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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
4
The piece satirizes money, finance and politics with quips about Wall Street dollars public figures like Hughes and Roosevelt. It notes reactions to the U-53 submarine and previews electoral tensions between Republicans and Democrats while lampooning slogans and public figures.
The article highlights Y M C A workers offering entertainment and comforts to U S troops at the border. It notes Llano Grande and Camp Wilson hospital activities with Bible classes, convalescent support, and nightly devotional meetings, shaping morale for soldiers far from home.
New Hanover County supporters reported nearly $2,500 raised last night for the fund to oppose plutocratic encroachment. The drive is less than a week old and shows strong local effort to help reelect the people's President.
A Nebraska stop shows a worker in overalls shaking hands with President Wilson. The piece argues Wilson represents all laborers and financiers alike and urges re election to keep the social balance from shifting away from the working classes. It appeals to the masses to answer the call to service.
Reports on the sinking attacks point to one submersible, the U-53, visiting Newport Rhode Island after noon Saturday. Some accounts earlier suggested two or three subs were involved, but certainty remains elusive while concern grows for protecting French British and Italian shipping as Deutschland and U-53 conduct operations.
A brief historical recap notes events from 1816 to 1891. It marks Tobias Lear’s death in Washington D C, British capture of Chin-hae, Dr Daniel Brainerd’s cholera death in Chicago, and a railway concession linking Mexico City with the Pacific coast.
Lord Reading born in London 56 years ago today. John M Studebaker born in Gettysburg 83 years ago today. Fritjof Nansen born near Christiania 55 years ago today. William D Hoard born in Stockbridge 80 years ago today. Prince Charles born in Brussels 13 years ago today. Herbert Kelcey born in London 60 years ago today. John M Nelson born in Dane County 46 years ago today. William Killifer born in Bloomingdale 28 years ago today.
Local ad states L Shrier offers custom made suits and overcoats to measure from $15 to $335 at 32 North Front Street. Advertisement appears in the issue with pricing and location details.
Miss Jessie P Campbell, back from six months in the American Ambulance Hospital Paris, praises American physicians. She notes beard grafts to hide facial scars and a very low amputation rate under one percent, contrasting with England. Campbell is daughter of former Ohio Governor James E Campbell.
Richmond Virginia October fair opens under favorable conditions with livestock and farm, orchard, garden, and factory displays hailed as best ever in the Old Dominion. Management promises high-class amusements and hopes for a record attendance during the week.
Former Governor W TD Hoard receives widespread congratulations in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin on his 80th birthday He was born October 19 1836 in Stockbridge New York and moved to Wisconsin in 1857 where he has worked in farming for over 50 years He is renowned as a leading expert in agriculture and dairying.
Retail ad notes weekly arrivals of collars ties hosiery neckwear shirts and related items at I Shrier's with emphasis on fresh stock and value.
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