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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
11
Recorder Harriss advocates trying juvenile offenders separately from adults, urging environmental causes of crime, humane treatment, and reformation over incarceration. He argues prisons harden youth and calls for isolated, compassionate courts to guide rehabilitation. He also notes fund-raising pleas and critiques of political finance laws.
A columnist argues for increased Confederate veterans pensions and favors letting some veterans remain at home with state support. The piece cites home care as sometimes cheaper and more humane, urging consideration by the next legislature despite a potential short term tax burden.
The notice lists cash in advance rates for Daily and Sunday with various durations and prices. A string of satirical quips follows, touching on suffrage, politics, clergy, and public figures with wry humor and quick observations about contemporary events and society.
On Tuesday November 27 parents attended William Hooper School for Parents Day to hear the honor roll reading and tour rooms. Miss Woods class performed Thanksgiving exercises Wednesday morning and Allan Burriss of Fourth A completed his third box as all grades begin Christmas paper cutting and crayon work.
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