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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
4
The July 30 1917 issue notes switchmen on the wrong track and Russia's slide toward dissolution. It comments on senators undermining unity, Germanaviator dislike of Paris by Night, Chancellor Michaelis, Kerensky as war minister, pacifists, and Russian troops urging discipline amid retreat fears.
The column riffs on wartime politics and figures from Wilson to Goethals while critiquing pacifists and draft debates. It notes Quakers both aiding and hindering American efforts and hints at rail labor strife in Illinois with a dry, satirical edge.
The text notes pacifists plan a White House picket and predicts strong retaliation by guards. It compares the guards to those who harassed suffragist pickets, implying they may strike to compensate for earlier failures.
The New York World questions the high cost of sugar, noting that the price comes from beet sugar production and criticizing the economic setup. The remark frames sugar as an overpriced commodity linked to beet sugar industries.
Residents are urged to decorate businesses and homes to honor General Leonard Wood as he arrives, with the city aflutter in cheers and flags for the notable warrior.
The piece questions Senator Lodge of Massachusetts for sectional rhetoric delaying war aims. It notes Lodge’s past opposition to the Food Bill amid big business influence, praises his wartime support, and contrasts his stance with Senator Overman and the New York World critique. It also lampoons climate blame and mockingly pages the Grand Banks dam proposal.
Harold Hoover urges Americans to expand food production and conserve supplies for allies while warning that victory depends on shipping and reducing submarine threats. He notes the need to build more ships faster than U boats destroy them and to protect transatlantic supply routes for future stability.
Beaufort South Carolina gains a major shipbuilding plant driven by local energy and resources. The project boosts wartime industry as the American merchant marine expands to carry U S commerce worldwide.
Advertises La Creole Hair Dressing to reverse premature grayness. Claims roots reaction darkens gray hair for a soft thick even dark shade and stops dandruff and hair loss. Sold for $1 by Jarman & Futrelle or prepaid by Van Vleet States Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
Wrightsville Beach enjoyed a weekend visit from Colonel Wade Harriss editor of the Charlotte Observer. The noted journalist is a welcome guest due to his lively personality and his influential writings aiding the progress of the Old North State and his longstanding friendship with Wilmington and appreciation for Wrightsville Beach as a premier summer resort on the South Atlantic.
The text discusses retreat distances of Russian forces up to yesterday, noting one hundred miles as a significant measure in Europe and comparing it to distances within the United States, including a reference to Iron Wilmington and Raleigh.
In New York, a claim for pyorigg a medicated ointment dispenses at one dollar in Wilmington promises rapid arrest of riggs disease. Observed effects include restored pink gums, reduced redness and inflammation, tightened and filled gums teeth whitening and less bleeding. The ad cites Jarman Futrell as a distributor.
Court ordered sale in Manhattan Company v. Harry L. Farmer exposes parcel of real estate in Wilmington at noon August 16, 1917. Property lies on Castle Street north of Sixteenth, part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 509, per city plan, Wilmington North Carolina. Woodus Kellim, Commissioner, dated July 16, 1917.
By power of sale in a Wilmington North Carolina mortgage from Esther J Hill and John W Hill to Solomon Sternberger the 1917 auction is set for August 17 at noon at the county courthouse. The property lies on Eighth Street in the City of Wilmington described as part of Lot 4 in Block 106 per city plan.
The notice details on sale dates and limited travel periods for Southern Railway routes including Black Mountain Ridgecrest North Carolina Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Nashville Peabody College and St Louis Knights of Pythias colored lodge. It lists prices such as 9.50 29.05 10.80 19.50 20.30 32.55 with final limits and extension options and a contact for ticket agents in Raleigh.
Foreclosure notice under a mortgage by Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne. The Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will sell at public auction on August 13 1917 at noon at the Wilmington Court House, for cash, the described property on Sixth Street and Bladen Street in New Hanover County. Attorneys John D. Bellamy & Son announce the sale.
A notice of sale in New Hanover County Superior Court announces Chesley C. Bellamy as commissioner will sell a described Wilmington property at the courthouse door on Monday September 17 1917 at noon to satisfy a court judgment. The parcel lies on Dickinson Street near Rankin Street and is part of blocks 23 and 24 in the city plan. The sale is conducted under authority of Judge W M Bond.
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