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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 broadside mixes jokes and war commentary as MacQuoid-Miller notes watchful waiting through April 2, while railing at political figures and policies. It lampoons German prospects, Kaiser baldness, and sock prices, and cites Carroll Carranza and U S exports amid looming conflict.
Western front report says German forces reach their retirement objective and halt to fight French and British near LaFere. Analysts weigh whether this is a strategic stand or a feint while Germany braces defensively and faces food shortages and strained trade.
In a proclamation Governor Bickett calls on North Carolina farmers to diversify beyond cotton. He urges planting food and feed crops to nourish the population, reduce reliance on cotton, and strengthen the South against the boll weevil and wartime price swings.
The company, recently incorporated under North Carolina laws, places its home office in Wilmington. Headed by Joseph W. Yates, a prominent local, the firm promises substantial local advertising and economic impact for the city.
Alexander Ribot, finance minister in the retired Briand ministry and a member of the French War Council, has been asked by President Poincare to form a cabinet. He will confer with Antonin Dubost, president of the Senate, and Paul Deschanel, president of the Chamber of Deputies, to set up the new ministry.
Emilo Aguinaldo born near Cavite P I 45 years ago today. Laura Jean Libbey born in New York City 55 years ago today. Herman H Kohlsaar born at Albion Ill 64 years ago. Dr Charles G Heckert born at Northumberland Pa 54 years ago today. William J Cary born in Milwaukee 52 years ago. Henry F Sullivan born in Lowell Mass 25 years ago today.
One hundred years ago today 1817 Gen Braxton Bragg born in Warrenton NC died in Galveston TX 1876. Seventy five years ago today 1842 Carl Rosa born Hamburg died Paris 1883. Fifty years ago today 1867 Peabody funds moved to a board of trustees. Twenty five years ago today 1892 Roger Mills chosen US Senator from Texas.
Parisian Sage claims rapid hair growth with results in three days and offers a money back guarantee. Advertises relief from falling hair, dandruff, and itchy scalp with a large bottle sold at drug stores nationwide.
The City Council and City Board of Elections announce a primary on April 17 1917 for Mayor and Council members from Ward 1 4 and 6, followed by the regular municipal election on May 1 1917. New voter registration is ordered for both elections with defined polling places registrars and judges named. registration hours run daily 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 9 PM until the second Saturday before April 17.
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