Used Cars Abroad Seen as Profit Opportunity for U S Export
Foreign markets for second hand autos offer potential profits through a European and global distribution network. Mitchell-Lewis data suggest parts orders from 1902 models and nine years of service abroad. California law changes redefine licensing and warning signals for motor vehicles, marking a modernized road rules regime. A rancher’s motorcycle pursuit of a wolf leads to a marketable tale of frontier risk and vehicle utility. The Locomobile five ton truck features a nearly perfect dry disc clutch praised for long life and minimal maintenance. A vaudeville bill headlines Edna The Flying Venus and acts by La France & McNab, Thomas & Thomas, and others in a bustling show program.
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Mitchell- Lewis Motor Company
Racine
Wisconsin
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Mitchell-Lewis Company
South America
Russia
India
California
Gov. Johnson
Edna
London Daily Mail
la France & McNab
McIntyre & Heath
Rube Willis
Thomas
Brown & Williams
Robert Leonard & Co
Divorcons dazzles at Fox's Lyric Theatre in Bridgeport
Eleanor Cleveland leads the cast as Cyprienne in Divorcons at Fox's Lyric Theatre. The French comedy drama drew strong crowds despite new faces, with Miss Cleveland and Mr Conness drawing a loyal following. Next week introduces The Deserter by Helen Ware, backed by a 30-strong speaking cast and staged to resemble the Hudson theatre production. Box office hours run 9 am to 10 pm as advance sales continue.
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Eleanor Cleveland Players
Lyric
Miss Cleveland
Mr.Conness
Eleanor Cleveland
Bridgeport
Cyprienne
Helen Ware
Army Lfe
Hummel
Hudson Theatre
Poli's Vaudeville Draws Packed Audiences at New Theatre
Poli's new theatre showcases vaudeville and photo-plays drawing large crowds. Reviews note wholesome shows at popular prices meet with universal approval. The Dill, the first three days, offers strong appeal across acts and audiences.
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Poli
New Theatre
The Greyhound at Plaza Theatre Draws Big Crowds
The Poli Players turn in a strong week at the Plaza Theatre with The Greyhound. Paul McAllister stars as detective McSherry and Brenda Fowler charms as Claire as the cast delivers lively scenes, humor, and suspense. Next week the company presents The Million, a renowned farce, with advance seat sales high.
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Plaza
Poli
Plaza Theatre
Paul McAllister
Bridgeport
McSherry
Brenda Flowler
Claire
Miss Fowler
Ralph Herbert
Benedict McQuarrie
Bob Kirk
Wamba, A Child of the Jungle at Empire Theatre
The Selig feature Wamba a Child of the Jungle screens as a two part animal photodrama famed for its tropical jungle thrills. Baby Lillian Wade delivers a standout performance in a desperate escape from lions. Showings run daily from 1 30 to 11 p m with box office times available.
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House of Selig
Ite Wold
Lillian Wade
Selig
Seligs
Man's Inhumanity Draws Big Local Socialist Crowd
Last evening the Park theatre drew a large audience of local Socialists to hear Robert Hunter and see the closing play Man's Inhumanity. Cast favorites received ovations as the performance grew with each showing. Tonight Bridgeport's Progressive party along with delegates from Stratford South Norwalk and Danbury will attend to hear Dr Delmar Croft of New Haven and H B Cochems of New
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Park Theatre
Robert Hunter
Progressive Party
Bridgeport
Stratford
South Norwalk
Danbury
Delmar Croft
New Haven
H. B. Cochems
New
Farmer Want Ads One Cent a Word Joke
A brief item captures a quip from the New York Sun about a street car accident. The knocker remarks that Jones was injured while Becker notes he merely “got a seat.” The exchange satirizes the era’s want ads culture with a humorously blunt line.
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Becker
New York Sun
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