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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1917

Page

2

Indigestion tonic praised by Roanoke resident

A Roanoke woman Frances Smith extols Acid Mineral Tonic for digestion and energy. She says it improved appetite, reduced nerves and weakness, and restored vigor after a few days to three weeks. The ad urges purchasing through local druggists or prepaid mail order from Ferrodine Chemical Corp.

Onger Frances Smith Ady Ponce De-Leon Roanoke Miss.Smith Ferrodine Chemical Corp

City petty clerk treasurer issues driving certificate

The office certifies compliance with regulations for automobile operation. A routine discussion of the automobile ordinance follows. H R Pickard of Queen City Cycle protested unpaid notes from Champion Cycle, now owned by Pickard. Attorney Ruark noted inherited debts. Pickard claimed low bicycle margins deter suit. Board referred matter to city attorney and finance committee. Fire Chief Schnibben reported month’s fire damage under $150. Committee investigation proceeding.

Petty H.R. Pickard Queen City Cycle Company Market Street Guy Ruark Champion Cycle Company Pickard Eee Ie Bunting Charles Schnibben Sust Inves

Silk Hat Harry and The Songbirds headline week’s theater

Kings Southern presents Silk Hat Harry with strong scenery and a dancing chorus, while Rogers and Marvin Milestone, The Songbirds of the South, delivered Old Erin and Silver Threads Among the Gold to thunderous applause. Happy Gibbs in blackface drew praise for natural timing. Mem phis Blues and a buck dance by other acts closed the show. The Book Agent at the art institute promises light wholesome comedy tomorrow.

Kings Southern Harry Rogers Marvin South Erin Gibbs Paiscani Melvin and Daley Southern Maids George Walsh

Walsh in The Book Agent brightens stage with smiles

George Walsh stars in The Book Agent a fast paced comedy drama about a book agent visiting a girls seminary and selling reading matter. The feature notes his pep and laughs while other city issues including a street injury damages case and sewer concerns at Carolina Heights are discussed and referred to committees.

George Walsh George” Walsh Fox George

Jumbled Journal Notes Spark London Gossip and Bris bane Talk

Special Correspondent reports a rambled diary from New York July 3 recounting errands and encounters. It notes Adelaide the kitten dispute, a chestnut planting at City Hall Park, and speeches by Lord Mitchel and D Merritt. Arthur Brisbane plans to leave New York for Washington Times amid Hearst ties.

New York Samuel Pepys Grammercy Ralph Adelaide J. Sloane Declari Clarence J. Barleycorn Hohenzollern S. Kaufman Chronicler City Hall Park Lord Mitchel D. Merritt Nashville Brisbane Hearst Jen New York Sun

Free Boschee Syrup Sample Offered at Local Drug Store

An adult with cough cold or bronchitis is invited to call at Chas F Green's drug store for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. The ad claims fifty years of success and a cool night’s rest with free morning expectoration. Regular sizes cost 25 and 75 cents. Data reflects typical widespread advertising.

Chas F. Green Boschee

Smiling Woman Shines On Long Beach Boardwalk

A gentle, sunlit woman in a roller chair attracts crowds at Long Beach Sunday. Observers call her the pluckiest optimist alive, reminiscent of Sarah Bernhardt as a beacon of joy amid a desertlike Park Avenue oasis.

Long Beach Sarah Bernhardt Park Avenue Seventy-first Armory

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