This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement touts Parsian sage as the final solution to dandruff hair loss and itching. It claims rapid, safe results with a guaranteed refund if not satisfied and notes R. R. Hellamy as supplier.
The forthcoming production at the Academy of Music showcases lavish costumes with Poiret models in the first act set in a chic beauty parlor. Acts two and three transport the audience to Corsica, with enormous expenses and meticulous design. The company features 60 performers and a chorus of 30 pretty traveling girls, including familiar faces Wilmington theatergoers will recognize.
James Arnold presents his Northland Beauties in Her Husband's Wife at the Royal in Wilmington. The comedy and musical numbers draw large audiences with seven dancers and top scenery. The Temple Quartette and other acts receive enthusiastic encores as the program proves highly entertaining.
Virginia Pearson stars in William Fox's detective photoplay Thou Shalt Not Steal at the Grand theatre. Mary Bruce loves Roger Penton and faces a desperate plot as her banker father borrows £100,000 from Lord Haverford and Mary secretly steals the money.
Sweden denies reports that its Petrograd legation offered or would offer mediation between the Bolshevik government and Germany. The foreign office says the note from M Tarotsky was only a courtesy and does not imply recognition of the Leninites. No likelihood of recognition is seen unless the Entente powers take the lead.
London reports Dr Christopher Addison named minister of public health as Lloyd George backs a plan to nationalize the medical profession and provide free medical attendance for all, seeking a Christmas bill to create a new ministry for the scheme. The Daily Express says widespread parliamentary support may follow.
London reports The Times correspondent says a Tartar republic is proclaimed in Crimea with details unknown. The piece notes a broader wave of secessionist moves in the Caucasus and Siberia, amid politics absorbed in a peace program.
San Antonio Texas Dec 4 The wedding of Miss Mary Tignor Holmes daughter of Commander Urban T Holmes USN and Lieut John Thorton Knight Jr 20th Field Artillery US Army drew wide interest in army and Navy circles The groom now stationed in San Antonio is a grandson of Lieutenant General S B M Young US Army retired former commanding general of the army
Mary flees a bank attack where a thief steals money and a man bites his wrist. Benton stars as Thou Shalt Not Steal in est photoplay. Mary's father is under suspicion as a detective piece unravels the mystery through clever sleuthing.
The speaker asserts the nation’s aim is to crush autocratic power in Germany and secure a just peace. He argues for no annexations and accountability for wrongs in Belgium Austria-Hungary the Balkans and Turkey, while opposing imperial control and urging open vision of war aims to win public support. He stresses autonomy for nations and Russia’s role, warning against premature peace and urging steadfast focus on victory and a fair settlement.
This home remedy claims to outperform store bought syrups saving money. It uses 21% ounces of Pinex per pint bottle with sugar syrup to create a fast acting cough remedy from The Pines Co Ft Wayne Indiana. It promises relief from coughs throat and chest colds within 24 hours and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.