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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
4
In a 1918 report the article notes Carrie Chapman Catt stepping away from a national House of Representatives bid and preparing to push stronger efforts. The piece also contrasts the French Premier's stance with proposals from Germany, asserting no bid for terms from the enemy.
The article discusses tension between the News and Observer and the Federal Administration amid railroad issues. It notes anxiety among South Carolina officials over spreading meningitis cases and mentions several cases reported in the region, highlighting public health concerns.
Fragmentary OCR depicts Kaiser claiming America is a threat while seeking peace with Russia to focus full war energy on the Western front before American troops arrive in quantity.
An unnamed State exchange compares NC public school teacher incomes with Russian peasants. The item notes Dr Joyner's circular on teacher salaries and questions Berlin's concern over Oteky and his forces, suggesting Germany seeks Russia's heat and resources rather than fearing its soldiers.
Railway Director approves new demurrage rules aimed at pressing consignees to unload promptly. Charges rise from three dollars per day to ten dollars after eight days, driving quicker use and return of cars, as some states and commissions weighed actions amid railroad cost concerns. The German public is urged to understand wartime conditions beyond factional misinformation.
Britain departs from precedent by naming Harl Reading as fully accredited ambassador to the United States with limited ordinary duties. He will focus on financial matters, while routine affairs are handled by a chargé d’affaires. The piece notes similar precise missions abroad by President Wilson with Mr House and compares legal prowess to financial skill among notable figures.
The editorial endorses the ruling that Emma Goldman must serve a two year sentence after the Supreme Court upheld the selective draft act. It condemns her writings and influence, arguing her defiance of law and courts endangers others and warrants prison.
The Charlotte Observer condemns Senator Hardwick of Georgia for introducing a resolution accusing President Wilson of senatorial courtesy breach. The paper argues his move seeks public notoriety at the expense of self respect and the public’s esteem, noting no reputable newspaper supports his action.
A brief, opinionated note discusses U S troop deployments in France during a war. It claims public ignorance of exact numbers, suggests many troops come from the North and West, and critiques press silence and German intelligence awareness. The article emphasizes secrecy around troop movements and embarkation along seaboards.
A British ambassador departs Washington confident he leaves no scandals behind, avoiding any sparlos versenkt type troubles being dug up later, signaling a smooth transition and hush over past issues.
Queen Helena of Italy, daughter of King Nicholas of Montenegro, marks her forty fifth birthday today. She devotes her time to relief efforts for war sufferers and is admired as a leading royal figure in the kingdom. She has five children, including heir Prince H, and was married in Rome in 1897 after a long courtship with Victor Emmanuel.
Major General Black recommends a thirty foot deep channel at the Cape Fear bar near Southport with a width of four hundred feet. He cites years of thirty foot depth, argues widening will greatly aid government harbor use, and estimates a max cost of 300000 as a minimal, economical investment. The plan signals tapping long neglected harbor opportunities at Southport and Wilmington.
The Charlotte Observer notes that local hens are producing at a record seventy cents a dozen while residents neglect patriotic duty to help alleviate food scarcity.
The Bolsheviks seek peace with Germany to guarantee independence of border provinces. Meanwhile about three hundred thousand civilians from those provinces are detained in Germany as forced labor for munitions plants or to replace soldiers. The question of lasting provincial independence under such terms is raised.
Preparations for the National Bank of Rocky Mount new home at Tarboro and Main streets have begun with the Griffin Drag Company site demolished. Contractor D J Rose holds the contract for a five story structure costing nearly 185000, to be ready by early 1919 with construction starting soon.
The Concord Tribune notes that The New York World, once friendly to the South, has shifted to frequent editorial jabs and open attacks. It cites an issue from December 23 as a senseless tirade amid fears national prohibition will pass. Durham Sun praises national appeals to increase food production after a year of rising producers and urges stronger effort next season.
Editorial suggests air raids over Germany arouse the German people to recognize their rulers' ruthlessness. Taking the rear to the heart of the German empire may hasten peace demanded by Washington and other Allied powers, regardless of current rulers' wishes.
The Greensboro Record urges citizens to buy Thrift stamps to boost national funding. It notes billions and millions in potential total and suggests that with a hundred million people contributing a small amount, a vast sum can be raised. The piece emphasizes the rapid impact of individual contributions.
A wartime appeal calls on every man, woman, boy, and girl to support the thrift stamp drive. The message stresses that no one is too poor to participate and that collective effort can sustain the war effort.
New Bern city leader Edward Clark has shown to residents that despite unusual conditions he kept fuel flowing and prevented hundreds from suffering during the cold spell.
A vintage advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a $100 reward for catarrh cures. It asserts the remedy cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces, promises health improvements, and invites readers to send for testimonials. The note lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, and notes druggists stock the product.
Home made cough syrup claim promotes Pinex for 24 hour relief from coughs and throat chest colds. It describes making a pint syrup from Pinex 60 cents and sugar, touting no spoilage and rapid calming effect. It asserts high effectiveness for throat tickle hoarseness bronchitis and croup with money back guarantee.
A 1917 1918 district funded listing shows multiple contributions by district. Named donors include Miss Fannie Thompson Miss Helen Weathers Miss Lillian Jordan Miss Florence Scott Miss Bettie McFarlane and others with totals and small sums. Final tally: 95.28.
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