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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
4
Growing garden and shipyard push Wilmington in 1930s drive
The piece argues for a Wilmington shipbuilding plant and Ford plant, praising local climatic suitability and year round work. It notes public support, the push to bolster war readiness, and economic appeals while lampooning sensational ideas and city rivals. It references W S S thrift bonds, President Alvez, and the vice presidency record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
War Gardens and Chickens Urge Wilmington Citizens to Garden
With spring approaching Wilmington residents are urged to plant war gardens on every vacant lot and yard. Children are asked to plant for America while a six foot wire fence is recommends to keep chickens penned to protect garden plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
America
Self Denial Among Women in Wartime Call to Duty
A call for American women to practice daily self denial to support the war effort. The piece argues women should curb vanities and fashion not church work, citing Christ and wartime needs. It urges dedication to government calls and Christian service as a duty to country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Concrete Ship Production Moves to Brunswick Georgia
A dispatch reports Brunswick Georgia will host one of four government yards to build concrete ships. The Liberty Shipbuilding Co. in Boston holds a contract for one 3,000 ton deadweight hull as work begins on a mole and way. Charleston meanwhile loses a 20 million dollar contract for sixteen ships but expects new government work and larger contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Wilmington
The
Marine Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Washington
James O. Hayworth
Shipping Board
Liberty Shipbuilding Co
Boston
Port Sees Boost as Shipyard Contract Is Cancelled
Elimination of the Southern Shipbuilding corporation from the field opens the way for longer negotiations. The port expects benefits as a shipbuilding center though no new project details are yet available. Cancellation of the contract was anticipated locally, with steps taken to support another enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Shipbuilding Corporation
Patriotism Guides Active Citizenship and Registration
The article urges patriotism in peace and war, calls for informed government, and stresses voter registration ahead of the upcoming primary and November election. It notes books stay open until week’s end, and advises checking with registration officers to ensure voting eligibility.
Wilson speech echo sparks global attention
The Petrograd information committee notes that President Wilson's January 8 address will be widely discussed in Russia and Germany, signaling the reach of his wartime policy speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd Information Committee
Russia
Germany
Wilson
Pork Allowed Saturdays With Price Now Law
Authorities announce that pork may be eaten on Saturdays if the price is paid. Bolsheviki leaders sign anew a scrap of paper, indicating a renewed endorsement or claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock
Marshall Reaches Fifth Year as Vice President
Thomas R. Marshall marks five years in the vice presidency, the longest tenure since John C. Calhoun. Born in Indiana, he graduated from Washburn College with high honors at nineteen, then studied law and was admitted to the bar on his sister’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
John C. Calhoun
Mr. Marshall
Indiana
Wabash College
Noted Indiana Governor and Wilson running mate in 1912
Bar made Columbia City home and became a leading Indiana lawyer. Elected governor in 1908 his record led to his selection as Woodrow Wilson’s running mate in 1912. Four years later he was renominated with Wilson, the first man besides James Sherman to achieve this since 1832 convention system began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
James S. Sherman
One Hundred Years Ago Today History Lesson
A Daily Lesson in History recounts events labeled by years. It notes 1818 birth of James B Colgate in New York City, later benefactor of his alma mater, and his death in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Colgate
New York City
Congress
Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Ohio
British Advance and Retreat Claims in World War I
March 4, 1917 reports British forces advancing on a two mile front east of Gomme court while a German critic calls the Ancre front retreat strategic. The British admiralty announces 94 ships lost by Britain in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gommecourt
Ancre
British Admiralty
Notable Birthdays On This Day In History
Brand Whitlock born Urbana Ohio 49 years ago. Edmund F Noel former Mississippi governor and U S senate aspirant born Lexington Mississippi 62 years ago. John H Wigmore Northwestern dean born San Francisco 53 years ago. Earl Granville British envoy at Athens born 46 years ago. Arthur C McGiffert Union Theological Seminary president born Sauquoit New York 57 years ago. David W Taylor Navy chief constructor born Louisa County Virginia 54 years ago. Sherman L Whipple Boston bar leader born New London New Hampshire 56 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgium
Urbana
Ohio
Edmund F. Noel
Mississippi
Lexington
Miss
John H. Wigmore
Northwestern University
San Francisco
Earl Granville
Athens
Arthur C. McGiffert
Union Theological Seminary
Sauquoit
N. Y
David W. Taylor
United States Navy
Louisa County
Sherman L. Whipple
Boston Bar
New London
N. H
War Savings and Thrift Stamps Sold in Duplin Schools
In Duplin County nearly all schools hosted speakers on war savings and thrift stamps last Friday. Warsaw and Lane Field schools reported strong participation with goals set and stamps purchased, including a $75 start in Warsaw and a plan for a $2,000 target before term end. The Warsaw Junior Red Cross Auxiliary has bought stamps, possibly the state's first junior chapter to do so. Mrs. Fuller of the Atlanta Red Cross will address county chapters Tuesday, drawing a large local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Duplin County
Charles Carroll
M. H. Wooten
E. K. Creel
Lane Field School
C. A. Womack
R. L. Stevens
J. A. Ricks
Carleton
North Carolina Falls Behind in War Savings Boost
Winston Salem reports North Carolina remains near the bottom of state standings for war savings stamps. Officials urge county chairmen to report December January and February sales to improve national statistics showing how savings fund the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
America
England
North Carolina
Washington
Fries
Treasury
Treasury Department
LaCreole Hair Dressing Promises Dandruff Cure
An ad claims LaCreole cleanses scalp of dandruff and speeds hair regrowth. It promises to darken prematurely gray hair and thicken thin hair, with a money back guarantee and mail order option from Jarman and Futrelie of Wilmington, North Carolina for $1.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarman and Futrelie
Wilmington
N.C
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
Popular Wyeth product Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a convenient old fashion remedy to darken gray hair. A dampened brush or sponge applied strand by strand yields natural looking, uniform color, making hair look darker thicker and younger. Not a disease treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Notice of Special Meeting of The Peoples Hosiery Mill
Notice calls a special meeting of the stockholders and subscribers to stock of The Peoples Hosiery Mill Incorporated in Wilmington North Carolina. The meeting aims to organize the corporation elect directors and officers adopt by laws and address other business. It will be held at the American Bank and Trust Company Seventh Floor Trust Building Wilmington at eleven o'clock AM on March 8 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poples Hosiery Mill, Incorporated
Peoples Hosiery Mill, Inc
American Bank and Trust Company
Trust Building
Wilmington
N. C
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