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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists Associated Press copyright terms and republication rights, then provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, various durations, and delivery charges. It notes Wilmington North Carolina post office classification as second class.
Foreign Representatives Lovetzen Green Kohn of New York report on a shift in rail politics. The piece notes the open air rail corridor from Berlin to Riga and asserts Russians will not block its development toward Petrograd, signaling strategic alignment during October 1917.
The Tramlet Messenger notes a man with five foot high collards in his patch and predicts greens will thrive after frost. It also marks the hundredth anniversary of Polish patriot Kosciuszko’s death with no schoolboys reciting his freedom cry on the rostrum.
The Boston Tran script quotes La Follette as saying he will bring his helmet into the political contest if the war ends and all interned Germans and alien suspects are freed. The remark ties wartime policy to his postwar campaign stance.
The article notes a twenty five million dollar sub to the Liberty loan pledged by army men. It suggests the move will give the Germans pause and challenges the notion that American soldiers are not a factor in wartime plans.
The Wilmington Boy Scouts are urged to capture the flag for the state by securing the largest number of Liberty bond subscriptions. The president will present the honor to the troop in the city with the top total.
A noted State manufacturer and businessman kept a winter home at St. Petersburg Florida. Soon after the Russian capital name change a friend wrote to him at Petrograd Fla and postal workers delivered the letter without issue.
The passage questions feeding chickens with table scraps amid high corn and oats costs. It notes dogs will go hungry too, but warns keeping a dog is a luxury for those of moderate means.
An exchange warns that feeding twelve hundred thousand soldiers would cost about 214 million dollars yearly. The writer notes that those troops must eat whether in service or not, implying broad food costs beyond the armed forces.
The piece condemns cold storage operators for hoarding eggs to force higher prices and urges the government to refuse paying ten percent profit to these traders. It argues that such actions would misallocate resources and harm soldiers who rely on rationed eggs.
Von Bulow’s return from Switzerland signals a swift deposition of Dr. Michaelis as chancellor. He had briefly led as a makeshift and failed to win party support. His navy mutiny stance widened the rift with the two leading parties, making his doom seem likely.
A public note on Professor Charles L. Coon’s views on school books appears in Charity and Children as he urges reforms in the state book adoption process. He defends honesty and truthfulness, arguing for open discussion despite unpopularity and calls for accountability in education.
Professor Charles A. Beard, resigning from Columbia University, accuses trustees of being unprogressive and worldly. Trinity Church rector Dr. Manning, a Columbia trustee, delivers a sermon defending tradition and free speech while urging courage and moral resolve.
The article notes growing mutiny in the German army and navy and civil unrest in Strasbourg and Alsace Lorraine during von Hindenburg's birthday and a government loan celebration. It argues public fear of punishment fades and discontent may fuel revolt against military rule, risking strong imperialist backlash.
A special service at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City celebrated the completion of the Catskill aqueduct. The choir performed The Star Spangled Banner by special request of Mayor Mitchel and the national anthem was sung by order of the bishop of the diocese.
Readers who were unsure yesterday are urged to subscribe now after hearing Governor Bickett's stirring remarks last night. The speech is described as magnificent and persuasive in rallying public support for the Liberty loan drive.
Bets favor Hylan to win on opening shot as Mitchel camp deploys bulls eye symbol in New York City mayoralty race.
The submarine has sunk a U S Army transport, yielding seventy American lives lost. The report warns of the danger of sea crossings and calls for united support to hasten victory and end the war against Germany.
Treasury Department notice explains tax only on interest by the federal government when principal held by an individual reaches five thousand dollars or more. The article clarifies that smaller holdings avoid state and local taxes. The circular excerpt details the sole tax applicable to bond interest.
The bonds are exempt from federal, state, local taxes on principal and interest. Exceptions include estate or inheritance taxes and certain surtaxes on income or profits. Interest on bonds up to $5,000 held by any one person or entity is also tax exempt from these income taxes.
