Wartime Humor and Notes From Wilmington Paper
A 1917 Wilmington issue contains quips on war, food shortages, and social topics. It jokes about Prof Vawter, war coverage, Mush and Russian retreat, kitchen satire, and tows a cautious stance on rationing while noting Wrightsville Beach’s continued appeal and Senator Borah’s provocative idea on food speculators.
Submarine peril spurs call for united American effort
Secretary Lane warned a Washington conference that the submarine menace threatens the United States and must be faced with truthful public knowledge. Secretary Lansing reinforced the urgency, urging rapid production of ships and food, a mobilized, scientifically directed home front, and a determined effort to win with Entente allies.
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Lane
Washington
Conference On
National Defense
United States
Lansing
America
Army
Navy
Great Southern Industry Emerges in Potatoes and Canning
A local passage highlights the rise of potato syrup mills and canning operations in the South, projecting that these combined enterprises will form one of the region's great industries. The excerpt notes the scale and potential impact on regional employment and economic development.
Notable anniversaries and events over the decades
Century reminders mark Horatio Hale born in 1817 and died in 1896 in Clinton Ontario. Seventy five years ago Newport Rhode Island saw rival governments form signaling Dorr's Rebellion. Fifty years ago talks in London planned a conference on the Luxemburg question. Twenty five years ago the US House passed the revised Chinese Exclusion bill in 1892.
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Horatio Hale
Newport
N. H
Clinton
Ont
R. I
Dorr
London
Luxemburg
Europe
House of Representatives
Corn Relief Promoted By Cincinnati Authority Ad
A Cincinnati authority urges use of Treezone drops to treat corns. The drug dries the corn and lifts it out without pain, using a sticky Freezone to avoid irritation. A quarter-ounce bottle costs little and promises removal of hard or soft corns and calluses. Millions of women may welcome this remedy with new high heel fashion.
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Cincinnati
Advt
Notable Birthdays of Historical Figures Today
Rear Admiral Ralph Earle chief of the Navy ordnance bureau born in Massachusetts 43 years ago today. Most Rev Edmond F Prendergast Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia born in Ireland 74 years ago today. Henry S Graves United States Forester born in Marietta Ohio 46 years ago today. Edwin Musser Herr engineer head of the American Manufacturers Export Association born in Lancaster Pa 57 years ago today. August Hermann president of the Cincinnati National League baseball club and National Commission chairman born 58 years ago today.
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Ralph Earle
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Massachusetts
Edmond F. Prendergast
Philadelphia
Ireland
Henry S. Graves
United States Forester
Marietta
Ohio
Edwin Musser Herr
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
Lancaster
August Hermann
Cincinnati National League Baseball Club
National Commission
Food Shortage Fear Prompt Action on Price Manipulators
Observers split on a food shortage but agree prices are inflated by speculation. They urge Congress to raise output and expose price manipulators, calling food speculation a crime against individuals and the nation and urging immediate legislative action.
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Williams
McCumber
Nelson
United States
Government Must Act Against Such an Enemy
The text argues that the government holds the right to act in this case and possesses enough strength to attack an enemy of this kind. It frames governmental power as essential and adequate to confront the threat described.
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Harrison Solomon
Melissa Solomon
New Hanover County
Court House
Cape Fear Township
Potatoes Could Feed South With New Flour Syrup Plan
D J Fergus urges use of sweet potatoes to ease bread shortages in the South. He cites Washington’s push to grow the crop and proposes processing juice into sweet potato syrup and drying pulp into potato flour, creating an enduring potato flour mills industry in North Carolina this season.
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D. J. Fergus
Agricultural Department
Washington
Fergus
Dispatch
South
North Carolina
George F. Catlett
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