Captured a war thriller with Leslie Howard heroics
Screen critics praise Captured as a war drama with melodramatic motion. Leslie Howard leads as a British officer in a German camp while his wife’s infidelity drives tension. Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Paul Lukas anchor key roles amid a mass prison escape sequence.
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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Paul Lukas
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German War Office
Dora
Pathe
Sir Philip Gibbn
Margaret Lindsay
Doug. Fairbanks
The Masquerader at Iowa Friday
Ronald Colman stars in The Masquerader at the Iowa theater opening a four day run Friday. Colman plays dual roles with Elissa Landi and Juliette Compton in a tale of doubles and intrigue amid romance and mystery. Added features include Love in Tents, a cartoon and RKO news events.
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Ronald Colman
Iowa Theater
Colman
Samuel Goldwyn
Elissa Landi
Juliette Compton
John Chilcote
Eve
Chilcote
Richard Wallace
Bulldog Drummond
RKO
Favorites In Casts Of Olympic Double Bill
Two features headline the Olympic theater program with Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in Out All Night a farce about newlyweds at Niagara Falls and Tom Keene in Come On Danger a Western thriller set in the Pecos valley Texas.
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Zasu Pitts
Niagara Falls
Pecos
Texas
Tom Keene
Paramount
Leslie Howard
Margaret Lindsay
Doug Fairbanks, Jr
Paul Lukas
Iowa
Warren William
May Robson
Guy Kibbee
Raul Rouben
Gloria Stuart
Rialto
Carole Lombard
Zasu_ Pitts
Tom Pe
Iowa City Couple Seeks Second Divorce After 1911 Marriage
Twice married Iowa City couple Mr and Mrs Fred J Zeithamel seek a second divorce. They wed in 1911, split in 1925, remarried within a year and Mrs Zeithamel petitions in district court Thursday alleging cruel treatment and requesting custody of two children. The Gazette reports on the motive and context.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Fred J. Zeithamel
Nancy Page Towel Patterns Inspire DIY Gift Box
In a Nancy Page column a cousin asks to peek in a gift box and Nancy demonstrates guest towel patterns with fish and flower appliques. She explains sourcing plain towels, cutting full size, and finishing with scalloped hems and stitch details, inviting readers to mail for full instructions.
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Nancy
Bo Nancy
Joyce
Nancy Page
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Advertisement Excerpt
An old promotional excerpt warns against using salts mineral water oil or candy to lift mood, claiming they fail to address liver issues. It argues daily bowel flow is essential and touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a cure to restore digestion, detoxify the system, and improve overall health.
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Carter
Son
Unbiased Viewpoints Earn Mrs T Wide Respect
The text praises Mrs T for maintaining a youthful, unbiased outlook that wins both younger and older admiration. It stresses her ability to see the younger generation’s side while staying popular with peers.
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Mrs. T
Dear Miss Manners Advice From A Sympathetic Reader
A reader discusses unrequited interest and the challenge of disabled men seeking kindness. The letter suggests kindness is common but not guaranteed romantic progress and advises accepting a sympathetic friendship with cautious expectations. The tone mirrors advice columns encouraging patient, respectful understanding.
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Miss Manners
Modern Girl Seeks Balance With Boys
Blondie advises a young woman to balance friendships with both genders. She notes it's normal to like boys but warns against obsession. She suggests inviting girl friends or mixed groups to her home to ease parental concerns and promote healthy social balance.
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Miss Manners
Blondie
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