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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
4
A fragment from a 1917 era column mixes weather quips with wartime mood. It weighs on Germany’s note, Wilson’s stance, and Roosevelt’s war readiness while drifting to political jabs and regional humor.
The author surveys opinions in North Carolina on woman suffrage and prohibition. They expect the suffrage bill to fail while urging stronger prohibition laws. The piece endorses tightening prohibition and notes the return of The Saturday Record as a strong labor-focused paper edited by George W. Cameron.
The piece argues that unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany tests American will and international law. It weighs whether Germany means what it says, whether war will follow severed ties, and if German aims are peace or victory, with emphasis on the possible sinking of American ships and loss of lives.
A drugstore advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent bottle that darkens gray or faded hair naturally and evenly. It claims after one or two applications gray hair vanishes, making hair look dark and lustrous, with disclaimer it is a toilet product not a disease cure.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh by constitutionally treating the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from customers.
The State Board of Health warns February brings the greatest sickness risk as people stay indoors, eat more, and exercise less. They urge more outdoor time, fresh air, and vegetables to strengthen resistance and prevent illnesses like colds grippe pneumonia and even serious diseases.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on March 2 1917 at twelve noon at the Court House door Wilmington North Carolina for a parcel described as part of Lot 5 Block 22 bounded by Rankin Wood and Bay streets. Conducted by North Carolina Home Building Association through John D Bellamy and Son Attorneys.
Mortgage sale advertised by Edward Nixon and wife to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Property description includes Lot 4, Block 3, Seventh Street and Dawson Street, New Hanover County, Wilmington. Auction set for March 3 1917 at 12 PM at the Court House door. Attys Bellamy & Son.
The war report states Germany closed the frontier between Belgium and Holland as troops moved to the western front. It notes German mercy in mercy at sea and the Lusitania sinking with U S demands and Germany admitting no illegality but conceding others. Officials say Germany has reached its limit of concessions.
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