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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
4
A Asheville Times reader reports his newborn son named Woodrow McAdoo and that he bought an American Liberty bond in the child’s name. The note praises the bond and mocks Kaiser Bill’s anger at American support.
A strong reaction follows the Indiana Supreme Court ruling that blocks women from voting in next month’s municipal elections. Critics question the impact on women’s rights and possible protests at the court building.
Secretary McAdoo showed good sense and modesty in declining to have today’s Washington Liberty bond gathering labeled as McAdoo Tally. He spoke to honor his country, not himself.
The article notes that Chicago saloon keepers have a rule against serving policemen on their beats. It adds that while some may refuse to sell to officers, the practice is limited by their generally law-abiding stance and minimal bribes.
The Siler City Grit reports Chatham county rabbits are ripe and in prime condition for the fall and winter market. The market opens next Thursday November 1st after heavy frosts last Sunday morning.
Widespread distrust of Germans and people of German descent pervades the country. The German government is blamed for this climate due to its spies and agents operating nationwide, with ongoing arrests of German subjects or Americans acting for the enemy.
An editorial denounces Atlantic Coast Line clerks for striking during a national crisis, arguing the action aids German sympathizers and hampers troop and war material transport. The piece warns such a strike endangers soldiers and homefront morale, urging loyal Americans to oppose the move.
The Messenger profiles Oscar Page, a trusted Seaboard Air Line employee in Hamlet, who worked on the wreckage train ten years and seven months with only four days lost to measles. He owns a comfortable cottage, is paid up to 1918, and is cited as proof of prosperity through thrift and honesty among Southern African Americans.
The American Federation of Labor executive council declined to participate in or call an international conference of workmen and socialists. It called such a gathering untimely and harmful, citing enemy-country involvement, and reaffirmed fraternal greetings to Russia and support for democracy there.
A portrayal of Cipriano Castro as a stateless political intriguer forced to drift across ports and lands, constantly watched by secret service agents and denied a permanent home or household. The passage likens his peripatetic existence to the Wandering Jew, noting continual scrutiny and lack of refuge.
The Charlotte Observer reports the Camp Greene soldier Bethoven was shot by the provost guard after grabbing at a pistol and fleeing. He was placed in the guard house, escaped to the city, and rumors spoke of spy ties. The guard followed military rule, giving three halt calls before firing. Bethoven claimed kin to a famous composer.
The Lenoir News reports Rev Baylus Cade, former Le noir Baptist pastor, has resigned to move to Philadelphia. He will devote his time to further improving the Cade type-setting machine, with his initial machine completed three years ago and now pursuing greater enhancements.
J R Baggett and E A Tennis visited the Sampson Democrat outlining a Philadelphia financed plan to build a Wilmington to Swansboro line via Dunn Newton Grove Mount Olive Pink Hill and more. Townships would issue bonds as stock in the project with bonds repaid after construction. Newton Grove already pledged 40000 and Westbrooks and Piney Grove 25000 each. A parallel GoldsboroNewton Grove Clinton line and possibly to Southport is promised once the Wilmington Swansboro line funds are secured.
The New Bernian urges citizens to liquidate government debt by purchasing Liberty bonds. The piece notes only a few would buy and fears Uncle Sam would miss out if more people did not participate.
Greenville readers note Pitt County is expected to exceed its 504000 Liberty bond allotment, with forecasts near a million dollars. The piece honors American sacrifice at Gettysburg and the Antilles crew's courage in the submarine chase. It also mentions a student injured in Hendersonville and Mr. Crosby’s educational moving picture tours in Sampson County.
United States minister to Switzerland Mr Pleas ant A Stovall told President Wilson that Germans are slowly realizing the war is an utter failure. He says the conflict has caused the useless butchery of the flower of the father land's manhood and questions what will be done to the Kaiser.
In Winston-Salem yesterday more than 400000 dollars flowed to farmers from a single day’s tobacco sales. The city, famed as the world’s largest tobacco manufacturers, sets a nationwide buying record and reinforces its status as a leading market.
The Smithfield Herald notes teachers demand higher salaries as other professions pay more, warning that low pay risks school quality and civilization. The Greensboro Record highlights American soldiers being honored for bravery amid a report of a sinking incident.
The Bonlee High school boarding club closes its first month with 25 board pupils and an average cost of 1 3 cents per pupil per meal despite high prices. How is that for a war ration.
Mr A A McKay who passed the consular service exam last summer has been recalled from Staunton Virginia where he held a military school post and is now in Washington for special training ahead of his service appointment.
Article notes S J Hodes of Middendorf South Carolina, a farmer, visiting Hamlet Saturday. It cites long staple cotton cultivation with yield similar to common varieties but priced about 15 cents higher at 42 cents. Mentions a strong price call for the farmer with a 200 dollar per cale and over a dollar per bushel for seed and farm products at fancy prices.
Mr. T A Norment Jr returns home from Gastonia after visiting his 10 year old son Dick who was struck by a train two weeks ago. Dick's right arm was amputated at the shoulder and his injuries are described as serious.
Sheriffs Hall and Cockman captured two copper stills and four iron ones in recent months. A fox chase near Rockfish creek led to the discovery of a still with a fire under it. officers extinguished the fire, demolished beer stands, spilled hundreds of gallons of beer, destroyed the plant, and brought the copper still to town for Sheriff Halls.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as superior for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles offering restful sleep and easy morning expectoration. The ad notes bottle sizes 25 and 75 cents and lists Green's Drug Store as the seller.
The Progressive Railway of the South announces Nov 12 1916 departures and arrivals between Wilmington and Charlotte. No 13 3 55 P M train to Charlotte with Pullman parlor car. No 19 5 00 A M train to Charlotte. Sleeping car service Wilmington to Charlotte. arrivals No 14 7 50 P M from Charlotte. No 20 12 10 A M from Charlotte with sleeping car. For details visit City Ticket Agent Orton Hotel Building or call.
Foreclosure sale under a mortgage by S homt Payne and wife Charles Payne to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Public auction at the court house door Wilmington on November 19 1917 at noon for cash. Description begins on Sixth street and Bladen street corners with 33 by 76 foot lot. Notice dated October 19 1917. Wilmington Homestead & Loan Association.
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