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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
4
A clipped 1917 Washington or Wilmington issue fragment notes Second-Class Matter at the Wilming ton Post Office and lists foreign representatives in New York and Chicago. It cites Dr. Axson on a moral question and adds brief remarks on South Carolina New York press chatter about Rube Benton, and Mr Hoover urging fish consumption for economy with North Carolina shelling at 90 cents a dozen versus 25 cents earlier.
The piece notes Vic tor Heinz joining the national army as an Ohio Republican and ponders Kaiser Wilhelm's view. It cites German Reichstag peaceniks, Lloyd George wartime decisions, von Capelle, Bernstorff, and international reactions to Haig and Petain. It weaves together reflections on diplomacy, mutiny fallout, and future Western front prospects.
The public increasingly understands the need to subscribe the full Liberty bond amount. Early indifference could have signaled opposition to the administration's war strategy, but rising awareness is prompting broad backing and renewed confidence in the government's conduct of the war.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce invests two hundred dollars in Liberty bonds, claimed by The Charlotte Observer as the first chamber of commerce in the country to make such an investment. The piece urges other chambers to follow and notes that many could afford one or two bonds, querying which will be next in the state.
A man who bought a fifty dollar Liberty bond at a large discount found he could not borrow the full face value when he sought a loan. The incident is criticized as greedy and harmful to the bond program and wartime finance. The warning urges investors to verify cash value at a bank before selling bonds and notes the danger of widespread discount sales.
Senator Lewis of Illinois spoke before the Commercial Congress in New York praising the union and the war effort. He invoked Washington and Lincoln and urged driving discord from the country while defending La Follette and questioning his patriotism amid Washington Post scrutiny.
The Greenville News notes oyster dealers and one central city oyster seller claim price hikes are due to higher costs in related foods. It cites a dealer who says cotton prices rose, and observes North Carolina herring reaching ninety cents a dozen for the same "honest" reason.
An undated Berlin dispatch received by Wireless Press says Germany expects new war zones. The report mentions Britain and the United States, with Canada and Cuba cited in its context.
The article discusses Emperor William urging German troops to emulate the Huns of Attila as they advance through Belgium and France. It cites Gibbon on Hun brutality and compares modern German warfare to Moguls and Tartars before religious influence. It notes the enemy’s alleged nonretaliation toward conquest and war crimes.
The piece argues Germany has not learned its lesson and that peace cannot be secured while German conduct remains unchanged. It contrasts British and American fairness with German methods, noting the need for decisive action to protect democracy and end the war.
Editorials warn Liberty bonds depend on ordinary people with small means not the wealthy to fund the second issue. The piece frames the loan as a sound dollar investment and safety for soldiers at risk.
Caswell township will hold an election on a bond issue for roads and for schools. The Pender Chronicle cheers Caswell’s example, urging other townships in the county to follow.
In a pitched battle between Italy county officers and a whisky gang, Virgil Lee Pinion was killed. Will Smith, alleged gang leader, and a man named Howell were arrested. Two wounded men escaped.
Windy autumn days drive demand for veils from our new shapes and late colorings. Taupe plum beetroot Pekin blue navy tan and black are in stock. Veilings priced from 25 cents to 1.00 per yard and veils sell for 50 cents to 3.50.
Wilmington merchants advertise Fifth Ave ribbons with stable color and high quality. They emphasize complete stock in single and double face, available in wanted colors at $1.75 per yard. The ad targets women who have long recognized the wide difference from ordinary ribbons.
An administrator's notice from New Hanover County announces the qualification as administrator of the estate of Rachel Freeman, deceased, within North Carolina. The statement notes Vassar College as the context of the year’s enrollment figure of 185 students.
Fragmentary note shows fabric pricing with bold black leading shades described as 54 inches wide and priced at 2.50 dollars per yard, indicating a textile sale detail in a market context.
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