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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
4
A scattered page mixes ads and opinions on prices, politics, and society. It references Maude, aviation dangers, price trends, and political figures like Hughes, Wilson, and Bryan, with quips on motherhood, taxes, and international affairs.
The New York World notes a pattern of jurists leaving the bench for politics ending in defeats. It cites Alton B. Parker Seabury and Charles Evans Hughes as failed transitions, and observes judges’ popularity but poor conversion to elected office. It mentions North Carolina Chief Justice Walter Clark as a contrasting case in a three way Senate race.
The piece argues Pancho Villa’s spirit remains influential in Mexico whether alive or dead. It warns of continuing fighting, weak education, and shifting power as Mexico grows weaker while the United States strengthens, cautioning against intervention unless forced.
The Greensboro Record reports Wilmington’s county jail is empty for the first time, the jailer out of a job or on vacation. The piece notes New Hanover’s situation with sly approval and adds a jab at Guilford.
The Robesonian notes over one hundred county and community fairs statewide, with Robeson county fairs at Philadelphia and Lumberton to be repeated next year. Citizens are urged to donate to orphanages and homes through churches, lodges, or individuals during Thanksgiving 1916, listing multiple institutions with superintendents and locations.
A historical reflection notes London’s death while penning a story, praising his devotion to work. The piece argues true success comes from loving one’s labor, not mere willpower, urging readers to cultivate ambition alongside talent.
The national association of ice cream manufacturers predicts a nationwide price increase due to higher production costs, signaling broader impact on restaurants and consumers.
North Carolina faces thousands of destitute orphans denied admission to state homes due to limited housing and resources. The appeal urges readers to reflect at Thanksgiving on their role and the need for increased gifts to provide clothing, food, and care to neglected children.
Brief retrospective lists anniversaries from 1816 to 1891 noting births and deaths of notable figures. Joel Parker born near Freehold New Jersey and died 1886 in Philadelphia. Adam H. Fetteroff born in Montgomery County Pennsylvania and died 1912. Mazatlan imperialist stronghold captured by Republicans in 1866. Earl of Lytton died in Paris in 1891.
ACL will sell excursion tickets for all trains on November 29 and for those due to reach Richmond by 2 10 P M November 30 at 7 20 dollars from Wilmington with return validity through December 2. Train times: Wilmington 3 40 A M 8 00 A M 6 45 P M. Richmond 2 10 P M 7 45 P M 5 05 A M. For sleeping car info contact T C White Gen Pass Agt Wilmington N C Phone 160.
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