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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
The Dispatch argues for modified military training for youths to balance peace ideals with self defense. It rejects the notion that war ends all conflicts, warning that greed and ambition will keep wars possible. Training, under democratic principles, could strengthen a nation while guarding against militarist misuse.
In Warland Montana a small town gave more than eight dollars for each of its two hundred residents to the Red Cross fund. The line “Who says there is nothing in a name” echoes as a playful note.
Col Jimmy Robinson of The Durham Sun recalls courting costs across forty years. He contrasts past box socials with modern dates, noting the rise in expenses from lemon cakes and home-baked fare to flowers taxis show tickets and lobster dinners. He argues modern courtship is far costlier.
Senator Lodge lauds Secretary Daniels and the Navy Department for meeting new wartime demands and earning broad support. He credits Daniels with quietly achieving results rather than previewing plans, noting criticism of overhyped timelines in other departments. The Daniels approach is described as the best at delivering outcomes.
The United States government and state forestry departments enlist Boy Scouts and farmers to locate black walnut timber vital for gun stocks and aircraft propellers. With scarce supplies, authorities urge agencies to cull individual trees from mixed hardwood forests to salvage this valuable wood.
The article notes black walnut grows across a wide range from Connecticut to Texas and beyond, with most supply in farmers woodlands. Trees 12 inches in diameter or more are usable and a strong market exists. North Carolina farmers can aid the war department construction while gaining financial benefit.
The German offensive on the western front resumes with aim at Channel ports and Paris. Despite pressure forcing Allied retirements, General Foch holds reserves ready, and the situation is not yet alarming. American forces under Pershing are not just holding but counterattacking, showing fighting spirit in the major battle.
A Charlotte man bought a barrel at an old boss sale for two dollars and fifty cents. He opened it immediately and found it contained Scotch whiskey. An officer on site confiscated the barrel after his curiosity was satisfied.
The article notes Generals Wood will not see active service on the battle front and suggests many in the country regret his exclusion. It acknowledges war authorities likely have reasons and urges acceptance of the decision.
The decision to force German prisoners in the United States to work on farms receives broad American approval. Citizens say the inmates should be grateful for earning their keep and compare their situation with American prisoners in Germany.
Following the new passenger rate, the society column editor will replace the customary line with a note about adjusted travel plans. The standard closing line about the couple’s extended bridal trip will be replaced and clarified in the column.
A columnist notes that employing a handgun to seize cash marks the rudest form of robbery, arguing the act reflects a crude approach when people attempt to aid one another in hard times.
Observers argue lawmakers rely on outside influence and doubt among colleagues fuels unease toward lobbyists. The piece notes a lack of trust and parliamentary friction, suggesting stronger internal cooperation could curb influence concerns.
The resilience of the allied line under pressure causes surprise among German commanders as the front remains intact despite repeated strains and assaults.
With 39 of the 49 graduates currently in military service, State College students display a strong patriotic spirit. Wilmington plans to host Oasis temple for the July 4 summer ceremonial, promising a regular oasis for attendees.
Amid a spell of unseasonably warm days, observers note no serious objection to Germany gaining a favorable position under clear skies. Regional reports highlight mild temperatures contributing to a calmer international mood.
A critic laments weak faith in a leader and nation while countering Berlin reports of Allied successes as false, asserting the American people know such claims are implausible and urging continued resolve.
The notice promotes a railroad ticket to Wilmington at a new rate of three cents per mile, emphasizing the favorable deal for travelers and urging purchase before changes.
The editors discuss an allied plan to have American soldiers go sockless or wear light cotton or silk hose to harden feet for trench life, noting winter will require warm wool socks again. They also urge caution for knitters and reference the broader discussion of concrete barges to eastern North Carolina ports and potential freight relief and job gains.
Greenville South Carolina May Private Austin L Hewett 120th Infantry Camp Sevier was sentenced by a military court martial for disobeying orders to guard and twice failing to report for duty He is son of M R Hewett a prominent farmer and was married to a daughter of Dan W Leonard Prior to training he posed as a holiness preacher The Brunswick County News notes the family background and expresses regret over the actions.
In Whiteville on a Friday afternoon, two colored children aged three and twelve were run down and killed by an automobile. Witnesses say the car swerved off the road to strike the youngsters who were playing by the roadside. Three white men were in the car, one in a soldier's uniform, and the group sped away after the tragedy.
G A Cardwell of the Atlantic Coast Line urges settlers to move to North Carolina. The plan, backed by the North Carolina Land Owners Association, aims to develop land, grow corn rye wheat and crops, and raise livestock. W F Aberly, New Bern chamber of commerce president, serves as a state trustee for the association.
R. E. and R. I. Batts of Rocky Mount report a fresh glut of high quality wheat. The heads are well filled and the sample indicates an abundant yield. The crop from their field appears far advanced, promising ample breadstuff for Pender next year.
A look back at 1808 notes Jackson capturing Pensacola sparking congressional debate over occupying the forts of a friendly power. The column recalls events from 1843 Orange riots in Carlow Ireland with homes destroyed and lives lost. It also mentions 1868 first national Memorial Day observance by the Grand Army of the Republic and 1893 seizure of the Haitian Republic steamer for opium smuggling at Seattle.
The Bureau of Education, aided by the Council of National Defense and a 100-member advisory panel, will unite diverse organizations into a national Americanization system. State defenses, educational boards, and industrial firms will promote English learning and American values, with support growing from local to federal levels and new laws expanding immigrant education.
Betty and Lenore find part time jobs in a building once occupied by a defunct firm. Betty endures a slick employer while Sarah Long seeks independence through office work and marriage. A new mentor warns that working girls face risky prospects and dream of security.
The article notes that both spouses may gain citizenship differently and highlights immigrant children adopting English and American ways while parents remain unfamiliar. It cites women's clubs, the Infant Welfare society, and Chicago programs teaching child care, health, and citizenship status, with similar efforts in Erie and guidance from national bureaus.
The term Drang nach Osten describes German influence expansion toward Asiatic Turkey and Austrian aims to steer Balkan foreign relations. It reflects policies that pushed the Balkans into participation in the European war through economic and political pressure.
Rt Rev William Lawrence bishop of Massachusetts born in Boston 68 years ago Matthew Hale Boston lawyer and former Progressive chairman born at Albany 36 years ago Bishop Henry Clay Morrison of the Methodist Episcopal church south born in Montgomery county Tennessee 76 years ago Rt Rev Michael J Lavelle vicar general of the Catholic diocese of New York born in New York City 82 years ago Albert L Mamaux pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers born in Pittsburgh 24 years ago
Dutch farmers report a method to treat heather so it becomes usable cattle fodder. The approach aims to expand feed supply for livestock.
Colorful walls rise above Cintra as sun-baked streets and shaded palms shelter weary locals. The old Moorish palace hosts historic salons once frequented by court ladies and kings. Ceilings depict magpies and swans tied to ancient romantic tales of a queen and a princess.
Two U S navy aviators Ensign Arthur Lawrents and C C Cotton survived eighteen hours adrift after a wrecked hydro air plane failed 120 miles off Miami. A coastwise steamer rescued them and brought their 2000 pound aircraft ashore despite leaking pontoons and shark danger.
The American armed steamer Silvershell exchanged shots with a German submarine in the Mediterranean. Alarming reports from Petrograd describe unrest among Russian workmen and soldiers.
Ceylon's pearl fisheries are described as the world's oldest industry with a history spanning over 80 centuries and ongoing for 45 generations.
A patient is fitted with a brush and comb mounted at 250 percent for folding for carrying or protecting them from dust, enabling easy transport protection.
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