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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
4
A collection of satirical rants and quips touching war, politics, and society. References include Governor Bickett, bone dry laws, Marshal Joffre, General Roosevelt, and Russia. Light, humorous observations on patriotism, gas waste, and everyday life amid global conflict.
The piece argues Russia faces internal chaos and violent opinion after serfdom, risking democratic drift or autocratic pull. It warns a delayed decision harms France and Britain, aids von Hindenburg, prolongs the war, and could force America to send more troops if Russia seeks a separate peace.
Old Bladen County mobilizes amid a regional call to boost food and feed production for war needs. The Bladen County Board of Trade and Agriculture shares May 12 guidance urging planting sweet potatoes Irish potatoes and vegetables to cut costs and support allies and home front.
The piece argues amusement is vital like exercise for morale during war. It cautions against excessive revelry or persistent gloom and urges a balanced approach. It warns extremes hinder the fight and stresses moderate cheer to keep minds fit for battle.
May 16 1916 London reports a British raid on the Western Front reached the second German trench while French and German forces fought at Verdun without a decisive result. A German envoy was sent to the State Department at Soo and Men AUR.
Washington should invite all possible ideas to meet the submarine menace. Inventors like Edison began as unlikely contributors, and citizens in Wilmington New Bern Burlington and Warrenton are proposing approaches. The piece urges public crowdsourcing of thoughts to unite national effort and speed solutions to vital questions.
Mohonk Lake New York May 16 The twenty third annual Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration has been postponed indefinitely due to the wartime situation.
An ounce of meat wasted daily by each U S family would, per the Agriculture Department, dump 875000 steers or 3000000 hogs into the garbage in a year, a sobering estimate from Washington.
Levi P. Morton born in Shoreham Vermont 93 years ago today. Andrieus A. Jones born in Ohio county Tennessee 55 years ago today. Medill McCormick born in Chicago 40 years ago today. Carleton Hayes born in Afton New York 35 years ago today. Lord Sheffield born in London 78 years ago today. Sir John Hare born in Yorkshire England 73 years ago today.
Simple methods are usually the most effective for treating disorders of the body. Drinking hot water each morning, plenty of water daily, and Anuric before meals is claimed to overcome kidney trouble. The ad cites uric acid buildup, signs like backache and irritability, and promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a universal remedy.
Mortgagee KE Sleepers office announces a May 28, 1917 foreclosure sale at the courthouse door for the Solomon property in Cape Fear township. The two tracts total about 110 acres, tied to deeds of Frank Solomon from 1871 and 1872 via A Grady, with chain of title through New Hanover County records.
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