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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from a municipal office page suggests an advertising department within the manager’s office. The readable portions indicate an internal cataloging or departmental label rather than a complete notice or event.
A Wilmington North Carolina item from January 17 1918 notes a quirky four footed thresh poultry tale and wide ranging wartime redundancies. The column touches on ex-Prime Caillaux life insurance, treason trials, silk underwear at training camps and vaudeville offers.
Reports describe ongoing storm conditions affecting the immediate region as residents confront disruptions and seek shelter. Officials urge caution as power outages and travel hazards persist across nearby towns and counties.
A fragment notes that critics in the press challenge President Wilson and Prime Minister Lloyd George on the assassination issue touched upon in addresses. It observes the press shows no sharp reactions to the subject and appears satisfied with the declarations made.
The text discusses an odd scenario where Bolsheviks cannot ally with Germans, leaving them technically at war with no active hostilities. It notes Germany cannot sustain war with Russia, and Russia lacks means to secure any broader conflict with Germany.
The text criticizes those who mock government actions to conserve resources and protect air quality. It notes a lack of understanding of authorities' aims and argues against obstructing food supplies, urging recognition of necessary measures to safeguard national welfare.
In the prosecution of the Rope those delegates acts be endorsed by the thousands or whom they represent, and the latter will prove their sentiments to their acts. Resolutions of moment consequences if tie-ups on trivial causes.
The piece urges unwavering loyalty and active support for the government during wartime. It laments German sympathizers and cautioning critics while praising measures to promote Wilmington as a strategic port and urging broader state support for war goals and national unity.
The American Printer urges readers to keep a diary of patriotic services in 1918. Start now and monthly compare progress, joining Liberty bonds, Red Cross, food and fuel conservation, and supporting soldiers. Record actions to show future generations what was done in the great war.
A masked diatribe accuses a man detained near Camp Morrison of spying. The writer demands harsh punishment and calls for executions of German spies, urging government proof to convict and hang him.
The writer argues amendments on prohibition and woman suffrage should not be acted on by legislators elected before the amendments were sent to the states. Electors should choose legislators anew so the people decide at the polls whether to approve or oppose the propositions.
Monroe residents report Mary J. Hoover died after her house robe caught fire while she stoked the fire. She was badly burned and succumbed about five hours later. The tragedy occurred Saturday morning around 7 30.
The Statesville announcement says A. S. Carson of Sparta in Allegany county is the likely successor to N. L. Crawford as stamp deputy in the Winston-Salem revenue office. Collector A. D. Watts plans to recommend Carson to Washington. Carson has served four years as cashier in the Statesville collector’s office.
Dr. Chas. O. H. Laughinghouse of this city has orders to report at Fort Oglethorpe to enter the Medical Reserve Corps. He was previously notified by the War Department of his commission as Major, to be assumed on arrival. The note follows the closing of Wilson's third annul and most successful live stock.
The Greensboro Record cites editor Bai ley accusing Raleigh Times of bias while the Times defends itself. Winston Sentinel questions Republican critics over wartime unpreparedness and recalls Spanish American War inefficiencies. Fayetteville Observer urges citizens to buy war savings stamps to support the war effort.
The piece notes Trotzky rising from a New York reporter to a democratic leader, provoking urgent conferences among autocratic rulers. It mentions President Wilson hinting the world may reverse views on Lenine and Trotzky as leaders in troubled Russia.
In a Greenville Reflector reflection on wartime aid, the piece stresses that allies fighting for freedom rely on U S patriotism and support, including food supplies, to sustain their front line efforts and the needs of their people.
The fuel administration announces a policy giving priority to individual consumers for immediate coal needs over manufacturing establishments and stores, a plan adopted here six weeks ago.
German newspapers display strong displeasure at President Wilson’s remarks, concluding his words carry force. The enemy shows renewed energy or determination, rejecting passivity about America’s actions or the American president’s wartime stance.
The piece argues Americans should receive honest German internal condition reports to better judge Germany’s push for peace with Russia. It notes German leaks are suppressed, but occasional signals show German public strain contradicting wartime boasts.
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