Electric Rail Service Starts Mullens West Virginia
Electric service on the Virginian line between Mullens and Princeton was inaugurated with ceremonies. The first electric locomotive, sponsored by Nancy Sasser, was christened with Virginia Etna water. The test showed an electric train twice as fast as a steam train hauling six thousand tons. Radio signaling between locomotive cabs highlighted the event.
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Mullens
Virginian Railway
Princeton
Nancy Sasser
J. W. Sasser
Virginian
Virginia Etna
F. O. Shepard
Weatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
W. A. Gere
Susser
Elmore Yards
Clarks Gap
Oxford Bags Barred by Soviet Decree in Russia
Riga dispatch reports a decree from the Revolutionary Military Council banning trousers with wide ankles known as Oxford bags, a fashion trend linked to Harvard and adopted by soldiers and sailors in Europe. The order labels the style an invention of bourgeois idlers and has alarmed Red Army officers who had embraced it.
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Riga
Harvard University
Europe
Atorro
Revolutionary Military Council
Worigt
Red Army
Lost World Film Promises Grand Adventure On Screen
Review notes a big film version of The Lost World with Tessie, Lewis Stone, Wallace Beery and others. The program includes a Conan Doyle adaptation and a tale of prehistoric creatures on a South American plateau. The production took seven years to complete with elaborate special effects, including a brontosaurus and a monster rampage through London.
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Tessie
Lewis Stone
Wallace Berry
Weehes
Conan Osles
van Bibber
Tox News
Wongider
First National
Watterson BR
Rorhacker
Mike
London
Anne
Java
London Bridge
The Trifters at Capitol Film Society
A modern comedy of flirtations unfolds in The Trifters with an all star cast led by Marc Puseh and Frank Maya. Marjor Stockton resists suitors as she heads to California while Teddy Hamilton and Peter Noyex pursue her. Monte manages his schemes amid California temptations and a cautious plan to marry in name only.
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Trifters
the Capitol
Marc Puseh
Frank Maya
Elliott Dexter
Walter Hiers
Kyivik
Tloyd Whitlock
Lee Moran
Tarotly Revier
Gagnier
Marjor Stockten
California
Anton
Teddy Hamilton
Peter Noyex
Marc Jorly
Valifornia
Marjorie
Monte
Aharjerig
Mnate
Picture Key To Aepnedy Program Ends Debate
A fragment notes a concluding segment of a program labeled by a visual item. The read text hints at finishing remarks and closure but lacks clear details on people, places, or dates. Further context is needed to identify the event and participants.
Kearse Vodvil Program Attracts Wide Interest
Opening the second week of Vodvil at the Kearse, critics note strong offerings with three of four acts above mediocrity. Willian V. Mong shines in On the Highway, a Hunt Stromberg film adapted from Tom Gallon's Tatterly, and a century comedy provides light music and laughter. Jimmy id and his company present The Great Lover with fresh, lively sketches and risibilities, while Miss Hamilton and Bucher deliver a favorable contralto and soprano song revue backed by a capable pianist.
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Kearse
Keith
Willian V. Mong
Hunt Stromberg
Mong
Tom Gallon
Watterly
Tichou
Jimmy Iid
Am Company of Four
Jon
Arcideas
Hamilton
Bucher
Goprany
Stomach Remedy A Fast Seller in New Jersey Town
Six thousand bottles of CARES MENTHA PEPSIN sold last year in a New Jersey town. C A Potterfield and Builtman’s two discount drug stores tout money back if a bottle fails to relieve indigestion. The ad claims quick relief from gas, heartburn, heaviness, and general stomach distress, praising Mentha Pepsin as pleasant tasting and effective. It promises improved digestion, less nervousness, and overall better health with the product.
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New Jersey
C. A. Potterfield
Builtman
Tare
Putterfield
Urugeisis Eversweete
Pleasing personality shines in mixed show routine
A lively review notes Krane and Barrows engaging the audience with witty skits and eccentric dances. Margaret Taylor performs a solo act with a rope routine that delivers heat and danger, leaving the crowd impressed by youthful talent.
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Krane
Barrows
Ehak
India
Margaret Taylor
Gloria Swanson Stars in The Beach at Virginian
Gloria Swanson headlines the Virginian as Palm Beach style glamour meets Paramount production. Alan Dean directs a showcase film praised for Swanson's star power and stylish wardrobe, delivering polished entertainment for a strong opening week.
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Gloria Swanson
Virginian
the Beach
Ake
Palm Beach
Mixe Swanson
Paramount
Alan. Dean
Miss Swanson
Modern love triangle dominates a society tale at Balm Beach
A screen adaptation from Conings Dawsons novel portrays Nadine Gathway wife deserting her Milanire husband and vanishing for 20 years. Daughter Joyce Gathway rises amid youth and scandal as she befriends Larry Pay and deepens a romantic tangle. The film ends with humor and a light curtain of newsreel topics.
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Conings
Dawson
Anthony Jyuwitt
Min
Miss Swanson
Joyce Gathiway
Nadine
Migsten
Balm Beach
Larry Pay
Pathe
Prowran
Social gathering hosted by Washington society ladies
Mrs. Charles Welles and Mrs. Frank Lindsay entertain guests on Tuesday evening at seven o'clock, with Washington society seen in attendance as the hostesses preside at the event.
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Charles Welles
Frank Lindsay
Washington
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