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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
4
A Wilmington 1917 column mirrors wartime sentiment and political notes. It cites Kaiser William, references Napoleon's Moscow campaign, questions mince pie policy for holidays, notes La Follette's stance on the Pom erene committee, and remarks on coal and galvanized iron can production.
In price regulation debates the public focuses on what retailers charge for food rather than production costs or middlemen profits. The emphasis remains on consumer facing prices and affordability.
Citizens are urged to decide today on purchasing Liberty bonds, a choice recommended after missing the prior week. The notice stresses timely action to secure investment before the due date.
The German admiral Von Tirpitz claims his forecast that submarines will conquer Great Britain is so qualified that it suggests he does not himself believe the prediction.
A column reprints varied items including a Belgian relief appeal and a German detainee in Argentina, mentions suffrage activists planning to pressure Congressman Webb, notes a North Carolina auto law for underage drivers, reports a Parkton theft with minor cash loss, and promotes Liberty Day proclamations and public turnout.
The piece urges courts to strictly enforce the state automobile law against reckless driving. It argues current penalties are too mild and not deterring repeat offenses, calling for prison for second offenses to protect pedestrians and curb dangerous street behavior.
A Wilmington letter to the editor argues for strict enforcement of dog muzzle regulations to prevent hydrophobia. Taxpayer E Moffett insists the law must be enforced to protect children and public safety, criticizing opponents for lack of support for law enforcement.
The Dispatch asserts it has never advocated opposing the law and urges Mr Moffett to investigate violations of the automobile law and quarantine provisions, suggesting his attention to non enforcement could serve the public good.
The New Bernian calls for instant purchase of Liberty bonds to the extent of each reader’s means. It argues thousands of brave men are already at the front and more will join, and that sacrifice cannot be equal but citizens should help reduce the gap with purchases.
A wartime editorial calls on all Americans to fulfill their duty for the country. It stresses that home front sacrifices are as vital as soldiers at the front, urging support for the government loan fund to save soldiers’ lives and end hostilities soon. The piece condemns deserters and urges collective national resolve.
U S Commissioner Tienry T. King reports no Federal Court in Washington this week due to Judge Henry Connor attending the United States Circuit Court in Richmond Virginia. The Tuesday October 16 session is canceled. Dr J L Murphy pastor of the Reformed Church in Hickory collapsed at prayer meeting and remains unconscious in hospital. his 25 year pastorate is noted as a local milestone.
The Southern Furniture Journal reports that Northern financial interests with federal aid aim to convert the Southern Box Car Company's High Point plant from street cars to box cars. Officials say the government is interested and will award a substantial box car contract once the plant proves capable of handling large orders.
Mr. C. M. Norfleet of the local Y M C A says a New York office cablegram from Honolulu confirms Allen M. Craig, secretary here, has arrived safely abroad for war work. He will proceed to Japan then Russia to begin his appointed duties.
Hon. R. B. Glenn former Governor left for Washington to consult with government officials about a speaking tour in support of the second Liberty loan. He will cover Western States for about two weeks before returning to the city.
An Editor’s note in the Charlotte Observer recalls a humorous moment from a Northern city where a big concern arises unexpectedly. The piece blends wit with brief social commentary about local events and newsroom culture.
The Asheville Times argues that Germany and Austria must be convinced peace is genuine as leaders' promises may be treated as a scrap of paper when military necessity arises, urging international assurance of the word.
The New York World report cites Rudolf Kommer’s claim that American war prep arations show vast unity and loyalty among Americans of German origin. It notes Kommer’s admission that German propaganda misread U.S. resolve, predicting the collapse of Kaiserism through patriotic solidarity.
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