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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
4
Classified Payment Terms and Postal Notice
The notice outlines Associated Press reuse rights for dispatches and local news. It lists mailing rates for Daily and Sunday, periods from six months to one year, carrier delivery rates, and a second class matter designation for Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Associated Press
Foreigner Representatives Notice About March 18 1918 Primary
The passage notes the Democratic primary tomorrow and signals pivotal chances in securing a shipyard settlement. It mentions Wisconsin’s next vote to oppose La Folletteism, and mocks Bolsheviks while urging civic actions such as swatting flies.
Germany Eyes Temporary Return to Present State
A compressed analysis notes Germany aims to restore conditions to the current state temporarily. A baseball writer cites Connie Mack's need for pitchers, arguing pitching alone cannot win games. The piece also mentions campaign rhetoric and optimistic expectations about Senate action, plus Col. Fred A. Olds highlighting Jones and Craven counties as full of bright possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mack
Fred A. Olds
Jones and
Craven Counties
Dignity on Ten Dollars a Week in Shipyard Debate
A columnist weighs the harsh reality of living on ten dollars weekly while Wilmington pursues its goal as a top Southern shipbuilding city. The piece notes the era’s push for early voting and hints at public interest in money’s influence on discourse.
Habit Blacklisted by Food Administration Report
A man named Habit is reportedly blacklisted by the Food Administration over alleged acts. The report notes ongoing criticism and widespread discussion of his conduct amid calls for permanent measures. The piece places the event in the broader context of wartime governance and public accountability.
Clarifications on Agricultural Policy and International Responses
The speaker questions why eggplant sits under pure agricultural scope rather than poultry department. Milk is not listed among dairy acts. She signals willingness to cooperate with Japan regarding Siberia and German issues. He doubts China welcomes attention away from itself, and Senator Thomas argues over the statue of Frederick versus uncertainty about a George Washington statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sab
Thomas
Frederick
George Washington
Mail Service at the Fort Caswell Clarified by Southport Dispatch
The Southport correspondent rebuts editorials from The Charlotte Observer and The Salisbury Post accusing Fort Caswell of poor mail service. He explains soldiers travel by government steamers between 6 am and midnight, not by boat, and mail arrives by rail to Southport then to the post before citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Salisbury Post
Fort Caswell
Southport
Dispatch
Post
Wilmington
Observer
Rutherford College to Curtail Term for Patriotic Farm Aid
The Rutherford College term will end several weeks early to allow students to return home and assist in farm work. The editorial praises the patriotic move, noting students come from farming backgrounds and can continue studies during spare moments, aligning with wartime needs and national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford College
Announcemnt
America
Aycock Memorial Aim Revived for Capitol Monument
Raleigh reports say a renewed push to raise funds for a state capitol monument to Charles B Aycock continues. A committee led by Francis D Winston met to outline plans and aims to unveil a memorial to the late governor within months, after previous efforts raised only 2750 of an estimated 12000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Charles B. Aycock
Raleigh
Francis D. Winston
North Carolina
Aycock
Taft Advocates Army of Five Million
Former President Taft is quoted urging a 5,000,000 strong army while reports cite him undergoing a reducing treatment. The contrast highlights public attention on his health and wartime defense proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Hindenburg Plans Large Western Offensive
Report claims Hindenburg is ready to sacrifice 300000 men in a western offensive. The move could boost morale among German soldiers and their families despite the high cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Dairy ADR In Onion Taste Milk Debate
A suggestion proposes feeding cows a small amount of molasses to remove onion flavor from milk. Consumers prefer this approach over the water cure method currently used on milk.
Silence Follows Wilson Message Reading at Congress
Report says the All-Russian Congress heard President Wilson’s message read in silence. The writer doubts Bolshevik acceptance and notes the reception appears to reflect a stricken conscience rather than genuine sympathy from a friend.
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Wilson
Sampson Democrats Defend Mayor Without Fault in Trial Absence
Editors argue the Mayor George L. Peterson absence at trial is not his fault and note Senator Ward a law partner of Simmons aids in defense. They deem political influence from Simmons unlikely to sway the case and praise Ward and Peterson's long acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson Democrats
George L. Peterson
4. D. Ward
Major Peterson
Forsooth
Ward
Simmons
Sampson
George
Senator Ward
Railroad men lead war effort with stamp purchases
Capt T T Capehart pledged $1000 as the first railroad man to buy a large stamp lot while Chairman Morrow expects more to follow in the coming weeks. Railroad workers already push freight and work overtime without complaint as Union County aims to marshal a $700,000 allotment with Andren's help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
T. T. Capehart
Capehart
Morrow
Andren
Union County
Governor McAdams urges Rotary to resent disloyal expressions
In Asheville Governor McAdams of Richmond tells Rotarians to keep ears open for disloyal remarks and to resent any opposition to the administration. He says Asheville Rotarians should resent such suggestions to do a large good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
McAdams
Richmond
Wilmington Hosts Home Flower Show Attracts Loveliness
Durham Sun notes Wilmington hosts a home flower show showcasing royal beauty as residents celebrate the blooms and the town’s horticultural pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Wilmington
Resignations Shake Greenville Southern Express Office
W D Johnson resigns as express agent effective today after a year of service in Greenville. W R Worsley will succeed him as express agent, arriving to assume duties. J A Smith also resigns as cashier and will replace Worsley as express messenger on the Tarboro to Plymouth run, duties beginning April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Johnson
Southern Express
Greenville
Mr. Johnson
W. R. Worsley
Atlantic Coast Line
Tarboro
Plymouth
Mr. Worsley
J. A. Smith
Worsley
Greenville Daily News
Raid Captures 60-Gallon Copper Still Near Evergreen
Deputies W A McGowan and A L Kelly with Sheriff Am mons seized a 60 gallon copper still near Evergreen last Saturday. Arthur Shaw and eight fermenters were arrested. Shaw denied bond after a H C Moffit hearing. The operation had run long and was hidden in a swamp amid local disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McGowan
A. L. Kelly
Wilmington
Ammons
Evergreen
Arthur Shaw
Shaw
H. C. Moffit
Whiteville
Bank appoints South erland to fill clerk vacancy
The First National Bank fills its clerical vacancy caused by the resignation of T R Thigpen with Henry R Southerland of Kenansville taking the post this Friday. Southerland formerly lived in Mount Olive where he was a bookkeeper for B W Southerland.
