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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
4
A January 25 1917 Wilmington Dispatch page features brief satirical notices and editorial quips on current events. Items reference World War I themes including submarines peace talks and the Entente ultimatum to Greece, with social commentary on Wilson America and international affairs.
A noble band gathers in Wilmington as the Woman's Missionary Society of the North Carolina Methodist Conference visits. The women are described as ardent in faith and active in work, aiming for world betterment and backing modern needs with warm humanitarian hearts.
The piece argues whether the United States should join a world peace league to prevent entangling alliances or remain outside any alliance while arming for possible conflict. It weighs the risks of European-style blocs against the aim of universal peace guided by Christian duty and humanity. It also praises local efforts in Wilmington to combat vice and supports civic action by Major Harriss. It then shifts to a political note on Democratic caucus strategy over school board appointments and the push for centralization versus voter election.
The New Hanover school board member J G L Gieschen resigns amid conflict over unpaid positions of trust. The editorial lauds his sound judgment progressive ideas and selfless service describing his labor of love with no axe to grind and regret at his departure.
A newspaper notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through internal action on mucous surfaces. The ad promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Advertisements promote a corn remover named Gets-it sold in Wilmington through local druggists including Smith Drug Store Southside Drug Co Elvington Pharmacy and Harding Pharmacy. The copy touts quick corn removal and labels the product the world’s best remedy.
The Legislature is urged to create a home for cripples and a State Board of Public Welfare. Other proposed and existing institutions aim to relieve suffering and promote happiness, with funding the main challenge. If financed, these bodies could advance prosperity by easing burdens and enabling greater work, with a focus on concentrated costs.
Stephen D. Lucas, district manager for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co, urges cooperation with party line users. He notes that a reported busy signal may reflect another party on the same line being in use, not necessarily the called number. The note explains why responses may vary and asks customers to stay patient.
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