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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement warns that high heels force toes into painful corn conditions and suggests a cheap remedy. It touts Freezone as a sticky, fast-acting treatment that dries on contact and pulls out the corn with no inflammation.
In North Haven Connecticut efforts to consolidate two Congregational groups fail. The First Church, oldest, backs a joint plan while Plymoth Church rejects it. The rift dates to 1737 over Rev Samuel Whittlesey. By 1741 dissidents formed a second church and faced arrests of dissenting preachers amid tensions.
A colonial era note describes General Jonah Lew guiding community leaders across towns to organize a union of two churches. The Davenport organization proposed concessions to achieve reconciliation in the colony’s religious communities.
A fragmented list from North Carolina areas shows names and values for many residents across Abbottsburg Bladenboro Burgaw Autryville Cerro Gordo Clarkton Clinton and Conway with amounts ranging from a few thousand to nearly one hundred thousand dollars. The document enumerates individuals and sums connected to local accounts or property entries, reflecting regional financial detail.
Ancon C Z December 27 record for quick coaling at the Panama Canal Atlantic terminus plant. One conveyor fed 420 tons to a ship in 24 minutes at 1 042 tons per hour. Plant designed for 2 000 tons per hour ongoing and up to 3 400 in emergencies, with tests showing capacity slightly exceeded.
Dec 27 reports indicate the Gau t channel slides are largely controlled with the channel widened to 300 feet and a 45 foot depth planned. Dredges have reduced hazards at Cata racha and Clebra, creating a safer passage for large ships.
An old advertisement promotes a corn and callus treatment by B. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago. It lists Wilmington as a selling location and cites endorsements from R. R. Bellamy and several local pharmacies including Smith Drug Store Elvington's and Harding's Pharmacy.
The piece portrays Bobby, the famed child actor nicknamed Sentty Jim, as universally loved on set for warmth and natural talent. It praises his mother and sister Helen, notes his disciplined study routine with a tutor, and describes how Bobby and Helen entertain themselves between scenes with pets and quiet studio games.
Comfort focuses on glasses fitted for wearer comfort with a priority on appearance. The goal is to provide glasses for those who value discretion and style, ensuring the wearer is unconsciously comfortable while maintaining a refined look.
Georgetown South Carolina schedules show sailings between Wilmington and Georgetown with Chippewa and Cherokee service. First class passenger carries and limited freight from nearby North Carolina points at advantageous rates. J Becker, agent.
By virtue of a mortgage dated December 2 1915 to William Stuss Jr and Charlotte Russ the county records book 79 page 516 will sell to the highest cash bidder at the New Hanover Court House door on January 18 1917 a lot in Wilmington bounded by McRee Taylor streets and Seventh McRae street part of block 338 plan of the city of Wilmington Ellen P Gafford dated December 18 1916 local notice 12 11 30 days
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