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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented wartime column mocks Congress and political figures while commenting on Wisconsin politics and international affairs. It jests about Bolshevism La Folletteism and German leadership, then shifts to social questions and war reporting, ending with a note on wartime press briefings.
The report notes Dr Wiley suggesting people eat cats to conserve food. Protests arise over the plan while debate continues about its practicality and safety as a means to boost supply.
A bold defense of labor during wartime declares that a German victory would harm workers worldwide. It denounces a so called strong peace and calls for Belgium and northern France, demanding France be bled white. It quotes Samuel Gompers praising the US and asserts workers will fight Kaiser autocracy to defend America.
The piece argues that opposition to income tax is limited and that the US rate is modest compared with England. It contrasts thresholds and percentages for $1000, $1500, and higher incomes, noting England taxed higher and rising faster, while US rates for married or head of family filers stay low and the single rate is limited by exemptions.
The Treasury Department will award a 36 by 54 inch Honor Flag to cities exceeding their Liberty bond quotas in the Third Liberty Loan. A National Honor Flag will hang at state capitols, with town names inscribed. Stars earned for doubling quotas and an Honor Roll of subscribers will be maintained locally and a window card given to each subscriber.
The Charlotte Observer notes that few Republicans match J. C. L. Harris in stature and influence. It traces his rise with the Populist Republican amalgamation and the party’s weakened leadership as echoed by passing figures of his era. Harris is remembered for his political strength and civic regard.
Governor McAdams of Richmond told Asheville Rotarians to watch for disloyal remarks and to oppose them. He warned that resisting such expressions would do a large amount of good for the administration.
Captain Capehart laid down 1000 dollars for the limit stamps as the first railroad man to buy a big lot. Chairman Morrow expects several more railroad workers to buy 1000 dollars worth soon. They already move freight and work overtime to aid the Union county allotment of 700000 dollars.
Mr J E Forrest of Route 2 Kinston showed a large egg claimed to come from his patriotic goose. He said the size was 50 percent larger than the average goose egg and tied to wartime food boosts on his farm.
Special correspondent reports on Chemin de Fer in New York, noting Bets and bets from Mizner at the Ritz Carlton, the district attorney’s probe, and Mizner’s playwright career. The column observes lawyers moving uptown toward the theater district and discusses oil markets and price trends.
Today marks the birthday anniversary of Brig. Gen. George Owen Squier U S A who oversees the Army aviation corps. Born in Dryden Michigan in 1865 he entered West Point at 18 and graduated 1887 joining the artillery before moving to the signal corps. He has since focused on aeronautical problems and has prepared for his key duties in aviation.
A Daily Lesson in History notes a gas supply company formed in Edinburgh in 1818 for illumination. Also included are anniversaries: poet laureate Robert Southey died in 1843, President Johnson impeachment preliminaries completed in 1868, the Moscow mayor assassination by a Nihilist in 1893.
President Wilson summoned Congress to meet in an extra session to receive a communication on grave questions of national policy. Russian forces crossed the Persian border into Turkish territory, signaling heightened regional tension and potential shifts in alliance dynamics.
Major General Hunter Liggett Brigadier General George C Squier Samuel P Capen George E Vincent Florenz Ziegfeld Jr and Johnny Ertie are all listed as having birthdays on this date with ages ranging from 22 to 63. The notes place Liggett Squier Capen Vincent Ziegfeld and Ertie in various military educational and cultural roles.
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