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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1917

Page

2

Tanlac praised by Wilmington couple as life changer

Samuel Catlett of 1404 South Fourth Street and his wife report health gains after starting Tanlac with plans to complete a six bottle course. He says indigestion vanished, appetite and sleep improved, while she gained two and a half pounds after the first bottle. The ad notes Bellamy Drug Store as Wilmington’s Tanlac dealer and promotes the film Civilization at the Victoria Theatre.

South Fourth Street Tanlac Samuel Catlett Mr. Catlett Wilmington Thomas H. Ince Victoria Theatre Mr. Ince Victoria

Miss April Fool at the Royal promises top week’s bill

Byrne and Byrnes Musical Comedy Company presents an all new Miss April Fool at the Royal today and tomorrow. The troupe features seasoned artists including Charlie and Billie Byrne Walter Marion Ethel King The Concertina Trio and a lively chorus with new specialty numbers aimed to draw large weekend crowds.

the Royal Byrne Royal Stage Charlie Billie Byrne Walter Marion Ethel King Ethel King, the Concertina

Miss Jackie of the Navy to headline Grand program

The Grand's next big production features Margarita Fischer in a star role titled Miss Jackie of the Navy. Promoters promise a mammoth all star cast and a timely, sensational Belle of the season following The Pearl of Paradise.

Grand Margarita Fischér The Miss Jackie Navy Miss Fischer

Bakers to Root for Army Recruits at Convention

Southeastern Master Bakers Association members will print enlistment appeals for the army and navy in bread wrappers. The group ended its convention in Jacksonville after choosing Mobile as the next meeting site and electing Gordon Smith of Mobile as president, with L. E. Rogers of Atlanta secretary, J. A. Finkleman of Memphis VP, and J. B. Beveridge of Columbus GA treasurer.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Bakers’ Association Bakers Mobile Gordon Smith L. E. Rogers Atlanta J. A. Finkleman Memphis J. B. Beveridge Columbus, Ga

See Our Windows for Specials for Saturday

Wilmington Shoe Co advertises Saturday specials with footwear for sale. Local shop highlights discounted prices and featured styles.

Wilmington Shoe Co Adv Spee Wilmington Shoe Met

Noted lecturer booked for Loris engagement

Dr. Harry R. McKeen, renowned lecturer and rural specialist, is booked for a week in Loris South Carolina from May 14 to 21. The engagement announced by Rev. Watson B. Duncan Jr. highlights McKeen as a leading community builder whose talks address small towns and rural districts.

Dispatch Loris 8. C Harry R. McKeen America Watson B. Duncan, Jr Loris Methodist Church McKeen Dr. McKeen Dallas

Naval officer not afraid of Friday

Admiral A G Winterhalter retires after a successful command of the US fleet in the Asiatic Station. He previously hoisted the flag over Hawaii in 1898 and led a tour of European observatories to aid the new Washington naval observatory project.

United Press Washington Annapolis A. G. Winterhalter Navy Naval Observatory Winterhalter

New Jersey to form all female coast guard unit this summer

The state plans a coast patrol guard squad made up entirely of young women this coming summer, signaling a new leadership approach and expanded gender representation in maritime enforcement.

New Jersey

Chadboard School to Hold Annual Commencement Events

Chadbourn April 2 plans for this year’s commencement are complete with a community approach. The program opens April 22 in the school auditorium with a baccal sermon by W. W. Morton at 11. A music recital is set for Wednesday night under M. Wilkes. Thursday hosts the graduating class of girls and boys with class exercises and Friday features the literary dress and diploma presentations by Superintendent F. T. Wooten.

Chadbourn W. Morton Makry Seh M. Wilkes H. E. Stacy Cn Hes F. T. Wooten Stay Lumberton Stacy Wayne Belroy Bailey Fannie Be Boughner Maude Grace Britt High Brown Ada Pearl Gore Koonce Gladys King Eupha McKenzie Iva Marie Liamson

Royal Exchange Assurance Ledger and Liabilities Summary

Ledger assets show 2 399 408.22 dollars from policyholders and 1 087 425.90 dollars in disbursements to policyholders. Total admitted assets around 39 971 184 dollars with liabilities including unearned premiums 4 050, salaries and expenses, and contingent commissions. Capital stock listed at 400 000 dollars with surplus 948 075.25 dollars.

Royal Exchange Assurance London Eng Palic Sysauuig Eees Wer Pal

19th Fire Risks in North Carolina Business Report

Insurance data shows premiums received 5 036 188 with fire losses 17 114. The report lists R J Harvey as U S Manager and Jas I Young as attorney for service. Home Office in New York and Raleigh as location for the insurance commissioner.

North Carolina U.S R. J. Harvey U. S New York Jas. I. Young Surance Raleigh

Insurance abstract certification for Royal Exchange Insurance

James R. Young Insurance Commissioner certifies the abstract filed with the department showing the condition of the Royal Exchange Insurance Company of London as of December 31. The document bears the commissioner’s official seal and date.

State of North Corolla Aleigh James R. Young Insurance Onsioner Royal Exchange Insurancepany London Eng James Rf. Young Insurance Commissiontt

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