Italy’s heroic effort in the war front
The piece argues Italy has not rested but fought hard against immense natural barriers and enemy pressure. It cites winter conditions, engineers building roads and forts, and Italian guns mounted at high altitudes. The article notes praise from Arthur Benington and highlights Fiat Itala and Isotta Fraschini firms supplying vehicles for war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Arthur Benington
New York World
Mr. Benington
England
France
Gorizia
Trieste
Alps
Scientific American
Fiat
Itala
Isotta-Fraschini
Liberty Bond Prompts and War Era Opinions
A 1917 newspaper page notes Liberty Bonds and war mood with editorials and quips. It references U S support for bonds, criticisms of pacifists, and public figures like John D. Rockefeller urging patriotism while urging readers to buy bonds. It mixes political commentary and humorous asides on international affairs and American draft policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
John D
Gale
Boney
Lour Boney
New Hanover
Court House
Wileton
N. C
Wilmington and Gon
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Castle Hayve de
John D. Bellamy
Wilmington's case to host a cantonment camp
The article argues Wilmington and its surrounding area have ideal sites and capacity for a soldier training camp. It cites climate, sanitation records, water supply, roads, and rail access as essential factors and moral atmosphere aligned with War Baker's aims, urging adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Baker
Stockholm peace conference seen as one sided ploy
The article argues the Stockholm peace conference is a one sided ambush favoring the central powers with a majority vote determining terms while not representing impartial world peace aims. It contends sincerity from entente and American delegates would be crushed by planned numbers and premeditated strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Entente
America
Germany
Knoxville Trial Echoes Virginia Case in Immorality Row
In Knoxville Tennessee a local trial mirrors a recent Virginia case with a “human vulture” figure and an untrue wife claiming intoxication. The husband is described as innocent and a victim, likely leading the jury to acquit, unlike the Virginia jurors seen as weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Virginia
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps Seeks Uniforms
The campaign to equip the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps with uniforms advances rapidly and aims to reach the goal soon. Citizens value the corps for parades and the city benefits from its service and music on many occasions. The corps has pursued a proper course, avoiding a carnival approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
First Theater Built by Uncle Sam Opens in Washington
The National Sylvan Theatre, the first government built theater for the people, opens tomorrow in Washington D C at the southern end of the Monument grounds. The project is part of Washington beautification funded by Congress last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
D. C
Monument Grounds
Congress
La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Gray Hair Reversal
An old advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing can darken all gray hair, rejuvenate roots, and improve scalp health. It asserts dandruff and hair loss stop, with a money back guarantee. Sold for $1 by Jarman & Futrelle or prepaid through Van Vleet Drug Co., Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarman & Futrelle
van Vleetheraoe Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Reduced Round Trip Fares From Wilmington and Other Points
Bulletin lists Atlantic Coast Line south fares from Wilmington and other points with sale dates, travel start dates, and final limits. Stops and extensions noted for cities including Washington D C Savannah Nashville Atlanta Louisville Ashland Charlottesville Rock Hill Chapel Hill Mobile Raleigh Knoxville Chattanooga Black Mountain Ridge Chest Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Vicksburg with varied final limits and extension options. Proportions for intermediate points and reservations information included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway of the South
Wilmington
N. C
Atlanta
Washington
D. C
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lake Junaluska
N.C
Waynesville
N. Cc
Rock Hill
S. C
Nashville
Asheland
Charlottesville
Nashvile
Black Mountain
Ridgecrest
Mobile
Ala
Aaeebdivens
Louisville
Raleigh
Chapel Hill
Vicksburg
Miss
Knoxville
Sewanee
Oreee Sewanee
One Scene Pony
Savannah
E. Oe .Wallace
Sinasanis P
A. Wilmington, N. C
Atlantic Coast
Standard Railroad of the South
D.C
Ashland
Ridge Chest
Monteagle
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United States
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Spain
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Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch Publishing CO
Wlilmington, N. C
HacQuaid,Miller Co, Inc
New York
Chicago
Austria-Hungary
Charley Chaplin
Bill
Mexico
Bill Spivins
Mr. Root
General Scott
Russia
Florida Times-Union
Theodore Roosevelt
Brother Hoover
Missouri
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Pupin
Bair
BAER
Josephine le Fevre Co
Philadelphia
Green's Drug Store
Market Street
J. B. McCabe & CO
Certified Public
Accoun
Murchison Bank
Oscar P. Peck,Wood
Georgetown,s.c
S. S
S. S. Cherokee
Wilmingtodr
Wilmington S. S
Clyde
Georgetown
Mship CO
Icker
T. C. White
Agt
W. J. Craig
Pass
N. Jacobi Hardware
South Front Street
Rysses
DR. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
Coast Line Hotel
North Front Street
Superior Court of
New Hanover County
Delia Griffin Taylor
Nora Taylor
Annie Taylor
Seventh Street
Taylor Street
Seventy Street
William M. Bellamy
the Home Savings Bank
Progressive Railway of
South
Charlotte
Pullman
Peatoe
D. R
Charlotte Edia
Pullman Parloie
Orton Building
R. W. Wallace RE. Mac
Southport
Cape Fear
North Carolina
New Hanover Transit Company, Et al
N._A. Currie
Superior Court
Harnett Township
Federal Point
Masonboro
A. Williams
Clerk
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Elvington
Pantie
Wrecker
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