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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
A mixed collage of brief items notes mail rates and rates for home delivery. It includes jokes on censorship, Zeppelins, religion, and politics, with playful quips about Kaiser Wilhelm and Roosevelt. The fragmentary observations reflect wartime sentiment and newspaper humor from the era.
The piece argues bread will cost more once the conscription act starts and urges support for Liberty Bonds. It notes German Kaisership, calls for urgency in passing a revenue bill, and mocks naval attire reports while praising wartime finance.
The Dispatch emphasizes universal participation in the Liberty Loan raising bonds for the war effort. It notes low $50 denominations, non taxable status, and 3.5 percent interest. Banks in Wilmington offer plans to assist purchases with no commissions and public acknowledgement through Liberty Loan buttons shipped by Washington.
Wilmington welcomes actions of two Presbyterian conventions. Dr J M Wells of First Church Wilmington elected Moderator of the Southern Assembly at Birmingham. Dr Wilbus J Chapman elected Moderator of the Northern Assembly, whose Wilmington visit a year ago inspired many.
News comes of the death of Rev Father Leo long known as rector of the Salisbury Catholic church. Hundreds in Salisbury and across North Carolina mourn his passing. He was praised for a charming personality and sunny disposition.
Public transit times listed for Sunday differ with half hourly departures from 3 to 8 P M for Front and Princes streets and 2 45 to 6 45 P M from Beach. Service notes exclude Sunday and warn no runs beyond Station No 3.
The obituary notes a man of Gow who served in various fields with faithfulness and ability. He made friends across walks of life and will be mourned, yet remembered for his recognition, appreciation, and lasting personal impact.
Boston May 18 two leading amateurs Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford will face professionals M J Brady and Louis Tellier in a four ball contest at Brae Burn club. Admission will be charged with proceeds donated to a war ambulance fund.
Foreclosure sale set for May 28 1917 by E L Sleeper mortgagee on lands in Cape Fear and Island Creek townships New Hanover County. Tracts include 50 acres and another 50 acres described by courses and bounds. property formerly conveyed to Frank Solomon and Solomon family heirs. Sale at court house door for cash to highest bidder.
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