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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

2

Tanlac heals Goldsboro man restoring health this Christmas

John G Derr a Goldsboro businessman spends Christmas Eve hopeful for a cure. Tanlac has helped him gain weight and end indigestion and constipation. He plans to enjoy Christmas dinner with a bottle of Tanlac on the table. The ad notes Tanlac is widely sold across North Carolina with many local dealers listed.

Santa Claus Santa John G. Derr Saint Nicholas Mr. Derr North Carolina United States Tanlac Wilmington Bellamy Drug Store Burgaw Halstead Southport Watson’s Pharmacy Rocky Point A. N. Rhodes G. W. Kirby New Bern Brabham Drug Co Magnolia W. L. Southall Faison Faison Drug Co Pembroke G. W. Locklear Snow Hill J. T. H. Harper Vineland R. B. McRoy & Co Whiteville A. McNeill & Son Verona G. K. Humphrey Fair Bluff J. P. Weddell

Theatre Glifford Stars in Sweethearts at Academy of Music

Miss Gifford a delightful American star with kentucky roots discusses her role in Sweethearts and the audience’s reception in the South and England. The article notes her dress and voice, and reports matinee and night show prices and ticket sales at Elvington's Pharmacy. Also previews Maid to Order at the Academy of Music with a beauty quartet and varied costumes. Billie Burke serial Gloria’s Romance returns to the Grand with an upcoming finale and a double bill plus a five reel feature The Commuters.

Sulia Gifford Australia New York South Suwanee River Kentucky Elvington Castle Producing Company, Inc Academy of Music Billie Burke

Casino Girls Encore At Victoria With Capacity Crowds

John R Castle's Casino Girls company opened a week's engagement at the Victoria yesterday and drew capacity crowds last night with a lively show and strong attendance.

Casino Girls John R. Castle Casino Girls Company the Victoria

Thanksgiving at Home with Brother Surprise

A narrator recounts a warm Thanksgiving Eve on Long Island. Her brother George returns from school unannounced, his arrival brings joy to a close-knit family. George plays violin as she sings, mother delighted, and a cozy evening at home becomes a perfect day.

Long Island Brother George Mother George Secamp Eliza

Entertaining musical comedy and vaudeville show ends today

The cast led by Bill Bailey as Mr Murphy presents The Honeymooners with Albert Hassan Billy Morell and a strong chorus of seven pretty girls. Lottie Mc Cree and the supporting ladies shine while Ben Hassan impresses with acrobatic numbers. The show draws generous applause and will be shown for the last time today.

Bill Bailey Mr. Murphy Albert Hassan Billy Morell Lottie McCree Ben -Hassan

Hearing Opens on Paper Prices to Probe Causes

The Federal Trade Commission began a hearing in New York to determine if high print paper prices stem from raw material scarcity or a manufacturers’ combination. FTC agents have collected evidence and may reveal startling facts as manufacturers, jobbers, and newspaper publishers are invited to testify.

New York Federal Trade Commission Commission

Oklahoma farmers in conference debate farming issues

Norman Oklahoma December 12 scholars and farmers gather under the University of Oklahoma for a two day conference tackling farm tenancy farm loan interest rates and cooperative marketing among other agricultural topics.

Oklahoma Farmers Norman Okla University of Oklahoma

Dealers at Omaha

Live business men from Kansas Iowa Nebraska and neighboring states arrived in Omaha for the annual Mic West Implement Dealers Association convention. The gathering includes several days of sessions and an elaborate display of farm implements and machinery in the municipal auditorium.

Omaha Neb Kansas Iowa Nebraska Implement Dealers’ Association

Wisconsin Implement and Vehicle Dealers Hold Eleventh Convention

In Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 12 the eleventh annual convention opened with gasoline engines tractors and the latest farm machinery on display at the Auditorium More than a thousand delegates and visitors attended the opening session which will run through Friday.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association

First Iron Manufacture in America Began in Virginia 1619

Historical note records the first iron production in Virginia in 1619. A later statistic states about 1,825,000 men are employed in the US mining and oil sectors.

America Virginia The United States

Richa Hy a cae ea tell you more unless the tile

Soap keeps your skin ROSERT A BELLALY Of pecan.

Richa

Foot Experts Offer Free Advice On Foot Comfort

A foot care expert offers free consultations to help people relieve foot troubles. Learn how to wear regular shoes comfortably, ease bunions callouses and cramps, straighten and strengthen ankles without special footwear, and ask questions about shoe choices and foot health.

Scholl foot expert offers free relief and expert correction

A Scholl foot expert visits with non cutting methods using Dr Scoll’s appliances promising instant relief and permanent comfort. No charge or obligation to buy. Bring children for preventive guidance and personal foot care demonstrations.

Scholl

Free Foot Expert Services Offered With No Strings Attached

An unusual opportunity is announced inviting readers to obtain the services of a successful foot expert at no charge. The offer has no strings and is available for a limited time. readers are urged to remember the dates and come early.

Foreclosure Sale of Wilmington Lot in 1917

State confirms mortgage of Wallace Russ Jr and Charlotte Hires dated December 2. The sale, for cash, will be at the New Hanover County Courthouse steps on January 18, 1917. Property lies in Wilmington, lot 1 in block 38, bounded by McRae Taylor Seventh and McRae streets. Ellen P. Gare is the attorney.

North Carolina Cou New Tianover Wallin Wilmington McRae and Taylor Streets Taylor Street Seventh Street Taimler Pr MeRae Street Melrae Street Ellen PP. Gare Decenor State of North Carolina Imington Lumber Hawv American Bank and Trust CO Hierelver

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Victoria Academy Chris O’brown Dainty Julia Gifford ED Orchester JB. McCabe & CO Billie Gloria Academy of Music Tomorrow Foot Experts Wm. M. Scholl T Street Castle Producing CO Miss Rose Bott Elvington’s J.M Soley & CO Tex Tures Wors Sion Skinner J.M .Soley & CO One Price Clothiers & Furnishers North Front Street Ssh Tae RT Ruark, Attorner Vernor Timothy Clemmecourt New Hanover County Warren Timothy Clemmons NEW York Cafe
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