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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

2

Theatre Preview Promises New Acts and Parade

Neil O Brien and the Great American Company announce a April 14 engagement with fresh acts. Oscar F Hodge guarantees a up to date show featuring The Jitney Joy Bus The Ebony Yacht Club and The Bold Brave Black and Tans plus a minstrel street parade at noon.

Neil_ov Brien Americe Oe Cademy O America Oscar F. Hodge Mr. O’brien Eddie Ross James Gorman Ebony Yacht Club Geo. M. Cohan

Wizard Raffles Opens Evening of Challenges at Royal

The wizard Raffles announces he will accept all challenges at the first night performance at the Royal. Wilmington crowds expect the famed man of mystery to face numerous tests, possibly a public bluff being called in this town.

Raffles the Royal Man of Mystery Wilmington Waterloo Matthews Babe Verna Hill Hicks and Seymour

Tanlac endorsement by NC churchman features Mrs Sikes gain

The Rev M P Robinson of Carey joins other North Carolina clergymen in endorsing Tanlac after his wife reportedly gained sixteen pounds from two bottles. He praises the tonic for restoring strength sleep and appetite and urges others to try it. Also noted is a Raflles challenge from a dry goods firm and Uncle Charles Pawn Shop offering handcuffs in a staged stunt.

M. P. Robinson Carey North Carolina Tanlac Robinson Raleigh T. A. Sikes Clayton Advt Raffles Uncle Charles Pawn Shop

Rheuma Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a powerful safe remedy that “drives the pain and agony” in a few days. It claims one half teaspoon daily cures rheumatism and sciatica, with money back if it fails, and notes availability from R. R. Bellamy and local druggists for 50 cents.

R. R. Bellamy Ruggist Ady

Ethel Proves Friendship Through Selfless Visit

Anita recounts how Ethel rushed to help during illness with a lunch, cheerful company, and a gift of jonquils. Ethel also sacrificed a musicale to stay with Anita, turning a difficult day into a bright respite and friendship showcase.

Ethel Ethele Anita Mother

Clara Kimball Young at the Grand Tomorrow

Clara Kimball Young appears at the Grand tomorrow in The Badge of Shame a five reel drama about a Russian secret service passport plot beginning with a Kiev massacre and building to a New York mansion climax. The story draws on The Yellow Passport and showcases Young’s dramatic triumphs.

Clara Kimball Young Kiev Russia New York

A Stupendous Production Presents Dike

A spirited review highlights a grand stage performance titled Dike. The troupe delivers vivid acting, dynamic dance, and colorful scenery in a memorable show.

Life of Our Saviour toscreen at Victoria

The Life of Our Saviour, a seven reel Pathe pageant beautifully hand colored in Paris, will be shown at the Victoria next Monday and Tuesday as the after Easter season opener. The director faced great demands to visualize miracles on screen without real power to perform them. Indoor meet at Corvallis promises notable events with eight relay races and field events featuring college, high school and club athletes from the northwest.

Pathe Victoria Paris Corvallis Ore Northwest Oregon Agricultural College University of Pennsylvania

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ROYAL Hicks and Seymour Lisle Bank Clara Kimball Young Service Clara Kimball Rev. Sikes Rev. Robinson Pathe Presents Real Burley CAS Exelento Pomavee Andrew T. Long Connecticut Edward T. Jeffery Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Liverpool England Charles L. Beach Connecticut Agricultural College Whitewater Wis Nicholas Matz Denver Alasace-Lorraine Joseph M. ‘Frapers Epigee Kaiser Allies Ministry of Marine German Federal Council Copal Indianapolis Eaglesmere William H. Schofield Harvard Uiversity American-Scandinavian Foundation Brockville Ont Oenes J. W. Yates J. van B. Metts H.F. Wilder Sec Treas Shrier J. W. Freeman J. P. Quelch Louis Einstein C. D. Weeks N. E. Bunting R.E. Williams H. Cole R.G. Grady M. Bellamy W. T. Smith A. S. Yeager
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