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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
4
A dense patch of editorial chatter cites military and political jabs about Wilhelm, China, Greece, and Germany. It mocks leaders, riffs on government policy, and teases social topics while noting a local newspaper trivia item about cartoonist ton and Buster Brown.
With Captain Jimmy McNeill of Fayetteville and Hon Cam Morrison of Charlotte pulling in opposite directions the War Department is set to understand the realities of war.
The judge appears suited to curb both commissions and lax officials, targeting those who corral the people through trusts and those who hinder progress by inaction.
Wilmington celebrates the election of Fred C Harper of Lynchburg Virginia as Exalted Ruler of the Elks. The former Wilmington youth and local business family member won with 1203 votes to 303 for John W Stevenson of Fulton New York, signaling a strong cross country acclaim.
The piece lauds the Chinese people for thwarting Chang Hsun's bid to crown a boy emperor and rule through organized bands. It argues democracy remains alive as the empire confronts foreign bullying and internal factionalism, contrasting monarchy with progress and global peace.
The piece credits Elihu Root led American efforts in Russia for reviving the Russian army and aiding the western front. It argues the mission spurred morale, democracy ideals, and a stronger, bolder Russian defense against the Central Powers.
Wilmington contributes another unit to the American war effort with an engineer train of sixty four men ready to report for duty. The Adjutant General has been notified and the unit is slated to move July 25. Another Wilmingtonian, H. H. Ford, is ordered to join General Pershing in France.
The outside cut of the interment camp fence in Georgia signals possible spies or traitors and underscores the need for a nationwide system to curb danger. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity to authorities.
A physician endorses Rheuma from R. R. Bellamy as a superior rheumatism cure. The ad claims quick relief, detoxification through bowels and kidneys, and cites Dr. Lyons praising its novel formula as ahead of standard treatments.
Freight and passenger schedules listed with fare adjustments and final return limits. It notes ticket sale dates, depot hours, and limited express service between Wilmington and Lumina with stops at 5th 7th and 9th streets.
The excerpt lists numerous time markers from early morning to late night with half hour intervals and mentions the 6 10 express leaving daily except weekends. It notes stops at Center Lumina and several stations including Wilmington Winter Park Gardens Sea Gate and Wrightsville Beach.
Fx recutrix Fannie W. Hall calls creditors to present claims by June 20 1918 and directs debtors to settle promptly. Public sale of travel tickets follows with multiple city departures including Nashville Raleigh Chapel Hill and Knoxville among others with various sale dates and limited returning midnight terms. Tickets may be extended.
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