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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1917

Page

11

Motion Picture at Grand Theatre Promises Stellar Cast

A sensational program tops the Grand Theatre lineup featuring Herbert Krenon's vivid interpretation of The New World novel. Hazel Dawn Bert Lyteil and a galaxy of star players deliver action packed suspense and a memorable stage vehicle with music and dance for the Smarter Set season. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Hivington's with matinee 60 to 75 cents and evening 50 cents to $1.

Grand Theatre Herbert Krenon Louis Soasenh Vasees Selsnick-Pictures Althouse Hazel Dawn Omler Bert Lyteil Wrasse Vvord Alyf Hhehinen Edward AbeTes Wilfog Stephen Gratvan Wilfine Reby Liateu Pisrence Asivrooxe Peter Uren Joseph Charles Ben Useneon Robert Fisprer Cemid Beek Jia Remaralie Cvbainan Pet Secret Service Wberry Tha Wo Princi Als Academy of Music Hivinston's

Major General E. B. Ashmore and the aerial barrage

Special to The Dispatch. London reports varied career of Major General E. B. Ashmore the officer behind London air raid defense and inventor of the serial barrage. Born 1872, educated at Eton and Woolwich he joined the Royal Horse Artillery at nineteen later on General Staff at the War Office. He organized training corps and cadet units and led the Windsor review of 1911 with public school boys. He pursued ceanautics postwar joined Royal Flying Corps and earned high honors for wartime service. He is credited in military circles with originating the aerial barrage to shield London and force down German aircraft.

London E. B. Ashmore Eton Woolwich Royal Horse Artillery British War Office Windsor General Ashmore Ashmore Aetson France Ivander Royal Flying Corps Sanva Armet Boers Spritich Returiunge Enetane Nbilmera la 1 Gam Jellicoe Channel Passage

The Rich Start Ravd Relieves In Starting Season

Review notes a coast to coast show with Geocorps favorite company led by Cr Watson. The cast features 14 performances this year and includes a full orchestra, venturing new stage scenery and a touring trend with strong Southern dancers. The shouters of Jimmy Dals are slated for presentation Monday and Tuesday.

Edda Treasier Thangiin Geocorps Cl Watson Rassine Coomnany Chen Jt Bet Nor Fropa Sason CF Carn Rhat Hanrveny Lavals Mery Sinter Bee Eyrivieren Vora Kantucky Tyo Prome Besi Jimmy Dals

Smarter Set at Salem Tate Weiger Academy Show

The program features a broad cast with musical numbers and a large chorus. The performers deliver lively performances and highlight the academy's artistic talents in a vividly revived production.

Dave Salem Tate Weiger J. Shomer The Academy Ag

Shorten the War New Year Resolve Urges Total War Effort

Washington calls for a nationwide 1918 resolve to end the world war. Citizens must sacrifice, save money, and support loan drives to shorten the conflict, with emphasis on home front duties matching front line sacrifices. The piece credits American generosity and urges continued, intensified effort.

Washington, D. C United States England

Patriotic Women urged to aid war effort at home

Mrs. Anna Howard Shaw argues American women should work at home to support the war and safeguard children. She lists 154 occupations suitable for home towns, urging use of registered labor to free men for service and to reduce delinquency and waste.

Washington, D United Press Today Anna Howard Shaw Council of National Defence Antis National American Woman Suffrage Association Woman's Committee America Dr. Shaw Americas North Sea

Sneezes Declared Dangerous Spreaders of Disease

Raleigh, N C December 29 State Board of Health urges containment of sneezes and handkerchief use to prevent spread of colds grippe pneumonia and tuberculosis. It notes droplets from coughing sneezing or talking travel in the air and can infect others in unventilated rooms, making sneezing a social fault and public health risk.

Raleigh N. C State Board of Health

New Haven Likely Site For Proposed Boxing Bout

The piece notes New Haven as a probable venue for the charity boxing match supporting Red Cross work, citing the city’s experience in handling large crowds during Yale football seasons. It also includes health tips on winter living and dental care, warning against overeating, heavy drinking, and poor ventilation to prevent colds and pneumonia.

New Haven Connecticut

Molly the Light Brahma Hen Dominates New York Poultry Show

Molly Wellington, aBusy Little Light Brahma hen with a record 325 eggs, arrived in New York to attend the 29th annual New York Poultry and Pigeon Association show. Her record egg year was spent in California as friends rushed her to the event. The hen is the hit of the nat i onal poultry show.

United . Press New York Molly Wellingten H. C. of Molly New York Poultry and Pigeon Association California

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