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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington Dispatch column compiles wartime quips and brief items on Russia, the draft, Liberty Bonds, the Kronstadt revolt, American resolve, and public sentiment. It notes airmen disputes, registration milestones, and political stances with a satirical tone. The piece recalls Wilson, Villa, and Kaiser Bill, linking humor to national effort.
The article notes registration exceeded ten million under the selective draft act, signaling strong American unity and understanding. It highlights orderly conduct, lack of disorder in Wilmington and New Hanover County, with over three thousand names on the roll and broad patriotic ardor.
The New Hanover county conservation board gains wide praise for its farming methods and food preservation efforts. Farm demonstrator J P Herring receives inquiries from other counties seeking guidance on the New Hanover plan. The campaign aims to reduce waste, boost crops, and keep winter food supplies and costs stable, urging broad support and financial aid.
The Cossacks switch from hatred of autocracy to support Russia's war on Germany and pledge to stand by the government. They align with democracy, a move seen as intelligent given the crisis, and their stance could benefit Russia and the world by ensuring democracy’s survival.
The Morning New Bernian marks its first anniversary as a lively, well edited paper. The Dispatch congratulates New Bern on the progressive city’s developing journalism and anticipates splendid future work from the paper.
A senator and the Navy Department respond to sensational charges about conditions aboard the hospital ship Solace. An impartial committee will investigate to reveal the facts and identify any guilty parties. The piece argues higher-ups may err and must heed complaints to avoid enabling further wrongdoing.
In Maryland’s penitentiary convicts save scarce earnings to subscribe over two thousand dollars to Liberty Bonds. The act does not free them but aids the fight against European oppression and helps build a barrier to serfdom. It shows patriotism can pass prison bars.
Springfield detectives report several arrests in the Keet kidnapping case involving 14 month old Lloyd Keet son of J H Keet a wealthy retired banker. Police indicate the affair is nearing a solution with some arrestees said to be from prominent families.
Local Union No. 123 of the Electrical Workers has raised a fund to purchase Liberty Loan war bonds. The group aims to display patriotism and align with city organizations that have taken similar action and will use its influence to encourage others to buy bonds.
Trustee sells at public auction on June 15 1917 at the New Hanover County Courthouse for cash the Watson Tract parcels lots 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 and 11 in Cape Fear township New Hanover County North Carolina as described in the 1915 deed of trust. Marsden Bellamy trustee.
An article by L H Smith M D argues daily auto intoxication causes fatigue headaches and brain fog. It recommends hot water before breakfast plus Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets laxative and Anuric to detoxify kidneys and bladder with ample water intake.
A list of rail tickets with varied on sale dates and limited return deadlines. Cities include Washington D C Chattanooga Nashville Louisville Raleigh Chapel Hill Vicksburg Knoxville Monteagle Sewanee Atlanta Savannah and others. Prices range from 5 55 to 36 55 with extensions and stopovers noted. For information contact H E Pleasants T P A Wilmington NC.
The Standard Railroad of the South lists reduced round trip fares from Wilmington North Carolina with fares subject to tariff corrections. Dates shown indicate when tickets go on sale and when the journey must begin, with the final limit being the last date by which Wilmington must be reached on the return trip.
Train No. 195 100 A. M. offers a sleeping car between Wilmington and Charlotte open at 10:00 P. M. for passengers.
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