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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
8
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair dye that darkens gray hair to a natural glossy shade. It claims fast results by morning and a youthful appearance with a 50 cent bottle, noting it is not a disease cure.
New Bern reports Mr H A Prevonga of Bridgeton seriously injured after a fall at Bladen Lumber Company his head impact. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital where reports say his condition is satisfactory.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson will meet with members of the Mexican-American commission this afternoon to discuss bilateral matters and potential policy directions.
The Amateur Athletic Union selects All American track and field stars for 1916 led by J G Loomis in sprinting and A E Ward in the 220 with other top performances from Harvard Yale Wisconsin Stanford and many New York clubs. All American college and interscholastic squads list numerous named athletes across events. Thirteen pairs of twins are noted among Nebraska students.
A tan gray fur neck piece vanished Monday night January 1. Finder offered liberal reward. Return details in The Dispatch office.
Memphis schedules a large festival next May to celebrate the completion of the new bridge across the Mississippi River. City officials expect a weekend of parades concerts and community events to showcase the milestone and boost local pride.
Raleigh reports McRary will head the Republicans in the Lower House after a long absence he was a 1897 Fusion General Assembly member and has since been active in state and local politics. The piece notes the political climate including Beecher Leonard and a $300000 bond issue tied to a road act, with McRary hinting at anti-Warner efforts. A brief naval observatory clock reference and a help-wanted line follow.
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