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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
2
Washington observers mark today as the longest day of the year with the sun directly over the Tropic of Cancer. The sun rises at 4:50 a.m. and sets at 8:07 p.m., giving more than fifteen hours of daylight as the 1917 season opens at 7:06 p.m. Washington time.
The article previews Shirley Mason in Passion the fifth of the Seven Deadly Sins series. George LeGure Clifford Bruce Bigelow Cooper Ruby Hoffman and Mabel Strickland co star in a melodramatic five reel feature praised for brisk action and safe but enticing subject matter.
Miss Louise Whitmore star of the Nephews and Nieces of Uncle Sam headlines at the Royal this week delivering a standout solo. Thelma Goodwin adds a singing and dancing specialty while Johnny Mattise and Jimmy Stanton lead in fresh comedy roles. Harry Prior as Don Jose anchors a stylish ensemble with new costumes and scenery making the show a popular, clean tabloid musical comedy in Wilmington.
In Natchitoches Louisiana on June 21 Iee Rusca former police chief and two negro men George Pikes Ernest Prudhomme die after a posse confrontation with Pikes who attacked with a shotgun and set fires. Superintendent Hudson and others are wounded before Pikes is killed. Librarians Would Do Their Bit conference opens in Louisville with national library leaders seeking crisis era solutions.
Asheville N C June 21 The annual national convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in session here selected Milwaukee Wis as the site for next year s meeting National officers were elected John H Noyes of New Hampshire national councilor H R Lochney of Kentucky national vice councilor Charles Reimer of Maryland national treasurer George H Davis of Maryland national conductor Sam B Plyler of South Carolina national warden Wilbur F Cannon of Colorado W F Lambert of West weed and inside sentinels Is Man Rels of ee and
A Memphis Tennessee seller promotes La Creole Hair Dressing claiming to revive natural dark color without dye or odor. It promises even gray coverage, dandruff relief, and hair growth while keeping hair fluffy and washable. Sold by Jarman Futrelle or prepaid for $1 via Van Vleet Drug Co.
During the war an earnest attempt will be made to discover the wisest and widest contribution of service which can be rendered by the librarians. The statement signals a drive to define librarianship's role in support of the war effort.
Patent medicine ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy. Claims a physician approved, uses tonics and blood purifiers, and offers testimonials. Also promotes Hiump's Family Pills for constipation.
Rosady Faulk is notified that a divorce action on adultery has been filed in New Hanover County Superior Court Wilmington. She must appear at the September term opening September 2 to answer the complaint or risk relief being granted to Carlie Faulk. Clerk Harriss signs.
By order of the Gates of the Superior Court of New Hanover County in the case Delia Griffin Taylor versus Nora Taylor and Annie Taylor, the commissioner will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 27, 1917 at noon at the Wilmington Court House door. The property starts 30 feet south of Taylor street on Seventh street and runs 60 feet along Seventh, 75 feet east along Taylor, 60 feet north parallel to Seventh, and 75 feet west parallel to Pay street, comprising Lots 1 and ?
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