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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
11
A caustic column mixes newspaper ads with political commentary. It notes cash subscription rates, a weather forecast, and jokes about Wilson Roosevelt Ford and Carnegie. The piece muses on election week outcomes, public tastes, and national mood.
The piece contrasts Hughes and Roosevelt on the high cost of living under Democratic rule and suggests under Republicans the issue would be the high cost of dying.
A passerby muses on figures and truth as Bill Spivens notes numbers can be altered or misrepresented. The exchange hints at skepticism toward data and the idea that figures may be manipulated in everyday life.
The Dispatch plans extensive election coverage using two wires and a leased line to reach all readers. News will be broadcast Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, with a free Election Edition published Wednesday morning for subscribers and street sale.
The piece argues predictions for the Tuesday election are uncertain with both Hughes and Wilson scenarios. It endorses the Democratic cause, citing Woodrow Wilson’s administration and a call for unity against perceived privilege. Caution is urged about emotional voting and the risk of regrettable choices.
The annual corn show returns to Wilmington with countywide participation. The event showcases field and factory exhibits, grazing land, kitchen and home crafts, and thrifty household work, emphasizing practical value over spectacle. Remarkable preparations promise larger crowds and a welcoming welcome for all visitors.
A New York divine denounces the President for nonparticipation in Allied war against Germany. The sermon questions the church’s role in politics and warns against using scripture to support man made theories of survival and war. Politics should serve Christianity, not govern it.
An editorial argues that high living costs stem from expensive delivery and consumer demand for rapid service. It urges shopping in person, cutting fashion excess, and reducing nonessential spending to free funds for essentials and better food.
In New York City the Wall Street betting scene during the Wilson parade era shows Tammany influence. A banner read that in 1864 election betting favored the opposition two to one against Lincoln, illustrating historical market sentiment and political sentiment in Gotham.
Hemenway News reports on school activities at William Hooper and Hemenway schools. It covers perfect spellers, honor roll lists, grade sections, donations from Mrs Left rich, and congratulatory visits by Supt. John J. Blair and Mr. Hinnant.
John Robinsons Shows arrive in Wilmington amid busy activity at Seventeenth and Cast streets as the big top and tents are pitched. The first train from New Bern arrives and unloads on the Belt Line while early risers greet the new spectacle. Crowds will flood the grounds today, eager to see the familiar circus sights and performances.
The Wilmington Dispatch announces a free Election Special for subscribers, to be issued Wednesday morning with the most complete election returns. Readers are urged to attend the Corn Show Tuesday night and follow results via leased wire.
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