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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
4
A note indicating the publication is issued daily and on Sundays by the Dispatch Publishing Co. The text references the publishing arrangement without detailing specific editors, dates, or locations.
The item includes 1917 era notices with prices and delivery terms, a political jab at Senator LaFollette, questions about the liberty loan, remarks on the hydro aero plane pioneer, speculation on an airplane raid by the French, and a note on warship losses with one casualty in the submarine zone.
The text notes another family scandal to be aired in court as Mrs. DeSaulles faces murder charges against her husband. It argues publishing trial details should be unlawful.
Writers ponder Kaiser Wilhelm's bold gambits and their effect on world opinion as observers draw on Shakespearean echoes of power and judgment. The era's leaders and publics weigh the limits of authority amid mounting tension and uncertainty.
The article asserts federal action will ensure coal is mined and delivered to areas in need, regardless of whether the obstruction comes from operators or miners. It emphasizes decisive government intervention to secure essential fuel supplies.
A hostile appeal urges readers to choose sides in the Liberty bond drive. It compares nonparticipants to sheep or goats depending on whether they support the bond issue, urging decisive action as victory nears.
The Salisbury Post reports a state guardsman has received his second month’s pay and plans to invest in a Liberty bond to aid the war effort. The paper praises his sacrifice and questions residents who refuse to buy bonds, highlighting civic duty and patriotic duty at home.
The piece questions Governor Bickett's implied endorsement of Dr. H. Q. Alexander via a commission to a national farmers congress. It argues city men show greater stamina in war and draft tests, cites public health remarks, and urges the Governor to state his stance to avoid unfairly aiding Alexander's bid for Farmers Union presidency.
The commentary links naval mutiny to government concerns over morale and urges quick American mobilization for a decisive push on the French front, urging active public support from all citizens to end the war swiftly.
The editorial argues the City Council should fund employee pay raises but notes marking historical localities should wait. It says the time is inopportune and urges a plan to raise funds before proceeding with landmarks work.
The council urges public exposure of any residents aiding the enemy, arguing the people deserve to know if traitors exist among them and requesting names and acts be made public.
Governor Bickett coined the phrase The Disloyalty of the Reserves in a State University address. The speech rejects colonial or romantic notions and asserts loyalty expectations for men and women alike.
M. J. Yarborough, 71, of Swannanoa Hill, and his daughter Mrs. E H McRary, 41, of Asheville, died yesterday within two hours of each other. Mrs McRary left ten children, youngest ten months. Funeral services conducted by Rev M W Hamrick of Biltmore Baptist Church this afternoon. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
A large turnout welcomed the First Field Artillery from New York City as it stopped in Salisbury on its way from Plattsburg to Spartanburg. The unit rested and fed its horses at Spencer, while its renowned military band, including former Sousa musicians, performed at the station and on Main Street.
Morven prepares to install a roller flour mill capable of 25 barrels per day. The project, installed by a local company, will serve a large part of the county and encourage more wheat cultivation. Historically, much wheat was sent to neighboring counties for grinding.
Editors note the large turnout of Camp Greene soldiers at city churches on Sunday. Observers say about half the congregations are servicemen, and there is no doubt the Camp Greene troops are the right sort.
The German daily The New Yorker Volkeszeitung refused to print a paid advertisement for the Liberty loan titled Save and Have citing it as propaganda for war fund accumulation. The decision reflects tensions affecting German language newspapers and patriotism debates during the period.
A quotation from Admiral von Tirpitz claims a time war success is imminent and expected immediately, signaling bold imperial confidence amid global tension.
The Greensboro Record notes Theodore Price of New York published an editorial claiming a man who refuses to buy a Liberty bond is guilty of treason. The summary critiques the approach as far fetched and unlikely to persuade readers.
A Greenville Reflector note urges citizens to invest in Liberty bonds to support the war effort. It promotes the bonds as a safe, tax free 4 percent return for savers while providing crucial funds for Uncle Sam's wartime needs.
An Asheville Times reports Senator LaFollette has lost his standing as a leading influence, described as a former moulder of opinion. The piece notes a shift in his political impact and public role.
An editorial rails at wasteful habits and urges thrift as the rule of the day. It condemns lax spending and calls for strict loyalty, stating Americans must back the war effort and prove the Kaiser wrong by extra effort and sacrifice.
The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan and Robert M. LaFollette before and after the war declaration. It lauds Bryan as a peace advocate who supported the administration once war began, while condemning LaFollette for opposing the war and allegedly aiding Germany, with calls for expulsion. It ends by praising Bryan and condemning LaFollette as a socialist.
Leading Democrats from Idaho Utah Montana Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico met in Denver with W. D. Jamieson Democratic National Committee treasurer to discuss preparations for the next congressional campaign. National committeemen and state chairmen participated in the first zone meeting plan to organize states into zones for the campaign.
Special to the Southport News from Oct 18 reports Dr A G Holmes now holds the rank of first lieutenant in the United States Dental Corps. He has been active with the local Boy Scouts and will depart for active service soon. Meanwhile waterworks equipment for Fort Caswell is en route, with rush orders to ensure timely supply. The Chicago House of Bishops session also covers Bishop Griswold’s successor and a proposed special gathering for spiritual counsel.
A man in England gathered gloves from his circle to line winter clothing for soldiers and sailors. The effort aims to provide warmth during harsh seasons, highlighting community support.
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