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First National Bank
T. R. Thigpen
Henry R. Southerland
Kenansville
Southerland
Mount Olive
Mt Olive Tribune Notes Friend Support for Return
The article highlights a local figure with many close friends ready to welcome him back, reflecting community warmth and ongoing local ties.
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Mt. Olive
Duke of Devonshire to Open Dominion Parliament
The Duke of Devonshire, Governor-General of Canada since 1916, is due to deliver the opening address of the Dominion parliament. Aged 52, he succeeded the 8th Duke in 1908 and is noted as one of England’s wealthiest peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Eton
Cambridge
West Derbyshire
England
George
Marquis of Lansdowne
Queen Mary
Devonshire House
London
One Hundred Years Ago Today History Snapshot
A daily history note recalling events from 1818 Congress grants pensions to Revolutionary War veterans. Threescore and ten years back, 1848, a great Atlantic storm sinks many vessels. Fifty years ago, 1868, eighty lives lost on the Magnolia steamer on the Ohio River. Twenty five years ago, 1893, David H. Armstrong, Missouri’s first public school instructor and later U S Senator, dies in St Louis born 1812 Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Atlantic
Magnolia
Ohio River
David H. Armstrong
Missouri
U. S
St. Louis
Nova Scotia
War Year Ago Today Nitro: March 18 1917 UK coast shelled
One year ago today March 18 1917 German torpedo craft shelled English coast towns with little effect while Foreign Minister Milukoff declared Russia’s determination to fight the war with the Entente. The United States and Germany further strained as three more American ships were sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milukoff
Russia
United States
Germany
Notable Birthdays Marking An Era’s Figures Today
Victor Murdock of Kansas now on the Federal Trade Commission is 47. Louis Tracy the British novelist and War Commission member is 55. Dr. Richard P. Strong of Boston, typhus fighter, is 46. Anna Held, Paris born musical star, is 41. Bishop John W. Hamilton at American University is 43. Frank Moran, Cleveland boxer, is 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Federal Trade Commission
Burlingame
Kas
Louis Tracy
British War Commission
Liverpool
Richard P. Strong
Boston
Serbia
Fortress Monroe
Anna Held
Paris
John W. Hamilton
American University At Washington
Weston
Frank Moran
Fred Fulton
Cleveland
French Raiders Bring Back Over 130 Prisoners
French raiders conducted four night attacks and reclaimed more than 130 prisoners. The largest raid targeted Cheappy wood near Verdun, where 80 enemy captives were taken, with additional operations at Vauquois in the Ardennes east of Cheppy wood and north of St Mihiel.
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Paris
War Office
Cheappy Wood
Verdun
Vauquois
Ardennes
Malancourt
Cheppy Wood
St. Mihiel
Boy Scouts Trip to Montague and Black River
Troop No. 18 of the Boy Scouts left this morning for Montague and will hike to Black River to camp overnight. Sixteen scouts joined the expedition with Scoutmaster Father Terner accompanying them. They plan to return to the city tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Montague
Black River
Father Terner
LaCreole Hair Dress Promises Dandruff Removal
An advertisement asserts La Creole removes dandruff and scales from the scalp and hair, restores gray hair to a darker tone, and promotes thick hair growth. It claims the product dries to leave the head feeling fine and dandy and offers mail orders with price listed.
Virginia Legislature Convenes Amid Prohibition Fight
Richmond March 18. Governor Davis’ special message on the 20 million appropriation bill and other measures is to be read as temperance forces push to protect the 100 thousand prohibition enforcement fund. The Governor’s stance against the 3 million overshoot is noted as opposition to higher state expenses during wartime. Several members are absent while others await the governor’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Davis
Concrete ships underway at Brunswick plant
Boston reports the Liberty Ship Building Company, moving from the Pacific coast to Brunswick Georgia, laid the keel for the first 3,000 ton concrete ship for the government. Ten ships planned. first ready in three months, one per week after. Each ship costs about 375000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Pacific Coast
Liberty Shipbuilding Company
Prant
Brunswick
English Troops Carry Out Successful Raid Near Acheville
London reports English troops conducted a successful raid south of Acheville capturing several prisoners with little loss. Casualties were inflicted on the enemy in patrols northeast of Zonnebeke with ongoing hostile artillery and activity south of the Bapaume Cambrai road and around Lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Acheville
Zonnebeke
Bapaume-Cambrai Road
Lens
Warneton
Strength and How to Gain It
The demand today is for men and women who are strong in every sense of the word. If you would be really strong you must first care for your nerves. Nervous exhaustion causes many ailments. doctors recommend organic asphate tablets sold as bitro phosphate by Bellamy, Green, Jarman and Futrelle. Take one with every meal to revitalize nerves and boost vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellamy
Reen
Jarman
Futrelle
Ady
Executor's Notice for Thomas Franky Jr Estate
The executor Joshua Franks announces qualification as executor of Thomas Franks Jr estate. Claims must be filed by February 16, 1919, to avoid loss of recovery. Creditors urged to make immediate payment. dated February 16, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Franky, Jr
Ander
Joshua Franks
Thomas Franks
Sawéwj-Mon
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