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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1917
Page
7
A 1917 wartime column notes the Kaiser’s failure to deliver a Christmas pledge, criticizes Congress and railroad policy, and cites submarine dangers and Roosevelts growing military rank as public concerns. It also mentions Trotsky and Von Luxburg in a broader critique of wartime leadership.
The text reflects distrust of the Bolsehviks by Romanians and contemplates their possible support to the Allies. It notes Russian longing for liberty, questions about the Romanoff line, and the impact of abdication on Romanian forces. It also mentions a civic offer to supply wood for the poor and a derelict city hauling proposal.
The notice urges starting the year by buying thrift stamps to build a savings habit with minimal effort. It claims the stamps bear interest and that continuing the practice through the year can result in a sizable year end sum, achieved almost without noticing the saving.
The Charleston American, denied mail facilities, is sent to soldiers at Camp Jackson by express. If the paper would be barred from national distribution, authorities should act to prevent circulation among soldiers.
The Charlotte Observer comments on The New York World blaming the South for the coming of prohibition. It argues the South will not fear threats from other regions and should trust Southern congressmen to handle the issue, while urging New York to avoid a nationwide ban and to focus on its own voters.
Telegraph reports warn of terrible weather in the North causing suffering in Wilmington. Even the wealthy face fuel shortages as the cold persists for days. Local relief should mobilize the board to prevent destitution by supplying bread and hauling aid to those unable to procure fuel.
The Sandhill section shows rapid growth with better crops and thriving towns. J W Butler notes Hoffman area sowing and wood supply. Hoffman High School opens a new building. Seaboard route may become a trucking and fruit region. many peach trees planted and early vegetables under study. a Farm Life School may begin at Heron High School. Kloffman lies on the Seaboard between Raleigh and Jam Jet, highlighting the transformation from barren land to a prolific trucking area through intelligent farming.
A compact digest recalling anniversaries from history with notable events and birthdays. It marks kings reigns, wartime actions, uprisings, and landmark dates including Kipling, Viereck, Avery, and Congressman Key with their birthplaces and ages.
A young Anson man about 25 fell ill at Camp Sevier and died from pneumonia following measles. He served in the Bickell Battery, arrived here with his remains last night, and will be buried at Olivet church today. This marks the third Anson soldier death, after Joe Eddins and Thomas Horne.
The Hickory Record reports Joan W. Robinson received a letter from the U S Food Administration in Washington agreeing to be sent to Herbert Hoover advocating taxation to remove dogs. The piece hopes Hoover will aid sheep raisers facing a dog nuisance and relief from the problem.
Weather here was near blizzard conditions with heavy wind and snowfall described as the toughest in this section. Residents report limited visibility and drifting snow affecting travel and daily routines.
The notice warns residents to protect water pipes during cold weather as bursts are costly. It notes plumbers are scarce in the city and plumbing costs have risen, suggesting turning off water at night to prevent damage.
The body of Private Joe Jacoby of Company BE Seventh Infantry is at the morgue at Camp Greene awaiting word from relatives. His home is Dula, Columbus County, North Carolina, with wires sent but no instructions received. He is the first North Carolina home sent from Camp Greene. Three veteran ball players Lajoie Leifield and Byrne are expected to return to the show next season. all are past draft age.
The New Bern Sun Journal reports a New Bern merchant who embodied Christmas spirit by giving a full suit of clothing to forty children in need last Tuesday. The act shows Christmas meaning beyond feasting and social boasting.
Readers warned that criticizing Mr McAdoo too strongly might be deemed sedition or aiding the enemy as rail lines fail to meet expectations.
About 5 p m Saturday little Lola Page, second daughter of Rev J M Page, burned her face and singed eyebrows and lashes after dropping a lit match into a heater with kerosene. Glasses saved her eyes until a doctor dressed the wounds. Hamlet Messenger.
The New Bern Sun Journal notes Pershing appears ready to deploy major artillery as orders go out for one thousand brick layers and cautions no early advances from current positions.
A Fayetteville correspondent reports wood selling in the city for a half cent per pound. The town earns the prize for greatest novelty in trade.
A Wilmington resident sent a small package of sugar to a friend in Boston who urgently requested a pound or two for family use. The message reflects century old trade manners and domestic needs of the era.
The Greenville Reflector notes a quiet Christmas in town but criticizes the failure to suspend fireworks, citing Section 20 Chapter 11 of Greenville ordinances which normally halts displays. The article frames the day as subdued yet marked by ongoing violations.
A Greenville Reflecton item notes that Texaco and Standard Oil have been allotted gasoline and oil for Greenville and surrounding areas to support the war effort. The brief remarks cite wartime needs and names Samuel Luther and his family in Lilesville context.
The Kaiser faces renewed rejection as his “made in Germany” peace proposals are dismissed by the Allies who deem him too dangerous for further talks. Leaders warn against any further diplomatic attempts amid rising tensions and calls for stronger measures.
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