Wartime satire and notes from The Wilmington Dispatch June 25 1917
A collection of quick humorous and editorial quips on wartime policy Russia Spain and politics. Comments reference Vodka Tammany Hall Hearst papers Secretary Daniels and the Russian mission with playful jabs at public figures and issues of the day.
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Superior Court of
New Hanover County
Delia Griffin Taylor
Nora Taylor
Annie Taylor
Court House
Doar
Cuy
Wilmington
N. C
Seventh Street
Taylor Street
William M. Bellamy
Tom Watson Demand for Calm in Wartime Debate
Opinion argues Watson in Georgia opposes conscription but urges calm leadership. It says his anti-draft stance risks harm to the nation, blames poor judgment for inspiring resistance and warns against lawbreaking during the war.
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Tom Watson
Georgia
Watson
Health a Big Factor in Wilmington National Guard Camp Bid
The committee seeking a National Guard camp for Wilmington remains confident, citing the city’s winter climate and healthful New Hanover County as strong magnets. Officials note army surgeons pushing for better cantonment conditions, and Wilmington’s favorable factors position it as a prime site for the camp and related sports.
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National Guard
Wilmington
New Hanover County
New Hanover
Baptists Seaside Assembly Opens With Record Attendance Hopes
Wrightsville Beach hosts the Baptists Seaside Assembly the event large in North Carolina set to begin its annual sessions. The gathering promises potential record attendance as well as a two day conference of the Association of Afternoon Newspapers of North Carolina on Friday.
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Wrightsville Beach
Baptists Seaside Assembly
North Carolina
South
Boys of the Association of Afternoon Newspapers of
Novel approach teaches chauffeurs city ordinances
Wilmington police, seeking to avoid exams, require license applicants to copy ten principal regulations on the application. The measure aims to ensure knowledge of rules while not delaying licensing, and officials say it both educates drivers and enforces compliance.
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Wilmington
Police Department of
Police Department
A Solicitous Wife and the Cost of Beer
A New York wife laments rising beer prices from 10 to 15 and potentially 20 cents. She has pinched household funds to please her husband who enjoys lager at dinner. The piece commends her self denial and urges the husband to reciprocate with appreciation and lighten her burdens by giving up beer.
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New York
What Do You Know About Your Blood Supply
An advertisement explains the blood system health and impurities and offers a free booklet from Swift Specific Co to learn how to keep blood strong. It promotes S. S. S. as a long sold remedy and invites readers in Atlanta to write for the booklet.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Louisiana Municipal League Opens in New Iberia
Mayors and other officials from leading Louisiana cities gather in New Iberia for the annual Louisiana Municipalities League convention. The three day meeting will discuss municipal progress and welfare issues.
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Louisiana Municipal League
New Iberia
League of Louisiana
Bread Waste Rule Bans Leftover Bread Returns
Washington June 25 the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense asks wholesale bakers nationwide to enforce a rule prohibiting the return of left over bread. The aim is to reduce waste by ensuring retailers buy only what they can sell.
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Washington, D. C
Commercial Economy Board of the
Council of National Defense
Oklahoma Patriotic Tennis Tournament Opens in Oklahoma City
Play began today at the Oklahoma Patriotic Tennis Tournament replacing the State championship. The event runs most of the week at the Oklahoma Golf and Country Club with many prominent entrants promising strong competition.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma Golf and Country Club
Catholic Educational Conference Opens in Buffalo
The fourteenth annual meeting of the Catholic Educational Association gathers in Buffalo New York with many hierarchy clergy and teachers in attendance. Today was devoted to receiving visitors and the main sessions begin tomorrow with a solemn mass and an address by Bishop Dougherty.
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Catholic Educational Conference
Buffalo
N. Y
Catholic Educational Association
Dougherty
Tigers Face Home Crowd Challenge In Bigshow
If the Tigers keep up their road style of play at home the Detroit crowd could become a major factor before the big show ends.
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Tigers
Detroit
Pity for Emma Goldman and her kind on an island
The remark imagines exile for Emma Goldman and similar figures on a remote island. It suggests that such a settlement would force them to live under a government aligned with their perceived hysteria. The tone conveys disdain for their political views.
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Emma Goldman
Free sample of Boschee's German Syrup at local drug store
An advertisement offers free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup to any adult with cough cold or bronchitis at Chas F Green's drug store. It promises a good night's rest and morning relief with free expectoration. Regular sizes cost 25 and 75 cents and the product is sold in civilized countries.
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Chas. F. Green
Boschee
Suburban Rail Schedule Notes Center Lumina Beac h and Freight Details
The timetable lists Center Lumina Beach departures from early morning to late night with trains stopping on request at all stations. It notes a 6 10 a.m. express run weekdays with limited stops, freight depot hours, and Sunday special express service between Wilmington and Lumina.
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3Rd
5Th
Sth
Wilmington
Winter Park Gardens
Sea Gate
Wrightsville
Beach
Cimtumet
WGN
Ly. Beach
Lumina
7Th
9Th Streets
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Wilmington, N. C
MacQuoid-Miller Co., Inc
Chicago
Russia
Vodka
Senate
Wilson
Spain
Vernon Castle
Peary
America
Tammany
War Relief Fund
Bill Spivins
Hearst
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
Bill Stone
Hlihu Root
N. B
Petrograd
Congress
Oxfords
Peterson and
Ruffs
C. W. Polvogt Co
Baunting
Angel Food
Warren
KJ. Fuchs&Co
S. Front St
T. F. Wood
Princess
Victor-Victrolas
A.d.cashwell
Miles W. Maloney
Wilmington Optical Co
Atlantic Coast Line
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Goldsboro
Richmond, Norfolk
Florence
Columbia
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Pics
M. Es Gonney
Jacksonville
New Bern
Richmond
Norfolk
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Fayetteville, Sanford and Mt. Airy
Augusta
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Pullman
Fayetteville and
Washington
Chadbourn, Conway and Stations
W. J. Graig
T. C. White
Pepreh
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Guilinesil
N. Jacobi Hardware Company
South Front Street
Southport
Cape Fear
Ryptok
Masonic Temple
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway of the South
Wilmingt
Charlotte
Porate
Emeras
Goarlotte
Pullma
Sweet
Orton Building
Phon H. E. Pleasants
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Ealeish, MN
D. L. Struthers
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Jarman and Futrell
Princess Stre
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Wilmington Homstead & Loan Associa
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