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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1917

Page

8

Darken Your Gray Hair With La Creole Hair Dressing

An advertisement promises darkened gray hair overnight with La Creole Hair Dressing. It claims to revive color glands, provide lustre and fullness, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Jarman & Futrelle, or via Van Vleet Drug Co Memphis Tenn for $1 a large bottle.

Jarman & Futrelle van Vleet Drug Company Memphis Tenn

Severe storm strikes Mullins causes fires and injuries

Mullins faced a severe electrical and hail storm with heavy rain. Lightning hit the new Episcopal church on South Main and a nearby residence, causing a fire and serious injuries to Mrs. Harrelson and burns to her son and sister. Damage overall was limited though, with other residences lightly affected. Firefighter Wade H. Harrelson helped combat the blaze.

Mullins New Episcopal Church South Main Street Recr Harrelson Te Fire Department W. S. Renfrew T. T. Martin

Meeting to Promote Military Highway Resumes in Mobile

The Mobile meeting for promoting a National Military Highway to encircle the United States and connect fortifications resumed. A permanent organization is expected later. Speakers included A G Bathelder of AAA and James H Webb of the Delta Highway Commission.

Associated Press Mobile Ala United States A. G. Batehélder American Automobile Association James H. Webb Delta Highway Commission of Alabama Mississippi and Gulf Coast Association

Black and White Ointment Promises Lighter Skin

Plough Chemical Co advertises Black and White Ointment as a skin brightener for dark or sallow complexions. The copy touts blemish removal and a light, healthy tint, with mail order and local Wilmington, North Carolina sales through Smith's Drug Store.

Every Phase Now Being Voted On In Russia Today

William G. Shepherd reports from Petrograd on widespread Russian voting in all fields from labor to profession. Meetings multiply as people push for eight hour work days and social time, while soldiers challenge the Czar’s palace guards and the government seeks to translate vast popular opinion into law through evolving local and national organizations.

William G. Shepherd United Press Petrograd Russia 12Th Army Kerensky Tsarkoe Selo

Bank Call and New England Train Reductions

Washington June 25 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for condition of all national banks as of June 20. Boston railroads announce a 20 percent cut in passenger service citing wartime emergency and resource conservation. Non paying branches lose service, excursion trains are suspended, crews shifted to freight and replacements sent to France.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today Boston Mass New England France

Italian mission reaches Boston

Prince Udine and members of the Italian mission arrived in Boston from New York at 8 am. A welcoming throng at South Station greeted them, including many Italian residents.

Associated Press Boston Mass Prince Udine New York South Station

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