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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
5
The readable lines discuss spring gardening for New Englanders, coal guarantees, a politically charged remark about a resident and Mr Hutcheson, thrift and cards, and a odd suggestion about mac and Italian aid plus olive oil from pea and cotton seed. The text is fragmented and lacks clear events or outcomes.
A French senator Humbert faces arrest related to the Bolo Pasha espionage case. A prosecutor has acted as Humbert urged during the Bolo trial, signaling intensified pursuit of prosecutors and suspects in the affair.
Senator Chamberlain notes that while the war machine remains efficient it has sent more troops to France than Allies requested and more than authorities initially expected at this early stage.
An exchange questions how eight movies will handle barroom get up scenes after drinks vanish. It suggests any scene will suffice when the audience awaits a spectacle.
The article notes a sudden egg price drop from sixty to forty five cents a dozen on the Wilmington market after hens began laying rapidly. It suggests hens show gratitude by increased production and anticipates continued strong laying as a form of self-preservation.
The piece urges every man to buy thrift stamps to aid government funding and warns of German air raids on London killing civilians. It cites officials tallying dead and injured and condemns Germany for deliberate murders of women and children.
A 1917 article notes German fears as American troops in France grow, saying Germany once claimed the army could not come but now acknowledges Allied transports and submarines cannot stop rapid American deployment and that public demand for peace could pressure German leaders.
In the Paul Hennig trial the district attorney urged a not guilty verdict after reviewing all evidence. The judge instructed acquittal and the jury, after four minutes, returned a verdict of not guilty. The case centered on torpedoes built by Bliss works and alleged gyroscope tampering risking friendly fire. The true culprit remains unknown.
A persuasive note urges readers not to miss a week in buying thrift stamps and to commit a fixed weekly amount. It emphasizes that investing weekly cannot lose money and promotes consistent saving through the program.
The first keel of 120 ships contracted with the government for Hog Island construction has started. Fifty ships are to be built simultaneously. Management welcome the inquiry into expenditures ordered by President Wilson.
The Daily Mail defends Lloyd George as war leader amid opposition critiques. A Dunn Dispatch note highlights an authentic broad support as 20 million Americans enroll in the Red Cross, signaling wide public backing beyond elites.
The remark notes that while some praise early wartime efforts, the final tasks ahead for America will be vastly larger and more demanding as the war draws to its end. It emphasizes the scale of future sacrifices and mobilization required before victory.
Citizens are asked to donate field glasses to the navy. Notify Secretary Daniels that you are ready to give your pair for service to the country.
The text recalls Trotszky forming initial political ideas in New York City and notes a remembered lesson about selling votes to buyers.
Western farmers protest government price controls setting wheat at two dollars a bushel after recently accepting ninety cents, illustrating shifting market opinions and perceived policy impact.
The query asks if Austria should refuse a German bid to renew war with Russia. It considers whether such a refusal could drive a wedge between Austria and Germany on peace terms, potentially splitting the two nations over the issue.
Mr. Harry S. Harkness of New York sues in the court of claims for 401 250 dollars claiming the Wakiva II was taken at an undervalued appraisal for a naval patrol boat. If he wins the suit the government may face many similar challenges.
Editorial notes that German agents in the United States spread false reports to harm national interests. The piece argues these broadcasts could cause widespread damage if believed and urges vigilance against deceiving narratives.
The Kaiser seeks broader support in the conflict calling for more nations to join and target Spain as a potential ally. He argues Spain's neutrality is intolerable and aims to make the war more unanimous by drawing in another enemy.
Asheville Times notes that NC school teachers are highly trained and invest thousands of dollars in preparation. The piece contrasts their salaries with those offered to day laborers, presenting the pay as absurd by modern standards.
The Greensboro Record argues that despite an easing fuel famine, plans should be made to prepare about 5,000,000 cords of wood for next winter. It notes summer days are best for arranging the supply and distribution.
The Wilson Times reports recent gunfire against Officer Herndon and a threat to Officer Cooper, depicting recurring outlawry in the region. It urges the community to unite to uphold law and order.
The Fayetteville Observer notes an earlier paragrapher comparison of Lenine and Trotzky with Kaiser Wilhelm to black gum against thunder and says the nap may hit the nail on the head. It claims Germany usually believes it gains the sunny side in international deals. It then reports official Germany frets over the Russian situation and the Central Powers fear what Trotzky and the Bolsheviki government will do next.
City health officials report all throat cultures from the provost guard returned negative, assuring the men are not suspected carriers. News notes a Pittsboro incident where three children burned to death in a locked home prompts calls to enforce a statute making it a misdemeanor to confine young children without supervision.
About 80 Flora MacDonald College young ladies, led by Dr Wardell and town men, joined a fox chase. The fox climbed a maple tree and was captured alive, now caged on campus and awaiting another chance at freedom after further pursuit.
Mr D W Marsh of Parkton learned his son G H Marsh was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 28 1917. He was about 27 and had served in the United States before enlisting in the Canadian army from Fort Williams Missouri to Ottawa before the United States entered the war.
City commissioners approved 300 dollars to fund uniforms for Company 13 the Lexington home guards. Earlier the county allocated 200 dollars with a 300 cap if town funds matched. About one third of the company is in Thomasville and will contribute, with members paying the rest. Drill continues weekly as uniforms and rifles arrive.
Brigadier General William Crozier US Army, head of the ordnance bureau and new war council member, marks his 64th birthday today. Born February 19, 1855 in Carrollton, Kentucky, he graduated West Point at 21 and specialized in ordnance production. He served as inspector-general of volunteers in the Spanish American War and attended the Hague Peace Conference in 1899. He has taught at and led programs in the Army War College, declined a West Point chair, and is noted as an inventor of artillery mechanisms.
A century ago England marked the 1818 centenary of Admiral Rodney, famed for the victory at Cape Saint Vincent. Seventy-five years prior, 1843, Adelina Patti, later hailed as the world’s greatest singer, was born in Madrid. Fifty years back, 1868, General Flores, president of Uruguay, was assassinated. Twenty-five years earlier, 1898, around sixty thousand people gathered at St Peter’s for the Pope’s jubilee mass.
An eyewitness recounts two Red Cross nurses captured by German forces on a train home to the South They supposedly had limbs and tongues cut in reprisal The tale urges war against the German government and describes allied outrage Another note mentions a London auction selling Milton and Elizabeth Barrett Browning hair relics for 400 and a Glendyn pastor mailing sermons due to fuel shortages.
One year ago today reports show President Wilson demanding full Army and Navy strength assessments. The American Red Cross urged one million new members. German forces pressed British lines south of Le Transloy after destroying trenches.
Adelina Patti born in Madrid 75 years ago today. General Henry Horne born 57 years ago today. Newcomb Carlton born Elizabeth New Jersey 49 years ago today. Professor Richard Garner born 70 years ago today. George Sisler born Nimisila Ohio 24 years ago. J Weldon Wyckoff born Williamsport Pennsylvania 26 years ago.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism with a no cure no pay offer. It features a testimonial from J F Oliver of Albany Georgia who credits Rheuma with dramatic relief after two years of sciatic rheumatism and plans to recommend it widely. The ad claims quick relief and money back if unsatisfied and urges readers to try Rheuma today.
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