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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
A persuasive ad urges men to seek training to rise from low earnings. It compares trained versus untrained pay, stressing personal choice and timely action. The International Correspondence Schools offer to help hundreds of thousands qualify for advancement.
The page lists subscription options and prices for daily and Sunday delivery in Wilmington North Carolina, including weekly, monthly, and annual plans. It also contains a series of light, era-typical jests and satirical quips about politics, war, and daily life with references to Europe, Mexico, and notable figures of the time.
The remark notes a second chance for Mr. Hughes, emphasizing that a future remains for anyone who repents and makes amends through effort.
The article notes Champ Clark advises lowering egg prices by individuals keeping a hen. It mentions city bans on keeping poultry inside corporate limits and hints at the irony of urban restrictions versus the plan.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues for widespread small cold storage plants to balance egg prices by allowing farmers to store and later sell eggs. It warns that without laws to curb big plants, monopolies would raise costs, while state or county ownership could protect producers and consumers.
The Dispatch corrects a grievous error from yesterday's Wilmington report misidentifying General Henry A. London of Pittsboro as deceased. It clarifies General London is still living, praising his long service to the state and expressing regret for the earlier obituary.
The Sudan Temple is not strictly a New Bern group. Wilming ton Shriners will likely be asked to perfect the Drum Corps. The two cities, long treated as sister cities, will grow even closer through this arrangement.
George W Perkins donated nearly 50 000 dollars to the Republican campaign fund in a bold fundraising move. The note hints at a satirical line implying a shift from prior stance.
The Greensboro Record editor claims Theodore Roosevelt's involvement decided California's outcome, arguing Roosevelt's betrayal helped Hughes and shaped Republican defeat. The piece questions who caused the disaster, noting the South sees Woodrow Wilson as the beneficiary.
The piece argues that if Democrats win the next House, John H. Small of North Carolina’s 1st District will become chair of the rivers and harbors committee. It credits Small as a top expert on water policy and predicts broad benefits for Congress and the nation.
At the Jeff Davis Council J O U A M regular session last night officers for the coming year were elected. Names include A J Beach councilor J W Orrell vice councilor John H Wood recording secretary J B Davis assistant recording secretary Hardy Lanier financial secretary Carl Marshburn treasurer A J Krahnke conductor George T Grotgen warden John Lanier inside sentinel J F Applewhite outside sentinel S G Nelms chaplain Woodus Kellum James A Kelly B F Brittain Jr trustees.
Foreclosure sale advertised under a 1914 mortgage by Walter H Swepson to Joseph Tate. Sale at public auction on December 11 1916 at the Court House door in Wilmington North Carolina for cash, describing property on Twelfth Street and Dawson Street in the city.
Mayor Moore reports broad mayoral support across towns for a conference on ending steel related special legislation for municipalities. Communiques from numerous NC mayors urge discussion at the meeting called by Moore to address constitutional endim ents and municipal control.
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