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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues keeping the National Guard on the border cost money but saves more by preventing invasion and bolstering national safety. It contrasts Lloyd George’s policy shift to show the failure of the policy he once condemned and notes his rise to leadership after a year.
Mr. L B Rogers a former Wilmingtonian now in Ashe ville testifies to the Australian ballot system based on personal experience in the city and county. The piece argues the ballot format is protection for government and calls it the safety first of politics.
Only one of the state penitentiary trusties failed to return after Christmas, a measure described as a significant success. The plan’s success reflects well on Governor Craig and supports efforts to reform prison life alongside punishment.
The article argues Germany remains strong in the west to force peace talks, while German forces push Romanian defenses and push back Russians in the east. It claims the Entente misreads Germany’s desire for peace as weakness and notes Allied exhaustion as a key factor shaping aims.
States towns boast about safe and sane Christmas observances. New Bern Charlotte Salisbury and others claim commendable conduct. The editor hopes sanity grows with increasing celebration of Christmas as a sacred joyous day.
North Carolina government workers press for higher salaries amid cost of living concerns. Colonel Arrington of the State treasury and likely Governor Craig's farewell message push the case, comparing pay with larger states and noting essential assistants earn too little. Debate centers on balancing office prestige and living standards while tenure risks loom.
The text argues Japan should be consulted about peace terms and notes that some have not consulted Japan, hinting at pride and fear of the yellow peril in wartime discourse.
One hundred years ago today the American schooner Decatur felt two earthquake shocks near the West Indies. Seventy five years ago today the Liberty party held its first convention in Columbus Ohio. Fifty years ago today a fire damaged part of the Crystal Palace in London. Twenty five years ago today astronomer and telescope maker George B Clark died in Cambridge Massachusetts. Born Lowell Massachusetts February 27 1827.
The article argues that Scandinavian nations must tread carefully in mediating between the Entente and Central Powers. It notes Norway Sweden and Denmark face delicate positions due to regional stakes and public sentiment. It emphasizes the United States holds a strong, influential role in global trade and finance, limiting expectations of neutrals.
Daily birthday notices honor Rudyard Kipling Brig Gen Charles Treat John A Key Stephen Leacock Simon Guggenheim William Larned and James Viox born in different places across years ago today. The list highlights notable figures from literature military politics business and sports with ages ranging from 25 to 57.
December 30 1515 report lists the Persia sinking without warning in the Mediterranean. Russian attacks on the Austrian front in Galicia intensify as Allies land on the Greek coast. Vienna claims Italian defeats in the Tyrol. Air raids target Salonica and heavy bombardment hits Dardanelles.
The article argues France should promote General Joffre to marshal citing his mature judgment and great generalship. It notes his past command on the western front and suggests his experience remains valuable even as new leadership may be introduced.
Lutheran St Matthew's on Fourth and Harnett hosts 11 am worship led by Rev G W McClanahan with 7:30 pm service by student George Bowden of the Lutheran Seminary Columbia. Sunday school 10 am Luther League 8 pm Wednesday topic Miracles Recorded in Acts. Dorcas Society banquet Thursday 4 pm after 3 pm meeting. St Paul’s Market and Sixth holds 11 am service and 8 pm sermon Emotions That Stir the Christian's Heart at the Change of the Years. Sunday school 3:30 pm Visitors welcome. All seats free.
St John’s at North Third and Red Cross streets lists services for the Sunday after Christmas. Holy communion at 7 30 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m Sunday school at 4 p m and evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m offerings at the Sunday school services will be noted.
Thompson Orphan age issue noted with cordial invitation to attend services at St James. Rev W H Milton rector and Rev George F Hill assistant lead morning prayer and sermon at 11. evening prayer at 5. a 7 30 pm service on The Just Failings and Obligations of Capital. All seats free. Everyone welcome.
Sunday and midweek worships announced for Bethany Delgado Winter Park St Andrews Pearsall Memorial and Harnett Street Mission with pastors Andrew J Howell John M Wells A D McClure W M Baker. Sunday schools at various times and visitors warmly invited to attend all services.
Reverend J. H. McCracken presides over morning and evening services at 11:00 and 7:30. Sunday School gathers at 9:45. Epworth League meets Tuesday at 7:30, and a prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7:30. The public and strangers are invited to attend all services.
Calvary Baptist Church led by Pastor J. A. Sullivan offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons on The Glorious Gospel and The Gospel Railroad. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. J. W. Hollis is superintendent of the Junior B Y P U. Wednesday prayer meeting features a Teachers meeting and senior B Y P U. Thursday night and Friday night host choir and chorus rehearsals. all are welcome.
The Trinity Methodist congregation plans a New Year’s Eve service from 10 p m to midnight with Rev. W W McRae delivering a sermon on the Baltimore conference’s efforts to unify the Northern and Southern Methodist churches.
Policeman W R Applebury trades beat for traffic post at Front and Princess streets intersection. Councilman J M Hall says the corner’s daytime and evening congestion requires undivided officer attention and that traffic will halt on his signal.
Officials and employees of the D. L. Gore Company held an enjoyable Thursday evening banquet at 608 Dock Street. After a social program, discussions focused on improving business for the coming year. The firm recently acquired the Serv-us brand and will send the sales team to the Serv-us convention in Buffalo, New York, in February.
A prominent American druggist touts Mildredina Hair Remedy claiming it will revive nearly every head in eight years and eliminate dandruff and scalp diseases within three weeks. The tonic, marketed by Mildred Louise Co. from Boston, costs fifty cents for a large bottle via Elvington's Pharmacy.
An offer prints a free large sample by return mail to anyone who returns this coupon with their name, address, and ten cents postage, addressed to Mildred Louise Co. in Boston Massachusetts. The ad promotes a mild red hair remedy.
Near Verdun on December 30 the chief surgeon of a field hospital said native troops from French colonies are not as hardy as white soldiers. He noted whites tolerate pain better, while natives show more severe complaints and suffer similar wound complications such as gangrene and peritonitis.
The Atlantic Coast Line outlines special excursion fares for events including the Western Fruit Jobbers Association annual meeting in New Orleans and the Gasparilla Carnival in Tampa. Fares range from 13.95 to 38.10 with limited return windows and optional extensions upon small deposits. Additional routes include the Southeastern Land Show and Mardi Gras celebrations with specified sale dates and extension terms.
A transit note states the vessel does not proceed beyond Station No 3 on Beach and departs from Station No 3 on Beach.
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