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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
4
A wartime column cites President Wilson and Dr. Dumba, argues conscription fights idleness, calls for American troops to France, and praises women’s contributions while mocking pro-German sentiment. It notes the shift from submarine notes to bank notes and stresses action over talk in the Allied cause.
An editorial urges American compassion for war stricken Europe, praising Belgium and other sufferers while calling Wilmington residents to organize a sixty day relief drive. It notes rising canned tomato prices, suggests home canning, and praises providence and self sufficiency to meet tomorrow's needs.
In a renewed plea Mr. R W Hicks urges a local canning factory to prevent wasted surplus food. He notes farmers must raise more, canning would preserve produce, and cold storage is unavailable to families, calling for city women to help preserve vegetables.
The article urges staying financially active during wartime and praises patriotic economy. It cites a leaflet urging prosperity to fund war costs and aid allies, and a call to enlist in the industrial army to boost production, circulation, and employment while avoiding waste.
Brig Gen Thomas F Davis born in New York 64 years ago today. Dr John Wesley Hill born Kalida Ohio 54 years ago today. Mrs Katherine Lent Stevenson president of the Massachusetts WCTU born 64 years ago today. Clarence W Watson former WV Senator and DNC member born Fairmont WV 53 years ago today. Henry C Minton president of the National Reform Association born Prosperity PA 62 years ago today. Edward William Nelson chief of the US Biological Survey born Manchester NH 62 years ago today.
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