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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

2

Morton's Kentucky Belles at the Royal with new Bohemia bill

Morton's Kentucky Belles present a brand new Royal show titled The Land of Bohemia featuring fresh scenery, new acts, and costumes. Johnny Keenan anchors the comedy as The Little Fellow With the Big Pants while Royal Three and Harmony with Tommy Mullaly perform Italian character acts. Dick Macey offers an acrobatic buck dance as Boots and Saddles returns for today and tomorrow with Fox comedy.

Morton Kentucky Belles the Royal Land of Bohemia Johnny Keenan Royal Three Harmony Tommy Mullaly Sonnes May Elliott Dick Macey

George Beban in The Bond Between at Grand

George Beban, famed for Pasquale and His Sweetheart, stars as Papa Duval in The Bond Between at the Grand. He also wrote the story. Set in New York and Paris, the plot involves a piano teacher father, a son, crooks, a girl detective, a stolen painting, arrest and eventual reconciliation in a clever finale.

George Beban Pasquale Pallas-Paramount Mr. Beban Papa Duval New York City Paris

Warehouse Set Built for The Railroad Raiders Film

Under James P. McGowan, a warehouse is being built at the end of a spur on the Salt Lake Railroad near Pico California. The set will be 75 to 100 feet long and used in chapter six starring Helen Holmes to depict a runaway train crashing the side of the building. A Pullman car is planned for another sensational wreck in chapter eight.

James P. McGowan Salt Lake Railroad Pico Cal Mutual Signal Helen Holmes

The Eagles Wings at Bluebird Photoplays with Rawlinson

An early 20th century film presented by the Knights of Pythias screens at Victoria Bluebird Photoplays. Herbert Rawlinson and Grace Carlyle star in a story by Rufus Steele highlighting industrial preparedness with scenes from munition plants navy yards and military posts. The production aims to inspire patriotism and show government readiness.

Victoria Knights of Pythias Herbert Rawlinson Grace Carlyle Rufus Steele San Francisco Steele Uncle Sam

Pearl Harbor aide arrested on espionage charge

George Roenitz former chief clerk to Pearl Harbor commandant was arrested in Honolulu on espionage charges. He allegedly possessed maps and photographs of the Pearl Harbor base and is held on $25,000 bail.

Associated Press Honolulu George Roenitz Geo. R. Clark Pearl Harbor Naval Station Pearl Harbor Base

Are You Being Slowly Poisoned by Uric Acid

This ad claims eminent doctors link gout and rheumatism to uric acid buildup. It promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a remedy that removes uric acid, notes kidney involvement, and encourages purchasing a 50 cent package or sending 10 cents for a trial. The tone urges quick action and asserts superiority to lithia.

Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Pierce Dr. Pierce Advyt

Northbridge Votes Against Mayor License for 145 Years

The town of Northbridge in Massachusetts, incorporated three years before the Battle of Bunker Hill, has cast ballots for 145 consecutive years opposing the mayor traffic license.

Northbridge Mass Bunker Hill

Let the Father Be a Parent and Share the Child

In a confidential chat Margery, Ethel, and I discuss Bert’s limited involvement with Gilbert. Ethel recalls how she and Bud taught the baby’s needs, showing Bert how to be a father by sharing care and bedtime routines. The piece urges fathers to engage in parenting.

Margery Ethel Bert Gilbert Bud Sonny

8 000 Jews Flee Jaffa Under Turkish Looting Turmoil

Alexis Yeager argues that 8,000 Jews fled Jaffa during Turkish looting, linking the exodus to German strategic moves in Palestine and urging American aid. He contends the Kaiser sought land concessions near Jaffa and Damascus, prompting depopulation plans and widespread suffering among Jews and Christians alike. The piece calls on America to act as brother's keeper.

Dispatch Associated Press Jaffa Palestine Turk Napoleon East Bible Land Kaiser Western Asia Jerusalem Saladin Damascus Europe Armenia Syria Turkey Russia England France Beirut America

Huge Subscription to Liberty Bond Issue

The United States Steel Corporation will subscribe 25 million dollars to the Liberty loan the largest single subscription announced. Officials said it would likely be increased by employee subscriptions.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Corporation Liberty Loan

Money Making Q A for Investors Public Service

Readers may submit financial investment questions to Investors Public Service care of this newspaper. General interest queries may print answers. others receive mail replies. Signed full name and address required. confidentiality assured. Include 12 cents postage.

Investors Public Service Inquirer

Understanding Short Sales in Stock Market Practice

An instructional explainer on how short selling works, detailing the process from margin deposits to borrowing shares, selling short, and later repurchasing to profit if prices fall. It notes risk factors such as margin calls, dividends, and security demands, and previews further Q&A discussions. The piece includes sample figures and historical context from 1917.

American Tobacco Lorillard Reynolds

Questioning Standard Oil Ties to Childs Co

An authoritative article in Nation’s Business says the popular belief that Childs Co is controlled by Standard Oil interests is a misconception. It notes that Standard Oil is a broad term and cannot prove centralized control. Childs Co operates independently of any central group.

Childs Co Standard Oil Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Bond market shifts with war loan plans favor rail issues

Government war loan aims have most affected high grade railroad bonds while public utilities and industrial issues feel limited impact. Investors are advised on attractive rail securities including Atchison 4s Northern Pacific prior lien 4s Pennsylvania Consolidated 4 1 2s Union Pacific first 4s Southern Railway first construction 5s and Virginia Railway first 5s. St Joe Gold Copper Co. status noted as mining property in Mon.

Ss. S. M G. W. Atchison General Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Consolidated Union Pacific Southern Railway Virginia Railway St. Joe Gold & Copper Co St. Joe Gold-Copper Mining & Milling Co

Pompeian Hair Massage Promises Dandruff Reduction and Thick Shine

An advertisement touts Pompeian Hair Massage as a scalp treatment that awakens hair roots and opens scalp pores to stimulate liquids. It claims dandruff elimination and visibly thicker, softer, healthier hair, available in 25c 50c and $1 bottles.

Miners threaten strike over wage demand in Pennsylvania

Delegates representing 50 000 bituminous coal miners in District 2 United Mine Workers of America formally rejected the Philadelphia agreement and served notice they would strike next Tuesday if a 33 1 3 percent wage rise is not granted.

Associated Press Duboise United Mine Workers of America Philadelphia

Saving Matches for Hospitals Costly Yet Possible

It is estimated that if every person in the United States who uses matches would save one match each day for a year the money thus saved would be sufficient to support half a dozen large military hospitals.

United States

Purify Your Blood for Skin Trouble with S. S. S.

An old advertisement promotes S. S. S as a cure for eczema and skin afflictions. It claims cleansing the blood will remove watery sores and pimples, promising relief and restored health. The copy urges readers to obtain the bottle from a drugstore and to seek genuine Swift Specific advice from Swift Building in Atlanta.

S. S Atlau

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