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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
4
A sparse clipping mentions a thrift stamp as a Liberty Bond’s little boy and references Columbia forming a committee to enforce morality with a light tone.
A dubious claim promotes Dr Hoover's anti fat remedy for Americans. The piece mocks a former crop grower now lecturing on diet while noting harsh German war rhetoric.
Secretary Baker is received by King George as the Senate begins a new investigation. The text notes a fast pace of events and hints at looming financial tax returns, local crime silence in Bertie county, and discussions on Russia’s capital.
The note states that a 350 Liberty Bond will purchase 1,000 rifle cartridges enabling civilians to fire at the Hun through the Sammies guns, highlighting wartime home front effort and morale.
The passage notes a planned hour delay for late night trains next Sunday morning and questions potential dangers during Easter travel. It mentions Lenroot urging the President to avoid Wisconsin politics and remarks on the Republican nominee amid the President's stance on another candidate.
An Augusta resident predicts abundant money and cotton in the South but warns that more farming will be needed or someone will have to eat money or cotton before next winter. The narrator suggests Allied forces will win as Haig’s moves disrupt the opposing line despite German claims.
General Wood notes an advantage for many veterans who have visited the Huro battle front. Distingu ished Americans have gone over there feeling that our army was big and had to change their views. Wood did not have to change.
Dispatches reveal the German offensive slowing on the Western front while fighting rages along the Noyon to Chaulnes line. British forces retreating to new positions stiffen resistance as Germans pivot southward. French evacuate Noyon but defend the Oise left bank with renewed Allied confidence. The war bond and stamp discussion follows, outlining government funding tools and investor aims.
American efficiency turns interned German ships into wartime assets faster than expected. From two sunk to twelve in service, the Leviathan now operates under American command with a single captain and chief engineer, consuming 200 tons less coal daily. The Navy estimates progress could save $240 million in tonnage value.
Gilbert Stephenson explains to readers how Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps compare. Both fund the war and share similar tax treatment and security features, but differ in unit size maturity redeemability and terms.
Readers express optimism that the Fay etteville gathering will yield meaningful action tomorrow, with belief that positive results are forthcoming.
The Twin City Sentinel notes Wisconsin voters have twice repudiated Senator La Follette. It cites legislative disapproval since the war entry and his GOP nomination bid defeated by an anti-La Follette candidate. The paper doubts resignation but urges Senate action on his utterances.
The Greenville Daily News proclaims the American army fights not for territory or glory but to preserve democracy for themselves and their countrymen and to aid the world. It asserts troops will press through barbed wire and trenches, undeterred by fire, as the idea of liberty demoralizes foes.
The Asheville Times reports an editorial urging prevention over swatting. It argues flies should be kept out with screens and, if they enter, insect powder is preferred to swatting, noting practical sense in the guidance.
The national clocks will advance one hour between March 31 night and April 1 morning under Congressional enactment. The change, effective this summer, aligns time by the clock but is mocked by some, though it will not greatly affect most people. Those worrying about an extra hour nap will find seven hours instead of eight on the night of March 31.
Major George L. Peterson admitted misappropriating $7,600 of state funds before a Wake County jury acquitted him. The State had a strong case against the former disburser of national yard funds, yet the local jury delivered an uncertain verdict.
On Tuesday around 10 am in Simpson two boys aged 11 and 16, Julian Elks and Robert Arnold, played with a knife resulting in Arnold being seriously injured in the side. He was taken to the hospital in Kinston where doctors report slim chances of recovery. Both families are described as respectable and deeply distressed.
Floyd Overcash 21 of this city and son of Mr and Mrs Chalmers Overcash recently moved from Shep herds to Eastern Heights became violently insane last Wednesday at No 2 cotton mill. He was taken to the State hospital at Morganton Monday in serious condition. It is alleged many men learned Overcash feared to walk from the mill to his home at night.
The incident features youths forcing a young man to endure indignities about the army draft. He fled in fear, his reason said to have failed him briefly, prompting strong doubt and the hope for a thorough probe to punish any offenders.
Dr James K Patterson marks his eighty fifth birthday today. He began as a Greenville Kentucky academy principal, joined the University of Kentucky faculty after the Civil War, and served as president for over four decades. A Scottish native, he earned honorary degrees from American and European institutions for his work in education and writing.
A daily history page notes events from 1818 through 1893. It recalls General Andrew Jackson warning the Spanish Pensacola authorities in 1818, the death of Bishop Roberto Richford in Indiana in 1843, an Aero Nautical Society report on heavier-than-air flight in 1868, and philanthropist John Brooks’s death in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in 1893.
On March 26 1917 Germany agreed to release four American consuls held at Munich The German admiralty officially announced sinking 76 ships in the prior days including two American steamers
Francis O Marshall brigadier general of the National Army born in Illinois 51 years ago. Baron Rhondda British food administrator born in Wales 62 years ago. J Rubio Malanianaole Hawaiian delegate born in Hawaii 47 years ago. Rev Hugh Black Union Theological Seminary preacher born in Rothesay Scotland 50 years ago. Prince Wilhelm of Wied Albanian ruler born 42 years ago today.
Allied military mission members said the German forces on the West Front must be losing at least 100000 men each day based on their massed attack plans troop numbers and Allied resistance strength.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Parisian sage from R. R. Bellamy via their druggist to stop hair loss and improve hair appearance. It claims guaranteed results or money back, praising the product as a scientific, pleasant smelling preparation that strengthens hair and adds fullness.
Mr Bellamy offers Rheuma with a full refund if no quick relief is felt. Mrs Lucia Ryder of Syracuse testifies she recovered after two to three bottles and credits Rheuma as a miracle. The advertisement urges sufferers to seek information from the seller and notes Rheuma is sold by druggists nationwide.
A New Yorker author Howard J Woods describes a method to end tobacco use quickly and easily. He claims health improves, sleep steadies, appetite returns, and general vigor increases after conquering cravings.
North Carolina State Treasurer announces sealed proposals to buy up to 500000 in Permanent Improvement Bonds dated July 1 1918. Bids due April 1 at noon, lowest interest rate not exceeding 4 percent. Bonds pay tax exempt when paid in full April 1. Apply for blank bid.
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