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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1917
Page
7
A collage of aphorisms and puns comments on politics and current events. It touches on the duel monarchy joke dual loyalties hunger for people and the oster law for legislators and references to Villa Kut el Amara and Roosevelt amid a brisk satirical tone.
A speculative report claims Canadian authorities would confiscate items from the Bernstorff party, arguing they hinder cotton shipments to Germany. The note critiques Hon Hoke Smith, described as slumbering volcanolike for months, as a possible catalyst for the upheaval.
A unsigned editorial argues that North Carolina Democrats and Republicans should respect voter will by letting Samp son County elect its school board members. It contends democratic principle, not patronage or partisan politics, should guide education governance and warns against tying education to party power.
In a heated political climate the entry of Hon. T D Warren as a potential candidate for the Third district could intensify a crowded race. Across the state incumbents and challengers alike plan early campaigns, with warnings of a long, noisy contest in the Sixth and persistent jockeying for advantage in the Third before next year’s election.
Citizens urge a dual approach for returning soldiers: a warm homecoming with jobs. The piece argues avoiding a choice between welcome and work, noting North Carolina towns have pursued both, ensuring positions for those who left to serve and securing employment for those who were out of work.
The Raleigh report shows Henry Page, lone favorable on a prohibition commission bill, then backing a county education board election bill. The piece argues he should favor elected board members and stronger prohibition laws, lamenting reduced energy but praising his fighter spirit and progressive ideas.
The New Bern Sun Journal voices strong support for the town’s Young Men’s Christian Association calling it valuable and worthy of broad backing as a community asset.
The piece laments Holland under pressure from Britain and Germany, warns of ruin if it resists, and argues for a Wilsonian world alliance to defend small nations, noting the United States should uphold peaceful borders with Canada and Mexico.
The piece mockingly questions why reform advocates balked at Superintendent Davis, arguing their anger and sulkiness hindered progress. It notes that internal quarrels weaken good causes while opponents overlook minor divisions and unite.
The piece argues that Indiana and Ohio lead a reform extending women’s suffrage eastward. Maine has placed equal rights on the ballot and North Carolina narrows the gap, with legislators rallying for progress and justice.
In Whiteville on February 24 the Episcopal church will host Rev. TI Noe at 11 AM while Rev. J H Poteet delivers his final sermon as Baptist pastor tomorrow night. Rev. Braxton Craig of Monroe is expected to succeed Poteet. Columbus county plans its April 5 commencement with eliminations and local school contests. Also reported are local hires and a land sale notice under a 1915 mortgage deed in New Hanover County with sale at 12 noon on March 5, 1917.
Editor dispatch questions Kellum’s fitness for New Hanover Board of Education candidacy citing past legislative attempts to exempt the county from statewide prohibition and to widen beer sales. The writer argues strong drink harms morals and education and asks for public clarity on Kellum’s views.
Edward Nixon and wife mortgage to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will sell at public sale for cash on March 8 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse Wilmington NC. Property described as Lot 4 Block 36 part of Seventh Street area. Attorney John D Bellamy & Son.
Mattie Woods and John Woods mortgage to North Carolina Home Building Association recorded in Book 7 page 332 will be foreclosed by public auction for cash on March 3 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Court House door Wilmington NC. Property begins 177 feet west of Bay Street and 155 feet east of Wood Street on Rankin Street. Lot 5 Block 242 description follows. Attorneys NORTH CAROLINA HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Central coast hotel cafe offers rooms by day week or month at reasonable rates. Meals available at any hour. Located at 208 North Front Street with phone 208 W. Date 10 6 ime.
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