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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
4
A Wilmington paper from September 22 1917 blends war talk with local items. It cites draft concerns menhaden edible food efforts and a Raleigh incident while noting political jabs at Tom Watson and Greece Sweden and Germany in a brisk, editorial tone.
The text argues Germans fear an American army in France but asserts soldiers there will not go hungry and that the presence will create greater unease for Germany beyond food concerns.
The British and French forces repeatedly assault and break German lines. German troops struggle to withstand infantry advances, with heavy artillery only partially effective. German resolve appears diminished compared with earlier in the war.
The Columbia State mocks Concord North Carolina for allegedly placing a 15 cent admission fee for entering the city with half price for children and special family rates. The piece reflects local rivalry since the cantonment era, accusing Columbia of gouging residents.
Raleigh and the state applaud Governor Bickett after a Thursday night crowd in the capital, angered by a man in custody, yielded to his persuasive words. The piece notes provocation but stresses cooler heads prevailed and calls for calm.
Vatican receives Central powers replies with emphasis on status quo peace terms. Kaiser Wilhelm’s note stresses disarmament while avoiding clear commitments, and Emperor Charles’ proposals hint at peace through negotiations. Wilson’s stance on open diplomacy and American principles frames the conflict as unaffordable concessions. The report also notes the Lowlands post office arson as a federal offense.
The piece argues that the United States favors open negotiations over secret intrigue in international affairs. It notes treaties require Senate approval, making clandestine deals impossible, and warns that secret pacts would provoke public outcry if attempted by a president and Senate.
Southeastern railroads have transported thousands of troops on regular trains and specials, on regular time, with no mishaps. Despite schedule changes and fluctuating entrainment numbers due to military program alterations, they maintained smooth operations.
The piece notes a new scheme to smuggle liquor into dry areas by pumping into car tires, suggesting traffic difficulty as a side effect. It cites a Durham Sun editorial on equal duties and civic sacrifice, and comments on Jim Poll’s involvement in opposing William’s business, framed as a local political issue.
The piece jokes that avoiding war duties allows people to amuse themselves by gouging each other with high prices, a safer alternative than being gouged by German bayonets. It contrasts domestic profiteering with wartime sacrifice in a sarcastic tone.
The article notes the United States declared war on Germany a few months earlier and describes feverish U S naval and military buildup since the declaration, stating America is now on a war basis with unprecedented mobilization and rapid progress each day.
Kinston markets topped North Carolina in August with 2,979,052 pounds sold, about 150,000 more than Wilson, Greenville third with 1,696,722 pounds. In Davidson county only two of thirty-two applicants for first grade certificates were successful. most were renewed after exams.
Wadesboro says farewell to Battery D of Field Artillery known as Bickett Battery as they entrain for Camp Sevier Greenville S C. The unit drawn from Anson Union Stanly counties under Capt K M Hardison and Lieut Frank B Ashcraft impressed traveling men with its fine appearance and training. Gas ton Means once linked to a $60000 breach of promise suit in New York was noted by President Edward K Graham of UNC as a former student and acquaintance of Means.
Describes evening and night shift at an Army aerodrome where mechanics overhaul planes after a day of combat. Wires, wings, and engines require careful repair while orders can arrive for dawn missions and night bombing readiness. The Orderly Officer coordinates operations under air raid vigilance.
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