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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues New York may cut consumer prices by wholesale buying and retailing, a move that could tilt toward socialism. It questions prejudice in political labels and says best solutions cross party lines, potentially easing food shortages and benefiting the public.
The piece argues war remains imminent with Germany’s submarine threat and assesses arming merchants, presidential and congressional roles, and the defense dilemma. It urges Congress to act to avoid a declared war while maintaining peace and readiness, warning that delay could cost rights and unity.
Advertising rates listed for daily and Sunday editions plus Sunday only options with carrier and office prepay. Various brief opinions and quips on current events reference pacifism, war news, politicians, and public figures, including Wilson and Thaw, with light editorial jabs. Community notes include weather and local commentary on crop needs and foreign affairs.
The Georgia governor disputed figures attributing additional lynchings to the state, defending the record amid public concern over misattributed violence. The dispute centers on whether authorities accurately credit incidents to Georgia rather than elsewhere.
The Supreme Court denial of condemnation rights prompts Judge Walter Clark to recall Frederick the Great. He cites a Potsdam miller who refused sale, stating Let the miller keep his mill that it may be known that there is law in Prussia. The tale underscores reverence for law.
Backers in the Columbia area urge B O Townsend of Dunn North Carolina for the Federal Farm Loan Bank appraiser role. They cite his financier experience farmer background and broad support from lawyers bankers and farmers across New Hanover to Harnett counties.
Local applications fail to reach the disease so internal remedies are advised. Hilli and Mali catarrh cures claim to act on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered. Cheney & Co advertise a composite formula praised by physicians as a regular prescription. Free testimonials and a claim of effective results are presented alongside a constipation remedy.
A list notes birthdays of Sir Cecil A. Spring-Rice British ambassador to the United States aged 58, Cornelius Ford public printer born Hoboken 50, Sir Francis Blake newly elected to Parliament aged 61, Yale economist Irving Fisher born in Saugerties 50, John R. Connelly Kansas congressman 47, Charles S Gabby Street baseball player born in Huntsville 34.
A Year Ago Today in War notes Durazzo captured by Austrian army and Erzerum taken with 13 000 Turks and hundreds of guns seized. President Wilson advised the United States to stay out of war except as sacrifice of humanity and justice.
The great nerve tonic tonoline tablets promise vigor and vitality for nervous tired and dispondent people. Available in boxes with a maker guaranteed refund from Elvingtons Pharmacy. Praised for debility prostration low mood and nerves from alcohol tobacco overwork. Suits brain function hysteria trembling and neuralgia. Mail orders filled for out of town customers.
Tessie Jones versus Willie Jones civil case filed in the Superior Court of New Hanover County Wilmington NC seeks a divorce on grounds of fornication and adultery. The defendant must appear at the April 1917 term to answer the complaint or risk relief by default. Clerk W N Farriss signs and dated February 20 1917.
Beginning at a point on Rankin street and Bay Street intersect, this plat describes Lot 5, Block 242 bounded by Rankin Wood and Bay streets. The document is dated January 31, 1917, and is signed by John D. Bellamy & Son as attorneys for the association.
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