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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
8
Mr Vernon Kentucky reports relief from indigestion constipation and headaches after using Thedford's Black-Draught daily. He describes regained appetite weight gain and better sleep following the liver tonic. The ad promotes Black-Draught as a natural remedy with no calomel.
Congress pledges support as Germany moves to alliance with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States. Navy mobilizes resources, arms merchant ships, and spends 115 million dollars to accelerate naval construction and readiness. Annapolis classes speed up graduation. harbor protection against German submarines is reinforced. Plans for a larger army include potential universal military training and mobilization of regular army and National Guard.
A LaPorte family advertises VapoRub as a protective bodyguard for Charles Kern and other children against croup and colds. The ad notes its external use, three sizes, and claimed quick relief through skin absorption and inhalation. It also cites personal testimonials from the Hurley family.
A sturdy youngster acts as a local “bodyguard,” maintaining vigilance during late hours. The piece highlights youthful initiative and community safety, presenting the unnamed youth as a protective figure in the neighborhood.
London March 21. A wedding of interest to Americans was held at Emmanuel Chapel Cambridge University. The bride Miss Florence Katherine Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Franklin Spencer of New York City formerly of St Louis, married Philip Worsley Wood. The groom is well known in English educational circles and has long served as acting head of Emanuel College Cambridge University.
Athletics manager Connie Mack says all team members are in tiptop condition and notes several promising freshmen as potential players for the roster.
The Wilmington City Council published rules for the Robe Playgrounds dated March 21, 1911 outlining conduct limits, prohibition on Sunday use, protection of plant life, gate access, tennis court time limits, Saturday distribution to nonpaying users, City League use of the baseball diamond, closing bell timing, penalties to violators, and authorized publication and posting of the rules with official signatures.
Baxter's Cigar Store at 18 North Front Street advertises razor blades sharpened and returned the same day with 50 to 100 percent cost savings and hair tested blades. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also promotes Native Western pork and beef groceries via R B Moore at 3rd and Castle with phone 1888.
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