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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
4
The piece rails at Allied and Central powers figures, noting British tunneling courage, Russian ambassador uncertainty, and Clemenceau’s wartime quips. It questions German submarine prisoners, labor clashes under Wilson, and the fate of captured crews while mockingly treating European politics and coronation rumors.
The North Carolina Legislature has not funded tick control yet the State Department of Agriculture and federal authorities report ongoing success against the cattle fever tick. By December 1 quarantine will be lifted on over 1,009 square miles, with 74 percent freed and less than 10,000 miles remaining under quarantine. Noted are counties released and those still under restriction, plus historical context of early tick laws and federal eradication efforts led by figures like Cooper Curtice and Dr. Tat Butler.
The passage condemns Governor Mc Call for sympathy toward megroes in the South who assault white women and questions why he does not fund escapes to Massachusetts for these criminals. It notes there are over a hundred languages in the Russian empire and comments on the confusion of public names there.
A quotation attributes the remark why don’t they eat cake to Queen Antoinette during Paris bread riots, though the speaker denies insinuation of allegory. The line has long circulated in discussions of revolutionary history.
Amsterdam dispatch reporting on a Leipzig claim that the Cervician government pursues annexationist aims. The Vorwaerts notes that government declarations deny this, and if true would force Social Democracy to oppose the government. It warns Germans will not wage war to yield Poland to Austrian and Courland Prussia.
London reports German forces did not renew attacks on the Bourlon position west of Cambrai after yesterday's failure. Field Marshal Haig notes the front line remains unchanged with artillery activity to the north and east but no infantry operations.
New York November 25 The Amen Corner will not hold its annual dinner for the first time in 15 years. Planned for December 15 the event was canceled by directors who say it would be contrary to the war spirit. Subscriptions are refunded.
General Chai, a defender for the New Italian team, faced a decisive match on February 18 against CPRI. The contest highlighted tactical shifts, with Chai contributing defensively as New Italian sought a late push to secure a playoff berth.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as reviving gray or faded hair to a natural dark shade, eliminating dandruff and shedding. It claims lasting color, softness, and fullness, with a money back guarantee and availability via Jarman & Futrelle Drug Co. or Van Vliet Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn, for $1.25.
A bold ad touts Q Ban hair products that allegedly darken gray hair with a simple application. It promises gradual, undetectable color change and a money back guarantee, sold by Chas. F. Creen and local druggists.
The U S Army medical corps may lease a Asheville area hotel to establish a TB hospital for soldiers. Two sanitariums are planned, one near Asheville and another near New York, to serve soldiers returning from France. Kenilworth Hotel owner Jacob Childs is to discuss leasing terms with the Surgeon General's office.
Three night watchmen were found bound and gasped in the Higbee Company vault after four safe blowers looted the store. Officials say $5,000 to $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in merchandise including jewelry and furs were taken. Crackers entered by posing as secret service men seeking German spies. Higbee’s is a major Cleveland dry goods and department store.
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