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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
4
A mixed page combines subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions with a collage of political and social quips. It references President and flag symbolism, congressional speeches, regional politics, prohibition chatter, and cultural observations, all delivered in a satirical tone.
The author argues Germany may commit to war soon and notes danger even if American ships are spared, stressing the risk of accidental loss of an American life aboard a belligerent merchant ship without warning amid heightened tensions.
The piece argues Britain will likely rely on convoys and rapid shipbuilding to counter intensified German submarine warfare. It notes arming merchant ships could deter subs, cites the California torpedo incident, and frames the confrontation as the true test of wartime strength.
The piece argues that neutrals decline to sever ties with Germany, citing financial limits and the impossibility of repairing losses of lives and cultural treasures. It contends America remains righteous while neutrals justify restraint, fearing attack and recognizing limited means to aid or retaliate.
The Dispatch notes heated reaction after a committee reported unfavorably on the Anti-Saloon League measure. Prohibitionists organize a stiff campaign as time runs short for legislative action. The education bills remain unsettled while the Page bill resurfaces in the House for debate ahead of a vote.
The speaker urges a thorough leak investigation to its limits while noting no evidence that the President’s near-circle disclosed private communications. Observers may have guessed information, with some betraying trust. Punishment through loss of prestige is suggested, and the inquiry should uncover full facts to prevent future tricks and reveal character.
The North Carolina house failed to approve a bill allowing verdicts by ten jurors. Debates suggest lawmakers rush bills and lack thorough analysis. Supporters argue fewer jurors could speed justice and save money, while opponents deem it radical.
Prohibition supporters who pleaded for the cause with tears now oppose bills to cut off the supply. Legislators oppose the Anti-Saloon League draft, risking perceptions of hypocrisy as North Carolina's prohibition stance looms large amid political rivalries and calls for substitutes.
Medical opinion links cold weather with rheumatism through excess uric acid. Haig suggests uric acid buildup from reduced sweating and kidney load, plus drier hydration in winter. Advice includes hot water, Anuric tablets, regular exercise, and liver cleansing with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Mortgage sale of property in New Hanover County to satisfy debt. The North Carolina Home Building Association will auction Lot 5, Block 242, Rankin Street area, Wilmington, on March 3, 1917 at noon at the court house door. John D. Bellamy & Son, attorneys, oversee the proceedings.
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