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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

Page

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Royal tostage new Manhattan Girls musical at the Royal

The Royal announces the North sent Bobby Hagan's Manhattan Girls Musical Comedy Company will perform this week with a brand new repertoire and top specialty acts. Ruby and Jack Garrison headline a piano and girl act while Ed Loop offers a whistling and accordion show. Bobby Hagan stars in a Dutch comedy role.

Royal The Virginia-Carolina Vaudeville Managers’ Association Bobby Hagan Manhattan Girls Musical Comedy Company Manhattan Girls Company Ruby Jack Garrison Ed Loop

Grand Tuesday at Grand theatre presents Big Tremaine

The Grand theatre shows Big Tremaine a Metro production of Marie Van Vorst novel with Harold Lockwood and May Allison. John Tremaine faces family betrayal and hardship after being robbed by his brother. He endures mistrust, aids his brother's widow, and wins neighbors' respect, earning a new love.

GRAND Big Tremaine Metro Marie van Vorst Harold Lockwood May Allison Grand Theatre John Tremaine David John

The Sensation of Being a Star and War Echoes

A correspondent recalls the joy and weight of stardom, and shifts to wartime memories as a French potato peeler recounts frontline battles near Paris. The piece blends celebrity reflection with harsh frontline scenes and a fencer’s tale from Paris and Bordeaux.

Tate Paris Pip Spudhele

Deportation of Ghent Textile Workers by German Authorities

About 200 women textile workers have been deported from Ghent by German authorities. The report notes mass displacement amid wartime controls and rationing, with impact on local industry and families.

Ghent

Freezone promises painless corn removal with drops

A Cincinnati authority says corns can be lifted out with the fingers after applying a few drops of Freezone. The compound costs about a quarter ounce at drug stores and removes corns or calluses without pain, irritation, or infection risk.

Cincinnati

Actor pledges to live up to audience’s trust

The speaker expresses belief that small numbers of popular stars falter, insists on choosing elevated roles, and feels a duty to uplift audiences. They acknowledge gratitude for support and vow to repay it with a life worthy of the tribute and friendship received.

National League for Women’s Service Organized in 26 States

The National League for Women’s Service has 26 states organized to recruit women for war time service and to inform the Government about trained women on its registers ready for any duty.

Passce Road National League For Women’s Service

Australian boxer Darcy targets Gibbons as Milwaukee bout looms

New York reports Darcy arriving ready for fights with Americans. He aims first for Mike Gibbons, with Tex Rickard advising and talks of Dillon and Miske bouts. Gibbons and Darcy schedule a ten round match in Milwaukee April 10, while Darcy delays after disputes and public pressure.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Hes Darcy United States Darcy Mike Gibbons Dillon Mike Gibbons Carpentier Jack Dillon Billy Miske al McCoy Boxing Commission Billy Miskie Indianapolis John S. Sullivan Bd Fitzsimmons Australia Bill Squires Gibson Darcey St. Paul Tex Richard

Welsh-White Bout Sparks Contempt Claims in Colorado

The article notes ongoing contempt accusations tied to the recent Welsh versus White boxing match held in Colorado, arguing the bout highlights bias and perceived mistreatment of certain fighters.

Colorado

Why We Have Spring Fever And Nerves On Edge

A Victorian era health note explains spring fatigue from winter diet. It cites pale skin headaches and tired nerves caused by indoor living and excess meat. It recommends Purified liver kidney cleansing with Dr Pierce’s Pills and Golden Seal root tonics to refresh blood and nerves.

Pierce de. Pierce

Calendar of Sports for the Week

A week of athletic events spans boxing es in Boston Philadelphia and New York City skating in New York City and open golf in Altadena California auto show in Cadillac Michigan and dog shows in Canton and Houston interscholastic basketball in Michigan and boxing championships in New York City lead the week with major events listed by day and venue including the Grand National Steeplechase in England and the Southern California Open Golf Championship tournament opening.

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