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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1918
Page
7
A May 5, 1918 item encourages giving children more school funds while reflecting on time changes and senatorial courtesy. The column jests about espionage bill effects on Congress and notes the army's language variety paralleling pickle factory products.
A biblical reflection notes that God commands man to labor six days as firmly as the prohibition of work on the seventh day. The argument emphasizes the equal seriousness of both directives and invites contemplation of divine expectations in daily life.
Citizens of New Bern push to establish a factory dedicated to manufacturing uniforms for soldiers and sailors. The effort aims to boost local industry and supply. The note closes with cautious optimism that legal action may follow if needed.
Romania faces a potential peace price of two million dollars in indemnity to Germany. The article notes this sum as a measure of what a victorious Germany might demand from Romania, illustrating broader postwar financial penalties.
A clipped line notes a colonel sizing up a so called conscientious objector who aims to protect his own car see from injury. The remark hints at wartime attitudes toward personal risk and duty.
The Second district Democratic floor leader Kitchin will run unopposed as neither Democrats nor Republicans show any desire to retire the incumbent.
Fragmentary remark condemns German internment in the country, noting daily feasts contradicting reports. References a weekly flour allowance of a pound and a half per person as context for hardship.
The Charlotte News reports milk at eighteen cents a pint and Wilmington prices lower. It notes weekly transatlantic vessel traffic and criticizes Admiral von Tirpitz's claims about submarines. A Western train porter quips about timetable requests and calendars.
The three billion dollar figure for Liberty bond subscriptions was reached, with the note that Secretary McAdoo would accept all subscriptions rendered above that threshold. The target was only the minimum, and more was desired, highlighting ongoing effort and national urgency in North Carolina and beyond.
The Rotary Club's stance on issuing bonds for Wilmington schools draws fire. Critics say delaying construction raises crowding and fire risks, while officials argue material prices and bond markets favor early action. Proponents point to teacher salaries and future needs, with a $250 000 authorization to cover current and near term work.
The New York Times reports George Bell, a 7 ft 11 in, 350 pound actor from Chu Chu Chow, was rejected by army surgeons for being too large. He was kept on rolls as two men due to rations and costs, and the staff deemed it cheaper to raise another division than outfit him.
An exchange wonders who should decide which matters are grave and which are minor in a marriage. It asks who defines the thresholds for the husband and wife in daily decision making.
President Wilson and Secretary Baker urge a fifteen billion dollar war effort and the American people pledge to provide it. Each Pershing casualty report hardens resolve, boosts volunteers, and keeps the nation marching toward victory in World War I.
The Sampson Democrat praises Wilmington for its welcoming attitude toward new residents and notes 1914 rental prices will prevail with profiteering tabooed, predicting a positive impact on the city’s fortunes.
A brief note records a seaside outing with transportation every thirty minutes and a casual mention of coins or tips. The entry captures a relaxed day by the coast with no additional events or persons specified.
An Ohio driven campaign seeks discarded shirts from across the nation to make aprons for housemaids, targeting prominent men first. The piece notes local skepticism and contrasts it with the broader wartime bombardment, and recalls Mount Kemmel’s shelling to illustrate fear and resilience during war.
North Carolina mourns the loss of Dr Stephen B Weeks a valued citizen who devoted much time to uncovering and sharing important historical facts about the state His work illuminated forgotten past events and the State will honor his memory and contributions.
The Rotary Club endorses a 10 cent per $100 levy for teachers salaries while opposing a $260000 school bond issue for now. The group urges minority voters be free to choose and says they will back the Board of Education when conditions improve.
About six hundred steamships are regularly employed to move British troops and army supplies.
The path to ace status in the military air service requires a pilot to shoot down a minimum of five enemy aircraft. This achievement marks a high level of aerial combat skill and recognition within the force.
An outing at the beach is planned for today with cars running every half hour in the afternoon. Bicycle repairs are offered by Gerken and Lje.
Maxton North Carolina May 4 Miss Hsther Geddie crowned queen of May at Carolina college celebration staged beside college grounds Attendants maid of honor include Tiny Fussell Jerdie Bristow Juanita Cameron Virginia Wellens Callie Pridgen Pearl Adams Heralds Neil Walker Gladys Dixon Japanese singer Mattie Ward dancer Louise Townsend train bearer Margaret Staunton The maypole dance featured long red white and blue streamers The evening also saw a staged operetta The Golden Apples by graded school pupils with mythological figures and goddesses The show praised for costumes and acting Also notes letters and visits from local residents including Lieutenant Carl Pace Mrs S C Frostick Major A J Meekinnon and others
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