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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1917
Page
7
Mrs C C Evinger of St Terre Taute Indiana shares that Vicks VapoRub eased her sons colds and phlegm, helping them rest. The external application is safe for young children and can be used often, with three sizes priced 25 50 or 100 cents.
Special to The Dispatch Goldsboro March 19 Messrs John Morris and Sally Epstein are goldsboro High School reps heading to Wilmington for the triangular debate This year George Epstein and Mandel Kadis support the Lumberton High School affirmative against two Goldsboro opponents The four speakers were chosen as top performers in a recent school audition Each speaker studies the question and looks to earn the honors with tough competition from Lumberton's team.
New York reports Easter flowers likely cheaper due to the war reducing Western demand and making America the sole large buyer of Eastern bulbs from Japan. Dealers say Easter lilies should be better and cheaper than in many years, easing price pressures amid the cost of living.
An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a safe non dye that darkens gray hair, stops dandruff and thinning, and promotes new growth. It claims gradual color restoration and offers a money back guarantee through Jarman's & Futrell's with a $1 bottle option.
A London wife recounts her husband Fred’s enlistment, the Derby scheme, and living on sixpence a day as she receives separation allowances. She notes the shared hardship of wives, the post office payments, and the equalizing effect of war on class distinctions among soldiers families. Tommy Gibbons vs Battling Levinsky headlines a St. Paul boxing card as local interest grows.
London March 19 Lady Hamilton daughter of the Duke of Abercorn celebrated her 21st birthday by working all day in a munitions factory. The piece also notes Lady Iris Capell daughter of the Earl of Essex who started war service as a nurse and is now a chauffeur. It mentions Lady Joan of Londonaries House and Yvonne Fitzroy nursing in the Balkans.
The first patriotic wedding on record will take place next month at the Hotel Majestic New York. Miss Gene Krey Miller of Brooklyn will wed Professor L L McIntyre physical instructor at St John s College. The ceremony will feature national colors and a Union Jack altar. America will be played as the wedding march and military cadets will escort the groom.
Dallas extends a cordial welcome to visitors from across Texas for the State meetings of the I O O F and affiliated bodies. The Grande Lodge I O O F Rebekah Assembly and Patriarchs Militant hold annual sessions and continue several days with tomorrow featuring a delegates street parade.
Seaboard Air Line announces round trip fares from Wilmington to cities including Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Washington Dallas and Macon with multiple sale dates and limited return deadlines. Fares range from 9.90 to 52.20 with midnight return limits and extensions upon payment. Contacts R W Wallace and H Pleasants in Wilmington for details.
The Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares to Washington New Orleans Macon Kansas City Dallas and more with specific sale dates in 1917. Fares include limited return periods and stopovers at all stations within final limits. Proportionate fares from other points on the line are listed.
Effective November 13 1916 the Progressive Railway of the Beath posts train departures and arrivals between Wilmington and Charlotte with multiple through cars. No 18 departs at 355 PM for Charlotte, No 19 at 500 AM, No 14 arrives at 1230 PM from Charlotte, No 20 at 1010 PM. Sleeping cars run between Charlotte and Wilmington and passengers may sleep in designated sleepers until 7 AM. For reservations contact City Ticket Agent Orton Building phone 178 Raleigh NC.
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