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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
4
The notice lists subscription options for daily and Sunday editions including prices for varying periods. It shows 195.00 for daily and Sunday, six months. 2.50 for daily and Sunday six months. 1.25 for daily and Sunday three months. 5.20 for daily and Sunday one year when paid in advance. 2.60 for six months. 1.30 for three months. and a 10¢ line indicating single issues or delivery details.
As troops mobilize on the Mexican border, American torpedo destroyers are dispatched to patrol the Atlantic Coast. It is presented not as a war invitation but as a preventive measure, reflecting a policy of prevention ahead of cure recognized by civilization.
The National Guardsmen gain practical war training from their border deployment. The experience strengthens their knowledge and readiness, enabling rapid mobilization and a concrete force should a war need arise.
Chairman Cooper and the New Hanover county executive committee host a presentation by Hon. J. W. Bailey on Democratic principles. The address, free of bitterness, used solid statistics and real conditions to argue for Democratic gains and energize voters.
A New York World writer questions Hughes on investment before legislation and the piece urges persistence by the press to bring wood pulp plants to North Carolina. It highlights local timber abundance, existing mills, rising paper prices, and potential profits with capital and skilled management.
The Dispatch received widespread praise for its in depth coverage of the world baseball series. The paper delivered every game in full detail including plays and innings right after each conclusion. The Associated Press supplied the service via a special wire installed by Postal Telegraph Company manager Stancils to Wilmington offices.
The report praises flawless telegraph performance during five games. No wire ever broke, with uninterrupted transmission. Postal sender and Wilmington Postal corps operator F B Markey handled the feeds expertly, deciphering and dispatching ticker reports quickly and accurately.
The Wilson campaign fund in New Hanover county has reached the $3,000 point and continues rising along with cotton prices. Contributions are mostly small, showing broad public interest and willingness to support the government.
Raymond Robins former Progressive convention chair refuses Mrs Antoinette Funk's invitation to public debates on the Wilson Hughes choice during the 1916 campaign. Funk, Chicago lawyer and Progressive leader, invites Robins to discuss Progressive aims and party alignment with Democratic National Campaign Committee backing.
Advertisement notes extra car service to show grounds tomorrow and Monday. The notice appears as an advertisement in this paper.
A New York trade group reports soda water and related beverages have become a virtual necessity in the United States with over 1.5 billion dollars spent last year. The industry sees two thirds bottling, 13 316 bottlers nationwide, health rules, and rising exports to Australia while innovations include railcar fountains and continued fruit and nut drink development.
The Standard Railroad of The South announces special fare tickets from multiple cities for various events including the Protestant Episcopal Church General Convention in St. Louis and county and state fairs in Goldsboro and other locations. Return limits vary from a few days to weeks with specific start and end dates. Proportional rates apply from other Atlantic Coast Line points.
By virtue of authority in a note dated November 25 1914 for 2500.00 the undersigned will sell at public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in New Hanover County on Friday October 1 1916 at twelve o clock noon twenty five shares of the Wilmington Beach Corporation stock par value 100.00 per share Certificate No 8. Bank of Pembroke.
Executed by C E Greenamyer to me dated November 25 1914 for defaulted note. Auction to be held at the Court House Door at twelve o'clock noon. Wilmington Beach Corporation stock par value 100 per share Certificate No 9. Dated October 7 1916. W B Cooper.
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