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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
2
Testimonies from residents claim Dr Pierce’s medicines cure kidney and uric acid disorders, backache, rheumatism and gout. A Mitchellville reader extols Anuric from Buffalo hospital doctor Pierze, praising life saving effects and urging readers to request a trial package.
Notice from the Office of the Treasurer of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, Wilmington, N C, dated November 1, 1917, announces a two and one half percent preferred capital stock offer payable at the treasurer’s office. Bond book closure set for November 10, 1917 with cuts inclusive. James F. Post, Treasurer.
Arthur Hammerstein presents You're In Love at the Academy of Music with matinee and night showings on Saturday November 17. The production features novel innovations strong cast and chorus and a lively farcical argument to heighten dramatic interest. It is noted as one of New York Casino's biggest hits.
The travel festival arrives Friday November 16 with a feature on life aboard Uncle Sam's dreadnoughts in the Atlantic theater. A West segment offers a broncho breaking contest with top cowboys and cowgirls. A Cascade journey by Great Northern Railway showcases Washington sights. Abroad, Mt Blane ascents in the Alps and a London film on a British airman defending against a Zeppelin raid are shown.
George Walsh returns to the Grand Theatre for a William Fox production The Yankee Way a melodrama set in Lithunia where he manages his father s cattle concession falls in love with Princess Alexia. After a revolt and comic rescue by friends the couple sails to America for a honeymoon with Richard Stanton directing and the Fox company backing the project.
The Royal stage delivers a standout show with seven noted chorus girls, eighteen wardrobe changes, and top ensemble performances. Billy Leicht directs the orchestra as Girlie Quarette shines and the McCaslin sisters charm the crowd. Two thousand attendees saw the act yesterday, with another performance slated for today.
President Wilson appeals to American women to join the Food Administration to conserve supplies for American soldiers in France. He argues that saving food at home prevents unnecessary deaths and speeds victory.
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases, once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is advertised as a constitutional cure taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A hundred dollars is offered for any cure failure, with circulars and testimonials available from the Toledo firm. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are also promoted.
Readers are urged to take Acid Iron Mineral as a natural concentrated iron tonic. It is advertised as inexpensive, long lasting, and without laxatives. A half teaspoonful in water is the usual dose, with a teaspoonful after meals aiding digestion and cleansing the blood.
A British tank crew captured a German soldier after their tank bogged in mud between lines. The lieutenant recalled ducking into an abandoned trench and luring the lone Fritz inside. he appeared terrified but was calmed by cigarettes and a quick recovery.
The piece argues a Chicago squirrel should stay local for food rather than traveling to Kansas City or San Francisco. It urges Americans to gather edible food from immediate neighborhoods to conserve war supplies for allies and ease national transportation strain.
A wartime note highlights weekly flour savings and their impact on German leadership. It frames consumer discipline as a strategic burden on the Kaiser, implying broader wartime shortages and morale considerations.
Raleigh dispatch reports Dr H Q Alexander set for an easy win as Farmers Union president with Matthews backed, while H Q Doc gains praise and possible re election. Peterson meets officials over a 7600 shortage claim as Anti-Saloon League plans a superintendent election and unit militia appointments are announced. Governor Bickett also approves Virginia demand for a suspect in Alexandria assault.
A tongue in cheek line suggests that using a bread knife on a non-wheat loaf diminishes Germany's odds in the war. The remark frames supply and morale in a light historical quip.
Betty Schade Universal City actress and wife of Ernest Shields a film artist and Coast Artillery sergeant is eligible for Good Sports membership. The couple wed six months ago and she supported him during his call to service driven by patriotism. Schade was born in Berlin to German parents.
Douglas Fairbanks completed a 6000 mile cross country trip for a three day visit in New York to support the Liberty Loan drive. He spoke at multiple stops and appeared at two department stores as part of his publicity tour. He also sought the broad jump record reflecting his athletic background.
Fred Leroy Granville, famed camera man rumored as the original Gabby Tozier, nearly loses his salary wing after handling a rattlesnake on the set of The Red Ace. He was filming location scenes when the serpent’s danger became clear, underscoring the risks faced by moving picture crews.
A man from Granville faced a snake attack that endangered his arm. Doctors feared amputation, but saved the limb. He vows to change weapons next time he confronts a rattlesnake.
A group of twelve adults ages eighteen to forty five performed a stunt on stage with Hughie Mack, the 250 pound L-Ko comedian, by stacking on his arms legs and head during a theatre engagement in Los Angeles. The act showcased fully living performers rather than screen prop humor.
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