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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

6

Local society notes and events fill Wilmington pages

Richlands visitors and local guests are named among church meetings club events and family visits. A Masonboro School program for Community Service League follows a Civic League social at Castle Haynes. Trips to East Arcadia Clarendon and Buena Vista Farm with Thanksgiving repasts and dances anchor a busy civic calendar in Wilmington.

Maséntord Westbrook McLeod Masonboro Community Service League of M. A. Beasley J. A. Orrell J. P. Herring Civic League of Castle Haynes Buena Vista Farm Middle Sound John Rehder Will Rehder Fred Bissinger F. B. Clausen G. Henry Haar W. S. Clayton Eliza Schulken H. L. Vollers Katherine Vollers Gladys Polvogt E. Bissinger Theodore Runge Glamyere

Like Clock-Work Dr. Pierce laxatives and kidney health

An article promoting Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets and Anuric tablets argues the body needs regular cleansing like a machine. It describes the laxative as a mild weekly aid, details ingredients, urges readers to consult Dr Pierce and submit urine samples for free analysis, and claims fast relief from kidney and bladder issues.

N. B. Cook M. D Dr. Pierce Anuric

Theft Jewelry Tax Dispute Reported in Cleveland Case

A Cleveland woman told police her jewels worth thirty thousand dollars were stolen. The Baltimore American quoted her claim that authorities taxed the loss to that amount, implying the loss could have benefited her if permanent.

Baltimore America Cleveland Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Cardus praised by Wise resident after long illness

Mrs J M Elam of Wise Virginia writes of 14 years of backache pain and poor appetite, saying Cardus improved her health quickly. She notes she could walk again, work, and feel less nervous, urging others with similar suffering to try Cardus.

Wise J. M. Elam Orior

Political shifts over race and voting in Reconstruction era

The New York World recalls William E. Chandler warning that allowing black suffrage could have helped Mr. Hughes win. It notes that in 1877 the Republican Party abandoned black voters to gain the presidency and has not since engaged with Chandler’s case.

William E. Chandler Hughes New York World

Hanson to Meet Preuss in Woolvin Hall Wrestling Bout

Fritz Hanson returns to the city and faces German Henry Preuss tonight at Woolvin Hall at 8 30 for an exhibition match. Fans miss Jack Ross who left for Texas to wrestle Bat Brown but Hanson launches his season with a local bout promising the winner takes all gate receipts.

Fritz Hanson Jack Ross Columbia Texas Bat Brown Hanson Henry Preuss Preuss Woolvin Hall Ross Hangon Fritz

Beautify Your Complexion Colloquial Advertising

An old newspaper ad touts SHIVAR MINERAL SPRING lotion promising clearer skin and rosy cheeks for all ages. Sold by ELVINGTON'S PHARMACY, phone if unavailable, with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

Elvington

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