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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions by period and delivery option. Rates shown include six months at $2.50, three months at $1.25, one year at $5.20, and six months at $2.60 with in-city carrier delivery.
The text notes gents collars now 15 cents each, up from two for a quarter. It underscores how price hikes hit low income buyers, leaving the poor to pay more per item.
Wilson argues a man makes a finer dash with the pen than the sword and remains eternally right on the point, while any who disagree is gravely mistaken.
A Bangor report notes undecided plans to close or keep open saloons in honor of Mr. Hughes. Saloons face strong opposition to the candidate, reflecting local tensions around the visit.
The sectional issue the Republicans up North draw will serve as ammunition for Democrats in North Carolina. Cartoonists depict Mr Wilson with a long chin and should portray Mr Hughes as two faced to sharpen the attack.
A reflection on political foreboding with a North versus South view. The piece argues that public opinion is fragmented across a vast nation and that predicting election outcomes from overheard views is unreliable. It emphasizes informed consideration over advocacy and notes rooting can spur but does not guarantee victory.
Georgia reacts to Leo M. Frank murder case as Dorsey and other candidates face primaries. The Frank case looms over Georgia politics, influencing opinions and votes despite attempts to separate it from campaign aims.
The piece argues that public judgment in the Third District should prevail over outside opinion in judging the judge’s fitness. It lauds the primary result as proof that appointive power cannot consistently predict voters’ choice. The commentary stresses the primaries’ value for aligning officeholders with the people.
The piece argues Maine's vote is a barometer for national results. It notes Maine has long leaned Republican and that a small Republican majority could signal Democratic momentum in November, influencing expectations in other states and the president's race. It cites Grover Cleveland's elections despite Maine's electoral vote.
The Dispatch announces Dr John Thames of Wilmington chosen as Winston-Salem health officer praising his efficient service and urging readiness for health laws while noting Wilmington’s transition involved bitterness but resulted in valued progress. The move is welcomed as a progressive step for the city and its public health.
Puzzling doubts about Romanian assessments of ally strength and timing of an Entente advance through Saloniki. The text questions whether the Balkan battles are major offensives or mere skirmishes and whether estimates were incorrect.
The National Foreign Trade Council reports on how European economic alliances may affect U S commerce. It calls for stronger treaty making, better State Department resources, and careful public opinion to secure favorable ratification. It cautions that differential tariffs and shipping preferences could disrupt American trade and force renegotiation of most favored nation status.
The notice lists events in New York and Georgetown South Carolina with dates on Tuesday September 1 and Tuesday September 12. It appears as a public or organizational notice with no further contextual details.
Effective September 5 timetable details freight schedule and Sunday hours. Daily service lists departures from Ninth and Cranes Streets and Beach locations with morning and afternoon times. Freight office operates Sundays from 10:00.
The report analyzes Allied plans at the Paris Economic Conference to favor raw materials exchanges and conserve resources for Allies, and questions whether such preferences would hinder U.S. access to footstuffs and inputs. It warns that subsidies, European recovery, and renewed trade could distort American exports and bank credits unless kept in balance with global equity.
Dialogue hints at legal coercion as a doctor resists questioning and a formal warning is issued. The exchange suggests an underlying investigation or interrogation with potential consequences for statements made.
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