Peter Pan Myth of Greeks Described in Film Casting
The article links J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan to the Greek Pan, noting Pan’s goat like features and woodland nature. It profiles the actor portraying Pan, Betty Bronson, describing her as 17, five feet tall, with brown hair, blue eyes, freckles, and a bright smile, and calls the role very charming.
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Peter Pan
Hermes
Dryops
Peter
Pan
James M. Barries
Betty Bronson
Gasoline 12 Cents New Years Price Policy
The 1925 policy from Gish at the Radio Tower pledges to offer the best gasoline for less, with prices rising as needed but still aiming for value. The note signals a New Year price stance and ongoing commitment to quality.
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Gish
Ernest Torrence Cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan
Ernest Torrence expresses elation at being chosen to play Capt. Hook in Paramount's Peter Pan adaptation. He says the role surpasses any other literary part and praises his preparation, alongside Betty Bronson and others, for the Mission Theatre production set to open today.
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Capt
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Capt. Hook
Paramount
S. M. Barrie
Peter Pan
Terrence
Betty Bronson
Cyril Chadwick
Virginia Brown Faire
Anna May Wong
Mission Theatre
Barrie
Herbert Brenon
J.M Barrie
Paramount Picture
State highway department to take charge of 11500 miles
The Texas state highway department will control maintenance on 11500 miles of improved highways starting January. Officials say the department has perfected its organization and the system is now in proper working order. Deficit in the general fund at year end stands at 2626015 with special funds reported as sound and holding millions.
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Associated Press
Austin
State Highway
Treasury
Deputy Clerk Clemp Records 100+ Capitol Motions
H L Camp, deputy clerk of the supreme court in Austin, faced the toughest holiday task as the court adjourned before Christmas. He cleared the docket of more than one hundred motions and applications, recording every order by hand.
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Fy Associated Trress
Austin
Capitol
H. L. Camp
Supreme Court
Clemp
Vincent Stine Named Judge in Sith District Court
Vincent Stine of Henrietta was appointed judge of the Sith district court today, succeeding Judge John Paul Donald, who resigned. The appointment follows the retirement of Donald and places Stine as the new district jurist in Bowie.
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Associated Press
Austin
Vincent Stine
Henrietta
Sith District Court Today
John Paul Donald i Bowie
Texarkana Youth Charged With Murder In Auto Killing
Rochele Henley, 16, son of Lee Henley of Texarkana, under arrest on a murder warrant in the death of Jim Hilliard a Black man hit by an automobile. Hilliard died after in ambulance. Henley, a minor, is remanded to his father’s custody without bond.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Texas
Rochelle Henley
Lee Henley
Jim Hilliard
Henley
Hilliard
Open hearings on Pro Agents work decided by Senate panel
The Senate committee chaired by Senator Couzens voted to open investigation into the prohibition unit. Investigators from the committee and the internal revenue bureau will present facts as two weeks remain before hearings begin, with special investigators continuing their fact gathering. The inquiry will focus on general operations and effects without probing specific cases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition Unit
Senate
Senate Committee
Senator Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition Enforcement Division
John &. Pyle
Western Pennsylvania
New Year Celebrations Close in Amarillo 1925
New Year arrives in Amarillo with near zero temperature and light snow. Parties include Amarillo Hotel dance, Shriners ball at Palo Duro Hotel, and private gatherings. Midnight church services marked the holiday as stores and banks stay closed and post office hours are shortened.
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Shriners
Palo Duro
State of Texas
Sharp drop in U S oil output tied to cold weather
Houston December 31 The oil weekly reports a US daily average output of 1 240 625 barrels for the week ending December 27 down 36 892 from the prior week 1 977 517. Midcontinent fields including north Texas Kansas and Oklahoma led the decline with output sliding from 894 037 to 866 530 barrels per day.
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Associated Press
Houston
Evry
California
United States
Mid-Continent
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cold blast threatens North Texas as entry of New Year nears
The United States Weather Bureau forecast colder weather with rain turning to sleet or snow, warning of a cold wave reaching North and West East Texas and Southeast West Texas tonight and tomorrow. A hard freeze was predicted for Dallas and vicinity tomorrow night, with winds turning northerly by morning. Livestock protection urged.
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Dallas
United States Weather Bureau
East Texas
West
Texas
New Year Ball Enjoyed by Khiva Shriners
Shriners and their ladies welcomed 1925 with a Palo Duro Hotel ball. About 150 couples attended as Polly Garden room was festively decorated. Amarillo Night Owls provided music and punch was served while Ted George directed the event.
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Palo Duro
Polly Garden
Amarillo Night Owls
Ted George
Prosperity for South Predicted by Exchange Head
New York December 1 General prosperity in the cotton trade for 1925 was forecast by Edward E. Bartlett Jr president of the New York Cotton Exchange. He stressed the need for a good southern crop to maintain America’s lead in world cotton supply and noted a 1924 recovery after the boll weevil ravages of 1921 1922 and 1928. Bartlett urged stronger boll weevil control campaigns in the coming year.
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Edward E. Bartlett
New York Cotton Exchange
South
America
Mr. Bartlett
American Cotton Association
Harry Greb to Marry in Chicago This Week
Pittsburgh reports boxing champion Harry Greb will marry Miss Louise Walton, musical actress, in Chicago on Monday after obtaining a license two weeks ago. Greb plans to travel to Chicago Saturday night and then box Angie Ter of New York in a 10 round bout tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Greb
Chicago
Marrie
Louise Walton
Miss Walton
Angie Ter
New York
Greetings in Yo oat aoe 6 representation
A garbled note appears to be a mishmash of phrases about New Year's greetings, radio station, addresses, and consuls delivery. The readable elements mention season's greetings and a possible cultural or ceremonial context.
Approval of Press Praises Potash and Perl Mutters in Hollywood
Wide press acclaim for the Potash and Perl mutter film In Hollywood at the Fair Theater. Critics hail the one hundred percent product, riotous humor, sharp satire, and contagious laughter. Noted papers from Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles call it a standout comedy, faster and funnier than previous outings. Promoted as Laugh Week, it draws strong audience anticipation.
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Hollywood
the Fair Theater
Stevens
Chicago Herald Examiner
Chicago Daily Journal
Chicago Evening Post
Mark Strand Theatre
New York Telegraph
New York World
Samuel Goldwyn
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles Times
Abandon Fight On Rail Labor Bill Moves On
How the Howell Barkley bill to abolish the railroad Labor Board is being shelved in the House next Monday as senators push for compromise talks. Senator Cummins Iowa persists in urging labor chiefs and carrier representatives into conference amid remaining obstacles. A closing joke notes a snail could travel a mile in 14 days.
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Washington
Dee
Howell-Barkley
Railroad Labor Board
House
Cummins
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Committee
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