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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1917

Page

2

The Patriotism of Prohibition in Wartime Reform

A temperance editorial argues wartime uplift requires self denial and national prohibition. It cites Britain’s churchmen, Canadian fighters, and American reformers, praising leaders like Neal Dow and Frances Willard while urging a strong national ban to conserve grain and boost labor and morale.

John Barleycorn Mars American Social Service Globe Canada Europe Jesus Women's Christian Temperance Union Neal Dow Frances E. Willard National City Bank of New York Frank A. Vanderlip United States Treasury Vandelip Webb-Kenyon Edwin Yates Webb Sunday School Times United States Pennsylvania

President Wilson Proclaims Selective Draft Provisions

President Wilson issues a proclamation putting the selective draft into effect under the war army bill passed by Congress. The order outlines ages 21 to 30 subject to registration, penalties for refusal, and priority for criminal trials under the act. The proclamation defines duties for all eligible males and details publication as notice of registration.

Washington Wilson Congress Regular Army Navy National Guard Naval Militia United States District Court of United States Congress Jesus District of Columbia War Department Woodrow Wilson States Board of Commissioners Marine Corps Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico United States of America Robert J.ansing

Baby Week in Warsaw highlights and prizes

Special to The Dispatch reports Warsaw observes Baby Week with daily varied programs led by the Warsaw Woman's Club. Winners in the Better Babies contest at Ricks Furniture are listed and a baby parade is noted along with church services and health talks at the school building.

Warsaw Warsaw Woman's Club A. Q. Moore Ricks Furniture Joseph Wooten Herring Pearsall Middleton Francis Justice Dispatch

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