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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
4
A German army indoctrination tale claims soldiers must ask forgiveness for missed shots as prayers praise the Kaiser and God as Germany’s ally. Reports discuss German beliefs that God speaks through the German state, with the Kaiser as God’s representative. Also notes a gaze at a beer for workers hearing and a 1520 census bill awaiting Congress.
Reports from France hail the Salvation Army for discreet, effective relief work among soldiers. Irvin Cobb and others praise its dedication, noting no publicity push, no paid agents, and modest resources yet strong impact across front lines.
General Pershing refutes German propaganda claiming mistreatment of colored soldiers with the American expeditionary forces. He praises colored troops for courage and quick training and notes two infantrymen repelled a larger German patrol, earning the croix de guerre.
The remark argues that if Hindenburg is considered insane, it should not prevent him from leading German forces. It asserts his condition could even be an asset from the enemy’s perspective.
The report notes Austrians crying for bread faced police force as the regime claims progress in cultural policy, marking a shift from past days when bread was simply handed out.
The text highlights Austrian desire to return across the Piave more keenly than their prior crossing to the Italian side. It frames saving efforts as a privilege to aid the soldiers in the trenches.
A local promotional line urges residents to lend money as readily as young athletes offer themselves in service or competition. The message connects financial support to civic or athletic effort and frames generosity as patriotic or community minded.
The article explains how a howitzer functions as either a gun or mortar and notes its ammunition types include shrapnel and high explosive shells.
Washington dispatch details how the United States built more than a million rifles plus 600000 Springfield rifles, enabling a two million man force. It explains the Enfield redesign to use the .30 caliber cartridge, production lessons, and the care taken to prevent accidents amid high chamber pressures.
Lena Moore shares her past with Mary including a married lover and two children, showing how she justified wrongdoing but felt remorse over harming the kids. She reflects on self knowledge and the consequences of past choices as the scene ends with a vow of secrecy.
The Temple of Sebek on the Nile steadily wears with time while its massive, sanded stones and painted walls reveal an immense sanctuary once popular for its fearsome crocodile god. Carved pillars and grim kings in relief mark a grand workmanship now wore by desert and flood.
Private Bernard Yoakum of Akron Ohio serving with the United States Marines in France is cited for gallantry after delivering a crucial order under heavy fire while his captain was in the front line trench. At 19 he joined February 10 1917 trained at Paris Island and earned an early transfer to France. his brother Loney Yoakum resides at 934 Snyder Street Akron.
R D Christman vice chairman calls Wilmington readers to buy war savings stamps to raise about 704000 dollars in New Hanover County. He argues faith and patriotism require action beyond banking or insurance, urging liberal subscriptions and swift effort this week.
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