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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
The Brinkley Girls present The King of Heidelberg at the Victoria with Hal Stack in the title role and Mae Ward in a leading juvenile part. The Venetian Trio delivers a standout musical act and the crowd enjoyed the new farce.
The De Rue Bros Ideal Minstrels return with larger company and new scenery. A grand scenic first part titled A Fountain of Mirth headline the show. Matinee and night performances next Saturday with tiered pricing and tickets on sale at Elvington's Pharmacy.
Victor Herbert's Sweethearts, a top operetta, will be staged at the Academy next Wednesday December 13 with Julia Gifford as Princess Sylvia. The production features Bruges setting, lavish costumes, a strong principal cast, and a large chorus. Matinee 50 cents to 1.50. evening 75 cents to 2. Tickets go on sale Monday at 9 at Ellington's Pharmacy.
The Bureau of Fisheries reports four years of trials at Beaufort North Carolina promoting terrapin production to avert extinction of a prized seafood species. Nearly 3 000 young terrapins were gathered this year from Beaufort laying beds as efforts expand to other species and states.
The third annual Northwestern Road Congress opened in Chicago with delegates from more than a dozen states. State road commissioners attended including Wisconsin's John A. Hazelwood who presided at the opening session at the Hotel Sherman.
Urbana December 7. The Illinois Municipal League begins its third annual convention at the University of Illinois with a large representative attendance. Mayor William C. Barber of Joliet called the gathering to order and Mayor Fesler of Cleveland delivered the day’s main address. The convention will conclude tomorrow.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. A few drops on the corn allegedly lifts it out with the finger, costing a few cents for a quarter ounce. The sticky compound dries quickly and does not irritate surrounding tissue, appealing to women wearing high heels.
Secretary McAdoo’s annual finance report to Congress projects a 1917-18 general fund deficit of 185.6 million dollars and a 1.278 billion dollar 1918 outlay excluding the postal service. It notes the Federal Reserve System’s strength, calls for reform of omnibus public building bills, and outlines customs revenue changes and needs in narcotics and public health funding.
A two day meeting of the New Hampshire Dairymen's Association begins in Manchester tomorrow after preparations for the annual convention are completed. The session will feature discussions on dairy practices and industry issues.
The Atlantic Coast Line offers a Christmas Cuba excursion from Wilmington to Havana for 49.65 with meals and berths included. Tickets valid to January 7 1917 with return options via Jacksonville East Coast routes or Port Tampa West Coast route. Proportionate fares available from nearby Virginia North and South Carolina points. Children half fare. For schedules and reservations contact T C White, General Passenger Agent, Wilmington NC.
A reflective piece on how memories preserve joy and humanity across generations. It laments forgotten school days and praises memories of family, home life, and community events, noting their solace for people during hardship and war.
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