Merchants Fail to Advertise but Wilmington Papers Claim Benefit
The Dispatch asserts Wilmington merchants rarely advertise yet criticize local papers. It cites a $1000 weekly publishing cost, two Wilmington papers’ advertising gaps, and calls for stronger local support to sustain a viable daily newspaper and town growth. It notes foreign advertising as crucial to breakeven and urges merchants to back local press as a business and civic stake.
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Wilmington
Dispatch
Associated Press
Dispatch Publishing Company
North Carolina
Raleigh
Greensboro
Charlotte
Merchant
Hearst
News of the World
The
Daily and Sunday Subscriptions Rates and Delivery
The notice outlines subscription options for daily and Sunday delivery with payments in advance or per week. It lists durations of six months twelve months and three months for daily and Sunday or Sunday only. It notes Carrie delivers daily and Sunday and that the entry is entered at the Wilmington NC post office as second class matter.
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Carrie
Postoffice
Wilmington, N. C
New York Times
War News and Public Figures Echoes from 1918
Dr Cy Thompson stresses focusing energy on war matters. Von Hindenburg’s drive on the Western front strengthens, while German air raids on London coincide with fading peace talk. Governor Bickett praised for concise, worthwhile speech.
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Cy Thompson
von Hindenburg
London
Russian resistance against Germany would worsen misery for people
The passage argues that Russia cannot resist Germany effectively and that any attempt would bring greater suffering to its population. It frames current actions as excessive and harmful to the nation.
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Russia
Germany
German duplicity and brave Russia linger on world stage
The piece critiques German duplicity amid calls for peace and notes Britain and American coverage of war aims. It contrasts Kaiser claims with Krupp factory readiness and laments Russia's subjugation while blaming Russian treachery for its misfortune.
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Kaiser
Detroit Free Press
Krupp
Russia’s Desperate Condition and Failing War Efforts
The piece argues Russia must rejoin former allies against Germany, but laments its powerlessness. It notes German dominance, disbanded Russian armies, demoralized soldiers preferring German capture, lack of capable leadership, and national bankruptcy with no funds for supplies.
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Russia
Allance
Germany
Russia Subjugated by Germany and Its Grim Prospects
The passage argues Russia lies fully under German control with no chance to regain independence. Germany will annex or separate territories as it pleases and seek a heavy war indemnity, crippling Russia further. Trotzky is cited on the indemnity, and the piece predicts a dark future unless Germany is overthrown by Russia's former allies.
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Russia
Germany
Trotzky
Czar
Anti German sentiment grows in America after war entry
The article notes a shift in American views toward Germany since the U S entry into the war. It asserts hostility is rising, extends to German nationals, and warns the Lusitania sinking will be remembered as part of a deliberate national policy affecting future generations.
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United States
Germany
America
Lusitania
Norway Accepts Nickel and Other Metals in Neutral Pact
Norway previously resisted U S and allied demands in the neutral nations compact but finally agrees to include metals like nickel antimony bismuth manganese mica and tin in the prohibited class. Norwegian exports to Germany had supplied torpedo material, so the pact, once signed, could curb German torpedo production and blunt submarine effectiveness.
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Norway
America
Europe
Germany
United States
Lenroot Named for Wisconsin Senate Seat by Governor
Irvine L Lenroot the present representative for Wisconsin Eleventh district is picked by Governor Philipp to fill the vacant United States senatorship. Lenroot rose to prominence in the Wisconsin legislature and has served in Congress since 1909 earning a reputation as a shrewd independent parliamentarian for the Republican side.
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Irvine L. Lenroot
Philipp
Reed Werden
Delaware County
Newport
R. I
New England
United States
Indiana
Philadelphia
One Year Ago Today in the War February 28 1917
German conspiracy to involve Mexico and Japan in war with the United States revealed. Ameri can Consuls held as hostages by Germany pending departure of Teuton representatives in this country. plus birthdates of notable figures and brief notes on boxing and baseball figures.
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Mexico
Japan
United States
Germany
Teuton
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusets
East Providence
Geraldine Farrar
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