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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1917
Page
2
German dispatch from the Somme front describes British bombardment and a fierce infantry clash. Sergeant Haase directs machine gun fire amid lethal shelling, sustaining head injuries but turning the assault back with heavy casualties on the British side.
A London tribunal questioned a designer of women’s costumes who sought exemption from military service. He argued 150 workers depended on his Paris-studied designs, warning England must not fall behind in styles, but the tribunal chairmen ruled that fashion work was of no importance to national need.
Dr John Clarkson coroner in East Aswex plans converting part of his rose garden into a pig sty to show improving pork by surrounding pigs with sanitary conditions. Pigs of good stock will be fed only table waste. The proposal has drawn interest from pig owners as a potential advance in sanitation in pig farming.
In Panama the war crisis prompts fear of martial law on the isthmus and across colonies. Canal authorities remove Hamburg America crews and fortify defenses while officials deny seizures, citing precaution and possible plots to destroy ships.
A Florence based reporter cites Swiss Diet president Schulthess stating Switzerland will defend neutrality with unity across nationalities. He says no belligerent would invade, Italy’s aid is welcome, and talks of food exchanges should continue. He notes strong resolve to wartime conservation and avoiding waste.
Under Lord Davenport the Manchester city corporation directs a program for waste conservation. The initiative aims to improve sanitation, reduce disposal costs, and promote cleaner streets through coordinated public works and policy measures.
A National Land Council appeal calls for fifty thousand women to work on farms to avert famine. It seeks strong capable women who can milk cows or have farm experience and offers training starting immediately to support the food supply of the army and nation.
A twelve year old Acton boy takes his mother's place at home performing all kinds of housework including the family wash and caring for five younger brothers. The Acton Education Committee intervened because he could not attend school. A committee member noted he is a faithful worker but had poor education. After his mother's death he left school to help at home.
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