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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

2

How to Detect Melon Diseases

Washington reports on watermelon diseases from Farmers' Bulletin 821. Wilt, root-knot, anthracnose, stem-end rot, blossom-end rot and ground rot threaten crops. Control includes crop rotation, drainage management, avoiding manure, livestock limits, resisting varieties, and using non susceptible crops in rotation.

Washington, D. C Farmers’ Bulletin United States Department of Agriculture United States Atlantic Pacific Gulf of Mexico Iowa Maryland Department of Agriculture

Doctors Endorse D D D Skin Remedy for Eczema

In praise of D D D the doctors claim immediate itch relief and calmer nerves. Dr. Richardson calls it a specific for eczema and many eruptions, while Dr. Gabbert notes top skin specialists recommend the cooling liquid priced 25c to $1.00 with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to relieve.

Geo. T. Richardson M.D Holmes D. D Gabbert Caldwell Kansas R. R. Bellamy

Olson’s Iron Heart Lifts Brooklyn to Strong Shortstop Play

New York June 5 The Brooklyn National League club relies on Ivan Olson as a steady shortstop with quick thinking and base instincts. His return from bench duty has helped the team win, while Bunny Fabrique sits on the pine and Olson’s improved defense and timely hitting keep him as a key contributor for the rest of the season.

New York Ivan Gison Brooklyn Bunny Fabrique Dodgers Olson Brooklyns Wilbert Robinson

Watermelon Diseases and Protective Measures in Field Culture

The article explains anthracnose and stem end rot in watermelons caused by fungi. It details moisture reliance, spore spread, and weather impact, plus Bordeaux mixture spraying. Prevention emphasizes field sanitation and stem end disinfection with starch paste and blue stone, plus car sanitation and careful harvesting.

Dixie Girls Charm Royal Crowd Despite Bad Weather

Myrtle Bartles and her Dixie Girls captivated a large audience at the Royal amid poor weather. George Richards, a blackface artist, kept the crowd giggling through the show. Snyder and Vaughn entertained with singing and dancing as Virginia Bartles, barely three, performed a complex chorus. The Dixie Quartet impressed with soprano solo and late harmony numbers.

Myrtle Bartles Dixie Girls Soen the Royal George Richards Snyder Vaughn Virginia Bartles Miss Bartles Dixie Quartette

The Derelict at the Grand star Stuart Holmes in drama

William Fox presents The Derelict a new film drama at the Grand starring Stuart Holmes with Mary Martin and June Daye. Carl Harbaugh writes and directs after acclaim for The Scarlet Letter. Holmes portrays selfish egotism and pathos while Miss Martin plays the humiliated wife and June Daye appears as a siren woman.

William Fox Stuart Holmes Carl Harbaugh Mr. Holmes Teddy Brant Mary Martin Miss Martin June Daye Fox Productions

Brighten Your Corner With Small Daily Works

The writer recalls a Sunday school teacher who brightened her class and inspired hopeful effort to improve the world in small acts. It connects her example to Billy Sunday and the hymn Brighten the Corner Where You Are, urging readers to begin now and steadily find joy in minor tasks.

Billy Sunday

Largest class at Ohio State at Columbus commencement

At today's commencement at Ohio State University nearly one thousand graduates received diplomas, the largest number in the history of the institution. The College of Agriculture ranked highest with 220 men and 68 women graduates.

Ohio State Columbus Ohio Ohio State University College of Agriculture

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