McAdoo argues that German submarine warfare violates the rule of naval engagement by sinking merchant ships with civilians aboard without giving time for safety. He stresses noncombatant protection, contrasts land and sea crimes, and defends Americans forced to sail under foreign flags for transport and protection.
Mrs. A M Chalmers Watson led thousands of British Army women in France and became the first woman to receive a medical degree from Edinburgh University.
Durham tobacco figure tops farm output as Cassam Tilley of Bahama sells 7,000 pounds grown on his plantation at Planters warehouse for 3000 dollars averaging over 40 cents per pound. Fourteen wagons transported the load. The year sees an extremely short pecan crop across the state.
Mrs. H. H. Cox shares a letter from her son Prentiss Cox serving with United States troops in France. He reports good health and weight gain, high spirits, admiration for England and France, and notes his participation in a London parade seeing the King and Queen.
Mr. Hubert Wright aged about 44 died at Sarah Elizabeth Hospital at 8:30 Tuesday morning after a week of intense suffering from severe burns suffered when he fell into an open fire at his home near Rehoboth church. He had been treated at Henderson Dispatch reporting source.
The boys and girls at the Methodist Children's Home purchased $500 worth of Liberty bonds with proceeds from extra work. The bonds will form the nucleus of an endowment for the institution and serve as a praiseworthy example for others to follow.
The Mullins Enterprise reports that churches announced all children sent home due to scarlet fever may return Wednesday morning the 17th unless otherwise ordered. No new cases have been reported, and the threatened epidemic appears checked though several fever cases were noted in Mullins.
The writer notes ongoing cotton picking and hay separation at the gin, with frost already visible. J L Prince leads best sweet potato field with Mills partners, while Irish potato prospects look poor. The rise in new car purchases hints at wealth or fever, per Tabor's Whiteville News correspondent.
Jury verdict nullifies the 1916 will and names K M Biggs of Lumberton as chief beneficiary with costs against him Judge Bond ordered payment of costs and a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court was filed The case attracted wide county interest and involved more than $25 000 The caveators alleged undue influence The current will divids property among several heirs including Biggs and others
A Southern manufacturer sought capital from a New York capitalist but was refused. After leaving a hotel conference room the manufacturer turned out the lights to save money. The capitalist, also taught to economize, ultimately provided the needed funds. Greenville News reports.
A dry town joke unfolds in a railway car as a commercial traveler explains Leavenworth Kansas bans liquor. He says liquor can be sold only if bitten by a snake and notes the town has only one snake that was too tired to bite after a long line.
After months of intensive training Miss Lillian Ferguson of San Francisco has qualified for a position as station agent on a division of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The governor at the State fair appeals to citizens to invest in Liberty bonds. His catchy phrase bread bacon buttermilk and bonds draws cheers as he describes the bonds as a great service to the state and country.
Durham Herald reports the State Farmers Union executive committee passed a resolution urging replacement of Dr. H Q Alexander as president citing alleged near disloyal statements about the war. The move is seen as likely to make the next union meeting the most interesting in years.
Fayetteville Observer-Riley Gran non reports in a letter to The Washington Post that Wall Street sharks and government adversaries threaten the Liberty loan and national prestige. The author urges immediate decisive action to defend the market and the administration’s finances.
A 19th century advertisement claims catarrhal deafness results from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as acting through the blood to mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for an uncured case. The notice is signed by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
North Carolina reports show an extra week for the food pledge drive from October 27 to November 4 will boost signatures. About 300000 pledge and kitchen cards plus 200000 membership cards are distributed to 100 counties, with demand for more cards if needed. The effort aims to connect households with the government to conserve wheat beef pork fats and sugar and support Allied troops and American soldiers.
Coast Line Hotel Cafe offers daily weekly or monthly room rates with meals anytime. The menu features fresh oysters fish and shrimps and is located at 208 North Front Street with phone 203 W. The ad emphasizes flexible dining hours and lodging options.
Legal notice listing McKay as attorney for the Mechanics Rae Association dated September 22, 1930. Public notice requests filing or response per local requirements.
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