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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
2
An ad style passage touts Dr Pierce’s Anuric tablets as a remedy for rheumatism gout and related urinary symptoms. It claims rapid relief from backache frequent urination and swelling with endorsements from patients including Dara A Suzarin and others in North Carolina.
During World War I the Navy allows Lyman H. Slowe’s crew to film life aboard ships in Atlantic duty. Howe presents the production at the Academy of Music with additional features including a London Zeppelin raid reenactment and broncho riding acts. Also shown are a Continental Divide railway ride and new cartoon humor. Matinee 25 35 6 cents and 15 cents for children. Night 25 to 50 cents plus war tax. Tickets on sale Thursday at Elvington's.
The Hammerstein produced musical comedy You're In Love follows Katinka High Jinks and The Firefly with novel stage effects including a steamship deck rigging. Manager Hammerstein guarantees complete cast chorus and accessories for the Academy of Music engagement next Saturday with matinee prices from 50 cents to 1.50 and night prices from 73 cents to 2 dollars plus the War Tax. tickets go on sale at Elvington's Friday morning.
A lifetime opportunity awaits Wilmington amusements as Holdorff's Hawaiian Serenaders and Players present nine artists including eight Hawaiians and one American girl. The act features native songs and dances, ukulele, steel guitar, and the genuine Hula in original costumes.
The company will present a production at regular prices, claiming it is the costliest ever brought to the Royal stage.
A Metro patriotic feature The Slacker stars Emily Stevens as Margaret Christy drawing rave reviews. The article notes press praise for the production and two day Grand showings. It lists other events including national horse show New York Denver auto show and baseball meetings with many bouts and matches scheduled.
Workers at War Camp Community Recreation urge support to swell the fund. They promote patriotic contributions with a call to send the boys over the top clean or not at all.
Secretary Daniels calls for steady nerves and clear heads for soldiers and sailors. He says victory hinges on efficiency and body cleanliness, urging communities to cooperate in creating wholesome environments to deter temptation for trainees essential to national defense.
A user recounts a night at a Broadway cafe and a weary criminal fading from prison life on Staten Island. Joseph Jones, 84, pleads guilty after a pickpocketing at Grand Central, aided by a prison chaplain. The piece notes a fuel controversy and compares New York to Denver in lighting.
Southern Railway System announces changes to the Winston-Salem Beaufort and Winston-Salem Goldsboro sleeping car service effective with fast trains into and out of Beaufort Sunday August 22. The Beaufort line is shortened to Winston-Salem Goldsboro service on trains 232-112 and 111-237. For details contact Southern Railway System agents in Raleigh North Carolina.
An old medicine ad claims rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and promotes Swift’s Specific S. S. S. as a remedy to “eliminate” these germs. The copy urges readers to write to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for a free pamphlet and treatment details.
Actress Alice Howell returns from California mountains bringing trout and a deer, delivering high energy to Century Comedies while her director tries to corral her exuberance. The piece notes her vaudeville roots and dancing talent. Also mentions Charles M Parker becoming Industrial Commissioner of the American Army in France and Mancelia De Grasse joining the National Army service.
A National Geographic Magazine article on Admiral De Grasse highlights his notable service to the United States. It describes how his actions helped the American cause by blockading the James and York Rivers and repulsing enemy efforts.
The article notes June Caprice’s film postponement after a fall during a fight scene left her with a badly bruised eye. Operations at the studio were halted for nearly two weeks during final work on the picture.
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