Novel Stage Effects Mark Academy Music Show
Neil O Briens instrels open April 14 at the Academy Music with Manager Oscar F Hodge introducing a bon bon box stage set. The program includes The Jitney Joy Bus by OBrien, The Ebony Yacht Club song and dance, and the one act The Bold Brave Black and Tans by George M Cohan dealing humorously with Mexico.
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Neil O'Brien
Academy Music
Oscar F. Hodge
Neil O’brien
Ebony Yacht Club
Bold
George M. Cohan
Mexico
Victoria to Open Lent With The Life of Our Savior
Victo ria management plans a two night showing of The Life of Our Savior the Pathe Studios production color tinted in Paris with seven thousand feet of film. The film first shown two years ago and has since drawn record demand and large audiences across the world. It is considered the top motion picture ever produced in terms of reach and popularity.
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Victoria
Great
Pathe Studios
Paris
Hair Growth Remedy Sparks Medical Debate Across America
A prominent American druggist claims Mildredina Hair Remedy could revolutionize hair care if sales rise, predicting dandruff and scalp diseases will vanish as nearly every American uses it within eight to ten years. Ad promotes 10 cent samples and mail orders from Boston, with local sale at Rivington's Pharmacy.
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America
Mildred Juise Co
Boston
Mass
Rivington’ S Pharmacy
Tanlac praised by Elm City pastor for health revival
The Rev L B Pattishall of Elm City says Tanlac restored his strength appetite and sleep after seven years of stomach trouble indigestion and nervous unrest. He reports three bottles improved his digestion and allows him to eat freely with renewed energy. Bellamy Drug Store sells Tanlac in Wilmington.
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Tanlac
L. B. Pattishall
Elm City
Wilmington
Bellamy Drug Store
Advt
Founder's Day honors Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee
Founder's Day observed at Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee Alabama honoring Booker T. Washington founder and longtime head until his 1915 death. Chapel crowd includes students and guests from New York Boston Philadelphia and other cities. William G. Willcox presides as board of education president and new Tuskegee trustees head selections noted.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Institute
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
William G. Willcox
Board of Education of
New York City
Seth Low
Tuskegee Board of Trustees
Northern Michigan Road Builders Convene in Houghton
The seventh annual convention of the Northern Michigan Road Builders Association opens in Houghton Michigan with county commissioners highway engineers and contractors in attendance. John J Cox head of the University of Michigan highway department delivers the opening address as sessions run through tomorrow.
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Northern Michigan Road Builders
Houghton
Mich
Northern Michigan Road Builders’ Association
John J. Cox
University of Michigan
Silk Blouse Deals and Waists at Low Prices
Spring silk blouses priced at 2.50 with tub silk and jap silk options. Crepe de Chine waists at 2.98 and organdy Vaile waists at 1.98. Organdy and Vaile waists offered in various sizes from 0.98 to 1.98 with faded colors noted.
Week End Skirt Bargains
A compact retail note lists blue skirts as weekend bargains. The item appears in a shopper’s catalog blurb noting sale emphasis on color and limited stock.
Ladies and Children's Knit Undergarments Promotion
Ad lists Ladies and Children's knit undergarments with ribbed gauze vests and union suits. Features tape neck and armhole, crochet trimmed pieces, and assorted sizes. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.00.
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Eees
Boys Wash Suits and Galatea Styles at Low Prices
Classified ad highlights boys wash suits in plain linene and contrasting colors, striped and plain colored options, plus Mercerized wash suits. Noted price points include 48 cents for some styles, 98 cents for Galatea line, and $1.20 for the Mercerized set.
Bargains Boost Easter Spending With New In Store Specials
For These Last Days of Dress Up Week bargains in this store offer brand new up to the minute goods at bargain prices. Specials from almost every department are priced lower than elsewhere and below usual store figures. These bargains help stretch Easter money.
Easter Suits of Pronounced Distinction Bargain Shower
Easter season offers April bargains on distinguished suits. Stores advertise special price reductions on formal wear, highlighting unique cuts and fabrics for holiday shoppers. High visibility displays feature new arrivals and limited stock.
