Motion Pictures Elevate Youth Says Educator
In a London Telegraph report Sir Francis Blake of Northumberland praises films as a modern life feature of great importance. Blackpool constable William J Pringle argues cinema bears little blame for juvenile crime and urges proper guardianship and decent conditions in halls.
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London Telegraph
Francis Blake
Northumberland Education Committee
Newcastle
William J. Pringle
Blackpool
Pringle
Tom
Sure to Make Big Name Miss Marguerite Clayton
Miss Marguerite Clayton has strong film credentials and has already made good. She plays opposite popular idol G M Anderson and is noted for brains and hard work, with a background of Utah parents and a retired mining engineer father.
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Miss Clayton
G. M. Anderson
Marguerite
Tier
Utah
Hitchcock rises from vaudeville to film star status
Charles W. Hitchcock, now a leading motion picture star, began his career nineteen years ago with Katy Emmett in similar roles once played by Chauncey Olcott and Andrew Mack. He moved to vaudeville, then comedy sketches, and eventually a single act stunt. He became a favorite and headlining attraction on Sullivan and Conover programs.
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Charles W. Hitchcock
Katy Emmett
Chauncey Olcott
Andrew Mack
Mr. Hitchcock B
Conome
Barrymore to Star Six Part Picture After Scrap of Paper
After finishing A Scrap of Paper Ethel Barrymore will appear on screen in a six part picture play written especially for her by Augustus Thomas. The project promises a tailored showcase for the famed actress and signals a major screen engagement.
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Ethel Barrymore
Augustus Thomas
Pardon Conflicts with Comfort for Convict 1177
A warden informs prisoner 1177 of a pardon, triggering disbelief and emotional conflict. The man laments losing his jail comforts as he faces the harsh world, while remarking on mercy and the nature of justice in a Christian nation. The report reflects on law and clemency.
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Philanthrpists
Cleveland Plain Dealer
In These Up-to-Date Days Kids and College Life
A fragment reflecting on modern youth and college culture with casual remarks about smoking drinking games and rudimentary behavior. The dialogue hints at parental or elder voice and a setting involving young adults and college.
Agreement in the Family Alimony Debate
A humorous dialogue on exclusiveness cites the declaration of equality as a basis for ego and status. A man boasts lineage to a signer, while another resolves a reconciliation with alimony kept in the family after discussion.
Do You Think You Could Fill His Shoes
Dialogue excerpt shows a suffragist asked by ants about filling an official’s shoes. The ants discuss distance as a metaphor for capability with a playful exchange. The piece blends humor with social commentary and references a specific official wearing No 9.
Husband Finds Fault With Gardener’s Work
Conversation reveals a spouse who greets each evening by criticizing the day’s gardening. The exchange implies ongoing domestic friction over yard care and a habit of nitpicking the hired gardener’s efforts.
All Off. A Burglar Fires at Boston Man Save Button
A burglar fires a revolver at a Boston man. the bullet hits a button, saving the man’s life. The remark notes a shotgun would likely miss a button as well, underscoring a narrow escape.
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Boston
Demonstration Party Debunks Colored Wig Fashion
Mrs Seedwell plans a party to wear colored wigs as a demonstration that they are too absurd to become fashionable. The exchange centers on whether adopting the wig fashion is likely.
Box of cigars sparks family quarrel overheard
A domestic exchange reveals a husband and wife arguing over a new box of cigars. The wife questions the purchase while the husband claims it proves he has not sworn off smoking.
Acquittals Sought Over Convictions Assertion in Paper Policy
A reader protests the paper's policy saying more convictions are needed. The editor retorts that the aim is acquittals, illustrating a tongue in cheek exchange about sensational yellow journalism.
Independent thinking habit urged for sons
A quoted admonition encourages youths to develop independent thinking from an early age while contrasting it with the social expectations of marriage, asking what benefit comes from excessive effort when wed. The remarks reflect a cautionary stance on prudence versus romantic commitment.
Ruby Nell and Roger May reunite at Thanksgiving
In a snowbound Kentucky-like home, Ruby Nell and Roger May reconcile after a family quarrel over a secret and a marriage contract. The scene unfolds with Mrs. Rockwood, Miss Jennie, and the squire amid festive preparations and a tense домашнее affair. Roger arrives with the licenses, restoring happiness at the table.
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M. Columbus Hamilton
Daily Story Pub. Co
Squire
Ruby-Nell
Mrs. Rockwood
Roger May
Mr. Rockwood
Roger
Als. Rockwood
James
Jennie
Miss Jennie
Rockwood
James Rockwood
Ruby Nell
Mary
Ruby- Nell
Brother Rockwood
Portland club plans to abolish two spades in royal auction bridge
The Portland club in London moves to remove the American two point count for spades and set spades at nine points, aligning with royals. London protests emerge as standardization hinges on this change and bids like nulles stir debate amid a driven, evolving game. After marriage, a humorous note claims wives think their husband’s hand is smarter for three weeks.
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Portland Club
London
Portland
Indiana Man Seeks Unity At Missouri Republican Convention
James Watson of Indiana attended Missouri's Republican state convention and urged Progressives to rejoin the party while away. He previously led doorkeeping in Chicago. The Panama Exposition will display 15,000 Hoosier volumes at San Francisco. In Lafayette's tenth district progressive meeting Democrats joined in large numbers, with B. B. Shively praised amid party realignments toward progressives and Republicans.
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James Watson
Indiana
Missouri
Republican Party
Watson
Chicago
Marion Observer
San Francisco
Indianapolis Star
Lafayette
Peterson
Will Wood
Will Ade
Warren
Campmeeting Planned at Pine Village in Danville District
The Free Methodist campmeeting in Pine Village, Danville district, will run July 31 to August 9 in Akers grove northwest of the village. A large tent and multiple tents will house visiting ministers and district members from area towns with Rev. J. T. Logan as principal evangelist and W. Z. Miller organizing arrangements.
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Danville
Free Methodist Church
Pine Village
Akers’ Grove
J. T. Logan
Free Methodist
Chicago
Watson
Lafayette
W. Z. Miller
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