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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
4
A dense, satirical column riffs on wartime policy and figures. References include Reed, Stone, Kerensky, Lloyd George, Michaelis, and Venizelos with digs at the airship bill and spying ideas. Mentions Petrograd front safety and Greece’s king.
On Long Island the mosquito problem is so severe that workers cannot labor at the camp contonment. Officials question if German agents are وراء the infestation or if it is a natural pest surge linked to German activity.
A Wilmington area feature lauds North Carolina women in the Red Cross drive as they form new chapters in Warsaw and Watha. It notes Mrs. Cuthbert Martin and the Wilmington chapter guiding rapid expansion and links the effort to broader wartime sacrifice and national renewal.
The passage notes X rays improve insight into internal body conditions, enabling precise identification of diseases. It highlights dental uses and claims the technology can determine appendicitis and its extent, illustrating public underappreciation of X ray applications.
Editorial voices urge quick Supreme Court handling of Emma Goldman and Dr Berkman appeal. They argue the right to bond during appeal reflects American democracy and stress safety of the nation depends on a timely ruling. They warn against aiding the enemy by words or acts.
Citizens hope Counc. can fund summer band concerts. The writer argues concerts improve morale, health, and productivity, calling it an investment in human comfort and improvement. If the public desires them, Wilmington should have band music during summer.
The article highlights New Hanover County forming no draftees while Wilmington’s quota was 22 and the county overall gained seven units for other companies. It notes Wilmington’s surprise at the reduction and praises Tar Heel counties for their draft results, with New Hanover alone not contributing a single man.
Starting Sunday the Atlantic Coast Line will run a through sleeping car between Wilmington and Asheville via Sumter and Columbia with Florence connections, operating until Sept 16. The old Wilmington Atlanta line via Augusta continues with new schedules and seamless connections to Chicago Cincinnati St Louis. Passengers may stay in the car at Union Depot Atlanta until 7:00 AM for onward through trains. For fares and tickets contact T C White, Gen Pass Agt Wilmington NC.
A historic concern argues delay risks danger as Major General Goethals and Chairman Denman clash over plans. Each believes their stance is correct and resigning would be the manly course, but the article urges decisive action and calls for bringing in other experts to handle the important national issue.
The Senate backed an air ship bill crucial for wartime supremacy, arguing delay risks defeat as air advantage aids land battles. The food bill differs from the House version but is praised as protection. conference talks should finalize it amid rising flour prices forecast by Chicago authorities.
By virtue of a mortgage to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne defaulted on debt. The property in Wilmington New Hanover County will be sold at public auction for cash at the courthouse door on Monday August 7 1917 at twelve oclock M. The description covers Bladen and Sixth streets with a 165 by 38 foot parcel.
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