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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
4
A column notes Secretary Baker's remarks on potential American troops joining a German offensive, discusses unrest in Germany, and contrasts pilgrim Russians with German spies. It observes the need to act on disloyal sentiments, warns about sedition, and questions German peace influence amid speculation of Russian cooperation with Germany.
The article argues British Prime Minister Lloyd George and U S President Wilson set clear terms for German peace. It contends German leaders may reject these, while the German people might push for terms to end the war sooner. It notes the Kaiser's rulers could prefer defeat to peace on present terms.
Sir Henry Norman, famed journalist and privy councillor to King George, has long been known on both sides of the Atlantic. He studied in Paris Harvard and Leip gic, worked at The Pall Mall Gazette, and became a renowned author traveler and public figure. A roundup notes notable birthdays and historical anniversaries, plus a North Carolina Baptist fund plan with distribution to Wake Forest Meredith Chowan and denominational high schools.
The article reviews Mr. Wilson’s congressional address on American aims in the war. It stresses clarity, determination, and the blunt articulation of goals for the Allies and Central Powers, noting the president also calls for a reviving fund to keep locomotives and freight cars moving.
Reports note minimal harm to the track as cold weather and snow protected surfaces. In Wilson, a livestock show announcement highlights sales of Shorthorns, Angus, and Herefords to Wilson and nearby counties, signaling improved stock. Confederate veterans’ home workers knit 11 pairs of socks for Southern Red Cross to aid soldiers.
Robbers entered the A. R. McHachen Co store in St Paul Friday night breaking a rear window and stole about 400 dollars in merchandise. Missing items include suits of clothes silk cloth flour and tobacco. Suspects fled in an automobile after loading goods.
The Charlotte Observer argues the anti suffrage group unfairly targets opponents and notes militants, with threats to resume picketing tactics, may backfire. The piece says militant actions worsen public reception while anti-suffrage efforts aid the suffragists.
The Asheville Times notes Lloyd George outlines peace aims, challenging German terms with clear prerequisites for lasting peace. It cites world war fatigue and ally readiness to endure greater sacrifices in a righteous cause while adding McAdoo's warning that slackers in work threaten national crisis as much as military slackers.
An advertisement touts Q ban Hair Door Restorer as a doorway to opportunity for capable active youthful women. It claims the product restores natural hair color gradually without dyeing, appealing to women with gray or aged appearances.
Editorial argues if the government can force enlistment in the army under war powers it can require men to take other essential wartime duties. It contends constitutional authority justifies selective labor drafts to support prosecution of the war.
An advertisement touts a penetrating oil claimed to relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and joint pain within minutes. It markets internal and external use for coughs throat and tonsillitis and claims rapid penetration demonstrated by dropping ten drops on leather. Bottles come in 60c 90c and $1.00 with money back from Robert R. Bellamy Drug Co.
The passage links workers in mines mills and factories to democracy efforts abroad and condemns wage disputes as slacking. It argues higher living costs may be needed yet warns such actions hinder national goals, causing embarrassment and disruption to the war effort.
The Durham Herald quotes economists noting the United States is among the wealthiest nations. It urges courage as the new year brings serious problems, asserts war is not new, and to trust in God while the country remains allied with other nations and has never known defeat.
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