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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
4
An unseen fairy of the Vitagraph ballroom studio, Jane Lewis dubbed Lady Jane, dresses and designs costumes for female stars. Her team sews gowns and negligees for many dancers each scene ensuring colors photograph well and fit perfectly.
A St. Louis Republic report cites fire prevention authorities blaming mothers for 80 percent of U S home fires. It claims mothers’ carelessness, unsafe kerosene and gas use, neglected extinguishers, and lax landlord protections drive losses reaching 250 million dollars annually, with 500 million total fire costs.
Wilbur Henry, 18, a bulking tackle for Washington and Jefferson, stands as a top young lineman. At 225 pounds he leads on defense and shines offensively, capable of 100-yard sprint times around 11 seconds.
Mr Oscar Keller new physical director of the Wilmington Y M C A will speak at the Boys League at 5 this afternoon Mellor has won a warm place with the boys and will bring an interesting message A good musical program is planned New officers elected last Sunday William Ek vice president and Robert Williams treasurer take office tomorrow They fill the unexpired terms of the former officers Away All boys over 12 invited.
Obituary from Jacksonville Florida notes the death on September 17 of John W. Owen son of the late John W. and Sallie Holmes Owen aged 29 in the 30th year.
Mrs Sallie Holmes Owen widow of John W Owen dies at her Brooksville Florida home on August 15 1916 in her 72nd year.
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