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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1917

Page

2

Lookout for This Poisonous Plant Cicuta Water Hemlock Warns of Dangers

Washington June 11 warnings from U S Department of Agriculture describe cicuta or water hemlock a highly poisonous plant causing deaths in humans and livestock. It grows in wet areas along irrigation ditches and resembles harmless plants. Roots and misidentification drive poisonings. prevention includes removing roots, guarding children, and prompt emetic treatment for humans.

Washington, D. C

Snakes Aplenty On That Farm Story From Southport

Special to The Dispatch of Southport details a dramatic find near a fence post where four snakes were killed in one strike. The tale includes two black snakes with two rattlesnakes beneath, and shifts to a pig farming proposal by J Berg offering pigs on shares to encourage farmers to grow feed crops for fattening.

Southport Julius Newton J. Berg Denmark Mr. Berg Pig Man

Eagles Rally At Illinois State Convention In Bloomington

In Bloomington Illinois the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens its annual state convention with patriotism as the keynote. Hundreds of delegates attend from every local branch and Peoria hopes to host next year’s gathering.

Bloomington Ill Order of Eagles Illinois The Order Peoria

Hearing on Milk Standards in Chicago

Government committee on definitions and standards opened a public hearing in Chicago on tentative milk and milk products standards. It seeks input from the trade and others on the fairness of definitions and on what should underlie a standard for butter.

Chicago Theovernment Committee On

Suratt Stars in Fox Version of She at Grand Theatre

Valeska Suratt headlines William Foxs photoplay She at the Grand Theatre tomorrow. The film retells Haggards tale of Ayesha the immortal queen who becomes mortal again after bathing in the Flame of Life. Leo and companions confront a cannibal feast and the doomed romance with Ayesha as she brews fate in an Egyptian setting.

Valeska Suratt William Fox Rider Haggard Miss Suratt Ayesha Kallikrates Leo Ben L. Taggart Egypt Astane Miriam Forche Holly Tom Burrough Billah Wigney Percival Kkenean Buel Mr. Fox

Royal's Merry Offering at the Royal

Oliver's Novelty Review opened in Wilmington with a tabloid musical comedy show featuring Howard and Miller in a black and tan vaudeville act aided by the Musical Tremaines. The company, including Babe Miller, Bruce Warner, Jean Slater and Bonnie Warner, drew unanimous crowds and praise for its class, scenery, costumes and humorous acts. The opening bill runs today and tonight with no changes.

Howard and Miller Wilmington Tremaines Babe Miller Oliver the Royal Bruce Warner Jean Slater Bonnie Warner

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