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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement touts S S S as a cure for catarrh by cleansing catarrh germs from blood. It warns sprays and douches as ineffective and invites readers to consult Swift Specific Co for medical advice. It mentions the Medina case and targets general patients seeking relief.
The ad touts Bosc ce's Germany Syrup as effective for coughs bronchitis and throat congestion used for fifty one years across the United States. It promises a restful night with easy morning exhalation aiding recovery and notes 25 75 cent bottle sizes sold by Green's Drug store.
Howard Drew, famed sprint champion, has entered Drake University and joined the varsity football eleven.
Howe's travel festival at the Academy of Music features a new program with dramatized films. Viewers ride aboard a World War I dreadnought and witness naval maneuvers while others explore the American West and perilous Alpine climbs.
Arthur Hammerstein announces Youre in Love at the Academy of Music on Saturday November 17 with a brilliant cast and a fine chorus. Otto Aarbach Edward Clark Rudolph Friml lead the musical comedy with past successes Katinka High Jinks and The Firefly cited.
Rosemary Theby of New York pursues French study and aims to drive an ambulance at the front. She volunteered after registering as required for active duty and holds driving ability common among New York women.
Florence La Badie dies in Ossining New York hospital from internal injuries after a motor car crash two months earlier. The actress, 23, of FrenchCanadian parentage, was soon to marry and had starred in The Star of Bethlehem and other films.
In a rural aside, Carey jokes about training a dog to chase mosquitoes and muses on the potential profit of breeding mosquito hounds. He remarks the animal shows little beyond pest control, questioning breed viability and market demand.
The actor reaches his 400th screen play in which he is the principal male character. Managers plan celebrations in every theatre. Publicity notes argue a 400th screen work with a major star should interest the public more than past milestones.
The article reports that a Peplac Expert at Bellamy Drug Store argues most domestic unhappiness stems from stomach issues. He claims ill health causes irritability and a bad temper, and that toning the stomach and improving digestion can brighten facial expressions and temper. Peplac is sold at Wilmington drug stores.
Youthful entertainment promises broad appeal with new acts and dazzling electrical effects. Billy Leicht headlines a fresh program featuring the McCaslin sisters, a grand piano act, the Girlie Quartette, and the Four Dancing Dolls. Friday at 7 p.m. Jim Purwood will thrill crowds by a suspended escape from the Trust Building in a straight jacket.
Carlyle Blackwell stars in The Price of Pride at the Grand Theatre with June Elvridge Evelyn Greeley and Frank Mills. Blackwell plays dual roles as eastern fortune seeker and his western half brother a train robber whose actions create romantic confusion and a dramatic, surprising climax.
Billy Leicht of the Ted dy Bear Girls Company announces a Friday 1 PM free show in Wilmington. Jim Parkwood, a company member, will escape from a regulation straight jacket while suspended from a beam over the Trust Building, after secure confinement by a police chief or qualified handler.
Calotabs described as a new harmless calomel liver cleanser and purifying agent. One tablet at bedtime with water purports to leave users feeling fine next morning and ready for breakfast. Sold only in original sealed packages, price one dollar. money back if not pleased, according to an advertisement.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts for kidney relief urging readers to drink a spoonful in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims benefits for bladder irritation cloudy urine and nocturnal relief, emphasizing lithia based formula from grapes and lemon juice.
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Catarrh is described as incurable by local remedies and requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine by FP J Cheney Co Toledo is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally. A $100 reward is offered if it fails to cure.
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