Actress Colleen M recalls rise from Tampa to Hollywood
Colleen M describes childhood stage shows in Tampa and a six month trial with D W Griffith in California. She recounts meeting stars at the studio, securing a contract, and leading roles in The Bad Boy Little Orphan Annie and Sally Irene Naughty But Nice Lilac Time Synthetic Sin Why Be Good and Smiling Irish Eyes. She recalls injuries on set yet loves making pictures.
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Detroit Conservatory of Music
Mary Kelly
Hollywood
Sian
Dorothy Gish
Alma Rubens
Bessie Love
Mildred Harris
Carmel Myers
Mr. Griffith
Selig
Lucky
Charles Ray
A “Dinty
Marshal Nelsan
Sally
Irene
Esther Howard Rise from Stage to Screen Debut with Marilyn Miller
Musical comedy star Esther Howard made her picture debut alongside Marilyn Miller years ago and has since appeared in The Woman Tamer Vice Squad Yellow Ticket Wicked and Ladies of the Big House.
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Esther Howard
Marilyn Miller
Modest Ragqual Torres Prefers Dark Glasses in Public
A figure described as Ragqual Raquel Torres avoids recognition by wearing dark glasses in public. She is seldom seen without them, except at meals or within familiar settings.
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Ragqual Raquel Torres
San Antonio Bat Roost Noted For Insect Control
A Detroit News writer highlights San Antonio, famed for its municipal bat roost. The 73 foot tower is cleaned periodically as the bats provide mosquito and night insect control, a benefit cited by progressive Texas towns. A Mexican free tailed bat can eat more than its weight in insects each night.
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San Antonio
Detroit News
Texas
Interpreter’s Trial Turns Talk Into Long Debates
The excerpt from the IXansag City Star laments the challenge of conveying conversations through interpreters. It describes how a question travels via the interpreter to the other party and back, often leaving the listener uncertain which points are the principal’s and which are the interpreter’s.
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Ixansag City Star
Holly Oak Trees Mislabeling in California Nurseries
The holly oak bears larger leaves and blunter green color than native types, yet shares similar serrated edges. California UC agriculture reports the live oaks sold as Virginia Nye oak in nurseries. Oaks grow 40 to 60 feet tall with rounded spreading canopy and are spaced 40 to 50 feet apart in streets and parkways.
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California
Department of Agriculture
University of California
No Canals on Mars Say British Scientist
A British scientist argues the Martian canals are imaginary illusions from steady stares at the planet. The report notes the phenomenon as a parsetholog or optical effect and dismisses visible canal claims.
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Mars
Talescopic
Phutigraphh
Dalmatia's Shifting Flags Through History
Dalmatia has shifted between powers over centuries from the Austrian Empire at World War I to later rulers. Its coast along the Mediterranean, rugged landscapes, and mixed population have shaped a long history of cattle raising seafaring and fishing. The region has changed hands among Romans Goths Venetians French and Italians before becoming part of Avatria.
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Mediterranean
Dalmatia
Augustus
Rome
Avatria
Swing Your Partner A Gddlery Contest
A brief note describes a dance event titled Swing Your Partner A Gddlery contest with a music bet described as a mighty good tune.
Insects Display Notions Of Intellect In Society Talk
An official addressing the Entomological Society of London described insects as highly organized with faculties beyond mere reflex. He cited bees learning to pick sugar boxes by color and ants recognizing colony members and persuading others to join coordinated actions.
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Entomological Society of London
Sahara Dust Storms Align With Sahara Simoom Pattern
The simoom in the Sahara desert occurs near the equinoxes and lasts an average of six to twelve hours, sometimes longer, according to the report.
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Sahara
Simoom
Tee Many Defects Now The Ridicule Of Bodily Defects
A historical note recalls how bodily defects once inspired abundant laughter and social mockery. It reflects on the shift away from mockery toward greater sensitivity over time.
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