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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1917

Page

2

Man praises Peplac in Wilmington endorsement

A Wilmington resident D J Padrick aged sixty nine testifies to Peplac’s benefits for indigestion and insomnia. Col William Dwyer explains overworked stomachs cause ailments and praises Peplac as a tonic improving digestion sleep and vitality. Peplac is advertised as available at Bellamy Drug Store and other outlets.

Wilmington D. J. Padrick Walnut Street Col. Dwyer Bellamy Mr. Padrick Col William Dwyer Mgr Perrick Advt

Rackety Cao Musical Cheer Wows City Audiences

The new Otto Harbach and Rudol Frimi creation titled Rackety Cao debuts at the Academy of Music on Friday October 26. Audiences expect irresistible music and clever words as the show drives shoppers, clerks, conductors and drivers to hum the tune throughout the day.

Raeckéty Cao Bee “Katinks Academy of Music Otto Harbach Rudol Frimi Mr. Frimi Mr. Harbach

Hans and Fritz at the Academy of Music Next Tuesday

The Kaizen Jammer Kids present Hans and Fritz with book by Frank Kennedy music by Leo Edwards and Will Cobb. Gus iful directs a stage musical comedy from R Dirks ideas with Hans Und Fritz as the main act. Special matinee at 3 30 with 2 cent children and 50 cent adults. evening prices 50 cents to 1 dollar. tickets on sale Monday at Elvingtons.

R. Dirks Fritz Gu Hill Las Hans Und Frank Kennedy Leo Edwards Will Cobb Gus Iful Hans Und Fritz Academy of Music Elvington’s

Twin Kiddies at Grand theatre features Baby Marie Osborne

At the Grand theatre tomorrow the feature Twin Kiddies stars Baby Marie Osborne in a dual role as Fay and Bessie. The plot follows a spoiled girl and a good girl with a mine foreman father and a hard hearted capitalist grandfather, amid a strike that leads to reconciliation.

Grand Theatre Baby Marke Osborne Pathe Mary Sunshine Baby Marie Osborne Granfather Fay Bessie

Daughters Hold Business Session At Naval Convention

The North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Kinston for day three of its 21st naval convention. Reports from chapters showed gains in membership finances and work accomplished. Afternoon features included a luncheon hosted by the local tobacco board of trade and the Evening program titled Historical Hoy ning with songs, readings, and addresses by state figures.

Kinston North Carlina United Daugher’s the Confederacy B. H. Griffin Chas. Gurley Griffin Tobacco Board of Trade Winnie Davis North Carolina C.ty W. D Ollock Felix Harvey Kainger W. Marshall Craig Old Kentucky Surmmnger L. K. Wooten J. A Gastonia Cordelia Powell Odenheimer United Daughters of the Confederacy Annie Laurie Earl Boyd Louise Turnley Virginia Frazier Boyle Washington Robert E. “Ec W. Watson Children of Confederacy

Twin Kiddies: a Baby Marie Osborne feature review

A playful tale centers on Fay a spoiled child and Bessie a humble girl who swap homes and clothes causing astonishment and suspense. The film showcases dual child performances by Osborne with director Henry King, writer Calder Johnstone, and cast including Ruth Lackaye and R Henry Grey. praised is the double photography and the lead actress's range and charm.

Zins Fay Bessie Baby Marie Osborne Calder Johnstone Johnnstone Henry King King Daniel Gilfether Ruth Lackaye R. Henry Grey Loretta Beecher Edward Jobson Mignon LeBrun

New Bill Delights Crowds At The Royal Theater

Bobby Jarvis and his musical comedy company presented a standout second bill at the Royal yesterday for matinee and evening shows. The program featured My Hu la Hula Girl from The Roots with lively singing and dancing and multiple encores. Jarvis delivered strong comic turns amid an elaborate oriental stage, with plans to repeat performances this afternoon and tonight.

Bobby Jarvis the Royal Bobby Jarvis

Nuxated Iron Seen as Key to Health for Women

Dr Ferdinand King and others advocate organic iron Nuxated Iron to combat iron deficiency in American women. They claim it boosts strength and endurance in two weeks, improves mood, skin, and digestion, and can prevent serious illness. The doctors warn against metallic iron and promote absorption friendly forms.

Ferdinand King New York Scuhler C. Jaques Seon St. Elizabeth's Hospital York City Europe America Jarman & Futrelle

War Mothers organize for home service in Food Administration drive

Raleigh reports Henry A. Page welcomes the new War Mothers group to aid the food pledge campaign run by school district committees from October 20 to 28. The effort aims to support soldiers in France and boost home morale. The dispatch also notes German pork shipments via Rot hmania and a macabre wartime deception.

Tne W.spafen Raleigh Henry A. Page France

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