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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1917

Page

2

O'Brien and Minstrels Headed for Fifth Annual Tour

The Academy of Music announces Neil O'Brien and his minstrels for an early date. This renowned troupe will tour with Eddie Ross Lasses White Happy Benway Major Noweck Jas Barrardi Leslie Berry Jonathan Haw and others. Twelve soloists of national repute are highlighted.

Academy of Music Management Neil O’brien O’brien Eddie Ross Lasses White Happy Benway Major Noweck Jas. Barrardi Leslie Berry Jonathan Haw

The Golden Revue At Royal Delayed Opening Promised Tomorrow

Patrons missed the Golden Revue as special scenic equipment failed to arrive. Management vows the big spectacle will open tomorrow and Saturday at the Royal with a novel mix of musical comedy burlesque and vaudeville and interpretations by top stage and screen stars. A mammoth comedy Land of Nowhere introduces a dozen pretty girls in a sylvan setting.

the Royal Wilmington The Royal Land of Nowhere

Parisian Sage Promise for Hair Growth at R R Bellamy

An advertisement claims Parisian Sage stops hair loss and dandruff while regrowing hair. It promises guaranteed results or money back, touts nourishing roots, and appeals to women for soft, bright, abundant hair at drug stores.

R. R. Bellamy

Tanlac Restores High Point Worker’s Health and Appetite

E M Howerton of 819 West Green Street High Point credits Tanlac with restoring his appetite easing stomach distress and eliminating nervous spells after two years of illness. He gained twenty pounds and returned to work noting improved sleep. Genuine Tanlac sold in Wilmington by Belamy Drug Store and promoted as a spring tonic and blood purifier.

Tanlac E. M. Howerton Mr. Howerton West Green Street High Point Wilmington Belamy Drug Store Advt

Dances Set to Feature in Big Comedy

A prominent comedy show will include a dance feature as a highlight. The segment promises lively choreography and stage energy to engage the audience throughout the performance.

Double Bill At Grand Promises Bargain Night

Tomorrow at the Grand a two reel serial The Great Secret tops a mammoth five reel feature The Double Room Mystery. Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star the serial while Gertrude Selby Edward Hearn and Hayward Mack lead the detective drama.

Metro Francis X. Bushman Beverly Barne Francis Bushman Beverly Bayne Gertrude Selby Edward Hearn Ernest Shields Hayward Mack

Mary Miles Minter at the Grand This Saturday

Mary Miles Minter returns to the Grand Saturday with Youths Endearing Charm a six reel feature praised as the sweetest girl on the screen. The management promises the most spectacular presentation yet in a series of six super-productions each four weeks apart.

Mary Miles Minter

Stallings Uses Flexible Outfield Strategy for Braves

Manager Stallings plans to bring two interchangeable outfielders to Wilmington for the Braves vs Yankees game on April 4 as part of his long tradition of adjusting fielders to counter opposing pitching. He has previously fielded eight outfielders in a season and pioneered the system in 1914 contributing to the pennant rush.

Stallings Wilmington Braves Yankees

Hanson Aberg wrestling match captures local attention

Interest grows as Hanson and Aberg prepare for tomorrow night. Speculation centers on Aberg s twelve years in the game and willingness to bet big, while Hanson states he is in top condition after defeating Burt Hudson. Fans remain divided on who will prevail or if the match ends in a draw.

Hudson Pink Gardner Columbia Prowne Ed ‘Strangler Lewis Mhat Cleveland Hanson Burt Hudson Aberg

Dunn Ties the Can to Morrisette and Brown in Sunset Park Win

Pilot Jack Dunn led the Yanni gens to a 16 to 11 victory over the Regulars at Sunset Park. The Orioles showed improved batting as they hit more, though fielding had some lapses. Dunn then released Bill Morrisette and Don Brown to the Charlotte club in the Carolina League.

Dunn Bill Morrisette Brown Jack Dunn Yannigens Sunset Park Orioles Yans Don Brown Charlotte Club Raleigh

Hanson Wins Over Hudson in Columbia Match

Fritz Hanson of Wilmington, N C defeated Burt Hudson in Columbia, proving his rising form. Hudson claimed a cold and disputed his weight class, saying he could not throw as well in the second and third falls as in earlier rounds.

Fritz Hanson Columbia Wilmington N. C Burt Hudson Burt Fritz

Bingham Wins Another on Georgia Trip

Bingham Institute of Mt Pleasants Collegiate Defeats Mt Pleasant Collegiate Inst in tight afternoon game. Grabbs scores key baskets as Bingham secures second win on the Atlanta tour at the Mebane based Bingham School in North Carolina.

Georgia Mt. Pleasant College Institute Bingham School Mebane N. C Bingham-iebane Atlanta Mt. Pleasant

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