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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
4
A domestic appeal urges buying thrift stamps for the boys and supporting the War Department. It notes the need to fund efforts while cautions against publicizing sensitive wartime details. It references President Taft and Secretary Baker as part of the public discourse.
A predicted deep cold wave disrupted Wil on the go by yesterday causing travel delays and concerns among residents. Other areas affected reported similar transit slowdowns and public inconvenience.
The writer criticizes the Colonel for forgetting past wartime rules and urges adherence to food administration guidelines to avoid harsher restrictions. Mention is made of McAdoo’s plan to hand railroad properties to private owners after the war and Germany’s aims in Alsace as a long standing issue. The piece questions liquor sales to soldiers and the cost of whisky at training camps.
Fragmentary text references Vance County people and flour credit generosity in trade channels. Discussion appears to concern a case of being constrained or struck as of a certain date with uncertain details and wording. No definite event or names are clearly identified.
Editorial warns nationwide rumors of German agents threaten property and lives. It urges strict vigilance, reporting suspected sympathizers to the Federal Secret Service, and bars members of societies with any ties to suspected individuals to safeguard soldiers and workers.
The article weighs the impact of Garfiel d s closing order during a fuelless period. It argues weather reduced benefits yet notes bunkering ships and essential cargoes reaching the allies. It concludes some relief occurred, a moral effect reached Americans, and the nation prepared for tougher wartime measures.
The piece argues that drastic wartime steps reflect resolve to fight to the finish. It contends the measures will deter the Hun by proving America’s seriousness and intent to win regardless of cost or inconvenience, countering any doubt about the nation's commitment.
A public admonition urges calm judging of suspected disloyalty during wartime. It cautions against unfounded suspicion while insisting on firm action against proven disloyalty, urging Americans to be prudent and justice-minded as they support the war effort.
The Charlotte Observer urges developing North Carolina maple sugar as a new industry. It notes an oversupply in New England and proposes the State Geological Survey deploy maple sugar experts to Western counties to spark commercial use and shift production toward North Carolina.
A fragment notes early adopters joining the Smileage brigade as part of a broader movement. The readable text hints at enthusiastic participation but provides few specific names or dates.
The Christian Science Monitor argues Vanderlip, salaried at one dollar, must travel by private car to cover the country in time. It says the method and his tireless work on the thrift stamp campaign will bring Treasury funds to Washington.
The passage compares Uncle Sam to a fairway magnate and notes the massive sum of 1,000,000,000 and the offer of two private cars for critics who perform half as well, illustrating a satirical view of government influence and wealth.
Daniel Willard celebrates his 57th birthday as he retires from the War Industries Board to resume as president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A Vermonter by origin, he rose from brakeman to leading figure in railroading and advised President Wilson on war transportation.
One hundred years ago in 1818 George S Boutwell Massachusetts governor cabinet official and U S senator born Brookline Massachusetts died Groton Massachusetts February 28 1905. Seventy five years ago in 1843 Henry C Bolston chemist and author died in New York City born Washington DC November 19 1903. Fifty years ago in 1868 fire in Chicago destroyed property valued at 3 000 000. Twenty five years ago in 1893 silk weavers strike Paterson New Jersey due to wage cuts.
One year ago today in the war the British auxiliary cruiser Laurentic sank off the Irish coast. Russian forces pressed Austro German units in Roumania while French troops seized German positions north of Verdun marking shifts on multiple fronts.
Charles S Barrett of Pike county Georgia head of the National Farmers Union is 52 today. James F Smith associate judge of the United States Court of Customs Appeals is 59 today. Rev John Fleming Carson of Brooklyn is 58 today. Dorothy Donnelly Broadway actress is 38 today. Tom Hughes Boston pitcher is 34 today born in Coal Creek Colorado. William T Doak St Louis pitcher is 27 today born in Pittsburgh. John Lavan recently traded from St Louis to Washington is 28 today born in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Eighth grade honors include Parisata Jones 89 Wilma Jones 87 Carrie Belden 80 and Robert Willis 80. Seventh grade features William Loftin 98 Ruth Henry 91 Walter Brown 89 Wilhelmina Herring 89. Sixth grade lists Z I Chesnutt as teacher Edward Riggins 95 James Owens 94 Mary Williams 91 and many others with scores from 85 to 96. Fourth and second grades show additional student names and scores including Octavia Jones 81 Eliza Martin 81 and Willie Moore 98.
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