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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

2

Sunshine Girls Shine in Victoria First Night Show

Applause filled the Victoria first evening performance of the Sunshine Girls, with an overlong finish. Arthur Hauk leads an all star troupe under Subshise Girl banner, featuring Iris and Helen Kenedy and the Three Musical Kings. The Royal Theatre Anniversary program includes The Devil's Prayer Book at matinee and a Mutt and Jeff wedding adaptation with a strong cast and lavish production values.

Sunshine Girls Victoria Arthur Hauk Kings Iris Helen Kenedy Alma Hanton Nell Miss Hanton

Greater Gaston County Association Formed in County

Gastonia reports the Greater Gaston County Association is organized with 200 members and an assured annual income of 2500 dollars. Half funds the head office for advertising and expenses, the other half supports local Chambers of Commerce and trade groups. Mass meetings are planned in towns to organize by next month.

Gastonia Greater Gaston County Association Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade

Minister Lyman Dilts Defends Convicted Men in Graham County

Rev Lyman K Dilts of Pullen Memorial Church spoke to A&M College students about Merritt Miller and Hardie Wiggins, sentenced to death, detailing new evidence and urging public sentiment against the conviction. He plans to travel to share the tale of the prison life and fight for a new trial without pay. Also noted are Lodge’s renomination attempt in Massachusetts and the Virginia Municipalities League meeting at Clifton Forge.

Raleigh N. C Lyman K.dilts Pullen Memorial Church A. ‘& .M. College Merritt Miller Hardie Wiggins Graham County Dilts Margaret Busbee Shipp Chapel Hill Lineconton Morganton Bailey

Building a Company to Boost Production

A historical note describes assembling a company to advance production. The effort aimed to create an ideal team with all desired improvements, but the task proved challenging and demanding. The text emphasizes the difficulty in uniting skilled effort and resources for optimal results.

Atask

Conference to discuss hospital standards and nurse training

The American Hospital Association begins its annual conference in Philadelphia focusing on standardizing hospital work and improving nurse training. Leaders from hospitals nationwide gather to set policy priorities and share best practices for patient care and workforce development.

American Hospital Association Philadelphia

Children’s Autumn Winter Frocks and Coats Highlight 1900s Style

The article reviews children’s fashion for between seasons and winter, highlighting suspender frocks, coatee dresses, and fabrics like worsted, serge, mohair, and silk. It notes hand buttonhole work, silk stitching, reinforced foot wear, and smart coats with cuffs, belts, and fur trim, plus practical shoes and party frocks with ruffled nets and featherbone hoops.

Velvet Hats for Kiddies Fresh Season Styles

Velvet hats for young children showcase soft pastels and delicate trims. Adorable bonnet shapes with puffed faces, ribbons, lace, and chiffon accents appear alongside mushroom styles, blue faille silk examples, and coordinated bonnets with scarves. Emphasis on careful fabric selection and age appropriate, smart attire for today’s children.

Joffre Batiste

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Tris Berg Sisters Tock ' Murdock Pharmey Kleeber the Royal Royal Theatre Xevedt Arthur Fodes Ruby Hoffman Carlyle Fleming Tom Coventry Frank Belcher Fred Block Matt Jeff Gus Hill Jim Mutt Bud Fisher Turkey Panama Mexico Mutt & Jeff The Academy Plummers’s Academy of Music Plummers Pretty Mae Collins Bill Cilifford Gaston County Lyman K. Dilts State Wiggins and Miller Massachusetts Henry Cabot Lodge John F. Fitzgerald Boston McCall Charles H. Cole Frederick W. Mansfield League of Virginia Municipalities Clifton Forge Plurmmer’s Billy Clifford Pontine Masonic Temple Wilmington Lodge M. Je BP. Ceowe Sec’y Dollie Helen Kennedy George Kleine Devil’s Prayer Book Alma Hanlon Arthur Hoops Ruby Hoffman and
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