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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

2

Peplac touted as universal remedy for dyspepsia

A Wilmington ad extols Peplac as an almost universal cure for chronic dyspepsia. It claims the medicine restores appetite, sleep, and energy, and lists extensive Wilmington area drugstores where Peplac is sold, including Bellamy Drug Store and dozens of others across several towns and states.

Wilmington Bellamy Drug Store Ait Bellamy Lee Drug Co Dunn, Wilson & Lee Hood & Grantham Duke B. R. Thomas Emerson W. J. Porter Faison Faison Drug Co Fayetteville Brown & Graham Florence Sumter S. C Sumter Drug Co Whiteville Maxwell Drug Store Watha Jas. G. Blake Warsaw Brown Drug Store Wallace, Robinson Drug Store P. S. Hawes J. R. Gureanus Vineland N.C Lumberton Grantham Bros McMillans Drug Store Clarkton G. L E. S. Clark Bladenboro Bladenboro Drug Co Maxton Barnes Bros Laurinburg Everingtons Hamlet Roys Pharmacy Laurel Hill Laurel Hill Drug Co Southport P. O Leggett Druggzist Toseboro D. W Atkinson, Curtis Drug Co Counceil, Squires, Hobbs-Grimsley Co

American engineer R A White wounded in Chinese conflict

R A White, an American engineer born in Cresco Iowa and longtime star football player at the State University of Iowa, is seriously recovering from a back wound after being struck by a bullet during the July clash between Chang Hsun's troops and Tientsin Republican forces in Peking.

Peking Associated Press R. A. White Chang Hsun Tientsin White Mr. White Iowa Middle West State University of Iowa Cresco

How Old Are You By Your Hair

Dandruff is blamed for hair loss and aged appearance. Parisian sage promises to revive roots, prevent fading, and regrow thick hair. The ad touts easy scalp massage, a pleasant scent, and a money back guarantee with R. R. Bellamy supplying the product.

Giroux R. R. Bellamy Advt

Insurance Commissioner urges city officials to cooperate for safer towns

Commissioner James R Young appeals to city and town leaders to enforce permits and fire safety rules, inspect buildings quarterly, ensure proper electrical work, and boost fire department readiness. He offers expert assessments and guidance to improve water systems, codes, and prevention.

Young Insurance Department James. R. Young

Safety in War and Home Cleaning Choices Highlighted

The text contrasts two risky options a reader faces: dry cleaning at home with gasoline versus fighting in European trenches. It notes safety concerns in both scenarios and implies limited safe choices.

Katinka and Rackety Co star in new musical at Academy of Music

The review praises Otto Harbach and Rudolf Primal’s Katinka at the Academy of Music with a strong score led by Rackety Co. and In A Hurry. It lauds the witty chorus, lavish staging by Hammerstein, and a finale that moves the audience, predicting countrywide popularity.

Ti Hee I. Ka Artur Hamill Academy of Music Jay Katinka Otto Harbach Rudolf Primal Thira

Possum Jarvis Headlines Return Show at Royal Theater

Bobby Possum Jarvis, seen with Jack Amick's act last season, is billed to break this season's attendance record with his own big production at the Royal. He draws laughs from start to finish, lifting the crowd with his signature style and stage presence.

Bobby Possum Jarvis Jack Amick the Royal

Spectacular Vaudeville Act Leads Off Evening Show

The Octist led by Warl and Lillian presented a standout singing and dancing specialty act. A versatile chorus changed costumes rapidly and delivered fresh song material, making the show a worthwhile entertainment choice for today.

Marshal Joffre Insane Soldiers

Paris dispatch reports Marshal Joffre overwhelmed by mail from American women and children and from French soldiers at the front. Secretaries handle endless letters, with some sent from the Ecole Militaire without postage using a red seal bearing crossed batons.

United Press Paris France Marshal Joffre America Ecole Militaire

Ecuador Bars German Minister From Receiving

Ecuadorian foreign secretary telegraphs Lima that Dr. Perl, the German minister to Peru and Ecuador, will not be officially received by Quito if he attempts to present credentials. The move signals closer ties with the Union of the American Republics.

Quito Ecuado Lima Perl Peru Ecuador

Arbitration board urged to settle wartime labor disputes

Great Falls labor unions and employers ask President Wilson and Samuel Gompers to establish a national arbitration board during the war. The proposed seven member board would include three Gompers appointees, three from the National Employers' Association, and one chosen by the president to submit all labor problems for resolution.

Associated Press Great Falls Mont Wilson Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Arbitration Board National Employers’ Association

Through sleeping car line Wilmington to Atlanta via Augusta schedule

The through sleeping car service from Wilmington to Atlanta continues via Augusta in connection with the Georgia Railroad. Departure times include Wilmington 3:45 PM, Florence 4:45 PM, Sumter 9:30 PM, Orangeburg 10:53 PM, Augusta 1:35 AM, Atlanta 6:10 AM. Return leaves Atlanta 3:35 PM arriving Wilmington at 12:50 PM.

Wilmington Atlanta Augusta Georgia Railroad Orangeburg Union Depot Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis T. C. White N. C Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad South

Southern Railway trims Beaufort line to Winston-Salem Goldsboro

The Southern Railway System announces that with the last cars into and out of Beaufort on Sunday August 12 the Fort Sleeping Car line will shorten to Winston-Salem Goldsboro. Cars to be handled on trains 232 112 and 111 237. Inquiries: Southern Railway agents or J O Jones Raleigh NC.

Winston-Salem-Morehead City-Beaufort

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