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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
6
A mixed page features Wilfred Gibson verse on memory and sun rain, plus local church society notices. Entries list meetings for First Baptist Sunday school classes, Susannah Wesley and Philathea groups, Red Cross events, and a parade of visitors to Wilmington from several towns.
An advertisement extols Lux suds for delicate textiles. It explains safe cleaning of silks chiffons and other fine fabrics with hot water dissolving the flakes into a creamy lather, warns against rubbing, and guides washing steps from soaking to final rinse and drying. Mentioned sources include Lever Brothers Co Cambridge Mass.
A historical catalog lists silk curtains jabots lace curtains satin collars woolens woolen goods and fine fabrics. It mentions silk underwear georgette crepe de linens chine blouses washabie gloves silk stockings and lace collars.
Social items report a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kirby with eight guests including four Camp Green lieutenants. The Ladies Aid Society will hold an Apron and Tie sale from 4 to 11 p.m. with a musical program and a supper served.
An advertisement states catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood remedy with a $100 reward for uncured cases. Circulars free from T. C. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
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