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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
4
The piece compiles political commentary and quips on World War I figures and events. It taunts Germany and Kaiser symbolism, praises American resolve, and notes figures like Constantine, Hindenburg, Haig, and Wilson while urging support for Liberty Bonds. It also nods to domestic issues and pride in the U.S. war effort.
The article discusses King Constantine of Greece abdicating under entente influence, signaling a shift from neutrality toward allied aims. It argues the abdication reveals democracy rising and autocracy waning, notes internal Greek divisions led by Venizelos, and predicts entente consequences for Salonika, Greece’s role, and Greek-American sentiment.
The Dispatch urges citizens to attend the food conservation mass meeting at the Academy of Music tomorrow night. It highlights the New Hanover Food Commission’s work and explains how saving crops and increasing production are interdependent for communal well being and national sustenance.
The New Bern Sun Journal notes Wilmington works to secure a canning factory and packing plant, praising the need for such industry. It urges readiness for cann ing activity in New Hanover with vigor in city and rural homes, and highlights overall progress in the area.
The nation demonstrates readiness by sending large cargoes of food, medicine, and a corps of physicians and nurses. Though stark, this effort is deemed necessary as the scientific part of the expedition preparation.
Wilmington and vicinity are urged to meet the government target for Liberty Loan Bonds. The notice stresses collective duty, warns against procrastination, and highlights bonds offering 3 1/2 percent non tax exempt interest with potential increases if later loans occur. Only two days remain to subscribe.
In a public health note Dr M C Lucas warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich diets. He promotes Anuric double strength to dissolve uric acid and prevent rheumatism and gout, plus weekly laxative use and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver and biliousness.
Freight operations and passenger services shown with daily depot hours and multiple departure times from Wilmington and Beach locations. Local trains stop at all stations on request and follow a half hour schedule through late evening.
The publication lists a freight timetable from Wilmington to Lumina Beach with a departure window 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Freight Depot operations run 10 to 11 AM on Sundays and during peak travel periods. Express trains run between Wilmington and Lumina Beach stopping only at 5th 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all Beach stations.
The piece argues the July 1 federal dry law will be hard to evade. It notes the government’s ready and thorough prosecution, and that those claiming medicinal use risk federal court scrutiny and possible penalties. The tone warns readers to avoid subterfuge and expect strong enforcement.
Oxford Ohio June 13 Thirty eight graduates received diplomas at Western College for Women annual commencement Dr William Co Thompson president of Ohio State University delivered the address.
Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Mass held its eightieth commencement with graduation exercises. President Mc Cracken of Vassar College delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.
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