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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
4
Classifieds show Daily and Sunday subscription prices with yearly and half year options. Column features quips about Old A Larm abroad, war news, prohibition debates, and legislative humor reflecting North Carolina's 1919 context.
A brief item notes millions of dollars tied up in unsold automobiles in Detroit due to freight congestion, reflecting the rapid expansion of the automobile industry. The reference includes famous surnames and a sense of nationwide impact from a short, early snapshot.
The author urges Congressmen to substantiate charges that newspapers are subsidized or manipulated to sway public opinion. It argues against sensationalism and demands solid evidence, noting newspapers express opinions as Americans run them, with no inherent proof of bias or conspiracy. It calls for allowing alleged evidence to be presented.
A Kansas City reader urges Claude Kitchin of North Carolina for the 1920 Democratic presidential nomination but says a Middle or Far Western candidate is likelier. The letter suggests Kitchin as Vice President and argues Democracy should recognize his claim for political breadth and capacity.
In Raleigh officials express confidence the Legislature can finish the calendar in two weeks. The focus is on how business is done, not just that it is done. Emphasis is on thoughtful analysis and tackling big statewide propositions promptly and carefully.
The renowned soprano Adelina Patti born in Madrid is honored as the world’s greatest singer, with a note marking her 74th year since birth. Baroness Cederström is referenced in connection with Patti’s status and era.
A man argues that one need not be a prohibitionist to push stronger laws in North Carolina He calls for a fair test of prohibition to judge its value while warning that hypocrisy and discrimination undermine the movement and invite chaos.
In Greensboro and Charlotte abundant funds flow for civic projects. Greensboro recently raised a large sum for a new hotel while Charlotte completes a $100,000 drive for another hospital. The piece celebrates these city boosts and views them as inspiration for others.
Boston, Feb. 19. Classes for men planning to enroll in civilian cruises next summer opened on the U S S Virginia at Charleston navy yard. The courses will also serve the naval coast defense reserve and other reserve force classes.
Lansing informs Austria United States stands for right of merchant ships to carry guns for defense. Germans repel British attack southwest of Ypres. Russians threatened in Persia per Constantinople. Eight hundred Austrian soldiers killed or wounded in raid by Italian airplanes on Laibach.
A New York report from the French steamer Guyane notes submarines can be repelled by armed merchant ships. The French liner fought off a submarine and likely sank it, with guns mounted aft. Experts say ships armed for offense could deter attacks, though passenger appeal would suffer.
Health advice framing the body as machinery needing care. Promotes Dr. Pierce products including Pleasant Pellets and Anuric tablets to cleanse kidneys, with instructions to mail urine samples to Buffalo for free analysis and no obligation.
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