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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement touts an iron rich mineral tonic claimed to stop bleeding quickly and act as a natural remedy without alcohol. The Ferrodine Chemical Corp markets a concentrated formula with calcium and other minerals for home use, available by mail order from Roanoke Virginia.
Stanwood Menken was elected head of the National Security League succeeding Robert Bacon who is now a major on the Pershing staff. Over 500 Norfolk Navy Yard workers quit over lack of ice water but returned to work later. South Carolina National Guard infantry regiments to be stationed at the Greenville divisional camp per Major C. E. Kilbourne.
Helen Holmes stars in The Railroad Raiders eighth chapter at the Bijou, with the sensational photo novel showing perilous stunts including a 50 mile per hour plunge into San Francisco Bay. The production costs and risks are noted, alongside other program offerings like Lonesome Luke and Musty Suffer. Alice Joyce returns at the Grand with Whom the Gods Destroy, supported by Harry Morey and Marc MacDermott in a Blue Ribbon Vitagraph feature.
Government efforts to move troops and supplies prompt the railroad to cut 102 passenger trains from its routes effective July 1. The notice outlines the significant reduction in service as part of wartime logistics.
Adults with cough cold or bronchitis are invited to visit Chas F Green's drug store for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. The remedy boasts fifty years of use and promises restful nights and morning expectoration. Regular sizes cost 25 and 75 cents and it is sold in civilized countries.
Judge Stacy ordered a new trial on the damage award in Bloomberg versus McIntosh after Craven county trial. The jury had awarded Harold Bloomberg 1500 for injuries from a vehicle collision with W A McIntosh several months ago. The article also notes abundant local produce on the market and plans for a new ice plant by a group of firms in Morehead City.
Mrs C C Boney of Rose Hill is laid to rest at Rock Fish cemetery in Wallace. The service was led by Rev W P M Currie of the Presbyterian church. She leaves a husband and children including Mrs N H Carter Luke Bonny Harvey Annie Carr W D Henderson E R Powell Carr Arthur and Rowland Boey.
Chicago June 29 government plans announced by President Griffin of the Board of Trade call for absolute control of the wheat trade in all its aspects with no speculation allowed. The buying and selling of other grains for present or future delivery would also be restricted.
Advertisement notes Palm Beach and Canvas Oxfords available at Petersen and Rulf’s for a three day sale from Friday to Sunday.
An advertisement invites readers to join the Engineer Train program. It highlights training opportunities, paths to certification, and potential career benefits with unspecified dates or sponsors.
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