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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
2
A patron praised Newmans Casino Girls Company at the Royal, calling it one of the best shows in weeks. The act features Plunket and Roumain "Two Boston Beans" and The Shannons with top-tier singing and dancing in a clean, original musical comedy performance.
President Wilson and Secretary Baker discussed Senate and House Army bills. Administration favors age limits 21 to 27 over 21 to 40 and will defer formal registration date until a final bill is perfected. The drive to recruit regular army and National Guard continues to reach full war strength.
The Senate approved by a unanimous vote a measure to transfer title and possession of enemy ships in American ports and place them under the Shipping Board for use in commerce.
The Brazilian government issued a proclamation of neutrality yesterday regarding the war between the United States and Germany. The move signals Brazil will remain impartial as global hostilities unfold.
Perle Derby drew loud applause in the late song hits while a three man dancing act sparked wild acclaim and five recalls on opening night. The show features standout scenery and costumes, with a new Fox comedy bill premiering tomorrow.
Dancer Joan Sawyer makes her dramatic debut in William Fox's Love's Law as Innocent, a girl who forsakes a growing career to return to a gypsy lover in the forest. The film also stars Stuart Holmes as Andre and Olga Gray as Rosella, with Leo Delaney as Standish Driscoll.
Washington May 1 Associated Press reports the Federal Trade Commission begins a nationwide inquiry into high food prices. State food boards and governors send delegates as the commission surveys food resources and potential anti trust violations. Secretary Houston asks editors of women's publications to promote home food conservation. The Isle of Man is noted as early to grant women suffrage.
The article compares sweet potatoes with Irish potatoes, noting sweet potatoes were once common in Europe. It discusses storage, sugar to starch ratios, and canning as a preservation method, citing USDA bulletins 324 548 and 468. The author urges Southern farmers to plant large sweet potato crops for future shortages.
Representative Hood defends the War Department bill with three amendments preserving state units and volunteers. He opposes forcing youths to overseas service and urges organizing forces by state while backing a 300,000 to 500,000 volunteer option and eventual selective draft if needed. He argues for democracy and unity in supporting the President and prosecuting the war.
An oil ship captain sighted a mysterious four masted bark off the Virginia coast and believed it was the German raider Seeadler. He noted sails set yet the ship moved at ten to eleven knots in a light breeze, suggesting motor power aboard.
Dutch Socialist leader Pieter Tronstra told Acre Press the Inter national Socialist Bureau conference in Stockholm will seek a separate peace and will not align with German aims. He said French Socialist delegates will be represented even if minor, denying allegations the conference was forced by Germany and Austria.
The text suggests if suffrage remains unchanged women would vote for President in eighteen states and influence the selection of electors, indicating a potential impact on the election outcome.
A historical ad purports Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a proven internal remedy that cures catarrh by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces. It claims internal extracts, claims of physician endorsement, and notes the product is sold by druggists with the price shown.
A vivid advertisement promotes Pompeian HAIR Massage claiming it thickens hair, clears dandruff, and smooths scalp pores. It promises double softness and beauty, claiming disinfecting and stimulating effects and linking to Pompeian skincare products.
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