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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
6
A humorous rustic monologue celebrates a spirited colt with playful lines about its mischief. The piece contrasts the animal’s energy with affection, hinting at a storyteller’s affection for a lively creature amid farm life and companionship.
Wartime Christmas menu promotes no bread to save wheat for soldiers and allies. Readings list dishes such as Scalloped Oysters Mashed Potatoes Oatmeal Bread Butter Cabbage and Celery Salad and Plum Pudding with sherbet and nuts, plus a Sterchi Bancroft Co advertisement urging holiday sales.
The Associated Charities November report lists receipts from New Hanover county and individuals totaling several dollars, including Mrs. Virginia Empire and Mrs. H. W. Konig. Disbursements cover secretary salary, Catherine Kennedy home, groceries, cash help, janitor, telephone, railroad fare, wood, gas for office, and rent for those in wed.
The North Carolina Forestry Association will hold sessions in Wilmington on January 25 to promote timber conservation amid rising lumber demand. Chamber of Commerce leaders Hugh MacRae John J Blair and A Lynch named to organize events with daytime talks at the Chamber and evening sessions at Hemenway School featuring Dr J S Holmes.
The Dispatch summarizes the Steamboat Inspection Service fiscal year ended June 30 1917. It notes 6984 vessels inspected certifed with gross tonnage 7249589 including 6776 domestic and 208 foreign passenger steamers. Licensed 26962 officers. 257 accidents with 592 lives lost. Many vessels and surveys, reinspections, and personnel increases urged amid war demands.
In the recorder s court this morning W Mason white charged with passing a worthless check was released after paying costs once restitution was shown. Tom alias Raf Benny colored held yesterday on a theft of a pair of gloves was found not guilty and released.
The FTC says it will regulate profits on drugs made in the United States under German patents to lower wartime prices. Abbott Laboratories gains license to produce Veronal renamed barbital at 20 dollars per pound with 15 percent profit. current price is 40. Rector Chemical and Hoechst will license to manufacture novocain renamed procaine, once selling at 720 per pound, now expected around 95 after a 65 production cost. price fixing rights reserved.
A promotional message notes a smoking stand for Xmas and beautiful pedestals offered by Sterchi Bancroft Co with emphasis on stylish gift options for the holiday season.
The mid-winter meeting of the farm demonstration agents for Easter North Carolina may be held in Wilmington February 5 7. District Agent R W Freeman of Wilson NC indicates the city is practically decided upon for the dates. About 50 county demonstration agents are expected to attend to discuss work and plan for the new year amid food shortage concerns. Public speakers are to be invited and meetings aimed at public access.
Mrs. Lida James Skipper wife of Lawson Skipper died at Tankersley Sanitarium early this morning leaving an infant. She is survived by her husband one brother J D James Jr and several younger siblings. She was daughter of J D James Sr and granddaughter of Rev J P King pastor of the Sixth Street Advent church. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 pm from the Sixth Street Advent Church conducted by Rev J T Johnson.
A. T. Baird, an Ashe county exemption board member, was attacked by Tom Burgess, a registrant granted exemptions for dependents. Burgess fired several shots before being overpowered and jailed. authorities suspect mental distress over draft status.
Washington December 19. Southern commercial travelers protest proposed increase in inter state mileage rates from 2 to 2 14 cents on Southern railroads heard today by an Interstate Commerce Commission board. R A Broyles of Atlanta and Bernard M Levy of New York argued the rate of 2 1 4 cents is adequate. Railroads say the raise is needed to make Southern mileage equal to elsewhere.
The Clara Barton Memorial Mission asks the public to donate bags filled with homemade cakes pies preserves or stamped postcards to Bon Marche at 515 Princess Street cared by Mrs Gaylor. Red Cross and National Special Aid join in urging support to comfort lonely service members with next week deadline.
A catalog-like list features items such as suits, watches, skates, velocipedes, mufflers, a scarf pin wash suit, hockey caps, hankerchiefs, sweaters, coins and cloves. The varied goods suggest a shop or auction listing from an era emphasizing travel gear and attire.
Philadelphia December 19 re education of muscles in the human body a new branch of medical science developed by the war will be taught at the Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia the first in the United States to offer such a course Prof Baker explains the idea tested in England and Cane noting that a wounded soldier with a missing arm can learn natural movements through the course showing the new method aids rehabilitation
The Board of Supervising Inspectors found many extinguishers defective and sought a standard. The bureau tested samples from all approved firms at the Bureau of Standards, reducing the list of approved extinguishers for safety.
Raleigh News and Observer notes Gus Hill's Minstrels performed at the Academy of Music with George Wilson Ed Later and Eddie Mazier among the cast. Scenes in Blackville and Traveling Back to Georgia drew praise while Uncle Ben James P. Rodgers and a closing comedy skit The Black Politicians provided finale humor.
A brief note states the University of Alabama has 125 women students currently enrolled. An advertisement promotes Sterchi-Bankcroft Co showing stoves powered by wood coal or oil for cooking.
Fragmentary text from Salt Lake City mentions Frederick Wilhelm Bein under arrest and alleged instructions to intern at a Seattle facility. It references wartime expectations of Germany seeking retaliation and mentions a Babbel figure and Prussian colors amid unclear details.
William Stowell known as Bill rose from Boston High School to lead at Whitmer Opera House for three seasons then toured the East. He found film success in Universal features including Hell Morgan's Girl and The Doll's House and stars in The Grand Passion where his performance recalls Edmund Breese in The Lion and the Mouse.
Jewel Productions promotes the motto Smiles Help Win the War to boost public morale during wartime. The phrase is advertised as a hopeful guide for citizens to support the war effort with a positive attitude.
Stars connected with the motion picture industry filled the Exhibitors' Ball in a western metropolis last week. Gowns shone despite wartime rationing while olive drab military attire signaled army presence. Former servicemen and industry figures attended, many on leave, as the event blended glamour with patriotic duty.
Hartley McVey a longtime Metro staffer and brother of Mrs. Sidney Drew is commissioned as a lieutenant in the aviation section of the signal corps. The Metro notes his service mirrors the paper’s wartime support, with many staffers already serving in the Army and Navy.
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