Don’t Marry Only for Duty and a Promise
A 1924 Amarillo Op Ed argues that breaking an engagement is honorable, while marrying from duty harms the woman. It condemns men who wed without love, saying such a marriage becomes a life of misery and social cruelty, and asserts that true honor requires ending the engagement before the church doors. Doroty Dix.
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Amarillo
Prisner
Barrie
Tommy
Grizelle
Doroty DIX
Public Ledger Company
The Luxury of Jove and Violet Dare A Marital Dilemma
Mary Hayward a famed beauty enters a marriage with Sir Nigel Cavendish while loving Bruce Gillian. Nigel intends a six month stay then a divorce to marry Gillian’s rival. Amid threats and scandal, Mary defies blackmail, asserts truth, and plans to reveal the full story as their European drama unfolds with Wilma Raymond and Neale Phillips’ death rumors looming.
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Mary Hayward
Nigel
Cavendish
Bruce Gillian
Gillan
Gillian
Alaska
Mary
Venice
Wilma Raymond
England
Raymond
Canada
Ilma Raymond
Bruce
London
New York
Paris
Raymonds
Bruice
Neale Phillips
Camilla Waite
Camilla
Camila
Tyo
At the Theaters The Fair and Liberty Show Premieres
The Fair presents Single Wives led by Milton Sills and Corinne Griffith in a strong National release. The Liberty features The Left Hand Laurel comedy. The Mission offers The Female from Cynthia Stockley’s tale Dalla the Lion Cub with Betty Compson and Neal Hart in Brand.
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First National
Milton Sills
Corinne Griffith
Liberty
Paramount
Cynthia Stockley
Dalla
Lion Cub
Betty Compson
Brand
Neal Hart
Stan
Single Wives themes outlined by Milton Sills at Fair theater
Ex professor Milton Sills explains the film Single Wives starring Kathryn Williams and Co rinne Griffith. He discusses love versus economic life and the marital conflict between men and women illuminating the production. The all star cast includes Lou Tellegen Henry Walthall Phyllis Haver and others.
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Milton Sills
Corinne Griffith
Fair Theater
Sills
Kathryn Williams
Lou Tellegen
Henry B. Walthall
Phyllis Haver
Phillips Smalley
Jere Austin
John Patrick
Betty Compson Explains Why She Bobbed Her Hair
Betty Compson explains the decision to bob her hair after a year and a half of deliberation. She recalls crying afterwards but now prefers the style for comfort in heat, swimming, and daily routine, comparing long hair unfavorably to a practical bob.
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Betty Compson
Cattle Film At The Liberty Beckons Western Star Neal Hart
Neal Hart visits the Liberty theater today and tomorrow with The Left Hand Brand filmed in New Mexico near here. The cattle country tale headlines the bill and is touted as Hart’s best. A Stan Laurel comedy Near Dublin completes the program.
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Neal Hart
Liberty Theater
New Mexico
Hart
Stan Laurel
Dublin
Simple Daytime Model Dress Pattern Listings
A catalog of sewing patterns with bust measurements and yardage. Listings include No 2210 mentions sizes 16 years 36 38 49 and 42 inches with yards of 36 inch material and contrasts. No 2196 Smart Autumn Style uses 40 inch material and hot iron transfer patterns. No 2173 Middy Dress calls for several youth sizes and yardage. No 1657 Dainty Lingerie Set lists bust sizes and fabric needs. No 2214 Practical and Recording Apron specifies medium size fabric and trimming. No 1303 Slenderizing Corset Cover lists broad bust range and yardage.
Attempted jail break foiled by aged jailer
Dallas authorities report J J McAlpin, 55 year old assistant night jailer, was attacked by three youths in the juvenile section of the county jail but subdued them after a severe beating. A plan to break jail allegedly formed during chapel services, aiming to release inmates by seizing keys.
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Dallas
J. J. MecAlpin
Firemen Save Roast In Dallas Kitchen Blaze
Smoke from Mrs. C. E. McGee’s home triggered a neighbor alarm. Firefighters entered the kitchen and removed an overdone roast from the oven. no other losses reported.
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Dallas
C. E. McGee
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Jill
Dorothy DIX
Lfe
Jove
Violet
Margy
Prof
Bam Wood
Mission Theater
McAlpin
Betty
Bobby Vernon
Arat Tatagil
Corrinne Griffith
Crystal Beach
A. G. Macey
The
Fair Orchestra
Soney Highlands
County Farm
James A. Bush
Pain Murr
Music CO
O.v.wray
Ned Ea
Nunn
Hist
Oliver Drug Co
Payne
AEHEU
A Marti SM
Merchants Produce Co
Polk Street
J. W. Kennerly
F. C. Klinke
J. C. Vance
J. G. Short
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