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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
7
Government and railroads urge shipments of Christmas packages at least ten to fourteen days before the holiday. Due to high war material movements, every available baggage mail and express car is needed to ensure timely delivery. Norfolk Southern Railroad General Agent J F Dalton appeals to the public for prompt packing and mailing.
Special correspondent reports Jacques Copeau launching Theatre du Vieux Colombier in New York, promoting simplicity and focus on author and actor. Inside Garrick, iron fireproof scenery remains while Copeau snubs hoi polloi, favors art, and notes a quirky opening with few attendees. Nearby scenes show quirky anecdotes about knitting soldiers and a Brooklyn boy seeking a Velour hat for Christmas.
Warsaw, Dec 14. A 27 man contingent will depart Monday for camp. The county Red Cross chapter directs the comfort bar program, with the local chapter supplying the notes. Duplin shows strong support with many drafted and volunteer men. First snow of the season arrives, bringing surprise but adequate wood fuel in town.
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