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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
7
The National YMCA wrestling championships open in Boston with nearly 100 top amateur wrestlers entered. Elimination rounds have selected district winners across states, and all current titleholders are competing to defend their titles.
The Jewel's Golden Jubilee Company presents The Golden Revue today and tomorrow at the Royal Mon. The new bill features an all star cast in fresh roles unseen in Wilmington. Impersonations by Geraldine Farrar George M Cohan Fritzi Scheff Maude Allen Anna Pavlova Eva Tanguay and others add extra attraction.
Theodore Roberts the renowned actor and Lasky star will be seen at the Grand theater tomorrow night for a special screening or presentation. The veteran performer is billed as a world famous character actor, boosting expected audience turnout.
An advertisement touts a pain relief oil claiming quick internal and external use for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and various aches. It asserts fast penetration through tough material and guarantees satisfaction with 25c or 50c bottles sold by Robert R. Belamy's Wholesale and Retail with a money back promise.
The Dispatch reports Raleigh’s welcome to the Third Regiment ended in sorrowful spectacle as critics faulted enthusiasm and the march drew mixed editorials. Rumors swirl about prison board matters and Register resignation while observers debate patriotism and calm official response.
A Raleigh news column outlines the Lasky Paramount production The American Consul as a political comedy drama. It follows a small town patriot turned Washington envoy who becomes the American consul to a South American republic after a scheming senator's ploy. The piece also notes local political enthusiasm, military movements, and remarks by Dr. J B Dudley regarding German influence and race relations in North Carolina. The article ends with Governor Bickett assigning Judge Harry Whedbee to a Union county court term for Bank Mask’s trial.
An advertisement touts Nexated Iron as a guaranteed remedy to boost strength and endurance for women. It pledges dramatic improvements within two weeks, claiming up to a 200 percent increase in many cases and appealing to nervous and weak individuals.
Dr Ferdinand King and Dr Howard James promote organic iron as essential to cure anaemia and boost strength in women and athletes. They warn about iron loss in refine foods and claim Nuxated Iron doubles strength in weeks, offering refunds and a $100 charity test, with Jarman & Futrelle as local dispensers.
Advice on treating infant croup with Vicks VapoRub. A home remedy touted for throat chest warmth and vapor inhalation. A testimonial from Mrs. W M Rosenberger of Souderton Pa praises its effectiveness for croup and other minor ailments. Three sizes 25c 50c or 1.00.
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