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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

2

Newman's Casino Girls Present The Merry Review

Newman's Casino Girls Company presents the third big bill of the week titled The Merry Review. The show features a new specialty act by every member, Plunket and Romaine in their third big act, and a premier for Wilmington's Bon Marche fashion show after the first night performance.

Newman Casino Girls Company Plunket Romaine Shannons Billy Farrell Wilmington Bon Marche

Victoria's Big Offering Tomorrow at Victoria Theatre

Henry King, noted for his courteous directing style with Pathe's Baby Marie Osborne at Balboa Studios, appears in the feature Told at Twilight. The film pairs King with Osborne in a sweet, charm filled story expected to draw audiences tomorrow at the Victoria theatre.

Henry King Pathe Victoria Theatre King

Kitty Mackay at the Grand in Vita graph Blue Ribbon

Lillian Walker stars as a Cinderella figure in Kitty Mackay a Vita graph Blue Ribbon feature at the Grand tomorrow. She is cared for by a peasant family who divert her wages to themselves forcing her to wash while others dress and entertain. Visitors favor Kitty despite her torn clothes and stained hands.

Lillian Walker Grand Kitty Mackay Vitagraph the Grand Cinderella Kitty

Money on Making Inquiries About Investments

The column explains how to seek investment advice, requiring full name and address, a 12 cent stamp, and confidentiality. It notes advisers must know investor needs, whether funds are personal or held in trust, and the importance of tailoring securities to individual requirements.

Inquirer

Investment guidance for different sum sizes in postwar era

The piece discusses choosing investments by amount, favoring bonds and mortgages for safety and steadier returns. It notes six percent as a common target, with first mortgages and preferred stocks offering reliable income, and promises upcoming lists of suitable options. It also reports on Anglo-American Oil Co. weathering wartime with steady dividends despite taxes and staff serving abroad.

Anglo- American Oil Co United Kingdom Theer

Prince Charming Wins Favor in Buttery Tale Of Service

A fragmentary line hints at a character gaining Prince Charming through favors and attire, with servants and long hours devoted to pleasure, implying a tale of charm, fashion, and indulgence within a courtly setting.

Clara Kimball Young Stars in The Price She Paid at Victoria

Clara Kimball Young, star of Selznick Pictures, appears in The Price She Paid at the Victoria theatre Monday and Tuesday. The Gra ham Phillips story follows Mildred Gower a luxury bred young woman who becomes penniless and fights to regain independence and self respect.

Clara Kimball Young Selznick Pictures Victoria Theatre David Graham Phillips Mildred Gower

National Conduit & Cable Co 1916 profits and 1917 outlook

Net profits for 1916 were 3 393 227 dollars and 1917 is expected to exceed 4 million based on January and February results. Unfilled orders suggest eight months of production at the current rate.

National Conduit & Cable Co T. V

Toaster Flavor Boosts Coffee Delights

Coffee experts emphasize toasting as the key to flavor. Hot fragrant aroma and delicious taste emerge from toasting, while raw coffee lacks these qualities.

Pompeian Hair Massage Advertises Thick Healthy Hair

A vintage ad promotes Pompeian Hair Massage as a scalp treatment and hair thickener. It claims dandruff relief and new life for roots through scalp massage and stimulating liquids, touting nonmessy formula variants sold in 28c 50c and 1 bo packs.

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Victoria Lewis J. Selznick Clara Kimball Darra Graham Phillips Dgessy Casino Girl Company Lillian Baby Marie Osborne TOLD Catherine Chishold Cushing Lilian Walker Kelly Springfield Fire Co Bethlehem Steel J. Is Berlin American Tobacco Co N.Y THE Kuppenheimer the House OF Kuppenheimer Chicago Solkey J. M. Soley & CO North Front Street American Tobacco Company, Inc Winter Park Wrightsville Wrightsville Beach Electric Oueer’ Center Lear Besek Wrights Wilmiingtom Wilming Seeeesae Sue Eeeetee Iooectua “ Ooveres Front End Princes Streets Jeave Beach Pantalla Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Croom, JR Legwin. Printing CO Grace ST
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