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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1917
Page
7
In this issue a mix of wry commentary and political quips targets food costs, war bonds, and European leaders. Jokes touch on bread prices, Kaiser actions, and “Master and Man” themes while urging Liberty Bond support and agricultural progress in New Bern.
The piece proclaims Tuesday June 5 as registration day under the selective draft act for men aged 21 to 30. It frames the census as a tool to determine who joins the army and urges complete compliance for national security, warning of imprisonment for noncompliance and urging resolve to stop German and Austria Hungary aggression.
The Wilmington community boasts 498 young men in the U S Army plus five National Guard units and Oglethorpe trainees. Ambassadors of mercy, ambulances and a large Red Cross chapter highlight the city’s wartime duty. A town proclamation urges business suspension and church services as next Tuesday’s registrations loom.
The article cites Senator J. Ham Lewis predicting within sixty days Russia will sign a separate peace with Germany. He argues Germany will free Russian industry and allow open Bosphorus trade, potentially ending the war for Russia while Japan and Allied powers constrain German and Russian actions.
In Toledo a riot erupted after a man shouting Kaiser Wilson claimed pacifist status to thwart the government. The author argues some self described pacifists provoke conflict, likening them to hypocrites and noting human aggression can surface despite claims of pacifism.
A revival event in Washington D C brings together veterans of the Confederacy and Union veterans alike for a unity reunion on Pennsylvania Avenue. Spectators are expected to witness a powerful display of reconciliation and renewed national spirit as former foes march together for the country’s sake.
A reflective essay argues that retaliating against civilians in Germany or German ships would have violated moral limits and prolonged suffering. It asserts atrocity should not be answered with atrocity, warning that the unarmed would face slaughter and the war would rage on without hastening Germany's surrender.
A hometown booster appeal urges residents to buy locally to cut shipping costs and keep money in the community. The ad notes mattresses and other products made from local materials and invites visitors to inspect or call 428 before ordering from distant states.
Train fare bulletin lists limited time round trip prices from Wilmington North Carolina to cities such as Atlanta Washington Savannah Nashville and more with sale dates travel windows final limits and stopovers. Includes multiple Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and South Carolina destinations with specific dates and final limits and notes extensions and intermediate point fares. Printed by Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of The South with contact numbers for reservations.
Train No 13 leaves Wilmington at 8 55 PM for Charlotte and intermediate points with a Pullman car. Train No 19 departs Wilmington at 5 00 AM for Charlotte and intermediate points with a sleeping car between Wilmington and Charlotte. Arrivals include No 14 at 12 30 PM from Charlotte, No 20 at 12 10 AM from Charlotte with a Parlor car and sleeping car. sleepers usable until 7 00 AM. For reservations contact City Ticket Office Orion Building. Pleasants and John Fe tuch.
Senate finance committee spared films stogies and jitneys from heavy taxes deeming them poor man’s recreation. Admission to movies capped at 25 cents. cigars under four cents untaxed. autos under 500 dollars taxed at seven fifty with ten percent year-depreciation. Revenue bill targets about 1.5 billion dollars with bonds covering 750 million, amid administration push for 1.8 billion by taxation. committee adjourns to Monday with Senator Simmons to report next week.
O. O. McIntyre notes Manhattan’s Broadway as a White Way and highlights Harlem Bryant’s Twenty Fifth Street corridor, the Bowery revival, and Sixth Avenue’s transformation into a lit bustling trade zone. Merchants credit electric signs and improved street lighting with revived commerce and rising property values.
An advertisement promotes Sunday dinner service at Grey Stone Inn located in Carolina Beach. The notice highlights a casual dining option for weekend guests and locals seeking a relaxed meal tradition.
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