Amusements at Poli theater feature rich vaudeville program
A Poli theatre vaudeville lineup this week showcases Jimtown Junction and One Day as headliners with a cast including John B. Hymer Elsie Kent Helen Gerould and Ashes among others. Oklahoma Bob Albright stars with Lew Fitzgibbons zylophone act Gorman and Gorman provide humor and pathos in a lively program that also highlights The Love Comet Keystone comedy and multiple dance musical numbers.
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Jimtown Junction
Oklahoma
Bob Albright
Big Poli Theatre
John B. Hymer
Fis
Elsie Kent
Helen Gerould
Elinor Glyn
Paramount
Oklshoma Bob
Lew Fitzgibbons
Billébrand and Boland
Gorman
Hibbert and Meyers
M. J. McAleavey
The Apostle of Vengeance at Plaza Featured Hart
In a feuding era, William S. Hart stars in The Apostle of Vengeance at the Plaza. The drama centers on a Vermont minister torn between his teachings and vengeance after his father is killed in a feud. A large crowd filled the cool theatre for the showing.
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William S. Hartis
Hart
Vermont
Zermain Zermaine
WM. S. Hart
Man With the
Apostle OF Vengeance
Empire Theatres Presents Susie Snowflake and More
Empire shows the five part Famous Players Paramount feature Susie Snowflake headlining the evening program with other select multiple and single part subjects. The Purple Lady five part Metro production starring Ralph Herz is the featured attraction tomorrow and Thursday along with the latest Sydney Drew comedy and the Universal program. A ninth episode of the serial Pegs the Ring with Francis Ford and Grace Cunard is also slated for tomorrow.
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Susie Snowflake
Famous Players
Paramount Masterpiece
Ann Pennington
Purple Lady
Metro
Ralph Herz
Sydney
Universal
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Cecil Spooner Tops Lyric Show Final Monday Night
Hundreds of fans filled the Lyric Theatre for Miss Cecil Spooner’s last performance in Widow by Proxy. May Irwin’s celebrated role was expertly played by Spooner alongside Pell Trenton, with strong support from the company. The troupe will close at the Lyric Saturday and reopen at the Park Theatre for the summer with Cinderella Sally.
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Cecil Spooner
Lyric Theatre
Miss Spooner
Miss May Irwin
May Irwin
Miss Irwin
Pell Trenton
the Lyric
Park Theatre
Cinderella Sally
Matinee Excursions Aboard Park City Steamers
The Park City steamer operates three hour trips from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson starting this week at 1:30 p.m. daily including Sundays. Passengers enjoy a three and a half hour outing with one hour thirty minutes on shore. Special low round trip fares apply with half fare for children under 12 and free for tots under five.
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Park City
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Port Jefferson
Long Island
Fairfield Pavilion Dance With C. J. Collins
The Fairfield pavilion hosts its mid week dance by C. J. Collins on Wednesday evening with Speidel's music. The good condition floor and veranda offer views of Long Island Sound on moonlit nights. Attend the reception tomorrow night for a pleasant evening.
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C. J. Collins
Fairfield Pavilion
Monocles Rise in Popularity Among Englishmen
London reports a wartime trend toward monocles as a sign of distinction for middle aged men. An optician notes increased sales though overall demand remains modest, with fashion leaning to properly dressed wearers and avoiding mismatched outfits.
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London
Vermont Called Autoists Paradise Across Scenic Route
Vermont appeals to motorists and sportsmen with lakes, fishing, boating, golf courses, and historic scenery. The itinerary runs from Waterbury to Bennington, Manchester, and Rutland, then Burlington, noting mountains, views, and Grand Isle’s island scenery along Lake Champlain.
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Vermont
Boston
Waterbury
Commonwealth Avenue
Brookline
Auburndale
Worcester
Palmer
Springfield
Westfield
Pittsfield
Berkshires
North Adams
Williamstown
State Line
Bennington
New York State
Manchester
New England
United States
Mt. Equinox
Scenic Vermont to Plattsburg Route Described
The article details a continuous scenic trip from Burlington to Plattsburg by boat via North and South Hero Islands with a ferry at Isle La Motte to West Chazy, then to Plattsburg where a civilian military training camp is underway. It covers retracing to Burlington, onward to Montpelier through Waterbury, and a run to St Johnsbury and Littleton via the Winooski valley, noting an alternate Burlington to Littleton route via Newport and Willoughby Lake and the rugged lake shore.
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Burlington
Plattsburg
North
South Hero Islands
Isle LaMoite
West Chazy
Plattsbury
Montpelier
Waterbury
St. Johnsbury
Littleton
Winooski
Newport
Willoushby Lake
Poland
American Association Yesterday's Baseball Results
Yesterday's results from the American Association list Minneapolis and St Paul games with scores. The report notes 693 attendance in Minneapolis and mentions no other games scheduled.
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Minneapolis
R.H. E. St.Paul
Little Rock
R. HE
Little Rock Steel Pibee
Atlanta
Nashville
R. H. EB
Mobile
Chattanooga
War drives revival of classic literature among troops
War reshapes reading habits as front line soldiers, officers from German British and French forces seek substantial literature rather than war books. Shakespeare Byron Shelley Omar Khayyam Voltaire Montaigne Rousseau Corneille appear in trenches while Nietzsche and Schopenhauer attract German readers.
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Europe
Byron
Shelley
Omar Khayyam
France
Voltaire
Montaigne
Rapelais
Rousseau
Corneille
Teuton
Nietzsche
Schopenhauer
Fishing With a Worm and Wholesome Philosophy Echoed
Excerpts reflect on kindness amid hardship and the value of humor in dull times. Portraits of plain talk and modest wit appear alongside a quote about sharing meals with the hungry and resisting harsh judgment.
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Bliss Perry
Ancient Egyptians as Ethnic Mystery in Pyramids Mystery
Ancient text questions the race of the builders of the pyramids. It suggests they were not white or black and not clearly Turanian or Arab, proposing they were likely a blend of many breeds. The note reflects speculative ethnology from early media.
Graciousness in Official Demeanor in Public Service
A reflection on the duty of officials to act with kindness in daily contact with the public. The text asserts graciousness is a core part of public duty and ties professional conduct to underlying values and personal belief. It quotes Sir Arthur Helps on the role of demeanor as a ground for one’s beliefs.
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Sir Arthur
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