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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
5
The Wilmington campaign seeks $40,000 this week for four causes the Red Cross Y M C A and aid to Syria and Armenia. Officials urge local sacrifice as many Americans enlist and foreign sufferings demand support from home communities.
The piece highlights Wrightsville Beach hosting four major conventions with Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach leaders welcoming delegates. It praises the North Carolina Bankers Association Red Men Hardware Dealers Association and the North Carolina Building and Loan League for their roles in state progress and civic life. The article then shifts to ancient agriculture noting Greek and Roman practices and thinkers like Varro Columella Cato and Mago, emphasizing enduring farming principles and the value of thrift and land stewardship. The Earl of Dunmore is noted as the only House of Lords member awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
Report claims Charlie Chaplin has enlisted though some observers doubt the move’s impact. Public whispered skepticism notes the star’s possible absence from screens and the changing wartime mood surrounding entertainment.
The Nephews and Nieces of Uncle Sam wow Wilmington audiences with original musical comedy at the Royal Theatre. Stars include Louise Whitmore and Thelma Goodwin with Don Nichols as lead and manager, plus Johnny Mattiss, Jimmy Stanton, and Harry Prior delivering strong turns. Chorus and dancers provide lavish costumes and big numbers, making it one of the season’s best shows.
The William Fox film Royal Romance stars Virginia Pearson as Princess Sylvia who shuns Emperor Maximilian of Rhaetia. In disguise she meets him, saves him from an assassin, and political intrigue follows as advisers push for a royal match while a staged deception tests loyalties.
Misunderstanding between Maximilian and Sylvia is resolved with Empress confirming acceptance of the clarified terms. No further disputes reported.
A large and enthusiastic gathering marks the opening of the annual convention of the Tennessee State Society of Christ Endeavorers at the First Presbyterian church. Over three days, Rev E W Smith of Nashville, Karl Lehmann of Bremingham, and Wyatt A Taylor of Columbia will speak along with other noted religious workers.
Hundreds of delegates and numerous national and state officers gather in Macon Georgia for the Fraternal Order of Eagles southeastern district convention. Georgia Alabama Florida and Carolinas lodges are represented with a parade and entertainment planned over the two day program.
Miss Linder H. Coleman becomes the first woman to graduate from Tulane University College of Medicine marking a historic milestone for women in medicine.
Lillian Ruseling completes 12 years at Mendovi High School Wisconsin with a perfect attendance record never missing a day or arriving late.
Chester Harding who serves as Governor General of the Panama Canal Zone is the brother of W. P. G. Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
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