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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists delivery options and prices for daily and Sunday issues, including weekly and annual rates. It notes carrier delivery, and mentions the newspaper is entered at the Wilming ton, North Carolina post office as second class matter.
The piece argues for armed neutrality as essential to preserve commerce and rights. It cites President Wilson and legal authority for arming American merchantmen, warning that without warning submarines may provoke an overt act leading to war. It stresses vigilance, preparedness, and Congress funding to meet the emergency.
The University News Letter advocates diversified crops for North Carolina farmers. It argues to raise corn wheat hay dairy and meat for home use while also growing cotton and tobacco as surplus money crops. The piece notes NC’s farm wealth losses to bread and meat producing regions and contrasts bank savings with Texas and other cotton regions.
The Charlotte press reports the city will hold four elections in April, with new registrations adding to the bustle and keeping residents busy. Officials warn the event may offset spring fever and keep the Queen City alert to civic duties.
New York shipping men and the Secretary of the Navy agree information on arming and sailing times should be withheld from the public. News of gun mounts or ship departures would risk leaks and endanger lives, so secrecy may protect people from anxiety and harm.
Government reports show that in the last six months more immigrants arrived in the United States than during 1916. The dispatches note the willingness of newcomers to risk submarine dangers to reach America, arguing many avoid the harsher risks of military service or wartime deprivation.
Both parties claim they will lead the next House as an extra session looms. The piece notes the months ahead will be uncomfortable due to heat and filled with pressing questions amid political maneuvering.
Congressman John J. Fitzgerald of New York born in Brooklyn 45 years ago today. Arthur Reynolds Chicago banker born in Pandora Iowa 49 years ago today. Rt. Rev. John Hazen White Episcopal bishop of South Bend Ind born in Cincinnati 68 years ago today. Anna Vaughn Hyatt sculptor born in Cambridge Mass 41 years ago today. Rt. Rev. Theodore I. Reese bishop co adjutor of Southern Ohio diocese born in New York City 44 years ago today. Evoris A. Hayes California Eighth District representative born in Waterloo Wisconsin 62 years ago today.
Rev. G. W. McClanahan leads services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays at Fourth and Harnett streets. Sunday School begins at 3:30 p.m. An evening Luther service and annual congregational meeting are planned for Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Rev J E Reynolds leads preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock All are invited to attend these services.
Trinity Ninth and Market streets led by W. W. McRae offers services at 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Rev E C Sell at Bladen Street Fifth and Bladen conducts 11 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sunday School at 3 30 p m Rev J H McCracken at Fifth Avenue preaches 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Epworth League Tuesday 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Public and strangers invited to all services.
The notice lists Bethany Presbyterian Delgado Winter Park First Corner Third and Orange streets and Immanuel with pastors and weekly schedule. It invites residents to attend Sabbath services Sunday school and evening services, with midweek meetings and Christian Endeavor details.
Calvary Baptist Church with pastor J A Sullivan invites all to Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Dr C E Brewer preaches morning service The night subject is Do You Agree With Him Sunday School at 945 am J W Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P A at 645 am Prayer meeting Wednesday Teachers Supper and Senior B Y P A Thursday Concert Friday Sunbeams Monday 3 30 pm Week of prayer observed by church ladies.
A University of Washington professor notes that despite higher relative living costs today, a 1390 carpenter earned 12 cents daily and could buy butter cheese eggs chicken salt flour rice for about $2.60 a day, leaving $1.90. Prices from Earl of Derby accounts show eggs, sugar, butter, rice, wine, meat, and textiles varied greatly, illustrating different economic values across eras.
A playful mock critique mocks the idea of cleverness and jokes about a toy terrier nicknamed with a million dollar pedigree and a warped pencil. It contrasts attempts to amuse with failure and notes that even a professional fool cannot always perform well.
The report notes a German assault on Verdun centered near Vaux and British ships sunk by mines off England. It also mentions a relief column advancing within seven miles of the besieged British at Kut-el-Amara in Mesopotamia as of March 10, 1916.
Anita Stewart recalls Marie assisting her friend Ethel by abandoning a theatre date to care for Ethel and her baby. Marie arrives early, helps with chores, keeps the home orderly, and spends the afternoon with Ethel, elevating both spirits.
Commissioner Bellamy announces a forced sale under a 1916 decree in the Superior Court of New Hanover County. The property, described as the northwest quarter of Lot 3, Block 255 in Wilmington, will be sold at the courthouse door on Monday, April 2, 1917, at noon for cash to satisfy the judgment in City of Wilmington versus John W Nee and wife Matilda Neil and Sallie Jane Neil.
City of Wilmington announces a primary on April 17 1917 and a general election on May 1 1917 to choose mayor and council members from wards one, four and six. Registrations reopen citywide with designated polling places, registrars, and judges. voting hours sunrise to sunset. registration books open daily 9 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 9 pm until two weeks before April 17.
California orange growers mark Orange Day inviting all states to celebrate by eating oranges. The event stresses medicinal and nutritional value and notes oranges remain affordable despite rising prices for other foods.
The Giants Regulars met the Dallas Texas League club in Dallas to kick off the spring training season with an initial exhibition game.
Mortgagee under power of sale in a 1910 deed to J W Yarborough and others will sell at the New Hanover County Court House to the highest bidder for cash. The property lies in Wilmington NC described as a block with specific street-boundary dimensions on Fifth Campbell streets and an alley, part of Lots 1 2 3 in Block 136. Sale date April 1 or 2 1917 at 12 noon. Hanover Building and Loan Association mortgagee by D Weeks attorney.
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