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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
Editorial column discusses German plotting and potential impacts of a Bulgarian stance, reflects on the Panama canal risk from earthquakes, praises Fayetteville securing a National Guard cantonment, notes wartime secrecy and Red Cross appeals, and mentions Badin town speed control measures with speed bumps to curb autos.
The piece argues the Treasury loan shows healthy over subscription and rising small investor participation, aiding national savings. It frames the United States as a wartime financier and future troop contributor, outlining the Allied struggle against Germany and the shift toward democratic principles versus despotism.
The piece argues taxes and bond financing must both fund the war, balancing savings and loans. It warns against double taxation and favors shaping tax policy to encourage saving while supporting bond purchases by those with current income. It also calls for strong American resolve to back allies and achieve universal peace.
The Washington despatch notes urging selective draft for physicians as part of the war effort, aligning with the North Carolina State Medical Association's Raleigh action on June 12 endorsing and promoting doctors’ conscription. The piece argues North Carolina remains ahead in patriotic and progressive measures.
Local trains depart Center and Lumina at 6:15, 6:55, 7:25, 8:00 a.m. then every half hour until 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:10, 6:30, 11:00 p.m. to 12:10 a.m. The 6:10 express runs daily except weekends, stopping at 3rd, 5th, 9th Streets and all Beach line stations including Wilmington and Wrightsville.
Train timings listed for Wilmington and Beach routes with departures from Lv. Wilmington Lv. Beach at multiple morning and evening intervals. Freight Depot operates daily except Sunday from 8 00 A M to 1 03 P M and 2 00 P M to 7 00 P M with telephone 96. Sunday schedule shows Center to Beach and half hour service throughout the day and late night. Local trains stop at all stations.
A 10 to 11 A M freight depot window and Sunday travel periods outline express service between Wilmington and Lumina with stops at 5th 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all stations on the Beach. Trains operate 11:00 A M to 12:15 P M and during heavy travel periods.
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