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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
4
The piece surveys wartime humor and concern from December 15 1917. It cites Russia unrest U S labor issues and Red Cross drives while critiquing officials like Crozier and Garrod. It also reports on government publications costs and a Louisiana labor roundup policy praised by the Springfield Republican as drastic but necessary.
Dr Woods Hutchinson told the Royal Society of Medicine that Allied surgical efficiency yields a total death rate not exceeding five percent of those engaged. He cites high recovery rates at field and base hospitals and notes fewer amputations, arguing war dangers are less deadly than many fear.
The article stresses establishing rigid rules for applying the alien enemy zone. It warns against exceptions, highlighting city plants as critical to war effort and public safety. It argues that long-term residents must be citizens to deserve any concession, otherwise no special treatment.
Dr. J W McNeill medical member of the Cumberland County Exemption Board says only five of 45 drafted men failed to pass physicals after examinations a month ago with some simply under weight. Most who passed at local exams were not turned down at mobilization camps in Columbia S C. Also notes disturbances at Mr W T Rawls poultry yard and a horned owl captured after a night scare. Includes brief notes on local court term and diverse church notices from Sampson and Newton Grove with county cotton grading office schedules and samples graded.
The Department of Commerce issues notices about its publications on topics of public interest. Officials outline which works are released, where to access them, and how the public can obtain copies or further information. The notices emphasize accessibility and the department’s informational role.
The report praises Wilmington as a favored location during the present cold snap with snowstorms around, a fierce blizzard to the north and temperatures dipping to the south of us.
Evidence shows Connor let hogs run free and Mrs Israel kept them for $2. A quarrel followed as Connor attempted to attack Mr Israel. Mrs Israel intervened, grappling Connor and tearing his clothes while sustaining an injury to Israel from a lantern. She testified she acted to prevent them from fighting.
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, famed for the Paris Eiffel Tower, celebrates his eighty fifth birthday. The native of Dijon has built bridges in France, Portugal and Italy and now focuses on a proposed tunnel under the English Channel.
On December 16, 1916 French forces captured 11 387 prisoners in the Verdun drive. Emperor William warned of vengeance if the Entente did not accept his peace proposition as talks among Entente powers began exchanging views on German peace terms.
A review of notable events marked on this date: 1817 a tremendous storm raged throughout Great Britain and Ireland. 1842 John R. Watrous a physician and Revolutionary patriot died at Colchester Connecticut. 1867 open rupture reported between President Johnson and cabinet members. 1892 an attempted assassination of President Hippolyte of Haiti.
Birthdays marked for Alexandre Gustave Eiffel born in Dijon 85 years ago. Rear Admiral John E Pillsbury born in Lowell 72 years ago. Edwin Howland Blashfield born in New York City 69 years ago. Frederick P Haggard born in Bloomington 55 years ago. William Gordon born in Oak Harbor 53 years ago. Louis Lombard born in Lyons 56 years ago.
Soscee's Germany Syrup has been used for fifty-one years across the United States to treat coughs bronchitis colds and throat infections. It reassures a good night's sleep with less coughing and easier mornings, soothing inflamed parts to help recovery. Sold in 5 and 75 cent bottles at Green's Pure Store.
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