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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1917

Page

2

It Pays To Advertise at Academy of Music

Theatre review notes It Pays To Advertise by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett opens at the Academy of Music with matinée and night shows next Saturday. The business comedy centers on Rodney Martin who, urged by love, joins a campaign to push a rival soap, causing his disinheritance. The play ends with the father convinced by advertising, and the son buys out the new company. Tickets 75c to $1.50. sale at Elvington's.

Cohan @ Harris Academy of Music Roi Cooper Megrue Walter Hackett Rodney Martin Elvington’s

Minstrels Coming to the Academy

Joe Coburn performs at the Academy with a crackerjack minstrel show featuring old time specialties and modern clean novelties in a lively melange that pleases patrons.

Joe Coburn Academy

Tanlac credited for daughter’s recovery in Wilmington

Mrs. R. A. Evans of 1015 South Second Street says Tanlac improved her daughter Clemmons health after years of stomach spells and poor sleep. She reports weight gain of seven pounds, restored appetite, and better strength. Bellamy Drug Store sells Tanlac in Wilmington.

R. A. Evans

Ragapation Minstrel Four Impresses at Academy of Music

The Ragapation Minstrel Four deliver a strong show with Lester Lucas Clyde E Clifford Pierce Dilcher and Earl Rowland as top vocalists. Lucas stars as the Rajah performing two new numbers while Clifford delivers Will o the Wisp and an encore. Rowland and Dilcher offer moving sentimental selections. March 17 matinee and night at the Academy of Music.

Ture Ragapation Lester Lucas Clyde E. Clifford Pierce Dilcher Earl] Rowland Academy of Music American Hunt Club India Mr. Lucas Rajah Lucas Clifford Will O Dilcher Rowland

A Child of Mystery at Grand Theatre

Tomorrow at the Grand theatre Hobart Henley directs A Child of Mystery from Willis Woods with Gertrude Selby Thomas Jefferson Paul Byron Alfred Allen Marc Fenton Nanine Wright and Henley. The plot involves two abductions a ransom and a Black Hand scheme centered on a wealthy baby girl named Carlotta. The episode ties to The Great Secret serial with Francis Bushman and Beverly Rae.

Willard Mack Red Feather Grand Theatre Hobart Henley Willis Woods Gertrude Selby Thomas Jefferson Paul Byron Alfred Allen Marc Fenton Nanine Wright Carlotta Italy Guiseppe Black Hand Gavotti Tom Francis §. Bushman Beverly Rayne

Wake Forest Hosts North Carolina Inter scholastic Meet

Wake Forest, N C March 8 High school students arrive early as twenty five schools from principal cities and towns compete in the two day inter scholastic track meet hosted by Wake Forest College which has prepared elaborate entertainment for visiting delegations.

Wake Forest N. C North ‘Carolina Wake Forest College

Giving Help Changes Life for Needy Woman and Child

Ethel and I at luncheon discover a shivering stranger asking for food. We arrange transport to visit her dying daughter in hospital and secure her staying near the funeral with nurse, charity help, and later return home.

Ethel Baby Dear Elhel Woma

Governor Rye Vetoes Cotton Futures Bill

Nashville March 8 Governor Rye vetoed the cotton future act which would legalize futures trading and shield brokers in debt collections from customers He opposed legalizing futures and the right of wives to recover losses from husbands bucket shop speculation The measure was pushed by Memphis brokers and cotton men It is unlikely to be repassed over the veto.

Nashville Tenn Rye Tive

Clean Up Week Proposed to Clear Rail Freight

The American Railway Association proposes a national Clean Up week to reduce freight car backlog. Definite results should be shown by March 12. As of February 17, 168 496 cars were held in accumulation at various locations. The Harvard varsity baseball squad lists 65 players set for a tryout before pruning begins.

New York United States Commission of Car Service American Railway Association

Soldiers Fill Oran Streets in French Colonial Parade

In Oran on March 7 the streets overflow with French soldiers and colonial troops, from Zouaves with red breeches to tirailleurs and spahis in vibrant uniforms. Exotic units from Indo China and Arab cavalry also appear, crowds thickening the main boulevard Seguin with bustling cafés and shops along the crowded sidewalks.

Associated Press Oran Algeria France Indo-China Chasseurs d’Afrique

High Heel Fashion Links to Corn Pain Relief Ad

Women suffer corns from tight high heel wear and clip away at painful spots. Freezone drops applied to a corn lift it out root and all with minimal irritation. Ask drug store for quarter ounce bottle for quick relief.

Guardian sought for Chinese boy in Suffolk probate court

Boston petition seeks safeguarding of a sixteen year old Chinese boy. Dr William J McKibben requests guardianship to preserve his custody claims after the boy, once fostered by Wong Yn, fled from Worcester amid alleged grievances. The case pits McKibben against Wong Yn as it proceeds in court.

Boston Mass Suffolk William J. McKibben Wong Thing Worcester McKibbop Kibben Diabate

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