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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement extols Peplac a tonic to combat nervousness indigestion and fatigue promoting health and happiness. It lists numerous North Carolina drugstores and outlets offering the medicine priced at 1.09 per bottle.
In Casper Wyoming on October 10 a Swedish American petition declares the Swedish Kaiser should step down as did the Russian Czar. The resolution asks neighbors and relatives in Sweden not to be fooled by the Kaiser and forwards the petition with hundreds of names to the fatherland following Secretary Lansing’s disclosure of Swedish intrigue.
The Singer Sewing Machine Company notifies the war ministry of closing its large Podolsk factory near Moscow, an American concern employing about 3,700 workers. The shutdown cites workers' demands and wartime losses as causes.
Wilmington Shoe Co advertises a fresh stock of women's tan walking shoes just received, highlighting comfort and style for everyday use.
The Academy of Music presents Hans Und Fritz by R Dirks and Gus Hill in three acts and three scenes. The comedy promises a fast paced plot with musical numbers and a scenic production. special matinees at 3 50 offer 25 cent children and 56 cent adults, with evening prices 50 cents to 1. Tickets go on sale Monday at Elvington's.
The third big bill of the week features Bobby Jarvis and his musical comedy company presenting Her Husband's Sweetheart a merry mix up of all principals. Jarvis performs in blackface in a leading role with a sharp comic turn. Root and Root promise a surprise song and dance act that is expected to be a major hit.
Gail Kane known as Beauty Brown Eyes stars in The Serpent's Tooth from Mutual Film. The plot follows Faith Channing who marries wealth, then reunites with Dr. Jack Stilling after Jim Winthrop’s neglect and death, ending in Faith finding happiness with Stilling.
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