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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1917

Page

2

Minstrels Return to Academy With Real Entertainers

J A Coburns Greater Minstrels bring a working entourage to the Academy next Saturday with a matinee and night show. Coburn promises all performers will deliver merit and value, boasting press approval from the South, and tickets go on sale at Elvingtons tomorrow morning with matinee prices 45 and 75 cents and 25 cents for kids, night shows 40 7 and 1 dollar.

J. A. Coburn Greater Minstrels Coburn Elvington’s

Fair and Warmer to Play Here by Selwyn Co

Avery Hopwood’s farce Fair and Warmer, famed for its New York run at Harris Theatre, will be staged during the coming season by Selwyn & Co for a limited engagement. The company promises an ideal cast to preserve its humor, ludicrous situations, witty lines, and smart air for local audiences.

Avery Hopwood Harris Theatre New York Selwyn & Co Selwyn & Company

Cycling Reynards a Topliner on Royals Vaudeville Bill

The Cycling Reynards headline a new vaudeville bill in Wilmington for Thursday to Saturday starting with tomorrow’s matinee. The act features wheel stunts and upside down tricks on a single wheel, with other acts including Jack Miley, Denny and Morrison from Broadway, and Stallings in a big acrobatic comedy. The Fox comedy Social Pirates closes out the run.

Reynard Wilmington Jack Miley Denny and Morrison Broadway Stallings Fox

Vivian Martin Stars in The Wax Model at the Grand

Vivian Martin headlines The Wax Model a Pallas Paramount photoplay directed by E Mason Hopper showing at the Grand tomorrow She plays the leading artist model in London amid romance and moral trials with supporting cast including Thomas Holding George Fisher Helen Iddy and Kathryn Vaughn The drama features lavish costumes and studio life themes

Vivian Martin Pallas-Paramount Studio E. Mason Hopper Miss Martin London Thomas Holding Ommers George Fisher Helen Jerome Iddy Senor Buzzi Kathryn Vaughn

Miners to Demand Higher Pay at Glouster Convention

Ten thousand members of the United Mine Workers in the Hocking district are expected to demand a substantial wage increase at the annual convention to be held tomorrow in Glouster Ohio.

Bellaire Ohio United Mine Workers of Hocking District Glouster

Tanlac Proclaimed By Wilmington Woman in Ad

Mrs. Mary Coker of 818 South Front Street declares Tanlac a household remedy after it eased her severe headaches left side pain and nervousness The advertisement notes Tanlac is sold exclusively by Bellamy Drug Store in Wilmington and each town has its Tanlac dealer

Mrs Mary Coker South Front Street Wilmington Bellamy Drug Store Advt

Whitman bans Lee Carey from New York boxing events

Governor Whitman refused public bouts for Lee Carey amid boxing controversy. He criticized Darcy and drew mixed reactions as other English boxers and promoters faced scrutiny. Observers warned of further regulatory changes that could reshape boxing laws nationwide.

Rv. H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Darcy Freddy Welsh Tom Cowler Ted Lewis Whitman America Carcy Mike Gibbons Middle West Tim O'Sullivan

Black-Draught Remedy Aids Digestion Says Mrs. Wyn

Mrs Wyn Virginbotham of Mendersville Kentucky, 65, reports poor appetite and constipation due to aging. After a few doses of Black-Draught she notes improved digestion, stronger appetite, and bowel action returning to normal. The advertisement promotes seventy years of use and urges keeping stomach and bowels in good order with the remedy.

Mendersville Thesson Buwels Sean Thedford

New York Police Trial to Eliminate Speeders

New York police launched an experiment to gauge citizen cooperation in enforcing traffic laws. Officers report speeders by name and license to headquarters, and repeat offenders are summoned before a magistrate. if motorists dislike the approach, the department may abandon the system after testing.

New York

Dynamiters Sought in Vat Explosion at Tuscarora

New Bern North Carolina March 14 government officials search for party or parties who dynamited a dipping vat near Tuscarora. Authorities say a clue points to the culprits and will pursue them to justice. A previous case in a nearby county led to conviction and a Federal prison term in Atlanta.

New Bern M. C Ife Atlanta

Making a Study of Our Work at Home

A narrator recounts days spent with Ethel and Baby Dear, describing orderly routines, market trips, sewing, and shared chores. The piece encourages turning everyday tasks into a study, noting Ethel’s disciplined approach to housework and suggesting readers apply similar focus to their own work to avoid regret. With calls to improve punctuation and phrasing, the author invites readers to begin studying their labor today.

Ethel Baby Dear Bud Mtchel Baby Ubel Raby

Fear of Starvation Treaty Described as War Disease

United Press reports a German article warning of a new war era illness psychological starvation. The condition spreads from person to person and thrives where there is no front line. Women write that fear dominates thoughts, leading to hoarding and altered eating behavior.

Idx United Press Amsterdam Germany

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meeting In Lakeland

Lakeland Florida sees a gala gathering as hundreds of visiting Knights of Pythias from across Florida arrive for the annual Grand Lodge meeting. Pythian Sisters also hold their annual session with entertainment planned for attendees. The event runs through Saturday.

Florida K P. Lakeland Knights of Pythias Florida Grand Lodge

Senator Mason Endorses Nuxated Iron For Strength

Senator Mason urges Nuxated Iron be known to nervous and anemic people after his own hard campaign and fatigue. Doctors James, King, and Sauer back the product noting iron improves vigor endurance and blood. warnings against low-absorption forms accompany test guidance and usage.

Mason

Illinois Senator Mason and Nuxated Iron Endorsement

The text presents Senator Mason of Illinois as a prominent national figure who supported pure food and labor-friendly bills. It endorses Nuxated Iron, citing Dr. Howard James and other physicians, claiming organic iron is easily absorbed with no stomach or dental harm and highlighting widespread use.

United States Wim Mason Illinois Washington Howard James United States Public Health Service Howard Janes Irs

Note on Nuxated Iron Endorsed by Physicians

Physicians recommend Nuxated Iron as a widely used remedy not a patent medicine. It is said to improve digestion and nervous or run-down conditions and is easily assimilated without harming teeth or stomach. The manufacturer offers a $1000 guarantee and a refund if strength does not double in ten days. Jarmin & Putrelle dispenses it along with other druggists.

Mason Howard James United States Public Health Service King New York America Europe Jarmin & Putrelle

Norfolk Southern Ticket Agent Advises Next Steps

Return limit good to reel point of origin prior to midnight Mareith. For further information consult nearest Norfolk Southern Ticket Agent or address the unde sina ii J. F. MITCHELL, T. Raleigh, 3. wo H. S. LEARD, G. P. A., Norfolk, Va.

Counsu Norfolk Southern J. F. Mitchell T. Raleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elvington’'S Tanlac N. Y Reynards Denny & Morrison Sam Stellings Academy of Music Thedhord Feasons Paramount Presents England Mason Pioneer i E. Sauer Boston Georgetown S.C S. S Lyde Steamship CO C. J. Becker Ls. O Norfolk Sothern N. C North Carolina H. S. Leard Norfolk, Va
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