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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1916
Page
7
The piece parodies wartime era phrasing with jokes about Xmas spelling and Wilson Lloyd George and Grant. It notes a peace move to save scraps and reports a court decision finding Mr Britt not a minority candidate with a unanimous verdict.
The column lampoons Prohibition stance by Colonel Henri Watterson and riffs on holiday cheer and wealth disparities. It jokes about the British premier, German war news, Santa’s duties, and 1917 predictions, ending with a quip about Eve, Adams, and a mayoral tie in a western town.
In reflection on Jesus birth and Christmas joy, the piece urges kindness and charity. It recalls the babe in Bethlehem, quotes scripture, and stresses making others happy, especially children, through acts of generosity and sunshine in dismal homes. A child’s letter to Santa illustrates sincere giving and community responsibility.
The piece argues for the true commission form of government as superior to the old aldermanic system and urges renewed focus on Wilmington as a winter resort. It notes other North Carolina towns considering commissions and warns the city risks losing time and money without leadership and investment in factories or tourism.
The commission form of government presents a structured executive model, contrasting with the omission form that delegates less formal authority. This description emphasizes governance design and the implications for public administration.
The proposal envisions a moving picture hall of fame to store films for future generations. It highlights Theodore Roosevelt themed movies and a plan to preserve works that could let people in year 3000 enjoy a fierce prehistoric animal on screen.
Governor Craig advocates paroling trusties over Christmas and funding dependent families of convicts. He argues mercy alongside discipline, saying humane support for wives and children is fair, fiscally feasible, and could reduce future crime while benefiting society.
The Asheville Citizen argues for adopting the Australian ballot nationwide, praising New Hanover’s system and urging Wilmington Dispatch to weigh in. The piece notes political pulsing remains mild in Wilmington, compares local civic mood to Charlotte’s social scene, and mocks fears of municipal politics heating up.
Mr. L. F. Soles left yesterday for Batesburg South Carolina to spend the holidays. Mr. Aubrey Mady Cumiber is here from Albany Georgia to spend the holidays.
The report notes Germanys submarine campaign has become the greatest menace to the Allies. It states casualties are to be discontinued and the London Daily News reports the British government has raised the war risk insurance rate to 40 shillings per day for all British vessels.
Berlin report via Sayville wire says Dewrsel plans to set up a Jovsitis office in Sofia. Details unclear due to OCR errors.
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