Pun Headlines and Notes From March 8 1917 Edition
The page lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday papers and notes entering at the Wilming ton Post Office. It then presents a column of satirical quips about Congresswoman Rankin President Wilson and world affairs, with jokes on beer prohibition and submarine warfare. The writer references Senators LaFollette and others and comments on public opinion and regional politics. It ends by noting a proposed monument in Yucatan and a regional verse about weighing meat.
Taft to Tour the South to Promote Preparedness
The article notes Taft plans a speaking trip through the South to stir activity on the day’s great question. It praises Southern leaders like Williams Smith and Simmons and highlights Southern support for the President. Red Cross and National Aid chapters mobilize women in preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
South
Taft
United States
John Sharp Williams
Hoke Smith
F. M. Simmons
Vardaman
Mississippi
Kirby
Arkansas
Stone
Missouri
Red Cross
National Aid
Legislature praised for reforms aiding state institutions
The article lauds the recently ended session for strengthening state institutions, including reforms for fallen women and delinquent girls, a home for crippled children, prison reform, exemptions for small home mortgages from taxation, and road building stimulation. It notes constructive steps and calls out omissions where progress was lacking, urging optimism for governance.
Welfare of the Public Fia st Support for Leon George
The article praises Wilmington police officer Leon George, noting the council found no grounds to punish him. It argues officers must be protected when acting correctly and that public welfare requires backing for law enforcement despite hostility from violators. It commends the force and emphasizes duty over public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar
Council
Leon George
Wilmington
Good Roads Convention Invited to Wilmington for 1917 Meet
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to the North Carolina Good Roads Association to hold its 1917 convention in Wilmington. The article praises Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island auditorium as ideal venues and notes the availability of good roads access from the eastern and northern parts of the state. Delegates are urged to consider Wilmington as a premier meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Good Roads Association
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
Harbor Island
Neck of the Woods
Black Creek Leads Wil son Health Drive with Sanitary Closets
Black Creek in Wilson County with about 200 people tops the state health effort. Dr. W. E. Washburn notes every home has a state approved sanitary closet, 22 new closets built, and old ones remodeled. Stores, depot, and school also updated. The town shows strong cooperation and aims to exterminate flies and filth with a spring cleanup campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Creek
Wilson County
W. E. Washburn
Wilson County Health Campaign
Washburn
One Hundred Years Ago Today in History
Seventy five and fifty and twenty five years ago entries recall events in Manchester London Washington and Pittsburgh. The Blanketeers were seized during a 1817 march to London. Dickens was entertained in 1842 Washington. 1867 Greek archipelago earthquakes. 1892 machinery trades delegates met in Pittsburgh to form a national union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
London
Charles Dickens
City of
Washington
Pittsburgh
Last Call for Y M C A Campaign Donations in Wilmington
In the final hours of Wilmington’s Y M C A drive readers are urged to donate. A dollar now yields ten for community betterment, supporting vital youth work beyond membership fees. Those who miss the moment can pledge by mail to Secretary J. B. Huntington or call the Y M C A building to arrange a contribution, payable over four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Wilmington
J. B. Huntington
Association
Senators Face Condemnation After Filibuster Block
The piece argues that twelve obstructing senators face severe national and state condemnation for blocking President Wilson, with the New York World noting they were defeating the American people, a grave result described as a serious business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
Fort Worth Prepares for Texas Cattle Raisers Convention
Fort Worth hosts the annual Cattle Raisers Association of Texas meeting next week. Three days of business sessions will be mixed with parades carnival attractions and other entertainment. Hotels report unusually large bookings for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cattle Raisers
Fort Worth
Texas
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Southern Boxing Championships Near in New Orleans
Amateur boxers of the South will battle for championship honors in New Orleans at the Tilane Athletic Club arena. Events run tomorrow night and Saturday with classes from 105 pounds and under to heavyweight, under the Southern A A U auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South
Southern A. A. U
Tilane Athletic Club
Birthday notices round up prominent figures born today
Admiral Sir Frederick T. Hamilton at Rosyth born 61 years ago today. Oliver Wendell Holmes born in Boston 76. Ira Nelson Morris born in Chicago 42. Joseph Lee born Brookline 55. J Hampton Moore born Woodbury 53. Dr. William H. Boyd born Alleghany 55. William Courtleigh Jr. born Buffalo 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T. Hamilton
Great Naval Base
Rosyth
Scotland
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Boston
Ira Nelson Morris
United States
Sweden
Chicago
Joseph Lee
Playgrounds and Recreation Association of America
Brookline
Mass
J. Hampton Moore
Congress
Pennsylvania
Woodbury
N. J
William H. Boyd
Western College For Women
Oxford
Ohio
Alleghany
William Courtleigh Jr
Buffald
N. Y
Wilmington City Elections Call and Registration Notice
The City of Wilmington announces a primary on April 17 1917 and a general municipal election on May 1 1917 to select a Mayor and Council members from wards one four and six. Registrations are open seven days a week with voting hours sunrise to sunset and polling places listed with registrars and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Wilmington
City Board of Elections
Willington
City Board of Electons
Couneil
R. T. Darden
James Lewis
J. B. Filkins
Polline Trace
Teadaquarters
City Hall
Roegstrar
W. W. Hodges
D. Hie Howes
John R. Trrrentine
Precinet
Tolling Place
Hhlew Tradge
L. Martin
Pisco
Old Engine House
lRegistrar
John Walton
J. B. Fales
W. M. Creasy
T Plate
Mann's Store
J. IF. Mann
W. A. Woods
Womble
Etien
Ueton Ee Soc
Cs Ounril
Electinn Nee Beeeerars
Council of the City
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Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch Publishing CO
Cobe
Wilmington, N. C
MacQuoid-Miller Co, Inc
Rankin
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Germany
Berlin
Atlantic
Colonel Watterson
Senator LaFollette
Senate
Yucatan
Mexico
Charles K. Harris
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tates
Vic
Islature
Good Roads Convention
Health and Hygiene
Black’ Creek
Miller
Robert R. Bellamy
North Acotian
New Hanover
City of Wilmington
John W. Neil
Matilda Neil
Sallie Jane Neil
G. W. Connor
New Hanover County
Court House
Anderson Street
Green Street
Geren
N. C
DOE
Portugal
A. J. Balfour
Admirality
Verdun
Constantinople
Carters Tuttle Iver
Carter
Thos. D Meares
J. B. McCabe & CO
Certified Public
Accoun
Murchison Bank
Oo Bea
Coast Line Hotel
North Front
Imo
Fowler
Guaran Fowler
Labor Saver
N. Jacobi Hardware Company
Ist
the Home Savings Bank
MR. Farmer
Cape Fear
W. Co
Jarman & Futrelle
Clyde
Georgetown,s.c
S. S
C. J. Becker
Wilmington, N
Rexall C
Eivingtont
Shack
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