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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
4
The clipped text suggests a mix of headlines and quips about crime in New York, rising food prices angering the public, political references to Woodrow Wilson, Russia's vodka ban, and odd remarks about animals. It reads as a jagged collection of unrelated items rather than a single event.
A collection of paraphrased political asides references Ford Wilson Hughes and Roosevelt with insinuations about voters Democrats and Republicans. The text hints at racial politics and local mayoral questions while criticizing party promises and campaign postures.
Across multiple locales Villa faces loyal crowds as he lectures that any man under fourteen who refuses enlistment will be compelled to join his army. The cadence and urgency underscore a mobilization effort amid rising conflict.
Jack McGraw vented after his team fell to Brooklyn yesterday. He notes the world series isn’t far away and local fans will benefit from home attendance and dollars. John also reflected on the situation.
After decades of famous onstage deaths in East Lynne and Uncle Tom's Cabin the public now fawns over the Taft Roosevelt reconciliation scene. The act wins the blue ribbon for pathos and spectacle drawing crowds and headlines.
A year ago Mr Fairbanks argued for upholding the President's international policy as a good citizen. Now he speaks as the Republican vice presidential candidate.
A column criticizes a suffragette campaign run as a "special train" for the Republican nominee, alleging ties to Wall Street magnates and big money. It lists prominent women and families connected to finance, mining, and industry and argues the fight is between democracy and plutocracy, urging support for Woodrow Wilson.
A letter chronicling a staged meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson describes the scene as part of a melodrama aimed at defeating Wilson. The piece questions shifts in Taft and Roosevelt positions and laments candor in political campaigns. It also discusses shrimp industry concerns in Brunswick County and fishing methods.
The Woodrow Wilson Club held a renewal meeting last night despite heavy rain. Members expressed resolve to support Woodrow Wilson’s re election and formed committees to begin immediate campaign work. A local speaker at each meeting was suggested to boost county enthusiasm.
The article urges free school books for all students, noting how even small costs burden laboring families and cause children to go without. It argues pride and inequality keep such needs unshared, and predicts a future where the state should buy books to save money and ensure access.
A letter from Wilmington on October 3, 1916 argues purse seines harm the edible fish industry and criticizes fish commissioners for power to strike down prohibitions. It notes prior laws banning purse seines, mentions Morehead City and Carteret County, and cites meetings where these laws were relaxed to aid purse seine operations.
News arrives of Eli Parham dying at his Lumberton home Monday night at 8 15 after years of declining health He was about 65 a Baptist and a farmer Survived by widow three sons J A Parham Wilmington W L Parham Herman Parham and two daughters J J Prevatte Lowe NC Carrie Parham Lumberton plus many friends
Rev Francis M Osborne of Charlotte will visit Raleigh to aid a campaign to raise part of 250000 for building improvements at St Marys College Raleigh A fundraising conference is scheduled Friday night at 8 in the parish house of St James Episcopal Church.
An advertisement touts drinking hot water each morning with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves skin clarity while external cleansing is less effective, noting results in one to two weeks.
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