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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
3
The Soldier Girl matinee and night show at Acac Music earns praise for its color, melody, and spirited book by Baber. A strong cast of New York musical comedy artists delivers big dance numbers and crowd-pleasing encores, with hits like My Soldier Girl and Dixie of Your Heart.
Real comedy featuring Ann Pennington in The Antics of Ann at the Grand on Saturday. Miss Pennington, in a daring bathing scene, nearly caused a scare at the hotel set. life guards had to intervene. Edward Dillon of Paramount choreographs the dance sequences and Lucille designed the gowns for the production.
William Duncan the director and star dangered himself repeatedly in the Greater Vitagraph serial Vengeance and The Woman to be shown at the Bijou Theatre on Monday. The film features numerous death defying stunts including dangerous falls and river rapids, with Duncan escaping serious harm by strength and agility.
Mae Marsh stars in Fields of Honor a Goldwyn Picture shown at the Grand Monday and Tuesday. The film follows Marie Mes treal a French girl who comes to America facing hardship and misfortune as she seeks a better life and love in a hostile society.
Washington notes steel manufacturers have urged the government to fix prices on all products used in steel manufacture to stabilize market rates. The move aims to curb price volatility and ensure steady supply across the industry.
An advertisement claims Rheuma cures rheumatism by dissolving uric acid and flushing it from the body. It promises relief within two days and offers money back if no relief, citing John Barhorst of Fort Loramie Ohio as an example.
Washington reports continued health gains in army camps and cantonments. The detailed surgeon general weekly report for the week ending March 1 shows a death rate of 6.6 per 1,000, the lowest since November 16, 1917, with pneumonia continuing to decline across camps.
An advertisement proclaims Calotabs a perfected calomel that is free of old style side effects. It claims quicker liver cleansing, stronger purification, and notes they are sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist endorsement and guarantee.
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