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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
8
Atlantic Coast Line official Allen Maull argues the Back to Farm movement boosts acreages and cuts living costs. He calls for farmers to combine brain with brawn, master soil preservation, animal husbandry, and self-sufficient seed production to raise yields and prosperity in the Nation's Garden Spot.
London reports a night attack by the Royal Naval Air Service on the Turkish German fleet off Constantinople in the Golden Horn. Bombs scored direct hits on the Goeben and other ships, causing big explosions and fires. the war office line was also hit. The fleet appeared surprised and the British force returned without casualties.
Governor Bickett appeals to draft boards as the legislature and Smith Hughes act shape policy. Judge Frank I Osborne negotiates a pardon stay for Dr J W Summers whose conviction for negligent practice led to a death, with a renewed stay likely. M L Shipman to attend Washington hearings July 24 on child labor act rules limiting work for underage workers and setting daily and weekly hour caps.
The American Commission headed by Elihu Root completes a month long survey of the Russian situation and believes Russia will recover from internal difficulties. It expects Russia to redirect its forces toward vigorous pursuit of the war.
Washington officials said any move by Mexico would not be based on U S guidance or endorsement. In Asheville Superior Court Judge Lane suspended judgment after a hearing, delaying rulings for three National Guardsmen charged with jail breaking at Black Mountain, allowing them to rejoin Company B Engineers of Charlotte.
The speaker emphasizes that a farmer must master soil chemistry seed timing edible roots for cattle vegetables and gardening architecture economics and construction to build homes parks and sheds. He argues true progress comes from the intelligent farmer who conserves soil and avoids surrendering fertility to banks or appetite.
Senate leaders pressed the Gore substitute in committee as debate continued on general features of the Food Control measure. July 21 vote planned after concessions to drop drastic provisions and limit government control. the substitute mirrors the administration bill but removes powers over industries beyond food and fuel. Prohibition provisions tightened with discretion to extend to beer and wine.
Memphis union officials announce settlement of a three month strike by the Retail Clerks Union against the Memphis Retail Merchants Association. Mediation by federal commissioner Charles Bendheim secured an agreement to the clerks right to organize, with wage terms to be adjusted later.
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