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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

8

Baskets Through Time From Market to Mantel

Margaret Mason surveys baskets from market and home in New York style, noting how varied forms from reed to lacquered Chinese and Mexican designs adorn daily life. She praises the artful evolution of baskets as functional decor across rooms and uses.

Margaret Mason United Press Priscilla New York Croesus Guatemala Chinatown Association For the Blind My Lady’s Chamber Brooklyn

Braves' backstops Impress Veterans In Pitchers Battle

Colonel Stallings notes Rice and McGraw look strong as the Braves rely on young catchers. The piece compares them favorably to Schang of the Athletics when he started with Buffalo. Johnson and Milan are likened to Damon and Pythias, longtime Washington teammates since 1907.

Rice McGraw Colonel Stallings Braves Pilot Young Schang Athletics Buffalo Walter Johnson Zeb Milan Damon and Pythias Washington Stars Senator

Baseball Tennis and Gymnasium Shoes Ad at Peterson and Ruffs

An advertisement dated March 23 1925 promotes baseball tennis and gymnasium shoes from Peterson and Ruffs offering athletic footwear for team players and everyday use.

Peterson & Ruffs

John D. Rockefeller Sr on the Links

A latest photograph captures oil magnate John D. Rockefeller Sr. playing golf, showcasing his leisure amid industrial wealth. The image highlights Rockefeller’s presence in athletic recreation, with no additional biographical controversy noted.

John D. Rockefeller, SR

Rockefeller Plays Golf Amid Turbulent Times

The article notes John D. Rockefeller, secure despite European upheaval, enjoying a fine golf shot at Daytona Beach Florida. It contrasts his stability with that of Nicholas Romanoff and other crowned heads, setting a vivid scene of wealth and calm in unsettled days.

Nicholas Romanoff Europe John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller Daytona Fla

German publish graves of buried French soldiers after POW list

Berlin reports the German government will publish names of French soldiers buried behind German lines and the locations of their graves after printing 360,000 French prisoners of war. The notice was wireless to the Associated Press from Sayville.

Germany Associated Press Berlin Sayville

Postal Telegraph Messenger Ads Service Notice

The Postal Telegraph Cable Company offers messenger pickup for newspaper ads with city-wide coverage. For ad information call 176 and for telegraph service contact Postal Telegraph.

Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph

Fair Weather Forecast For Southeast Week Start

The Associated Press states for Washington that fair weather will prevail in the Southeastern States until about Thursday. Local showers and thunderstorms are probable then. Temperatures will be moderate throughout the week per the Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting tomorrow.

Py Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau

Abdication Forecasted in German Empire Crisis

Continued discussion in the German Reichstag features Chancellor Helfferich clashing with Socialist deputies over remarks about Russia and Germany. Socialists accuse health officials of rosy statistics while workers suffer hunger and many laborers collapse in establishments.

Helfferich Herr Kunert Hoch Board of Health

Marlo the Master Magician at Lyceum Course

St Andrew's Brotherhood Lyceum presents Marlo the Master Magician performing latest creations in Magic and Illusions at Memorial Hall on Thursday night March 29. Razor blades sharpened and returned same day offer savings and hair testing. Baxter's Cigar Store at 18 North Front street advertises. Lost one ladies' tan kid glove on Princess street between Fifth and Sixth last night around 11. Return to Dispatch office for reward.

ST. Andrew's Brotherhood Lyceum Marlo Memorial Hall Baxter’s Cigar Store North Front Street Tan Princess Street

German Line Menaced by the Allies Rushing Forward

Paris reports continued French advance south of St. Quentin with heavy fighting. French forces reached the west bank of the Oise north of La Fere and gained ground east of the Ailette river as they push the enemy line.

Paris St. Quentin The Oise la Fere Aillette River

Canadian Troops At the Front Report Frontline Action

An unofficial dispatch from Canadian army headquarters in France notes a mine explosion creating a crater on the front. Since then the line has seen increased gun-fire and the troops report notably light losses and excellent health. Battalions rotated for rest remain fit for combat.

Montreal France

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