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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1921

Page

4

Star turn of Crane and Keaton anchor Laphead cast

William H. Crane the veteran Broadway star returns to screen as the New York financier father to Buster Keaton in The Laphead. Mary Miles Minter headlines A Cumberland Romance with Monte Blue John Bowers Guy Oliver Martha Mattox in supporting roles. Frank Mayo stars in Tiger True about a wealth heir drawn to jungle adventure and crime amid urban slums.

William H. Crane Martha Mattox Charles Margne the Copperhead Arsne Frank Mayo Fee-Own Jack Lodge Superman

Moving pictures at YMCA draw large Saturday crowd

Last Saturday the YMCA moving pictures drew a large and representative audience. The program was the strongest of the season so far. A fine bill is being arranged for next Saturday.

YMCA

Hokara skin cream promises fast relief and cleansing

Advert suggests Hokara antiseptic cream cures itching and irritation quickly without greasiness. It claims to heal pimples, acne, eczema, and salt rheum, with a money back guarantee, sold by W H Buffington for a small price.

Buffington

Pastime Preview of Good References and Kismet Screenings

Constance Talmadge stars in Good References a First National release adapted from All-Story Magazine by E J Rath with Vincent Coleman as her leading man and an ensemble cast including Ned Sparks Nellie Parker Spaulding Nona Lisa Mathew Betz Arnold Lucy and Dorothy Walters Otis Skinner debuts as a screen star in Kismet produced by Robertson Cole directed by Louis Gasmer and backed by a large cast led by Hamilton Revelle Rosemary Theby Elinor Fair and others. setting-rich production spent heavily to match the stage version with Skinner declaring this his final screen appearance in the part.

Constance Talmadge All-Story E. J. Rath Dorothy Farnum Vincent Coleman Miss Talmadge Ned A Sparks Nellie Parker Spaulding Nona Lisa Mathew L. Betz Arnold Lucy Dorothy Walters Otis Skinner Asn Kismet Continents Robertson-Cole Louis Jf Gasmer Mr Skinner Skinner Turkey Asia Bagdad Mr. Skinner Hamilton+Revelle Rosemary Theby Elinor Fair Mme Coment Nicholas Dunnecy Herschel Mayall Fred Lancester Leon Barry Sidney Smith Thomas Kennedy Sam Kaufman Emmett King Fanny Ferrart

Probate Court Hears Semi Monthly Session in Judge Ieahy Era

The Court of Probate met before Judge Edward L Ieahy. Proceedings include continued probate for William H Sanford with executor Thomas W Gilchrist to March 7, approval of distribution decree for Robert H Peterson, and allowances for Edwin Cure guardian James Francis O Wolf Henry Dreyer O Wolf and Sarah Anna Church. The United Traction and Electric Company plan was referenced in Churchs guardianship.

Court of Probate Edward L. Ieahy William H Sanford Thomias’ W Gilchrist Robert H Peterson Edwin Cure James Francis O'Wolf

Edison birthday talk on progress and opportunity

Thomas A. Edison marks his seventy third birthday with a lively address urging that Americans have always prized progress through individual opportunity. He recalls the shift from ambition to union limits and argues for labor leaders who guide workers to better jobs and broader responsibilities.

Thomas A. Edison

Bristol Church Urges Opposition to Sunday Motion Picture Bills

The First Congregational Church of Bristol Rhode Island adopted a resolution Sunday morning urging state senators and representatives to oppose Sunday motion picture bills aimed at legalizing films on the first day for pay or profit. The copy was sent to Bristol’s lawmakers.

First Congregational Church Bristol First Congregational Church of Rhode Island Senate House of Representatives

What Americanism Means by Albert Beveridge

A condensed excerpt defines Americanism as the right of all men to work and enjoy the fruits of their labor, protected by a popular government, ensuring no lawful barrier blocks employment or common rights. It emphasizes universal opportunity and government safeguarding elemental worker rights.

Albert J Beveridge

Old Fashioned Washington Ball and Doric Club Whist Night

On Feb 22 Tuesday evening the Bristol Train of Artillery hosts an old fashioned Washington Ball in the Armory on State Street. On Feb 24 Thursday evening the Doric Club holds a fourth whist at 8 pm in the Masonic Temple.

Bristol Train of Artillery Armory State Street Doric Club Masonic Temple

Obituary notices for Martha F Lindsey and Elizabeth H Moxley

In Attleboro Massachusetts on February 19 Martha F Lindsey widow of Capt Samuel M Lindsey formerly of this town died in her 87th year In Medford Massachusetts on February 10 Elizabeth H Moxley widow of Rev S P D Moxley formerly of this town died in the same period obituary notices detail their passing and widowhood status.

Boy Scouts Win Tight Basketball Game A YMCA Night

Troop 1 defeated Troop 21 Providence 16 to 13 after a 12 12 tie and a five minute overtime in the YMCA gym. A Scout was admitted to membership after last evening’s meeting as games followed the session and an all day hike began at 9 this morning.

Providence Tronp 2

In Memoriam Ruth Midddleton Passed Feb 22 191%

In memory of Ruth Midddleton who died on February 22 191 year two years have passed since that sad day. God took her home but in our hearts she lives on as mother sister and brother reflect on her memory.

Ruth Midddleton

Florida trip notes reveal citrus boom and Cypress swamps

Halsey Chase describes travels around Tampa and central Florida highlights the Hillsboro River swampy Cypress groves, orange groves, and the booming citrus industry. He notes land costs, grove management, and rapid resale prices from forty acres near a brick road and branch railroad.

Bristolién Easpereille Tampa Old New England Hillsboro Lake Orlando Sebring Eye

Worthy Use of Possessions According to Old Principle

A reflective note cites the idea that possessions whether knowledge or wealth are meaningless unless used to help others. It emphasizes practical application over accumulation and urges action that benefits people.

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