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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1918
Page
11
The town and nation advance clocks by one hour to Franklin style daylight time. School clocks and janitors adjust overnight while churches and businesses begin on the new hour, gaining an extra hour of daylight as services and work schedules shift accordingly.
Capt B F Newton and Capt S D Newton from Southport spent a day in the city with relatives. W H Willis traveling to Camp Jackson, Albert Murphy of Davis visiting, H D Lewis returning from Wilmington with Battery C, French Motor Battalion. George W Hardwick of Charleston Naval Reserves visited, W B McClelan heading to Tennessee. The American Bank and Trust Co announces a new interest quarter starting April 1 with 4 percent compound on deposits made by April 2.
Residents are invited to enjoy a beach outing today with frequent transportation. Cars run every half hour in the afternoon, matching the advertised schedule. Local organizers urge attendees to arrive early for optimal seating and access to amenities.
The author argues that moving forward the clock hands causes confusion but is diminishing. They claim the change offers no real inconvenience and will ultimately benefit everyone, urging people to simply forget the tampering with the clocks.
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