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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
2
A compact 1913 newspaper fragment notes the Postoffice in Wilmington North Carolina as Second Class Matter and lists foreign representation. It reflects on Russia and Romania while mentioning the Los Angeles Times edition and a brief Wilmington weather remark. It also highlights Uncle Sam’s youngest citizen’s first anniversary in the United States.
Past and present soldiers celebrated General Lee's birthday with a national observance at Camp Lee. Pennsylvania troops honored the Confederate chieftain in memory and service, reflecting historical ties and military tradition.
The government plans to allow farmers to access the nitrate at a higher price than before. The current rate stands at seventy five and a half dollars plus transportation to the port of entry. State tax adds further charges.
The report notes Mr. Garfield considered changes to a holiday order and expects broad support but cautions there is no proof of a mistake in issuing it. The introduction is novel and wide in scope, requiring careful rollout to reveal necessary improvements.
The text comments on broad public alignment with President Garfield during a holiday period, praising loyalty to the administration. The South is highlighted for its demonstrated willingness to enforce the President's orders and support national provisions.
The article discusses Mr McAdoo and the government’s influence over short line railways. It suggests the Railway Director’s announcement shows aims to ease fears of government ownership and contends the administration is not moving toward ownership, while noting broad public concern about railroad management.
The Greensboro News notes growing support for Garfield's drastic holiday order as telegrams and letters to Fuel Administration express approval. It concedes initial criticism while predicting eventual nationwide applause for the courageous act despite expected protests and inconvenience.
The Dispatch reports a thorough investigation found no truth to rumors that a Wilmington businessman displayed a portrait of the German Emperor in his office. The paper regrets its Friday note and notes no such conduct occurred in the city.
A Greensboro citizen proposes closing all city schools for winter and resuming after warm weather to save coal. The Record notes disruption to the state system, teachers and institutes, and hardship from three months idle pay, arguing many teachers would seek other jobs and schools face staff shortages in spring.
Editors argue that Germany maintains total press control to fool its people and that secret censorship irregularities recently published by the U S State Department show dishonesty. The piece asserts that once the truth reaches Germans, freedom will follow.
Adjourned meeting of the Fayetteville Board of Aldermen, called by Mayor McNeill, discusses ways and means to provide ample docks on the Cape Fear river front at Fayetteville with citizens invited to ask questions and offer suggestions. Police arrest McKinley Roach, accused of taking coal orders and not delivering. four warrants cite embezzlement. Superior Court to convene next week with Judge Lyon presiding. W A Rossman faces counts for illegal gin and extracts. fined 500 dollars. Asheville grocers now deliver once daily amid severe weather, making the change permanent.
W B McKoy as attorney for Mechanics Home Association will sell at public auction on February 15 1918 at 12 m at the New Hanover Court House door the property described as two parcels in Block 20 and adjacent Lot No. 2 in Wilmington North Carolina due to default on mortgage deeds by W A Simon Annie B Simon C F Howell and Jesse N Howell.
The article notes Bolshevik military strength but Socialist majority in the Constituent Assembly. Kerensky loyalists remain influential as Lenine and Trotzky face a divided army. German support lingers on the side they think best serves Germany amid shifting negotiations and expectations.
A Senate resolution would create a committee investigation into health and other conditions in numerous military cantonments nationwide, aiming to report on current standards and welfare. The measure signals heightened congressional scrutiny of soldiers' living conditions and amenities.
The Greensboro Record notes the government’s five day factory holiday as a drastic wartime measure aimed at uniting the nation in war footing. It laments hardship on workers and suppliers while urging moderation. suggests potential compensation by employers where possible and predicts further stringent actions.
The Jacksonville Times Union jokes about John Chinaman enjoying six day laundry burns and jokes about women's skirts being short. The piece hints at social attitudes and streetcar chase humor of the era.
The Greenville Reflector argues the government risks continuing damage unless alien enemies are interned. It cites estimated losses at fifty million dollars and urges immediate internment to stop periodic destruction of valuable property.
The censor in Berlin noted advertisements for dog meat in the markets proving that dog meat had been offered as food to Berliners. The censor aimed to hide Germany's food crisis from outsiders while acknowledging the practice exists.
Lumberton graded and high school opened Tuesday for the spring term with a large attendance. Two teachers did not return after Christmas, Miss Jetton of Shelby and Mr. Nye of Orrum, replaced by Mrs. A. V. G. Wishart and Miss Janie Carlyle.
The Greenville News urges strict economy in food consumption and compliance with food laws, warning that Uncle Sam will scrutinize responsible handling of foodstuffs.
Dwight N. Clark of Woodbridge Connecticut, claimed as the country's oldest golfer, will mark his 89th birthday in March.
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