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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1917
Page
4
The Wilmington Dispatch of May 7 1917 carries editorials praising war measures and urging unity. It cites Roosevelt on the war state calls and Liberty Bonds while lampooning German-made goods and draft debates. It notes Joffre Viviani and French missions amid food shortages and patriotism.
The Kaiser sent congratulations to the Crown Prince on his birthday anniversary. The message wished success in the coming year, with a familiar proverb suggesting wishes alone may not bring results.
An editorial urges North Carolina residents to curb food speculation by boosting home farming, citing Brunswick and New Hanover counties as examples of funds sent out of state for food. It argues self sufficiency strengthens democracy and praises civic action alongside a national trust in democratic ideals. It also discusses a French mission’s impact on patriotism and calls for a Russian visit to reinforce republican government values.
A Chicago man stored six hundred million eggs in cold storage last week. He aims to save the government from collecting that many eggs when the Lever bill or a similar measure takes effect.
The article discusses hopeful statements by Chairman Saunders of the Naval Advisory Board on a submarine problem. No definite plans are disclosed or expected soon as plans are not revealed. Opinions vary on whether destruction or evasion of submarines is the future solution and the need for force to destroy or corner subs.
A 19th century roll of births notes Earl of Rosebery in London born 70 years ago today and William J. Stone of Missouri born 69, with Charles Lathrop Pack born 60 in Lexington Michigan and head of the World Court League, plus William A. MacCorkle born 60 at Lexington Virginia and Joseph Cannon born 81 at Guilford North Carolina and George Wiley born 32 at Little Falls New York, all commemorated today.
A Cincinnati advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns and calluses. It claims direct application to the tender area removes the corn without inflaming surrounding tissue. The ad notes a quarter ounce costs little and suits wearers of tight shoes, especially women in high heels.
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