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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
4
The 1917 Wilmington edition notes Kaiser William’s slow progress after Belgium as the King homicide case nears a key moment. It mentions Camp Jackson and the idea of moving white soldiers to a new cantonment near Columbia, highlighting local concerns about demographic shifts and city status.
The piece notes shifting American views of Bernstorff and German intrigue as revelations emerge after his departure. It cites Judge Harding on debt dodging disqualifying grand jurors, and warns of a planned mobilization of Black troops for the draft and potential Negro cantonments, with Wilmington’s Cantonment as a possible site.
The National Aid Society in Wilmington appeals to women and men to support war work through purchases of materials or weekly pennies. The piece notes soldiers will need comforts in France and hospitals, urging broad city participation and emphasizing small contributions add up. It also criticizes German attempts to drive Irish Americans against the United States.
New York advocates push for universal woman suffrage as recognition of women's wartime aid, not a war measure. Harvard Medical School opens to women. Dr Franklin H Martin calls women to train for war work as allied nations need more physicians and nurses.
Statistics show the state produces seven million bushels of wheat while ten million bushels are needed to meet consumption. North Carolina remains unable to sustain its supply, highlighting a persistent shortfall between production and demand.
The University News Letter notes corn at 2.06 and wheat at 2.34 per bushel in North Carolina, creating luck for spare farmers but bankruptcy risk for those who must buy. The Greenville Reflector argues government must act firmly to mobilize Pacific coast shipyard workers for war needs.
Fayetteville Observer notes North Carolina soldiers at Camp Jackson receive praise for their visible zeal to serve. The piece recalls Civil War pedigree with lines about Bethel Gettysburg and Appomattox as a nod to family military history.
The article quotes Godwin noting strong patriotism in his district and urging decisive action against Germany. Voters express support for continued efforts until Germany is defeated to secure peace and safety for free peoples.
In Winston-Salem several proposed relaxations of Sabbath observance laws near army cantonments were discussed. A request was refused in Charlotte and it is hoped other cities will follow suit.
The Asheville Times praises Governor Bickett for personally pushing reform in the prison system. It credits him with delivering justice for the defenseless and says his actions should rank high in the esteem of his constituents.
Advert shows Calotabs as a modern calomel tablet offering liver cleansing with no taste nausea or griping. One tablet at bedtime with water purportedly leaves user feeling fine in the morning and appetite restored. Original sealed package contains twenty doses priced at thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Red Springs Citizen reports a fall community fair planned for October 12 after last year’s event. Henderson Dispatch notes Mrs Bryan saying goodbye to her fifth son David S Bryan as he joins the new army quota. another Bryan brother serves in France and is currently out of touch. Lumberton High opens its 11th session with 405 pupils and improved facilities and staff, expecting the best year yet.
A Charlotte preacher recounted a letter from a lad wounded in France to his parents. The youth reportedly expressed grim delight at sending three Germans to hell before he was wounded, a line censored with a margin note about enemy locations.
If the Food Administration's suggestions are followed Brer Rabbit will appear on many North Carolina bills of fare this fall and winter according to the report.
An article discusses riggs disease, noting no universal cure according to dentists and physicians. It describes a treatment with pyrorrigy a medicated massage unguentum claimed to halt progression, restore gum color, reduce redness and inflammation, and tighten loose teeth, priced at one dollar.
Mortgagee Mechanics Home Association to sell at public auction on October 22 1917 at 12 oclock noon at the County Courthouse Wilmington. Property described as south half of lot 3 block 1 plan of the City of Wilmington with appurtenances. Notice states Charles Nixon and Martha Nixon defaulted on mortgage recorded Book 82 page 335 and attorney McKay represents the association.
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