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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1918
Page
7
The column lampoons weather forecasts and local rumors while praising J. H. Rehder after a committee clears him of loyalty rumors. It mentions groundhog chatter, prohibition talk, and local offices as well as Wilmington's readers and civic boosters.
The FTC says inflated shoe prices stem from meat packers hoarding hides. Despite a surge in cattle slaughter, hides were kept for profit and the five Chicago packing houses increased holdings 45 percent in 1916 to mid 1917. They charged 35 percent more for hides while paying farmers 17 percent more, fueling artificial leather scarcity and higher costs across tanners, manufacturers, and retailers.
Government experts estimate the continental US population on January 1 at 195,006,000, up 1,709,000 from 1917, with money stock at 6,256,198,000. Per capita cash in wallets is 48.76, and the country white as a whole grows in people and wealth, foretelling leadership in modern civilization.
An analysis by Mr Millsaps outlines fertilizer costs showing nitrate of soda at port price of 75 dollars per ton and delivered costs around 77.50, compared with acid phosphate and cotton seed meal. The note explains nitrogen, phosphoric acid values, and how mixtures affect cost and analysis, advising farmers to understand purchases rather than urging nitrate of soda use.
The halt in work due to the factory closing order prompted widespread home and factory repairs. Families and workers used idle days to paint, mend, and improve homes while plants paused, leading to better equipment condition once the moratorium ends.
A concise guide describes how special profit arises in business through unique items or conditions. It explains how higher margins can occur from exclusive offerings, favorable timing, or limited supply and outlines prudent consumer considerations when evaluating such claims.
Reports from Washington say Wilmington may share equally with Charleston and Savannah in exporting foodstuffs for the Allies. Earlier dispatches listed only Charleston and Savannah, but Wilmington is well equipped to handle the shipments. Local business leaders urged Senators and Representatives to ensure Wilmington’s inclusion.
The week brings wide changes as editors move between papers. I F Cates returns to The Dispatch as city editor, Wilson heads to The News and Observer, Ellis Powell moves to the Virginian Pilot, Coffin becomes Raleigh Times editor, Susan Iden takes the city editor role, B T Groome leaves The Observer for The Charlotte News, J A Daly arrives at The Observer, and Mrs Caldwell shifts to The Observer to edit a special page.
In Lenoir Caldwell county resources: 252976 acres of woodland cover three fourths of the county while less than a quarter is cultivated. Nearby timber could fuel the town for years, so the idea suggests making Monday a woodchoppers day to keep plants open and reduce coal use.
One hundred years ago today marks the birth in 1818 of Sir Thomas Spencer Wells, famed English surgeon. He died January 31, 1897, with his career noted as among the century’s distinguished medical figures.
The Wilmington Dispatch unveils a modern 20 page Hoe Rotary press, enabling 4 to 20 page editions and including a color attachment. Under W E Lawson the paper has grown into a leading afternoon paper in North Carolina with a 450 pages per minute capacity.
The Dispatch expands with a 20 page rotary press to meet growing subscriptions and ads during wartime. The Charlotte Observer notes the upgrade reflects community support and the paper’s role as an afternoon publication for the Cape Fear region.
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