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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
4
A satirical column riffs on wartime politics and social issues. It mentions M Bargo's return to work, Carranza and Villa, Germany's submarine policy, US alcohol laws, and the idea of patchwork domestic policy. It questions relief workers in Belgium and references the Webb amendment and the Comptroller of the Currency with regional flavor and humor.
An editorial urges passage of a North Carolina bill barring publication of names of women who are victims of criminal assault or attempted assault. It argues victims are innocent, deserve privacy, and that shielding their identities serves fairness and public good without censorship.
The Statesville Landmark editor R. R. Clark notes Chief Justice Clark’s strong renomination chances and the unlikely prospect of defeating him. Clark has long been a fighter and writer, including a six volume Confederate history, and remains close to voters across the state.
The piece condemns Raleigh reports of a proposed ouster law and prohibition commissioner at $3 500 a year funded by a 10 cent tax per liquor package. It argues enforcement already exists and new laws, not more officials, are needed while questioning motives of some prohibitionists and the impact on taxpayers. It criticizes hypocritical views and questions if such a compromise would improve lawfulness or finances.
The Winston-Salem Sentinel urges immediate formation of a local Red Cross Chapter. It praises the organization’s past and present work in war and peace, stresses the value of widespread chapters, and highlights the importance of system and organization.
The Charlotte Observer reports Wilmington to host a statewide live stock exposition and conference on March 28 and 29. Promoted by the Southern Settlement and Development Association, the event aims to boost North Carolina livestock and marks the first of its kind in the state, following similar efforts in the Carolinas and Georgia.
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