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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
4
The Wilmington Dispatch reports on the Liberty Bonds drive surpassing two billion dollars, noting national support and humanitarian effort for the less fortunate abroad. It frames the campaign as a sign of Christian duty and a boost to national understanding alongside fundraising success.
The text argues Wilhelm’s anger at Constantine’s removal aids the entente by proving Constantine’s strategic value and weakening Germany. It asserts the Kaiser remains dangerous and vengeful, citing air raids on London as evidence that mercy may be absent.
North Carolina exhibitors plan to push Henry B Warner of Lexington NC for the National Motion Picture League presidency in Chicago. They argue his past service and future vision suit the post, urging delegates to elect him. A separate note describes the potato pen method by R B Hendricks of Kansas City, claiming yields up to 42 bushels from an eight by eight foot plot.
Readers explore making potato pens from barrels to grow spuds inside the house. Vines creep along pen sides and through gaps, green covering timber. Potatoes mature in about 90 days. once lifted with a rake the soil and dressing are saved for reuse. Planting window remains March to June in the North, with flexibility under this method.
In open field conditions the grower must account for hot dry weather. With irrigation and careful moisture, ventilation and drainage under his control, the potato crop becomes practically certain.
Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe will conduct services at Southport Sunday morning with a special musical program arranged and urged attendance by all.
The Freight Depot opens on Sunday starting at 8:09 AM with service through 11:00 PM and a late night run at 12:10 AM. Local trains stop on request at the Center and Lumina indicated, with half hour headways from 8:30 AM. Bertie Wayne noted as station contact.
Fragmentary OCR text describes operations at a freight depot with reference to Sunday services and periods of heavy travel. Mentions Wilmington Lumina Wy stations and dates 6th 7th, but details are unclear.
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