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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

4

Democrats eye armor plant in Midwest hint

The piece notes Democratic hopes Ohio will win the armor plate plant location. It also mentions Egg King plans to withhold eggs until 50 cents per dozen, and cites The Raleigh Evening Times and The New York Evening Sun views on President Wilson and his congressional address. The Sun’s stance is contrasted with prior opinions.

Middle West Ohio Raleigh Evening Times New York Evening Sun Wilson Congress Sun

Prohibition push urged by state religious bodies and suffrage talk

Religious leaders pressed for stronger prohibition and noted a pending Anti-Saloon League bill. An equal suffrage league forming in Wilmington reflects broader momentum. The piece links home life, women’s ballot role, and moral governance to national health and finances.

Anti-Saloon League Equal Suffrage League Wilmington

Taft and Wilson View Neutrality as Near Unbearable

Former President Taft agrees with President Wilson that neutrality is almost unbearable. He laments the public’s refusal to accept the President’s handling of delicate, dangerous questions. He decries those who demand binary solutions without regard for international law or diverse opinions.

Taft Wilson

No Snap Judgment on Prohibition in Democratic Platform Fight

The piece discusses early signals on the dry plank in the Democratic platform with William Jennings Bryan asserting a future stance. It notes potential competition from Republicans and mentions Hughes Wilson and suffrage while speculating on conventions and policy shifts.

William Jennings Bryan

Out of Proportion as Price Pressure Bites Workers Hard

The piece cites New York's Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor on wage versus price gaps. It notes unskilled labor lagging in raises while food costs soared, with examples from United States Steel and subway workers and a family budget of 67.90 monthly. It contrasts wage gains with price rises and warns of community hardship.

New York Association For Britt

Health statistics show shifts in causes of death in 1915

The News Letter notes changes in health figures from the Federal Census Bureau. Heart disease rises to first, tuberculosis drops, other diseases fluctuate. Reductions tied to antitoxins and sanitation. growing emphasis on personal health through diet, exercise, and rest.

Giese Federal

Entente Faces Harder Struggle as Teutons Expand

As Teutons widen their territorial gains the entente must work harder to push them back. The extended front risks delaying home defense while risking greater potential damage from the foe.

Teutons Entente

Churches in Winter Park and nearby invite parishioners

A condensed church listing details Sabbath and Sunday services across multiple churches in Wilmington area. It notes pastors such as Rev Andrew How ell, Rev A D McClure, Rev H W Koelling and Rev Thomas P Allen, plus schedule times for services Sunday school and midweek meetings.

Winter Park Andrew J. Howell

Church Services And Classes For Sunday In City

St Matthew's English Evangelical Mornings and evenings with sermons on A Joyous Hope and Advent Prophecies. St Paul's on Market and Sixth with a Reform centennial sermon series. Christian and Christian Science services listed with Sunday schools and midweek prayer gatherings. Visitors welcome. seats free.

St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Fourth and Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan Luther League Moses Joshua St. Paul’s Market Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen Europe Market Streets God the Preserver of Man Murchison Bank

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward

Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages through internal use. The advertisement claims the remedy works via the blood on mucous surfaces and builds constitution. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured. Testimonials available by request from F J Chiney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Chiney & CO Toledo Ohio Bom Ty

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