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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
4
A jumble of quips on politics war economics and divorce from a mid century voice. Notes on cuffing politics before and after elections the eagle and rice and beef hints mingle with social roles and artful living. Lill Spivens frames art as play within the era’s tease and tension.
A perplexing dilemma is described where a person struggles with a poor stomach that prevents eating, versus a healthier stomach that still cannot induce appetite or intake. The contrast highlights conflicting digestive issues and quality of life concerns.
A collage of colorful opinions mocks wartime and politics from the Franco Belgian front to American home life. The piece riffs on wind, figures like Bob LaFollette, Carranza’s election, moonshine, submarines, and imagined U S annexations with sharp humor and political edge.
An opinion piece questions how to curb a reckless political push echoing a referendum call. It mocks the Agriculture Department’s seed distribution claim and ridicules a rumor that Hiram Johnson would resign his U.S. Senate seat, noting many believed the tale.
The Nation urges peace groups to present a definite program rather than slogans. It asks how they would handle armed neutrality ship seizures and bans on munitions, and how to align actions with international law. The piece calls for bold proposals, not words, to avoid weakening national honor or trade.
The former president, a Wilmington native, will return next month to attend the centennial celebration of the First Presbyterian Church. Citizens anticipate a historic occasion as the city honors his former as well as national leadership during the visiting event.
An absurd column jokes about beefsteak’s fate from rare to well done and even dangerous outcomes. It notes some want it extremely rare while others prefer it cooked and comments on hospital visits and the month of June for a whimsical lyric.
A call to readers to start backyard gardens amid rising produce prices. It argues gardening offers relief from costly vegetables, supplies for the family table, and year round bounty with a small plot, noting Southern homes often have useful yards. It emphasizes practical, money saving benefits for households.
The twelve senators, led by Williams and Stone, deny intent to filibuster yet act to block a vote on the armed neutrality bill. They delay setting the vote, aware time is short, and face sharp public condemnation after a week of delay and speeches.
One year ago today in war news German counter attacks repulsed by French at Verdun. Italians began 24 hour bombardment of Goritz. British mercantile fleet auxiliary Fauvette sunk by a mine with 14 lives lost.
Joseph S Frelinghuysen United States Senator from New Jersey born in Raritan New Jersey 48 years ago Hilary A Herbert former Secretary of the Navy born in Laurensville District of Columbia 83 years ago Daniel W Hoan Milwaukee mayor born in Waukesha Wisconsin 36 years ago today Rt Rev Joseph Schrembs Catholic bishop of Toledo born in Bavaria 51 years ago today Adolph S Ochs New York Times publisher born in Cincinnati 59 years ago today Joseph W Engel pitcher for the Boston American League born in Washington DC 24 years ago Ewell A Russell pitcher for the Chicago American League born in Albany Mississippi 28 years ago today William L James pitcher for the Boston National League born in Iowa Hill California 25 years ago today
The passage critiques twelve Senators for resisting action on unrestricted submarine warfare. It questions Senator Bob LaFollette and his Progressive stance, accusing him of clinging to an antiquated Senate rule and contradicting majority rule.
Time will likely ease the memory of the clamor surrounding LafFollette Cummins Stone Vardaman and others. The public mood is angry now, and re-nomination would fail for two reasons. First, the country is mad. second, constituents would view a bid for rematch as approval of the act. Over years the wound may heal and some may move toward atonement.
Hilary A Herbert former Secretary of the Navy under Cleveland turns eighty three today in Washington D C. He remains active and engaged in national naval preparedness. Herbert previously represented Alabama in Congress and later practiced law after leaving public life in 1897.
Grandma’s hair brightens with a sage and sulphur compound sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist touts natural color restoration, easy use with a comb, and value at about 50 cents per bottle, with disclaimer that it cures nothing.
The City of Wilmington announces a primary on April 17 1917 and a general election on May 1 1917 for Mayor and Council members from the First Fourth and Sixth Wards. Voter registration is reopened for both elections with designated polling places and appointed registrars and judges. Registration books will be open seven days before election days with Saturday hours and a second Saturday inspection period.
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