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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington paper column collects wartime quips and opinions. It notes Liberty Bond appeals, praises the navy ready for action, comments on Kaiser Bill,Roosevelt and Russian dignitaries, and teases food prices, conscription, and German submarine scares. It ends with a navy skippers boldness off Hatteras.
An obscure line hints at discussions about Russia and a potential hundred million influence in the United States. The fragment suggests monetary involvement shaping political or diplomatic leverage amid tense postwar dynamics.
A column argues the arrival of American torpedo boat destroyers in European waters demonstrates U S resolve to fight from the start and rally Allied morale It lauds American readiness and unity and recalls Civil War leaders and Confederate valor while urging nationwide support for the war effort.
The piece lauds Representative Gardner of Massachusetts for enlisting and argues Congress should back a war stance. It rebuts the claim that lawmakers should be sent to the front and says strong Congress members are needed, warning against punishing war declarations by sending them to battle.
An advertisement urges readers to treat thinning hair with Parisian Sage from R. R. Bellamy. It promises to stop hair loss and itching scalp, remove dandruff or money back, touts soft shiny hair and easy styling, and notes guaranteed harmless effects and low cost.
Oak wood and mixed wood are $1.50 per load while pine wood is $1.35 per load. All wood is sent through QD.
Raleigh May 17 Dr Edward W Knight professor of education at Trinity college is chosen Wake County superintendent of schools announcement to be official Friday Knight will assume duties July 1 succeeding D F Giles who resigns to become an institute conductor and examiner
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a safe non dye formula that restores natural hair color, stops dandruff and hair loss, and encourages thick new growth. Sold by Jarman's & Futrell's with a money back guarantee or prepaid big bottle for $1.
The Progressive Railway of the South issues Nov 12 1916 timetable changes. No 18 departs Wilmington 3 55 PM for Charlotte with Pullman car. No 19 leaves 5 00 AM. No 14 arrives 12 30 PM from Charlotte with Pullman Parlor car. No 20 departs 12 10 AM. sleeping cars run Wilmington Charlotte. reservations through city office in Raleigh.
Mortgagee B. L. Sleeper announces a foreclosure sale for Harrison and Melissa Solomon on May 28, 1917 at the courthouse. Two tracts in Cape Fear township total about 100 acres, described by branch run boundaries and creek courses, and formerly conveyed to Frank Solomon by A. J. Grady.
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