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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
4
The report notes no violence in the first week of the Godwin McCaskill debate with more weeks ahead. It hopes Bremen the submarine reaches port safely to quell rumors and reflect on naval power and potential national disaster.
Progressive party vice-presidential candidate Joohn M. Parker to address voters in New York State. A joint debate with Roosevelt is floated, with Parker expected to defend principles while Roosevelt explains his stance.
Residents in Rocky Mount plan a first time fair that promises seasoned presentation. Officials emphasize the event will showcase industrial and agricultural progress beyond entertainment, aiming to benefit the community and foster lasting value.
New Bern’s chamber of commerce reports 297 new members and 6260.50 in cash from a recent membership and financial drive. The article emphasizes the value of a strong, active commercial body beyond mere formal title.
The article condemns Jeremiah O Leary for sending a provocative telegram to the U S President during delicate international issues. It notes the President's reply worsens O Leary's public standing, describing him as a pitiable spectacle and urging agreement with critics of the President.
The article forecasts a prolonged winter war in the west as Germans hold large areas of France and Belgium. It cites cold rains flooding trenches and a favorable German crop season, suggesting fighting will extend into spring and summer despite Allied numbers and sea control.
A blend of critique on Hughes and Wilson arguing over filibuster use during a railway strike, paired with observations on municipal water purification. The piece cites Wall Street influence, party leaders, and calls out silent strategy, then shifts to 1903 15 water system investments, highlighting rise to 155 cities, $1,071,000,000 total capital, and per capita growth to $38. It ends with a sobriety note on a captain's exit and a tally of inmates served and discharged.
Census department findings highlight sharp declines in typhoid deaths in major cities due to improved water supplies and filtration. The report traces the evolution of purification methods from early sedimentation to chemical sterilization, with Wilmington example and historical milestones across U S cities.
Raleigh dispatch reports Collector J W Bailey has fourteen October appointments starting in Henderson at 2 PM Wednesday. He will visit Warrenton Tarboro Williams ton Hyde Pamlico Jones Onslow New Hanover Wilmington Duplin Asheville Brevard Jackson Macon and more, amid counties lacking announced venues. Captain Lineberry leaves Soldiers Home after six years and details improvements and finances.
The writer argues the United States is not unneutral for aviators fighting for France. It contends citizens have shown bias toward belligerents and that taking action abroad is more courageous than staying home.
A speaker bids farewell to the man who will succeed them someday. They reflect on what kind of person the successor may be and offer a warm, encouraging handclasp and shared hard‑earned wisdom to ease the transition. The verse frames respect, mentorship, and well wishes across time.
New Jersey scientists urge hen house screens to keep out mosquitoes and protect flocks. Prof. Harry R. Lewis of the New Jersey State Experiment Station coordinates a vaccination effort for poultry diseases as part of an extensive Jersey poultry industry outreach.
Report notes native volunteers or 'Digger Indians' may be called to help on the border. Exchange opinion suggests their aid could be crucial for air-construct trenches in defensive works.
A State Board of Health bulletin argues that good health stems from natural foods. It warns that heavy rich fried and processed foods cause headaches constipation and biliousness and lead to dependence on patent medicines. Prefer fruits vegetables milk butter salads cereals and nuts as nature intended and avoid drug habit.
The judge declares two men guilty of burglary and sentences one to two years in prison while the other receives one year each. by exchange, both sides view the result as reasonable.
The speaker quotes a physician urging harsh workouts to improve health or risk death. The dialogue questions the value of harsh training and expresses fatalistic resolve.
The New Hanover County Board of Elections met at the Court House on September 4 1916 and fixed general election precincts and polling places with registrars and judges appointed for November 1 1916. Locations include Engine House Court House Giblem Lodge Mills Stables Shepard's Store Lumsden Store Burnett's Store Humphreys Store Rogers Store and Johnson's Store with respective registrars and judges listed. Woodward serves as Chairman.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood borne remedy for catarrh. It claims a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to request testimonials from PF J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Bids will be received until October 12 for the purchase of the building and site of the old school house on Myrtle Grove Sound in District No 18 White race. Lot contains three fourths of an acre. By order of Board of Education. Right to reject bids reserved. W Catlett Supt.
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