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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington issue notes Georgia's fall Senate race to replace Hardwick, hints at Tom Watson's possible candidacy, and critiques jail bed sheet rules for hotels as a wartime conservation measure. It also mentions German gas, Roosevelt’s public image struggles, and La Follette’s likely reactions.
Sd Mayor Mitchel enters a mayoral race despite facing 16 disclosures from the primary recount. The disclosures threaten his campaign and party support as opposition calls for scrutiny of the vote tally.
The report notes a forty cent drop in standard flour in Chicago on Saturday, contrasting with eleven dollar levels. Amid political uncertainty, reference is made to Holland’s predicament between danger and diplomacy as Heflin questions why Lou Phe waits for House inquiry. The piece hints at testimony before a committee as the path to disclosure.
The speaker argues Belgians have not been lenient in honoring a solemn treaty and deserve what they face. He contends Belgium’s conduct during the enforcement period reflects the consequences of their choices.
The record notes frustration that lawmakers have spent excessive time on miscellaneous issues, delaying action on two important bills affecting soldiers and sailors this session.
Dispatch from a newspaper indicates the Chancellor or high official is in poor health with phrasing suggesting a forthcoming leadership change. The report hints at instability and possible transition in the near future.
A partial excerpt notes high rejection rates among men at Jackson over conditions. It suggests lax exam standards by clans or groups and accuses government mismanagement impacting the men deemed fit for cantonment. The fragment hints at widespread concern about the exam process and its consequences.
A fragmentary report notes a child’s interest guiding a local mystery involving a tree. The piece hints at curiosity driving observation before the narrative ends with an open question.
The piece argues the President misled North Carolina Senators about Travis’s appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It claims the President favored Travis at one time, then kept his change of mind secret, harming Travis and his supporters. The author contends the public deserves disclosure of the shift.
The nation launches a three billion bond subscription to support the war effort. Officials urge rapid funding to train and deploy troops, arguing money is essential as soldiers. Citizens are urged to participate and local flags of patriotism are highlighted as Wilmington and the state seek strong showings.
A Brunswick County farmer sold pork on the Wilmington market earning eighteen cents per pound, while local retailers charge forty cents per pound. The article notes high prices and suggests consumers can judge who is responsible, implying ongoing tensions between producers and retailers.
The Charlotte Observer backs Mr Tumulty against Democrats who oppose the Republican public road bill. It argues the Democrats would not oppose road improvement for selfish ends and calls for examining the Republican plan for any state harming effects. The paper sides with Tumulty and Republicans on building a statewide good roads system.
The piece argues Britain should retaliate in kind against German cities to halt the bombing of British towns. It notes reluctance to kill women and children but says continued attacks will kill more unless Britain acts. It cites French retaliation as the precedent that halted German bombing.
The State Department of Agriculture issued a forty page illustrated folder with a map of North Carolina and short articles about the state's industries. It targets readers outside the state and those in the North and Northwest considering relocating to the South.
The Charlotte Observer endorses Judge Robert Worth Bingham amid a national dispute linked to Wilmington. It cites his strong character, public probity, and private integrity since his marriage to Mrs. Flagler and her illness and death, noting North Carolina faith in his uprightness and that future disclosures may clarify motives behind any suspicions.
Editorials discuss Representative Heflin and Bernstorff exposure concerns, praise Claude Kitchin for honesty, and warn of food waste impacting wartime America. David Starr Jordan labeled as pacifist, noting shifting war debt from 37 to 137 billion dollars and its global impact.
Duplin Pender Enterprise argues that obstructing the draft endangers national life. It states that civilians blocking conscription are treasonous in spirit and compares alien enemies avoiding service to armed opposition, invoking Abraham Lincoln on the Civil War draft.
An old remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promises darken gray hair quickly. A druggist notes its annual sales as millions of bottles due to natural, even coloring that hides previous graying. The ad claims noticeable dark, lustrous hair within days and a youthfully refreshed appearance.
An antique advertisement touts GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a remedy for disordered stomach and inactive liver. It claims gentle laxative action, improved digestion, liver stimulation, and purification of the blood. Bottles priced at 25 and 16 cents, sold by Green's Drug Store.
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