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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement promotes Hyomei as a universal remedy for sore throat catarrh coughs colds and bronchitis. The inhaler is sold with a pocket inhaler a lifetime device and extra bottles cost 50 cents. The maker guarantees relief or money back and lists R Bellamy as a retailer.
The notice touts the playing of She ig Susari at the Grand Theatre tomorrow with Miss Grandaise in a dazzling role following her success in A Naked Soul. Albert Signer co stars opposite her as a wealthy quarry owner in When 4 Pree igye Dawns, with strong supporting cast and lavish production values described as exceptional entertainment.
Gladys Leslie, praised as the girl with a natural smile, becomes the lead in a new Thanhouser five act Pathe Gold Roaster play titled An Amateur Orphan at the Grand today. Her rise began at Edison, then Thanhouser, where fans flooded letters asking about the actress.
Advertisement urges use of Mi-o-na tablets to relieve stomach misery. Claims quick relief, soothing irritated membranes and strengthening digestion. Offers 60 cent box for sale at Re R Bellatiyz-Adyt.
An advertisement extols Peplac as a constitutional treatment for catarrh linking to headaches nasal issues and digestive troubles. It lists testimonials and urges readers to visit or inquire at numerous drug stores across towns in North and South Carolina and nearby states. Price shown as 1.00 per bottle.
Maxton North Carolina October 5 election of Red Cross officers named Rev A L Ormond as chairman Mrs McKay McKinnon vice chairman Miss Bess McNair secretary and J P Stancel treasurer replacing Miss Bessie Williams due to other duties A Chamber of Commerce committee discussed plans and James Ivey recovering after injuries from a fall at Williams Pole Company yard.
A New York City dispatch notes hotel lobby regulars known as Lobby Loungers crowd lobbies in winter, living on free lunches and pretentious style. Hotels plan detectors to eject them, accusing these bores of preying on guests and harming hotel districts. The piece also mentions wartime verse, suffrage signs, and a Bronx zoo anecdote.
A historical note describes August Flower as a gentle laxative aiding digestion in the stomach and liver. It claims relief from sick headaches, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion, and gas-related palpitations, with emphasis on bile regulation.
An advertisement boasts rapid relief from rheumatism using Rheuma sourced from R R Bellamy or any druggist. It cites Judge John Barhorst of Ft Laramie Ohio as a success story and promises money back if relief is not achieved, urging readers to try a small daily dose.
A Columbia advertisement touts Ironized Paw-Paw as a dependable remedy for indigestion liver issues and constipation. It quotes Mr. A Meister of 2211 Wheat Street praising the product after a brief trial and sleeping better with relief from symptoms. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle from local druggists or Elvington's Pharmacy with the same formula and price of one dollar.
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