Theatrical Scene Reflects Wartime Strains on Stage
The 1917-18 season opens amid war driven changes in theater. Patronage shifts, price cuts, and a tilt toward musical shows dominate metropolitan schedules. Highlights include Laurette Taylor in Happily, Miss Fiske, Madame Sand, and Miss George's brief Playhouse run plus a feature review of Draft 258 as a patriotic standout.
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York
Laurette Taylor
J. Hartley Manners
Happi
Criterion
Fiske
The
Cort
Clara Kimball Young
Miss Young
Hudson
Fim
Acci
Maricsler
Dress
Weber
Edgar Selwyn
Aubrey M. Kenny
Mabel Normand
Miss Mand
Tom Ore
Joseph Smiley
Lillian Paige
Rita Dane
Motion Picture News
William Christy Cabanne
Metro
Washington
United States
America
Mabel Taliaferro
Joan of Arc
New Year Brings Busy Federal Aid Drive at Woolvin Hall
The National Special Aid Society reports a warm, busy first meeting of the year at the Woolvin Building hall. Volunteers stock supplies, set up tables, and organize daily duties for multiple rooms and committees to speed dressings for France. Jack Britton is noted as returning to boxing duties.
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Woolvin
Oscar Pearsall
Colonial Inn
Third
Market Streets
Europe
Germany
Hamburg Bagdad
Gotton
Peter Coopers
France
Paris
England
Surgical
Peter Srent
Boston
Providence Journal
County Jail Scores Show Small Gains in Health Compliance
Sanitary conditions in 21 jails were rated by the State Board of Health, with an average score of 63 down from 56 in previous inspections. Jails in Gaston and Hoke led with 93 and 85, while Duplin 41 and Alamance 68 reflected mixed results amid overall below passing health standards. Brady arrives in Los Angeles to assume duties with the city’s health outreach.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Act of Health
Hie
Gaston
Car- Greene
Duplin
Alamance
Bladen
Cas
Catawba
Chatham
Cleva
Cumberland
Currituck
Grande
Greene
Johnston
Lee Lincoln
Pender
Person
Robeson
Rowan
Inlo
State Board of Health
Public Auction of Wilmington Lot Under 1917 Court Decree
By decree of the Superior Court dated December 27 1917 the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash at the Wilmington Court House door on February 4 1918 at noon. The land described runs 42 feet on Queen street and 66 feet deep being part of Lot 6 Block 74 in Wilmington and lies on Queen street near Second. January 3 1918. William M Bellamy Commissioner.
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Superior Court
Alice Larkins
John Larkins
Thomas Harriss
Court House
Wilmington
Queen Street
Second Streets
Second Street
Queen Stret
William M. Bellamy
Red Cross Work Rooms Seek Regular Attendance After Holidays
Post holiday appeal calls for faithful, regular volunteer hours at Work Rooms with morning, afternoon, and Thursday evening sessions. Donors thanked include Margaret Gibson and Lena Beery for five dollars each, plus wool gifts from multiple local businesses and individuals. Knitting reports list numerous units and items such as helmets, sweaters, wristlets, and socks contributed by Mrs Rankin, Mrs Baltzer, Miss Harriss, Miss LeGrand, Miss Pleasants, Miss Northam, Miss Gertrude Browne, and many others.
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W. S. Bunting
Black Messenger
Special Aid
Ben Jacobs
Jennie Murchison
Clairborne James
W. N. Harriss
Gen Jacobs
Waddell
J. D. Wood
Dauer
M. H. Wood
Irene Price
Walter Williamson
Henry MacMillan
Elliott
Causey
Giles
Cameron
H. C. Prince
Latimer
Red Cross
Margaret Gibson
Lena Beery
W. Buckner
Cuthbert
Martin
Those Cooper
S. Solomon
Jacobi Hardware Co
C. W Walker Hardware Co
C. W. Yate
J. G. McCormick
Bellwill Cotton Mills
Delgado Mills
Jno. Rankin
Baltzer
Miss Farmer
Griffith
Vu. Wheppard
Elsie Smith
R. Meares
Margaret Harriss
M. Thompson
Florence LeGrand
Pemberton
M. Pleasant
W. A. Wright
Wm. James
Creasy
Rivenbark
R. Davis
Geo. Thomas
Collier
Shepard
Hubbard
B. Price
Henry Peschau
A. L. Cox
Calypso
N. C
Cromartie
Bowden
D. Wilson
Platt Davis
Maria Walker
T. F. Darden
Large
Lynn adopts new charter ending seven year commission plan
Lynn Massachusetts shifts from a commission form of government to a mayor and council system under a newly adopted charter. A new mayor and councillors take office on Monday, marking the transition after seven years of trial.
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Lynn
Mass
Galveston
Lynn adopts charter to replace commission form of city government
Voters approve a move from a five member commission to a mayor and eleven member city council with ward representatives. The measure includes a veto power for the mayor, two finance panels, separated budgeting powers, and provisions for initiative referendum and recall.
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Lynn
Lynn Charter Revision Association
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Mar
Taliaferro
the National Special Aid Society
Peter Cooper
Carders
Sprunt & Son
Jack Britton
New York
Brady
Los Angeles
5 Angels of
That City
Christy Cabanne
RED Cross Bulletin
ROYAL
Allan Richards
Dolly Varden
Aline
Juggling Girl
Pearl
the Johnstons
Broadway
Frank Butler
Edward
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