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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
7
A fragmented page recalls a poem about memory and a lost child, with mentions of J. S. Mitchell visiting Ar Florida and local church and club notices. The piece blends verses with community activity including W A meetings, Bible classes, and missionary society gatherings.
Mr. N. O'Berry of Goldsboro sits on the State executive committee and oversees lumber interests under the National committee. He is described as one of the most patriotic citizens and provides valuable cooperation to the office.
Jim Duncan who holds the world discus record is a first sergeant in the Eleventh Engineers and is currently on duty in France.
The article reports on men claiming loyalty to another flag seeking exemption from the U S draft. It notes actions in Illinois Indiana and Michigan with others like Wyoming considering the matter. It describes British Canadian recruiting at depots and promises for service including barracks meals pay and relief support. Colonel Dennis questions why thousands of eligible British age men have not volunteered.
An advertisement from Jarman and Futrelle Drug Co. of Wilmington NC promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as a hair color restorer that allegedly revives natural color, stops dandruff and shedding, and makes hair appear evenly dark and lustrous with a $1.20 mail order price.
Mag Jordan, a colored woman, was arrested Wednesday night by Patrolman Jacobs near Ninth and Nixon streets after a shooting incident that wounded Hammie Fields in the temple. Fields, hospitalized at James Walker Hospital, faces possible court action. Mag claims an accidental discharge during a struggle whereas Fields alleges she shot him.
Venustiano Carranza president of Mexico sent a birthday greeting to Emperor William of Germany. The message praised the emperor and noted he celebrates his anniversary with just cause for rejoicing, Reuters reported.
The Admiralty reports fifteen British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine over the last week. Ten ships exceeded 1,600 tons and five were under 1,500 tons. Four fishing vessels were also sunk.
Vass postmaster C S Thompson reports a December sale of over 800 dollars in War Savings Stamps to a town of about 650 residents. Most purchases were small. He writes on January 7th detailing the results and noting the local uptake.
General Pershing reported Private Rufus S. Atkins of Winston-Salem North Carolina was killed in action on February 3. Details of the fighting were not given. Ten men were slightly wounded on February 2 and 3, including Corporal Luther L. Barrett of Springville Tennessee and James W. Lee of Garysburg North Carolina. Five deaths from natural causes were also reported.
Chairman R. A. Morrow of Union county leads a push for newspaper advertising with donated space from advertisers and papers. He asks readers if they have tried this strategy.
Citizens are urged to observe a patriotic day encouraging purchases of War Savings Stamps to support wartime financing and morale during the ongoing national effort. Local leaders emphasize thrift and civic duty.
Former boxing champion Willie Richie speaks to about 40 000 soldiers at Camp Lewis American Lake Cal praising the fighting spirit of the troops. Orvie Overall once Cubs star pitcher now Visalia rancher runs for county sheriff.
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