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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1917
Page
2
Branch groups call for cooperation with bankers lawyers churchmen workers and farmers to publicize bond posters banners and literature as part of the Liberty loan drive. Community officials are urged to aid publicity efforts and rally public backing.
Local ads promote Peplac as a health booster with testimonies from Fort Caswell soldiers and Col. Dwyer. Private Fowler’s letter claims weight gain better sleep and kidney relief. Store listings across towns outline retailers and price of 1.90 per bottle.
Special to The Dispatch Brunswick County's fourth quota of the army draft departed Sunday for Camp Jackson South Carolina. Local Council of Defense gave the final send off and most men were present on Saturday with instructions. Named leaving were H W Cannon captain L C Bland J G Smith H D Williams H B Chadwick Claude Swain H C Chinnis. The Southport Building and Loan Association reports strong finances as thirteenth stock series opens for subscription with maturities due early 1918.
The Royal presents Bobby Jarvis and his all star company with dance specialists Jarvis, Root, and Kane in a top light musical comedy. Norma Talmadge stars in a dual role in The Law of Compensation at the Grand, a seven reel film about Ruth Hayes chasing stardom and a warning from her father. Baby Marie Osborne shines in Twin Kiddies, a two role performance praised as a major novelty.
Washington reports 2 560 carloads of food and necessities reach cantonments daily for the New Naval Army and National Guard training for service abroad. Railroads face a heavy transportation task to feed sixteen large cities and fifty six smaller ones with about five pounds per soldier daily, plus fuel and related supplies.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Chancellor Michaelis in poor health and widely expected to resign, signaling a political transition and potential impact on government policy.
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