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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
4
The piece notes fourteen-inch American guns on the Western front will wake German trenches. It argues for victory over the Allies, dismissing any peace until victory is achieved. A sharp remark questions Trotzky's nerve, likening him to Judas Iscariot for returning blood money.
An editor notes Tuesday is reportedly the only weekday not observed as a special worship day by certain religious groups, suggesting it could be called Devil's Day.
The article notes a German raider roaming the oceans for fifteen months in wartime commerce warfare described by Chancellor Hertling as aggressive in action and defensive in aim. It questions the public grasp of the term kultur to interpret the expression.
A call urges all idle critics of war officials to cease complaining and contribute by helping with the war effort, arguing that collective effort would shorten the conflict. The message emphasizes voluntary service and unity to accelerate victory.
The Americans failed to overtake and capture retreating German soldiers after advancing into the trenches. Soldiers who chased the enemy lament the inability to make captures, expressing disappointment at the missed opportunities.
The article stresses persistently urging the South to raise more foodstuffs while noting the region supplies most of the world's cotton for cloth and war materiel. It warns an extremely short cotton crop would cause a global disaster.
The article notes Chancellor Hertling refuses to submit Germany’s cause to an international court, declaring world opinion biased. It asserts only a German tribunal would judge Germany, while accusing Germany of seeking peace only on terms favorable to itself. It claims German forces continue to overrun Russia despite supposed peace proposals.
The Kaiser proclaims a dream of German world dominion, likened to Napoleon. The Washington Times argues his goal is a diseased brain fantasy, noting insanity in his family lines and questioning his fitness to rule in the twentieth century.
Figures from the State Vital Statistics Department indicate typhoid fever deaths declined from 839 in 1914 to 744 in 1915 and 700 in 1916. Projections suggest last year’s toll will not exceed 600. The trend reflects effective preventive measures and commendable work by the State Board of Health.
The article warns that many citizens underestimate the war’s gravity and the forthcoming hardships. It urges prompt public recognition of potential suffering, noting casualty lists and comparing potential experiences to Belgium and France while stressing resilience needed for the coming ordeals.
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Clarence Ousley addresses the Southern public urging increased food and feed production. He warns neglect could cause privation at home and hardship for allied nations, stressing self sufficiency through gardens, dairy, poultry, crops, and limited cotton or tobacco. He cites studies from agricultural colleges and rail transport risks.
Submarine activity against Spanish ships began near the start of negotiations for a new trade pact. Since talks began less than a month ago German submarines have sunk three Spanish vessels, all believed bound for the United States.
Jacksonville N C February 27 two War Savings Stamp societies organized by students at the Jacksonville school The Washington W S S Society for the high school and the Wilson W S S Society for the elementary school opened with strong enthusiasm and pledge to support the War Savings campaign.
Miss E L Jones will present a service flag listing former Maxton Grade School members now in military service at 1 30 this afternoon. Maxton, population 2000, school 15 years old, has 29 names on the flag. Also noted Parkton Mercantile robbery and mixups in suspect identifications. The Robesonian reports on The OO La La Times Christmas features from France.
The New Bernian notes eggs priced at 30 to 40 cents a dozen as a measure of food administration aiding hens by discouraging slaughter for meatless days.
Gen George W Goethals, builder of the Panama Canal, is placed in charge of the Army Quartermaster Department. He has consolidated offices and grouped bureaus for visible results. The leadership team includes top business minds in their fields nationwide.
The Asheville Times discusses the presence of German spies in the United States and their potential to sabotage officers in the first attack in France and to deliver American soldiers to German hands. It questions how long such spies and firing squads remain unknown.
A chicken expert asserts hens should be entertained. The speaker jokes that if hens learned eyes have dropped from eighty to thirty five cents in two weeks they would laugh to death.
The Durham Sun notes that troops are placed between Lorraine and France to spare French civilians from invasion casualties. It suggests this reflects French romanticism or idealism, with some reporters claiming a military rationale behind the deployment.
A Columbia Record piece argues war conditions disturb farming in the state though draft impact on farm labor is minor. It cites a Richland county farmer blaming demoralization of idle Black workers for labor shortages, and claims skilled labor could cover shortages if available.
The German Empress, formerly Princess Augusta of Schleswig Holstein, marks her 37th wedding anniversary to Prince Frederick William of Prussia, now Emperor William II. Her early life at Dalzig was frugal, and she was taught cooking, sewing, piano, languages, and Lutheran catechism.
A daily history column notes events from 1818 the start of construction on the first steamboat for Lake Erie at Black Rock now Buffalo N Y Seventy five years ago today 1843 Thomas Lowry Minneapolis financier and railroad president born in Logan county Illinois Died in Minneapolis Feb 4 1909 Fifty years ago today 1868 Hungarian newspaper editors fined and imprisoned for publishing a letter of Kossuth Twenty five years ago today 1898 many notables gathered at Philadelphia to attend the launching of the battleship Indiana.
One year ago today reports detail the German Reichstag address on breaking with the United States and the Turkish retreat before Anglo Indian forces on the Tigris. A Senate committee reported a bill authorizing the President to defend American ships.
Thomas W. Kinkaid rear admiral born Ohio 53 years ago today. Henry E. Huntington multimillionaire art collector born Oneonta New York 68 years ago today. Alvan T. Fuller congressman born Boston Massachusetts 40 years ago today. William F. Faber Episcopal bishop born Buffalo New York 58 years ago today. Ellen Terry renowned English stage actress born 70 years ago today. John A. Connelly congressman born Brown County Illinois 48 years ago today.
Subscribers to the stock of The Peoples Hosiery Mill Inc are called to a meeting to organize the corporation elect directors and officers adopt by laws and transact other business. The session at American Bank and Trust Co Wilmington North Carolina Seventh Floor Trust Building at eleven o clock A M on the Sunday of March 1918. Incorporators Fred Banck Stacy Adams S. & Seigler. Every day for two weeks.
A report notes that over 20,000 oysters were dredged from great depths and yielded pearls valued at about ten dollars. The passage hints at the surprising low value despite large harvest. Details remain fragmentary.
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