, yet questions whether the Kaiser punishes brutality.
A New York German language paper raised a bold proposal backing Robert La Follette for president and William Randolph Hearst for vice president in 1920. The piece criticizes administration obstruction and Hearst’s pro German stance, arguing the rhetoric risks harmony as the war’s issue remains unsettled and time remains for changes.
Train timetable notes from Wilmington to Charlotte Birmingham and Atlanta list departures No 13 at 3:55 PM and No 14 at 12:30 PM with sleeping cars between Charlotte Wilmington and Birmingham. Through sleeper service to Atlanta and Birmingham via Wilmington is indicated with Pullman parlor cars. reservations available from City Ticket Agent Orion Building.
Southern Railway System announces reduced round trip tickets from all points in North Carolina to Raleigh for Boy's Short Course Farm Demonstration Agents Conference and Farmers and Farm Women's Portion. Tickets on sale August 19 20 21 26 27 28 with return by September 2 1917. Traveling Passenger Agent J O Jones Raleigh NC.
Local and express rail times listed for Center Lumina and Beach area notes. Weekday service begins 6:15 AM with regular half hour intervals through 6:45 PM and partial late evening runs. The 6:10 express operates daily except weekends, stopping at multiple streets and stations.
Freight service runs to Ly Wilmington Ly Beach with departures at 5 30 A M 7 05 A M 9 30 A M 12 15 P M 3 30 P M 6 15 P M 7 00 P M and 3 15 P M Freight Depot open daily except Sunday from 8 00 A M to 1 09 P M and from 2 60 P M to 7 00 P M Freight Depot Telephone No 96.
Readable fragments outline times for Center and Lumina locations with various start and end slots across the day. Specific hours include 7:00 to 6:40, 8:30, 7:45, 9:15, 11:00 to 12:10, and 11:45 in the evening.
Freight Depot hours 10 to 11 A M. Sunday afternoons and during heavy travel. Express trains run between Wilmington and Lumina stopping at 5th 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all Beach stations.
The notice outlines tariff based travel dates for ticket sales and return trip deadlines. It lists sample fare adjustments and final limit timing to reach Wilmington before midnight on the return. Details mention numbers, agents, and contact points for General Agent C. Whith.
Train times show connections from Wilmington to Florence Sumter and Orangeburg with return from Atlanta. Passengers may stay in the Union Depot until 7:00 A.M. for through connections to Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis. fares and tickets via T C White, Gen Pass Agt, Wilmington NC.
Southern Railway announces the Beaufort sleeping car line will be shortened to the Winston-Salem to Goldsboro route effective with the last cars into and out of Beaufort Sunday August 12. Cars will continue on trains Nos. 232-112 and 111-237. Inquiries to Southern Railway agents or J. O. Jones Raleigh.
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