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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1917

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

D. J. Fergus Agricultural Department Washington Fergus Dispatch South North Carolina George F. Catlett

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