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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
The piece blends quips on Hoover bonds liberty and war taxes with satire about the Allies, conscription, and political stances. It notes Liberia’s war declaration, debates cotton acreage taxes, age limits for service, and Kaiser Bethmann-Hollweg’s tightrope, while predicting rail rate concerns and domestic production push.
Last summer the regular brand of sharks drew attention and fear from people. Now the food shark is trying the same stunt and unsettling consumers.
If civilized life hinges on cooks, the quote questions living with almost nothing to cook. It weighs the reliance on culinary aid versus bare sustenance and the fragility of modern food preparation.
Representative Kain opposed the prohibition clause in the army conference report, arguing it should not compel acceptance of the United Bee. He warns the measure could bind the army to an unpopular policy.
The piece argues Herbert Hoover should lead a government response to high food prices. It blames food speculators for rising costs and urges pulling them from their holes, eliminating speculation, and boosting food production while the public cuts waste. The aim is cheaper consumer goods without harming farmers.
The article argues Virginia jurors erred in the Vawter case by releasing a dangerous man while condemning others. It contrasts state quick trials with unwritten laws and notes the tragedy of three adults and innocent children in a sordid scene, blaming jurors for favoritism toward Heth and sympathy for Mrs. Vawter.
The article argues railroads face a flaw they cannot freely raise freight or passenger rates while material costs rise. It calls for public impartiality in rate petitions, noting railroads’ special burdens and urging the public to avoid assuming yet seeks fair treatment without bias. It questions whether this approach is right.
The article notes L O Kitchin will vote for the war tax bill stating the government needs the money. It warns that debate and the bill as written will leave many blind to its broader implications as Congress considers further taxation.
A medical overview links cold weather to rheumatism via uric acid buildup. It cites Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce and Prof. Alex Haig, notes decreased uric acid elimination in cold, and recommends hot water, Anuric tablets, open-air exercise, liver cleansing with Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, and meat moderation to prevent rheumatic conditions.
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