Coburn Minstrels at Academy of Music March Show
Tampa critics praise Coburn's J A Coburn Minstrels with new acts like a Rajah and Princess Rainee in East Indian setting. Edward Clifiord debuts, Harry Fords and Beni Mack dance, and the review notes standout numbers while lamenting limited Charlie Gann presence. Matinee 25c children, 50c balcony, 75c floor. night 50c to $1. Tickets on sale at Elvington's.
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Greater Minstrels
Academy of Music
Tampa Tribune
J. A. Coburn
Tampa
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Charles Gano
East
India
Millionaire Hunt Club
Lester Lucas
Charles Cameron
Rainee
Edward Clifiord
Harry Fords
Beni Mack
Clarlie Gann
Mule
Charlie
Gano
Tom Prost
Frombone Fame
Charlie Vermont
Elvington
New Ambitite For Nervous People
The great nerve tonic tonoline tablets claim to restore vigor and vitality for nervous and run down individuals. Elvingtons Pharmacy sells the box with a refund guarantee if unsatisfied. Endorsed for debility and nervous conditions from alcohol, tobacco, or overwork. mail orders available.
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Elvington
The Primitive Call
A note on early cinema tropes asserts the Indian character often deceives the white man in moving pictures, reflecting dated stereotypes in film narratives.
Primitive Call reverses roles in Fox photoplay at Grand
In William Fox's The Primitive Call the white man tricks an Indian through Betty Malcolm played by Gladys Coburn. Fritz Leiber as Brain Elkhorn lures his father into a land deal while Betty pressures him West. A tense finale promises a thrilling screen drama.
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William Fox
Betty Malcolm
Betty
Gladys Coburn
Fritz Leiber
Brain Elkhorn
Brain
Letters from border show Wilmington troops awaiting home visits
A letter from Company E, Second Regiment, describes border duty near El Paso Texas. Troops report quarantine through March 14 and a strong longing for homefolks while enjoying snowbound views and a pending film featuring their unit.
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Wilmington
el Paco
Texas
Lukve
el Paso
Army
Navy
Southern Mayors Confer at Savannah Convention
The Mayors Association of the South Atlantic and Gulf States marks its first anniversary with a largely attended convention in Savannah. Mayor Boden of Jacksonville presides as officials from many southern cities gather to discuss municipal problems.
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Mayors’ Association of the
South Atlantic
Gulf Tates
Jacksonville
South
Boden
St Jacobs Oil Promises Rheumatic Pain Relief
Painful rheumatism claim that most cases need no internal treatment. Rub St Jacobs Oil into joints and muscles for instant relief from pain stiffness and swelling. Advert says it cures millions and suits sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs OO
St. Jacobs Oil
Advt
Nevada Moves Toward Prohibition Across State
Nevada citizens sign an 8000 name petition seeking statewide prohibition. Legislature faces action this session to either pass a prohibition statute or submit the issue to a 1918 general election ballot. The plan envisions banning manufacture, sale, and storage of liquors with exceptions for medical and sacramental uses.
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Reno
Nev
Miareh
Nevada
Linh
Middle West
Morgan Applies for $2.5 Million Personal Life Policy
J Pierpont Morgan seeks a $2.5 million life policy from New York Life, the largest in American history, to offset expected inheritance taxes. The risk is distributed among major East Coast firms with New York Life holding $500,000 and other companies sharing up to $250,000. Annual cost around $112,000.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
New York Life Insurance
Copany
America
New York Life
Equitable Life
Metropolitan Life
Prudential Life
Pennsylvania Mutual Life
Aetna Life
Union Central
Mutual Benefit Life
Travelers’ Life
Connecticut Mutual Life
Fidelity Mutual Life
Phoenix Mutual Life
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Provident Life and Trust Company
Connecticut General Life
Home Life
Berkshire Life
Wall Street
Morgan
Harold Pierce
Drexel Building
Philadelphia
Pierce
Frank Holt
Morgan Bank
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Rodman Wanamaker
Tom Shevlin
Presbyterians Open Laymen’s Missionary Union Convention
In New Orleans on March 13 the annual Laymen Missionary Union convention of the Presbyterian Church opened with promising prospects for a successful gathering. Nearly two as yet unread lines follow in the report.
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New Orleans
Laymen's Missionary Union of the Presbyterian Church
Georgia Granted Right to Bring the Suit
Fragmentary text describes Georgia being authorized to pursue a suit involving the Queen & Crescent railroad and property of the State. Mentions Supreme Court action and a claim of perpetual rights under an old Georgia charter or law. Readable entities include Georgia, Queen & Crescent, and Atlanta.
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Petco
Washington
Supreme
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Georgia
Queen & Crescent
Georgia Suit
Georgie Joy
Presbyterian Convention Opens With Delegates Attending
About a thousand delegates attend the Southern Presbyterian church convention with both lay and clerical representatives present. The proceedings will continue for three days.
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Minty
Presbyterian Church In
South
Reduced Fares To Wilmington NC For Live Stock Exhibit
Norfolk Southern offers reduced rail fares to Wilmington North Carolina for a live stock exhibit on March 28 and 29 1917. Educational exhibits and talks by notable speakers will be held with tickets on sale March 27 return travel must arrive at the origin pier by midnight. For details contact the nearest Norfolk Southern agent or the undersigned J F Mitchell Raleigh NC H S Leard Norfolk VA.
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Norfolk Southern
Wilmington
N.C
North Carolina
Norfolk
Jad Salts Kidney Relief Advertisement Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleanser and remedy for byproduct issues from meat intake. It asserts uric acid harms kidneys, promises relief by drinking Jad Salts in water, fasting briefly, and claims inexpensive, effective cleansing with lemon juice and lithia water.
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Tina Paul
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