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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
4
A collection of political and social quips linking Wall Street, World War I, and public figures. Mentions of President Wilson, Bonar Law, Carranza, Constantine, and Ed Britton frame debates on economy, peace, and governance with satirical jabs about aviation status, temperance, and high living costs.
A quirky editorial notes that Hughes leading the New York Bar Association is not about drink or bar lore. It riffs on price concerns and the impact of rising costs on daily happiness, blaming the buyers rather than the sellers for high prices.
Bill Spivens notes that in his view marriages between an older rich man and a younger poor woman are common, asserting there are few cases where love drives the match and wealth or poverty is the likely factor.
It is not always easy to recruit strong lawyers for the superior court bench. Public praise rests on today’s capable judges who endure long hours away from home, heavy study, and strenuous chamber work. The job’s lower salary complicates recruitment, yet North Carolina benefits from its excellent current superior court personnel.
Prohibitionists watched as the Smoot substitute to the Sheppard bill to ban liquor importation into the District failed. The senator argued the measure conflicts with the Webb Kenyon challenge and could undermine state prohibitions if declared unconstitutional. The issue hinges on a Supreme Court ruling before combining importation bans with sale and manufacture prohibitions.
The Dispatch argues weight must guide bread pricing rather than fixed pounds. It notes reports of loaf size reductions without price cuts and contends a fair market would adjust price with weight. The piece claims the law seeks clarity for consumers, not to cap profits.
The Asheville scene backs a Buncombe backed drive for adopting the Australian ballot system. Supporters argue it reduces corruption, protects suffrage, and ensures every vote is counted, with quotes from former Senator Lafayette Young urging voters to demand the reform statewide.
By nightfall residents will learn which faction controls the contest in the Tenth Congressional district. The struggle centers on securing a strategic position within the office to influence the House decision. The battle has been intense and loud with political maneuvering likely to set up future campaigns.
Ambiguous ad copy touts S'ivar Mineral Water washed into the system and promises a money-back offer if not satisfied. Mentions Wilmington Ages and Elving Tone Pharmacy at Cor Ind and Princess Streets as delivery points.
The North Carolina weekly press maintains standards despite high print costs. Many weeklies released Christmas editions as a sign of enterprise, including the Laurinburg Exchange decked for the Yule tide.
The appeal cites funds for Confederate soldiers and widows of the fallen, plus Salvation Army efforts to send baskets to the poor and provide a Christmas tree for children, urging generous support to spread holiday cheer and aid those in need.
Public notice of foreclosure by William Russ Jr and Charlotte Russ on a 1915 mortgage. Property in Wilmington, bounded by McRee Taylor streets, 75 by 30 feet, to be sold at court house door January 18, 1917 for cash per court-ordered sale provisions.
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