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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1918

Page

6

British Women in War Work Keep England Alive

Harold Begbie praises 300 British land lasses who swapped skirts for breeches to farm, toil under sun and rain, and sustain agricultural output. He lauds their grit, humor, and sacrifice, noting they endure poor pay, little praise, and long hours while supporting Allied democracy.

Harold Begbie London England France United Kingdom Islands Vale of Evesham Villawn Thomas Atkins Babck Board of Agriculture Germany

Ostend Blockade Partially Achieved in Zeebrugge Raid

The article recounts the April 23 Zeebrugge raid in which the Vindictive and Warwick faced heavy fire while two officers and 38 men from the Vindictive were rescued by motor launches. It notes limited harbor access and claims the operation constricted harbor use, with ships unable to enter or leave and a prior failed attempt caused by a German repositioning.

Zeebrugge Ostend Cogarniniee Vndictive Press Association Istend

Notice of Drainage District No 2 Final Report Hearing

In New Hanover County Superior Court before the Clerk the final report of the Board of Viewers for Drainage District No 2 is accepted as due form. The court fixes May 23, 1918 for further consideration and posting and publication of this order follows in Wilmington Dispatch for two consecutive weeks beginning April 20, 1918.

Rachel Freeman John T. Freeman North Carolina Home Building Association New Hanover County Court House Wilmington City of Gwyn Street Anderson Street Mulberry Street North Carolina Ordee Board of Viewers

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