President Suspenders On Sale For Men And Boys
Men and boys can buy Genuine President suspenders at 25 cents each. This bargain covers a range of sizes and styles suitable for daily wear and school uniforms. Limited stock available.
White Shoes For Easter
White canvas misses shoes with covered heel and ivory soles priced around 2.50 to 3.00 dollars. Dorothy Dodd and Colonial pumps listed with white canvas options for women and children, plus infant sizes and infant prices starting near 50 cents.
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Dorothy Dodd
Special in Wash Fabrics and Home Linens Sale
In a list of fabric deals, the store advertises good quality aprons gingham 27 inch, bleached dimities 40 inch, plain tan lawns, light colored calicoes, fancy white waistings, sport striped skirting, and linen sheeting at discounted prices, with noted values and percentages.
Silks For Easter Bargains In Colorful Yard Goods
A list of silk and crepe fabrics appears with prices for 36 inch black taffeta at 89 cents and white jap silk, black oriental silk, silk and cotton crepe at 48 cents, printed citron at 59 cents, tub stripe shirting at 98 cents, 40 inch georgette at 1.59 dollars and colored chiffons.
Easter Nation Bargains Pubic Sale List
Easter Nation offers bargains on ladies double tipped silk gloves in black or white for 1.00 and 0.35 per pair, wide taffeta ribbons at 0.25 to 0.50, Pebeco toothpaste 0.37, Colgate natural odor soap 0.07, Spooner’s Honey Moon talcum 0.10, auto caps with veil 0.79, and other items at reduced prices.
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Foye Coe Ee
Colgate
Spooner
Easter Millinery Bargains Show Prices and Styles
Spice of variety in this Easter millinery showing with many styles shapes and colors. Special showing this week features smart and sport models for wear. Prices range from 3.95 to 4.95 for adult hats and 0.98 to 7.50 for children's hats.
Alabama Teachers Convene Largest Convention in State History
The thirty sixth annual Alabama Education Association convention opens in Montgomery with several thousand visiting teachers. Governor Henderson and W. T. Robertson welcome attendees, followed by a reply from Superintendent Hodges. Dr. James J. Doster reviews the association’s work and future plans.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Education Association
Charles ‘Henderson
W. T. Robertson
The
City Educational Commission
P. “‘W. Hodges
Dothan
James J. Doster
University ‘of Alabama
Association
P/ P. ‘Claxton
States
Or “Educatio
Phortiwell -Hayes
Ingham College
Charlies H.judd
University “of Chicago
H., Whitfield
Robeson County Faces Bond Petition Shortfall for Read Building
Robeson County seeks to borrow 80 000 yearly for six years under the Glark act but petitions lack required 25 percent of registered voters. A special board meeting Thursday will aim to secure enough names to call an election. H W Rainey, Georgia Tech graduate, elected county road superintendent, monthly salary 115, will provide own auto and upkeep.
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Lumberton
Tech
Ces
Robeson County
Board of Courtty‘commissionérs
H. W. Rainey
Roberson County Road Commission
Notice of Sale by North Carolina Treasury Department
Sealed proposals will be received by the State Treasurer in Raleigh North Carolina until a specified date in April 1917 for certain items or blanks. The notice directs bids to be submitted at the Treasurer's office and references deadlines and terms.
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State OF North Carolina
Treasury Department
Raleigh
North Carolina
Current Events Class Teaches Chicago Students
Chicago reports a University of Chicago experiment by Prof. Herbert Willett on past and current topics shows less than half the students could answer questions. The piece mentions figures like Gerard and Patrick Henry and hints at linguistic and historical debates.
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United, Press
Chicago
Ora
Herbert Willett
Chicago University
Gerard
Not a single student knew Thomas Edison was the Wizard Menio Park
A fragment claims students were unaware of Thomas Edison being the Wizard Menio Park. The note conveys confusion over an identity label connected to Edison.
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Thomas Edison
Menio Park
No Need to Fear Hair Loss Herbal Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Sage for hair growth and stopping hair loss. It claims Sage strengthens the scalp and halts shedding with a formula described as effective and fast acting.
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