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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
Byrne's Musical Comedy Company presented a lively up to date musical revue with Walter Marion and the Concertina Trio delivering strong numbers. Hank Mann led the Fox comedy Chased Into Love in three reels noted as the season's richest scream drawing crowds for matinee and evening shows.
Thomas H. Ince stages his million dollar spectacle Civilization at the Victoria for three days beginning today. The production, a sensational New York hit at the Criterion theatre, covers vast themes that captivate big minds and reflect humanity’s hopes with a vivid musical accompaniment.
Several thousand medical men largely life insurance inspectors offered to serve President Wilson in emergency work examining army and navy recruits. The offer was routed through Mrs. Fula McCleary of the Life Extension Institute in New York to speed mustering in and reduce delays seen during the Mexican mobilization.
W M Oliphant, a Clarkton business figure, testified to Tanlac’s benefits for his wife who suffered six years from indigestion stomach trouble and rheumatism. After two bottles she improved greatly with relief from rheumatism better appetite and sound sleep. He urges others to try Tanlac as a spring tonic sold by Bellamy Drug Store in Wilmington.
The Panama Pacific Exposition morals are to be tested in New York as Abraham Cahan, Fifth Avenue art dealer, faces trial. A photograph titled The Rising Sun, taken at the Exposition, is at the center as an agent of the Society for the Suppression of Vice collects nude prints as evidence.
A Raleigh area report notes multiple deadly incidents from late March to early April. Recoveries include a Wake County farmer fatally burned in Rex Hospital after an oil stove explosion and a Wilmington child’s death from scalding in boiling water. A Bailey area worker dies from an axe accident, and a blind man perishes in a cottage fire near Raleigh. A Wilson fire claims two lives including a woman and child. The piece urges safety and affordable fire prevention screens.
Fire Marshal Buckley urges careful handling of arson evidence and warns use of excessive insurance. He proposes penalties for over insured properties and recommends audits by disinterested parties to curb arson profits and require mental treatment for pyromaniacs.
A cautionary verse recounts men who took reckless bets and risks. One man tried to cross a track before a train and failed. Another attempted to restart a lighter with gasoline and died. The piece ends with the reminder that such bravado is deadly.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease and internal remedies are needed. Kall's Cat Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucous surfaces. Heali's Catarrh Cure is described as a non quack preparation prescribed by physicians and combined with blood purifiers. Testimonials offered free by FP & CHENNY & Co Toledo.
In Lynn Massachusetts more than 600 Women Stitchers Local No 57 of the United Shoe Workers pledge at least one hour weekly to bandage making for the Red Cross as 15 000 workers face unemployment when area factories close tomorrow. The peace pact with manufacturers expires the same day, though managers deny labor related causes. Raises demands by workers are noted.
Washington April 19 Men whose forefathers fought for independence have assembled from across the country for the General Society Sons of the Revolution triennial congress. A resolution endorsing the President and Congress during war on Germany is prepared for adoption at the New Willard Hotel opening. Tomorrow delegates visit Mount Vernon then return for the final banquet.
In Raleigh a proposal to use chain gangs and prison camps for fod crops emerges as Governor Bickett weighs a pass request from a NC native in Alabama. John Paul Lucas spearheads publicity while navy recruitment expands with extended deadlines and local committees aiding the effort. The Ti voli Farm and Realty Company secures a state charter in New Bern with $6,000 capital.
Petrograd papers condemn Lenine's appeal for peace with Germany. Russkoye Volya equates Lenine with Sturmer in seeking an unfair peace. Novoe Vremya says Russians fail to grasp Lenine and allies' approach likened to Wilhelm II and Hindenburg.
A leading American druggist predicts wide use of Mildredina Hair Remedy within eight years, claiming it will end dandruff baldness and scalp diseases. The ad notes 10c sample postage and mail orders via Mildred Nise Co of Boston with Elvington's Pharmacy as a dealer.
Boston marks Patriots Day with a morning bell rise and flag raise in Lex ington and Boston. Mayor Curley proclaims a recruiting day and ledges ceremonies across towns including Somerville Medford and Arlington. Paul Revere re enactment scenes and student essays offer patriotic tributes plus banquets films and speeches by city officials.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the quick fix for corns. Two drops loosen the corn so it can be peeled away, with claims of superiority over salves and knives. The 25 cent bottle is sold by E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and is recommended by several Wilmington druggists.
On April 19 in London crowds wore primroses to honor Benjamin Disraeli Lord Beaconsfield on the 39th anniversary of his death. The flower tribute marks the memory of the statesman and rival of Gladstone.
In Memphis Tennessee Bishop Murrah of the Methodist Episcopal Church South issues a call urging pastors and church members to grow foodstuffs for themselves and others. He asks the church and Sunday schools to appoint committees to promote diversified food production and extend credit to neighbors to ensure food availability.
Mrs June Havehton a noted pistol shot forms the Ameriegy Fence Rifle Club to offer all classes practical marksmanship training and competition opportunity.
An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy for gray, thinning hair. It claims gradual darkening, dandruff control, and hair growth with a pleasant tonic effect, offered by Jarman Futrell's with a money back guarantee for $1.
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