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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
4
A compilation of witty jabs about Russia Italy and the Kaiser from a August 23 1917 issue. It riffs on suffragettes Germany Austria-Hungary and U S policy with light sarcasm about peace hunger and the Kaiser’s offers.
President Wilson’s reply to the papal peace proposals is presented as America’s war aims and the peoples wish. It argues against punitive damages or territorial grabs, calls for lasting guarantees against German militarism, and urges Germany to come forward with terms. It also appeals to the German people to shed autocratic influence and avoid war with the Allied powers.
The article notes large yields of corn and wheat nationwide with room for more. North Carolina forecasts show eight million bushels more corn than 1915 and over a hundred thousand more wheat, while Arkansas reports lessons from John H. Keel of Newport on achieving high corn per acre using a blend of flint seed with Iowa dent corn.
The investigative board clears Secretary Daniels in the Mare Island explosion case and condemns Navy League officials for prejudice and unbecoming conduct. The report shows Daniels awaited the board’s findings and did not dictate them, while supporters in Wilmington praise his fearless service. The Go Forward notes urban unity efforts by Rev. John Jeter Hurt.
In New Hanover County Superior Court a special proceeding seeks sale for division of Lot 6, Block 74 in Wilmington. Defendants named as heirs are residents of the State but alleged missing and to be served by publication. they must appear September 5, 1917, at ten o clock A M or judgment will be entered.
The Progressive Railway announces 7 percent effective Nov 12 with trains No 18 3 55 P M No 19 6 00 A M and No 20 12 10 A M from Wilmington to Charlotte and intermediate points Pullman Parlor and sleeping cars operate between Wilmington and Birmingham Atlanta and Charlotte with through sleepers to meet passenger needs and reservations via City Ticket Office contact Pleasant and West officials for details.
Southern Railway System offers reduced roundtrip tickets from all North Carolina points to Raleigh for the Boy's Short Course and associated conferences. Tickets on sale August 19 20 21 26 27 28 with a final return by September 2 1917. Traveling Passenger Agent J O Jones Raleigh NC lists agency details.
In Effect Saturday June 9 1917 weekday and Sunday train times listed for Center Lumina Beach and Wilmington routes. Includes morning to evening departures with half hour intervals and freight depot hours. local trains stop at all stations on request and specify stops at Third Street Ninth Streets Winter Park Gardens Wrightsville Beach and Lumina stations.
Freight depot opens 10 to 11 A M with Sunday heavy travel periods. Express trains run Wilmington to Lumina stopping at 7th and 9th streets and all Beach stations. Telephone 6 for inquiries.
Passengers may stay in this car at the Union Depot in downtown Atlanta until 7:00 A.M. due to the train’s early arrival. From this station they can connect to through Observation Dining Sleeping and coach trains to Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis and other cities. For fares and tickets contact T. C. Whith General Passenger Agent, phone 160, Wilmington NC.
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