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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
9
A scattered wartime column discusses Bolsheviks, German odds, and U S war aims. It notes shortages, food conservation, and the need for civilian sacrifices. References to Lenine Trotzky and a possible swift Allied spring offensive appear amid local reflections on losses and duty.
Charles Coolidge Parlin of Curtis Publishing argues in his pamphlet that victory in World War I drives government and business alike, with factories meeting military needs while domestic production faces limits from materials fuel and labor. He warns against erasing nonessential industries and notes labor shortages as a major constraint even with rising farm incomes and full family employment.
The article cites figures from The New York Times and The Journal of Commerce showing enormous 1917 fire losses across government properties and war material, including many properties valued at millions and large grain, oil, and timber losses. It laments that not a single arsonist has been hanged.
The New Bernian urges readers to donate to the Red Cross appeals without delay. It notes women donate generously and frames contributing as a civic duty that one should fulfill personally rather than pass to others.
The Ansonian urges every man woman and child to aid the war effort by buying thrift and war stamps, loaning money to the government to curb autocracy, and proving true patriotism through small personal sacrifices.
A tale from Charlotte details Captain Whisler driven by a woman’s demands for money to murder multiple victims, hide cash in his tent, and then kill himself. The recovered funds were returned to the bank, leaving a grim monument to passion and treachery.
The Robesonian reports a Camp Jackson soldier longing for cornbread to replace wheat bread. He notes many Southern soldiers share this preference and suggests the War Department add cornbread to southern rations to save flour and improve palatability.
The article notes Bryan attracting both friends and foes as he has held the nation’s interest for over twenty years. It recalls his ahead-of-time views on national matters, his temperance advocacy attracting fanatic labels, and support for woman suffrage drawing criticism that he sought votes.
Frank W. Dillon, of Hope Mills, was shot on the street near his home in a peculiar accident. A steel jacketed army bullet pierced his overcoat seven leather layers and clothing before stopping in his shirt, with Dillon unaware of the wound until reaching home. No weapon or assailant was reported.
A farm house on Mr J L Yates place was burned down during the farm last Friday night. The wind is believed to have blown the door or window open and scattered fire from the fireplace through the house. The occupant lost everything he possessed.
Fresh country eggs are selling here today at 60 cents per dozen while eggs shipped into town fetch 50 cents. The article notes a shift from decades past when eggs cost under ten cents a dozen and crates were shipped out of Anson county, to current higher prices with more crates imported.
The contract for enlarging the North State Knitting mills in Durham has been let. The plant will be tripled in floor space and will accommodate five times the current knitting machinery, creating about 200 new jobs.
Three prospectors from Durham visited Hamlet last week to inspect potential knitting mill sites. Reports say they were favorably impressed and showed they had substantial capital for investment.
A Messenger report recalls Sergeant E. M. Hallyburton, nephew of Mrs. E. A. Lackey and Mr. R.41H MS H Hallyburton, long presumed killed on the French front but later captured. The Toledo Blade retrieved German-held images showing his group of American soldiers and a German officer, with Hallyburton’s sleeve insignia reading Hamlet Messenger.
The article argues Sir Stanley Maude would have chosen Marshal to head British forces in Mesopotamia, citing Marshalls varied service from India to South Africa and command in France. It notes Maude praised Marshalls ability but could not spare him.
A retrospective noting events from 1818 to 1893. Alabama legislature, St Stephens. death of Thomas W. White of the Southern Literary Messenger. death of Rt. Rev. Frederic Baraga in Marquette. Dan Coughlin new trial in the Cronin case.
In London a catastrophic munition factory explosion claims hundreds of lives as rescue operations begin. The event strains wartime supply chains and prompts reviews of safety protocols across British industry.
Reports from Russia claim Mr. Romanoff escaped from prison again, while observers note the frequent but unreported captures and reimprisonments would end the cycle of repeated escapes.
The Whiteville News Reporter notes truckers report strawberries were not badly hurt by recent cold weather. Growers fear poor facilities for spring shipping to Northern markets as railroads handle essential materials deemed more important than fruit by Director General McAdoo.
Report notes that President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George spoke on war aims in close succession. Some readers suspected an agreement, but the British premier's recent speech is seen as settling any doubts about coordination on the subject.
Occurs on this day in history with birthdays including Joseph M. Carey former U S Senator and Wyoming Governor born in Milton Delaware 47 years ago. David Starr Jordan Stanford chancellor emeritus born Gainesville New York 67 years ago. Eugene Berieux Paris dramatist born 60 years ago. Arnold Gandil Chicago White Sox first baseman born St Paul 29 years ago.
Green’s August Flower claimed to ease ailments from disordered stomach to inactive liver including sick headaches, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion, and fermentation. It described as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion and stimulates bile production. Bottles priced 25 and 75 cents sold at Green’s Drug Store.
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