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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
Theatre reviewer praises the September Morn show for its wit music color and lively humor. The production features a strong chorus and a seasoned cast with a successful run. Prices for seats range from 50 to 1.50 with bargain matinee offers available. Seats are selling at Elvington's.
A Wilmington page advertises Musical Walker’s all star show with The Giant of Lem and features Annette Barbeau and the Barbeau Trio. It also touts Mary Pickford’s Less Than the Dust at the Victoria and Chaplin’s Behind the Screen at the Grand, plus Tanlac testimonials from local buyers.
Fresno reports say war reduced fig imports, boosting California fig growing. Industry leaders cite strong demand and expanding plantings across the state as growers seek to fill the gap in supply.
A New Bern church prepares to entertain 139 men from Bible classes. Short talks by S. M. Brinson and Samuel Cawf are scheduled as part of an interdenominational association meeting.
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