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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1917
Page
9
Sunday issue notes war resolve as Germany proves America will win in this war with men science and dollars. It also reports 1518 season conventions at Wrightsville Beach with North Carolina Dental Society choosing the resort and Wilmington welcomes the honor from the Tar Heel organization.
Wilmington welcomes the Philadelphia group leasing wharf property to establish a ship building yard. The editor stresses the need for such enterprises now and after the war and hopes the builders secure government contracts for wooden vessels.
A Greensboro Daily News echo notes a Washington report that many Democrats in the House and some Republicans might sign a petition urging Mayor Charles M. Stedman to reconsider his decision not to run for Congress. The piece argues re-electing Stedman would benefit North Carolina and the nation, calling him a capable statesman.
North Carolina Council of Defense urges a nationwide style Fourth of July with intelligent observance. Counties are asked to hold Wednesday patriotic meetings to unite the state for liberty and self sacrifice. Emphasis on war effort, food production, canning, thrift, health, and curbing vice.
The Greek government cuts ties with the central powers signaling strong entente influence. The move follows Venizelos rejoining the government as Greece arms and rallies support, warning of renewed German risk and a boost to entente morale while Austria-Hungary faces internal strain.
Local newspaper brief recalls a disputed game or event with refusal to forget it and a provocative line from the Wilmington Dispatch inviting readers to remember June 5. The note hints at sports or political controversy and lingering pride or grievance.
The Wilmington Dispatch argues gardening blends business with pleasure in a feature story published by the Asheville Times.
A man named Adam Apple reportedly married out west. The Wilmington Dispatch hopes he found a peach, reflecting local whimsy about a far flung union.
The Wilmington Dispatch questions the scale of liberty bonds issued, noting the vast total and prompting a clever exclamation on the public debt and the reach of wartime financing.
The Wilmington Dispatch reports Mr. L B Rogers was elected president of the Asheville Rotary club on Thursday night. The club is described as a live, wide awake organization and the selection is a distinct compliment to him. About 30 members will attend the international convention in Atlanta next week.
The Wilmington Dispatch urges President to appoint Hon. B. L. Travis of North Carolina to the Interstate Commerce Board Commission. It calls him a capable leader, noting his tenure as head of the North Carolina Corporation Commission and his reputation as an expert lawyer and student of modern affairs.
The piece argues for E. L. Travis to fill two Congress created seats on the Interstate Commerce Commission. It stresses he is fearless, understands economics, and would serve at full capacity, claiming the country needs the most efficient men on the commission.
The New Bern Sun Journal quotes Wilmington officials and the Wilmington Dispatch praising the city for its wartime effort. It notes 498 young men in service plus units, National Guard members, Red Cross workers, and two ambulances headed to the front. A major next Tuesday registration is announced with a city proclamation for business suspension and prayer services to seek divine guidance for a swift, Christian-end to the conflict.
Allen Maull, General Advertising and Development Agent of Atlantic Coast Line, highlights key lessons from ancient practices and lessons, framing a case for modern advertising strategies based on historical insight.
A reflective piece links 1800 England’s food woes to modern America, urging farmers to diversify and reform practices. It cites Brooke, Raynal, Wordsworth, Ruskin, and Ruskin’s call for moral duty, unity, and honest work, stressing rural revival and field enclosure as paths to national strength.
A wartime notice urges block messengers to collect on Monday and work through Wednesday July Fourth in Woolvin Hall to sustain all departments. The drive aims to double output, stockpile surgical dressings, and ship about 2000 items. Bring penny returns, lunch, and items like pillow lips and handkerchiefs for packing. Ice water and comfort facilities provided.
J. W. Nash of Atlanta was shot and seriously wounded by United States Revenue Officer T. B. Harrison and other officers during a search for blockade whiskey. Nash was taken to Grady Hospital in critical condition.
Local trains stop at all stations on request with times from Center to Lumina and Beach routes. The 6:10 express operates daily except Saturdays and Sundays, stopping at several streets and stations including Wilmington and Wrightsville. Freight Depot operates daily except Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 1:05 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Telephone 96.
Freight depot hours 10 to 11 A M. Sunday afternoons and during heavy travel express trains run between Wilmington and Lumina stopping at 5th 7th and 9th streets and all Beach stations.
Local supplier lists door prices ranging from 1.00 for pine up to 10.00 and 12.00 for high grade oak doors featuring bronzed grills. The note outlines affordable to premium options and finishes.
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