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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
4
A Wilmington newspaper column mixes ads with World War I era quips. It mocks Liberty Bonds while lampooning politicians and wartime shortages. The piece references Germany Haiti and Russia with humorous asides on food politics and morale.
The local Whiteville rally, organized by Columbus county residents, aims to boost interest in food conservation this Saturday. The text highlights Columbus county’s resources and proactive people, noting the community's growth and readiness to seize opportunities.
The Dispatch urges Wilmington and North Carolina to raise public school teachers' salaries, praising their service and arguing for a living wage. It notes long-term underpayment, rising living costs, and the need to retain qualified teachers, as Superintendent Blair recommends pay increases before the Board of Education.
New Hanover and neighboring counties join a statewide drive to increase food crops. Brunswick Robeson Columbus counties actively campaign, with Governor Bickett warning winter approaches. Leaders urge faster local production to stop expensive out of state imports and keep North Carolina self-sufficient.
The executive committee led by President A McGirt and Secretary Z W Whitehead is praised for energetic work. The active group aims to boost county welfare through cooperation, urging more community support and membership in the conservation effort.
The nation mourns Joseph H Choate a leading attorney and public figure who lived past four score years His long career included service as American Ambassador to the Court of St James and active participation in the New York reception for British and French commissioners.
The article lauds the film Wilmington on the Screen as a Wilmington made product by the Carolina Film Producing Company. It highlights its depiction of city places and institutions and notes ownership and direction by Howard-Wells Amusement Company affiliates, signaling pride and potential expansion for the local film industry.
United States Department of Agriculture says twelve cents worth of cottage cheese provides more protein than a pound and a half of pork chops. The report adds a pound of cheese daily can meet the protein needs of an indoors worker.
A public appeal urges more men and women to join the Red Cross. It highlights humanitarian service in wartime care for sick and wounded, support for families, disaster relief, and health education while noting members pay only annual dues and need not serve at the front.
The notice marks birthdays of Admiral Sir Cecil Burney British Second Sea Lord born 59 years ago, Dr Edwin A Alderman UVA president born in Wilmington N C 56 years ago, actress Cora Urquhart Potter born New Orleans 58 years ago, and boxer William Billy Smith born Eastport Maine 46 years ago today.
On May 15 1916 Berlin reported French Verdun advances failed while Belgians repelled a German push along the Yser. The British Foreign Office announced an amicable settlement between Greece and Entente powers over transporting Serbian troops across Greece.
High degree Masons from many States convene in Milwaukee for the golden jubilee session of the Wisconsin Consistory Scottish Rite Masons. Proceedings started yesterday and will end with a banquet Thursday night.
A special election is held tomorrow in Springfield Missouri to decide on recalling Mayor J. J. Gideon. Petitions claim Gideon failed to enforce laws during the recent strike by motormen and conductors of the Springfield Traction Company.
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