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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1917

Page

4

Haig and Hindenburg Compared In West War Debate

London Sept 10 United Press notes the war in the West resembles a battle of wits but hinges on Allied resources and fighting quality. Haig, described as having a German mind, is praised for a staff driven, plan oriented approach that guides British forces. General Haig is portrayed as a great soldier and gentleman, with long term strategic insight.

Lowell Melrett United Press London Mail West Haig Hindenburg France Hau Lord Haldant Aldershot D Ma England Germany Duncan Edinburgh

Helping to Win the War by George Ade

A wartime essay urges patriotic resolve across ages and classes, invoking Lincoln and Wilson to stress democracy and duty. It critiques peace advocates, cites Gettysburg, and insists Germany must lose as the U S speeds to victory. Also notes a rail sleeping car route change from Beaufort to Goldsboro via Winston-Salem.

George Ade Abraham Lincoln Wnion Gettysburg

Miss Talmadge Stars In Grand Theatrical Run At Grand

The Grand presents a seven reel feature The Law of Compensation adapted from Wilson Mizner with Miss Norma Talmadge as a society woman torn between love and deception. Edwin Stanley Chester Arnett and John Charles co star. The program also includes Comedy Lead and Manager Bonby and a Royal This Week age musical revue.

Aisan Miss Talmadge Ube Nonna Talmadge Wells Edwin Stanley Chester Arnett Trevor John Charles The Royal Wilmington Bobby Jarvis the Royal Bobby Jarvas Earl Root Lillian Root

Donate Cannons for McConnell Monument

The House approved a bill authorizing the Secretary of War to donate two bronze cannons with carriages and ammunition to North Carolina for a monument at Carthage honoring James McConnell, the American aviator who died in France. The Senate had passed it and President Wilson signed it.

Geo. H. Manning Washinston House Secretary of War North Carolina Carthage James McConnell France Senate Wilson

Ancient prophecy fulfilled in Mayo tale of war and fate

Dublin dispatch reports Irish novelist Catherine Tynan recounts a Mayo prophecy about a woman named Margaret Regan who would warn of a great war and be killed. The tale centers on Ballycroy, a Rock of the Horses, a sea light, and a check dress as markers of the foretold events.

Dublin Katherine Tynan Mayo Caraline Margaret Regan Ballycroy Michael Callahan Achill Ballycray Dale Mountains Dale Atlantic Parich America

Authorities ban neutral ity parade in Buenos Aires October

Buenos Aires authorities ban a planned neutrality demonstration expected to draw thousands. Officials cited fears of disorders amid unrest from a general strike and public agitation surrounding the event. The article also notes Countess Magic Mrs Tom Thumb remains active at 75.

Buenos Aires Countess Magic

Boschee's German Syrup Ad Promotes Restful Cough Relief

Fifty one years of use across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds and throat settled lung troubles. It promises a good night's rest free from coughing and easy morning excretion. Sold in 25 and 75 cent bottles at Green's Drug Store.

Rybed N. BH. Phillips Kershaw 8. C Ella Huniter Bosthee Germany United States Nature Green's Drug Store Advl

Coast Line Hotel Cafe Ad Offers Rooms and Meals

An advertisement for Coast Line Hotel Cafe at 208 North Front Street lists rooms by day week or month with reasonable rates and meals at any hour. It promotes fresh oysters fish and shrimps and provides the phone number 208 W. for contact.

Coast Line Hotel North Front Street

Sleepers Run Wilmington to Atlanta Via Augusta Schedule

The Atlantic Coast Line announces a sleeping car connection Wilmington to Atlanta via Augusta with southbound and return times. Passengers may stay in the Union Depot in Atlanta until 7:00 A.M. for convenient connections to Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis trains. For fares and tickets contact T C White in Wilmington, NC.

Wilmington Atlanta Augusta Georgia Railroad Florence Centmie Union Depot Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis N. C Atlantic Coast Line Ssandard Railroad

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