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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1916

Page

2

Nobody Home at Academy of Music New York

John P Slocumb presents Nobody Home at the Academy of Music with Charlie McNaughton leading the cast from London. Freddy Popple visits New York and wins the primma donna of Winter Garden. Dancing stars Joe O Hess and Gertrude Bennett appear, Vernon Castle praises them. prices 50 cents to 2 dollars.

John P. Slocumb Academy of Music New York Boston Chicago Charlie McNaughton London Frisco de Vere Lew Christy William Blaidsell Edna Temple John Paulton Helen Jost Roy Torrey Marion Langdon Rance Quarrington Freddy Popple Ippleton England Vernon Winter Garden Miller Freddy Charles McNaughton Joe O. Hess Gertrude Bennett Palace Theatre Vernon Castle America Mrs. Castle

The Little Minister Inspires Maude Adams Debut

The Little Minister at the Academy of Music tomorrow night marks Maude Adams debut as a star. The play, hailed as a great success in its time, remains popular in her hands and had a long initial New York run, with two extra weeks last season. The comedy, distinctly Scotch in character and atmosphere, rewards understanding of Scottish traits.

Academy of Music Maude Adams New York

Fireman Hart Tells Tanlac Tale Of Quick Stomach Relief

J F Hart, Wilmington Fire Department, recalls severe stomach illness after typhoid malaria last August. He weighed 133 pounds, regained appetite after Tanlac, now 160 pounds, says the remedy restored strength and work capacity. Tanlac sold in Wilmington and many towns through local dealers.

Wilmington Tanlac North Carolina J. F. Hart Mr. Hart Queen Street Bellamy Drug Store Acme Acme Store Co Burgaw C. L. Halstead Southport Watson’s

Delicate comedy delights with strong cast choice

A described humor of humanity underlies the play's wit and whimsy. The production is praised as an artistic delight with careful casting. Rush seats total 500 go on sale at 7:45 tomorrow night as doors open.

Change of Bill at the Victoria theater review notes

Reilly's Famous Globetrotters present Little Miss Money a musical comedy with Grace Graham Harold Paite Scottie Friedel Fox Reilly and Robert Seibert and Ernest Linwood in blackface. Bill also highlights Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke Irene Fenwick The Sentimental Lady and Viola Dana Edison and Paramou c programs plus Rosie O Grady stories and His Sister's Champion on Piersmount Grand programs.

Reilly Globe Trotters Grace Graham Harold Paite Scottie Friedel Fox Reilly Robert Seibert Ernest Linwood Linwood Wilmington Victoria Empire The Royal Gloria Billie Burke Miss Burke Irene Fenwick

A Girl's Battle With Environment Kingsley Era Inspiring Student

A tribute to a high school girl who, despite a modest upbringing, uses tact and grace to rise above her surroundings. She educates and uplifts her rough peers, remains devoted to family, and embodies progress through personal conduct and style. Her example inspires others facing limited environments.

College Boys to Feature in Big Show in Wilmington

The program highlights Glasses of Mine and Hello Hawaii How Are You with singer Bobbie Pait and chorus performing College Boys a catchy big song and dance specialty. Ernest Linwood will deliver a humorous monologue making the show a standout for the day.

Matt Jeff Wilmington Hawaii Bobbie Pait Ernest Linwood

Viola Dana Stars in His Sister's Champion on Paramount

The Edison production features Viola Dana as Rosie O Grady in His Sister's Champion. Dana portrays the East Side romantic with charm and maturity, showing her dramatic powers in a great emotional role.

Rosie East Side Viola Dana Edison Paramount Rosie O'Grady Newsy Chimms Chimmie Viola Dane Liitle Rosie O’grady Newcy Johnny Dana New York Killarney

United States auctions Gio Caliente Hot Springs land

The U S Government offered for sale at public auction in Hot Springs, New Mexico, a 3200 acre Gio Caliente or Hot Springs reservation in Socorro county. It includes twenty hot springs and water rights, near Mounticello in Sierra county which also lays claim to some rights.

Las Cruces United States Gio Caliente Or Socorro County Mounticello Sierra County

Morning Detox Advice Promises Clean Look and Feel

A short wellness note urges waking routines with hot water to “wash the poisons and toxins” from the body before eating. It claims internal cleansing via morning baths leaves a person looking and feeling clean, sweet, and refreshed.

Inside bathing before breakfast for better health

An advertisement extols daily interior cleansing starting with a glass of hot water and limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims digestive and blood purification by removing poisons via the bowel and liver, promising clearer skin, breath, and relief from bilious symptoms.

Auto Catches Antelope in Pursuit at Speed

John Rainey of Rapid City chased a mature antelope along a South Dakota road near Slim Buttes for six miles at high speed. The exhausted animal stopped in the road and Rainey secured its legs with a rope from his car.

Slim Buttes N. D John Rainey Rapid City Rainey Ainey

Nut Growers Report Prosperous At Jacksonville Convention

Jacksonville November article reports the National Nut Growers Association convention in Jacksonville with prosperous members from across the South and Southwest. It notes rising U S nut production and prices, expanding varieties, and plans to grow the industry further. Officers are W H Hutt of Raleigh and William P Bullard of Albany.

Jacksonville Fla National Nut Growers’ Association America South Southwest W. H. Hutt Raleigh N. C William P. Bullard Albany

Accused of Slaying Woman in Floyd Circuit Trial

New Albany Indiana November 22 The case of Edward Berry charged with murdering Mrs Mary F Brookbank in Jeffersonville was called for trial in Floyd circuit court. The body of Mrs Brookbank was found in her home April 2 and she had likely been dead for several days. Perry was arrested a few days later charged with the murder.

New Albany Ind Edward Berry Mary F. Brookbank Jeffersonville Floyd

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Charles Frohman J. M. Barrie Elvington Academy Hart Hot Springs Reservation Ostetter Oouis Valier Walter’s Corbett Co Elvington’s Pharmacy Cor Academy OF Music Tonight Paramount Presents Reilly’s Little Miss Seibert Chorus Scottie Fredell Bobbie Paite Pak B G Chee Er Farley
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