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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1917

Page

2

Theatrical Showing of American Methods at Royal Theatre

William Farnum stars as Armstrong in American Methods, a Fox photodrama based on The Iron Master. The plot follows love and betrayal in a French village, with a fatal confrontation, set against a mining inheritance and a battle of loyalties. Pauline Frederick stars in The Love That Lives at the Grand Monday offering.

Apearing George Ohner The William Fox William Farnum Rale Royal Theatre William Armstrong France Armstrong George Obnet Mr. Farnum Pauline Fr Predera Ives Cas Molly McGill Frederick Molly McGill Molly Pauline Frederick the Grand

Do moving picture stars have moods and temperaments

A correspondent invokes the concept of mood to discuss moving picture stars and their temperaments. The piece argues that stars are human, influenced by emotions, and must embody mood for roles while advocating Sunday recreation to provide relief from war stress, ending with Pauline Frederick.

Japanese Professor Finds Typhus Germ

Japanese scientist Professor Kenso Futaki of the Imperial Government Research Laboratory identifies the germ causing typhus as Spirochaete Exanthemato-typhus. Full details are to be sent to the Rockefeller Institute in America.

Tokio Kenso Futaki Reserch. Laboratory Rockkefeller Institute America

No Limit on Outdoor Amusements Key to War Efforts

Editorial argues against Blue Laws restricting public play on Sundays while war continues. The author urges preserving harmless amusements to bolster morale and avoid burdening citizens, noting NY and other communities restrict hours. They defer discussion of excise laws and nightlife to others, advocating no limit on outdoor recreation as a wartime morale measure.

New York

State Health Board Offers Life Extension Examinations

The State Board of Health proposes extending life extension health work to counties and large industries. Two counties Vance and Alamance already show strong results, but county interest has waned. A three month examination program provides minute physical checks for eligible county residents within prescribed age limits. The board does not cure or treat, only diagnoses, aiding local physicians and specialists.

State Board of Health Vance Alamance State Board ‘of Health

Army surgeon urges vigilance to prevent epidemics in camps

In France and at home the army surgeon warns that sanitation in military camps and ships is vital to prevent infectious disease. He calls for constant press vigilance to avoid repeating lessons of past infections and stresses consult physicians for disease treatment while avoiding endorsements of specific doctors or specialists.

France Tin H. Martin Byo R. Martin Martin

Accepting Commercial Accounts From Individuals and Firms

The notice states that accounts of individuals corporations and firms will be accepted for processing. It highlights commercial accounts as a focus area and outlines required documentation and verification steps for open postings.

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William Farnum Dire Tom Fox RAND Paramount Pictures John Sampolis Violet Palmer Nies Jewel Carmen Anita Stewart Robert Warwick Grand Red Cross Pauline -Frederick Trea American Bank & Trust Co Wilmington, N. C Dat Rae Sey Resources Thos. E. Cooper Ee Os Oerich Chas. E. Bethea E. Fred Bance Milton Calder American Bank
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