Twin Beds at the Academy of Music Promises Comedy Gold
Field and Margaret Mayo present the jovial comedy Twin Beds to the Academy of Music for a Saturday matinee and September 15. Critics hail it as the best constructed comedy by any playwright with a run of over a year in New York and continued in London. A B Stern & Co produced the show, underscoring its acclaim.
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Salisabry
Field
Margaret Mayo
Academy of Music
New York
London
Harris Theatre
Stern and Company
Brand new bill promises Wilmington debut with Peggy Jones
Charles Brewer presents a fresh show for today and tomorrow featuring an all-new script with songs scenery and wardrobe. One legged dancer Peggy Jones headlines with a new act and repeated encores expected to draw large crowds. Lamonte Sisters add latest songs and novelties plus a two reel Vogue comedy.
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Charles Brewer
Wilmington
Charlie Brewer
Peggy” Jones
Lamonte Sisters
Wallace Reid stars in The Squaw Man's Son at the Grand
Wallace Reid plans action in The Squaw Man's Son at the Grand tomorrow supported by Anita King who also appears in a thrilling fight with an Indian Medicine Man King is cited as highly athletic among Lasky personnel and inspired rivals to request a match with Reid for the story.
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Wallace Reid
Lasky Paramount
Anita King
Miss King
Lasky
Antts King
Illinois M. E. Conference Opens in Champaign
Several hundred ministers and an equal number of lay delegates gather in Champaign Illinois for the annual session of the Methodist Episcopal church. The conference is formally organized this morning with Bishop Thomas Nicholson presiding.
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Illinois
M. E
Champaign
Ill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Nicholson
Strosstruppen Met Waterlogged at Verdun Hill 304
A historical report describes German Stosstruppen under Captain Rohr clashing with French dragoons at Hill 304 Verdun. French forces repelled the assault after hours of brutal hand to hand fighting, with notable French defenders Leduc Gourham and LeBoucher despite severe wounds.
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Prées
Seagook
Germany
Stosstruppen
Hill 304
Verdun
Rohr
Strosstruppen
Leduc
Bendenant
Gourham
LeBoucher
Bendeant
le Boucher
Double Homicide in Northampton County
The Associated Press reports a shooting affray in Northampton County where Edward Harris, a white man, was killed by Richard Jordan, a young Black man. Jordan's father was previously killed by Harris after Harris claimed chickens were stolen. A posse searches for Jordan.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Northampton County
Edward Harris
Richard Jordan
Jordan
Harris
Jordans
Cotton seed meal touted to cut feed costs for North Carolina stock
Raleigh reports that substituting 2 pounds of cotton seed meal for 4 pounds of corn in the fodder of North Carolina’s 385000 horses and mules could save about 9.13 million dollars over 12 months. Estimates by John Paul Lucas of the Food Conservation Commission say this swap reduces corn demand while keeping work stock healthier.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
John Paul Lucas
North Carolina Food Conservation Commission
Europe
Lucas
Stine
Country's duty to defenders and dependents grows
The piece lauds Lincoln's vision and endorses a new Congress bill proposed by Secretary McAdoo to replace future pensions with a comprehensive insurance and compensation system for soldiers and sailors. It argues the plan is cheaper, more humane, and extends safeguards while not disturbing current pensioners. It urges swift House and Senate action as a just, lasting national obligation.
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Washington Post
Abraham Lincoln
America
Lincoln
United States
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Congress
McAdoo
Adamson
Army
Navy
Powerful Medicine Promises End to Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a strong cure for rheumatic pain, claiming relief after two days with a no-cure-no-pay offer. It cites physicians’ use across America and asserts the product can drive rheumatic poisons from the body, with a money-back guarantee.
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R. R. Bellamy
America
Advt
Chinese physician to study health work in state
A telegram from Dr. Yen of China, Medical Director of Mines, says he will study North Carolina soil pollution prevention and hookworm work. He will observe Davidson County health work under Dr. E F Long, then visit Nash and other counties engaged in the effort. Five counties currently organize this work under the State Board of Health.
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Raleigh
Yen
China
State Board of Health
North Carolina
International Health Board
New York City
Davidson County
E. F. Long
Nagh
Davidson
Nash
Lenoir
Northampton
Wilson
Rowan
Pitt
Craven
Lee
Tobacco Dealers Organize in Minneapolis Meeting
Leading cigar and tobacco dealers from many Northwest cities met in Minneapolis on Sept 5 to perfect an association for protecting mutual interests. Promoters say current conditions threaten tobacco trade prosperity and intend to include top dealers from Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
The
Dakotas
American capital in east Indies eyed for expansion
J B van der Oordt, Dutch colonial official, urges more American investment in the Netherlands East Indies. He cites growing U S Dutch India trade since war and a direct Java to San Francisco steamship line, noting limited American capital amid opportunities in rubber, sugar, tea, mining, and manufacturing.
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Hague
Netherlands
Associated Press
East Indies
J. B. van der Oordt
Washington
van Oordt
Council of the
Netherlands East Indies
America
India
Java
San Francisco
United States
Sumatra
All Choked Up With Catarrh Cure Ad
An old marketing notice warns against sprays and douches for catarrh and touts S. S. S. as a blood cleanser that drives germs from the blood. It urges readers to seek medical advice from Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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