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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
4
The article comments on Germany's claim to Alsace Lorraine and suggests American temptation to compare troops with Canadians on the Belgian front. It notes relief if Italians restrain Germans until seasoned troops arrive to strengthen the fight.
A satirical remark notes Patagonia as the sole place on earth without German secret agents causing trouble, contrasting global espionage with the region’s quiet scene.
If North Carolina faces a ginners report shortage, farmers plant less cotton and take other crops. The text then suggests Pinehurst residents would vigorously confront any German attackers, likening locals to Russian wolfhounds ready to chase firebugs.
The text claims Russians would see Lenin allied with Germans to restore a throne, while an exchange notes oyster vendors will raise prices without needing excuses, simply increasing them directly. It presents a skeptical view of conspiratorial and economic motives without specific events or dates.
A Boston reader asks readers who know where to obtain copies of The Wilmington Chronicle from around 1844. He would greatly appreciate information on securing those papers and will share details if found.
Premier Kerensky may quell the revolt but German influence pervades Russia, hindering a stable government. With Germany unconquered, aid from that country remains unlikely while Allied efforts press on.
The commentary argues authorities were not surprised by an incendiary blaze in New York and claims alien Germans and Austrians working on government contracts cause such fires. It urges stringent federal measures to protect people and property from enemy fire bugs roaming the country.
In Guilford Superior Court a novel suit between two men over four thousand dollars in damages ended with the jury finding neither party entitled to compensation. The Greensboro paper omitted who won the fight, and since costs were put on the plaintiff, it is likely the plaintiff was deemed the victor.
The writer asks for news on Kaiser William’s younger sons who have vanished from recent reports. They note falling pride in telegrams and honors once given to the princes, while the Crown Prince Ei tel is said to be the father’s favorite though unmentioned now. Officers in the army are presumed but unlisted.
The Manufacturers Record denounces merchants who gouge soldiers at training camps, calling extortionists highwaymen and jackals of trade. It urges penalties from penitentiaries to ensure such betrayals of defenders are condemned. the piece hopes no such profiteers are present near encampments.
The editorial argues signing conservation cards by American housewives should be voluntary with no law authorizing threats for noncompliance. It decries threats and urges those who have not signed in Wilmington to reconsider and participate when asked again.
The writer argues Americans are taxed to fund wages for German prisoners of war and to provide lavish rations for alien enemies interned in the country. He questions humanitarian excesses in wartime policy and criticizes government choices in Hot Springs and nationwide.
The Columbia State questions whether women voters become mere politicians after suffrage, noting some may change while many are described as old maids in a provocative editorial.
Local papers show a heated dispute over establishing a municipal woodyard with vocal factions arguing for and against. The controversy reflects concerns about fuel access and city policy, fueling debate among residents and officials.
The text questions whether Le-Nine's cabinet can govern Russia, arguing that even with organized aid there would be breakers and challenges that obstruct effective management. It states such control is absurd.
The State press criticizes the Seaboard Air Line for burning crossties amid wood scarcity and slams officials responsible for the practice, arguing they deserve strong words for neglecting fuel needs.
The text suggests Irish and German voters united in New York City to back Hylan due to shared hostility to Great Britain. It notes such a cross ethnic alliance is unusual and argues Hylan fit that bloc best among candidates.
The Fayetteville and Charlotte papers praise American POWs and leaders. Editorials applaud Sergeant Edward M. Halyburton and Judge Boyd for their wartime stance against German policy and for rallying public support amid calls for strong national patriotism.
The piece weighs probabilities on European outcomes, noting a German fall from power in Germany or Belgium unlikely, Italian counter moves unlikely, and the Crown Prince staying near Rhine unlikely. It concludes that Allies prevail by strength, and the surest path to a short war is preparedness for a long one.
The column argues that four nations dominate war power, naming France Britain Germany and Japan. It predicts German advances against Italy and a drawn outcome between English and German influence, suggesting French and Japanese aid could counter Germany. it frames the war as contingent on Western battles and alliance balance.
Camp Pike near Little Rock proprietor asks War Camp Community Service to supply chaperones so parents can trust that daughters attending the dance hall are properly supervised. The appeal showcases the service’s broader effort to mobilize social forces around training camps for the welfare of men in uniform.
Washington on November 1 reports that government typewriters are forging the wartime record by the prettiest and smartest stenographers in the country. The piece notes the flirtatious atmosphere among officials and the affectionate banter of officers and clerks, with humor about Cupid and munitions.
Soldiers at Camp Mills on Long Island acted as ushers and sang in a church choir one Sunday evening. After the service 1,800 were served cake and coffee as part of War Camp Community Service efforts to keep troops happy and contented. Major General Barnett of the U S Marines calls a happy army an efficient army.
The report describes rapid dental improvements from using pyorigg for Riggs disease. Gums regain pink color, inflammation and bleeding cease, teeth tighten, and receding gums improve within days. The product is a medicated ointment sold in original packages for one dollar at two drug stores including Jarman.
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