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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

5

Love's Magic Power in a Society Dance

Madge Burton, a twenty year old telephone operator, seeks more than a dull life as she navigates love and social ambition. She pursues Emerson Tyndal, a wealthy bachelor and firm president, amid debutantes, rival engagements, and a revealing night at Addie Blackwood's party.

Madge Burton Madge Jack Hampton Ted Duncan Emerson Tyndal Rith Judge Blackwood Addie Blackwood Mademoiselle Miss Darmouth Darmouth Jane Darmouth Mr. Tyndal Tyral

A Wife Seeks Quiet Aid Before Confronting Blackmailer

In a tense domestic scene, Margaret plans to face a blackmailer with her mother-in-law and Katherine. Mrs. Ticer and Katie clash over arranging luncheon and care for Lillian, while the narrator observes a distressed amnesia-struck girl from a transom, intent on not missing any crucial details for Lillian.

Steve Margaret Mrs. Underwood Katherine Lillian Katie Mrs. Ticer Dicky Richard Newsreaper Feat. Ser., Inc

Sheriff vows not to halt race track progress in Ohio

County Sheriff Richard B. Witt said he cannot stop the completion of the Coney Island race track due to lack of authority and no proven law violation. Governor Donahey urged local officials to enforce gambling laws while a business leaders grand jury urged county action to curb racing gambling. Witt predicted two indictments from John F. Herget’s grand jury would soon be resolved.

Richard B. Witt A. V. Donahey Ohio Donahey Coney Island John F. Herget Roettinger Witt

St Xavier College Plans May Fete Campus Carnival

Executives and advisors meet tomorrow night at Recreation Hall to discuss arrangements for the May Fete and Campus Carnival of St Xavier College. The fete is set for May 21 22 and 23 and is sponsored by the X Association, the varsity letter men's club.

St. Xavier College Recreation Hall

A Frock Abloom and Billowy Summer Frock Fashion Notes

A 1925 fashion piece notes printed gowns self trimmed with pleating and embroidery, praising a chiffon bloom with yellow flowers and circular skirt as ideal for summer nights. It also covers day wear colors and a popular red white black combo and calls for limited embellishment.

Backaches Across Genders and Causes

A column discusses common back pain causes in men and women. It notes muscular strain from activity as a primary factor for men, while women face pelvic organ contribution, nervous system sensitiveness, and reflex pain from fatigue or illness. It advises evaluating work, posture, and footwear.

Doctor Copeland Answers Readers on Health Questions

A 1925 column features Dr. Copeland giving home health advice on dizziness, bunions, pimples, and weight guidance. Readers are invited to send self addressed stamped envelopes for full particulars.

Dr. Copeland Copeland Yal S. Copeland Ser., Inc

Navy cancels Admiral Robison visit to Cincinnati

The Navy Department canceled the planned visit of Rear Admiral John K. Robison to Cincinnati. He was to inspect plants supplying more than 2 million dollars in navy purchases. A luncheon at the Queen City Club and a Gibson dinner were planned, chaired by Albert J. Jupp, with Charles Tudor hosting. No reason was given.

Navy Department Cincinnati John K. Robison Admiral Robison Navy Albert J. Jupp Lunkenheimer Company Queen City Club Gibson Robison Charles Tudor

Cincinnati Club Seeks Square Bus Terminal Plan

A Cincinnati Automobile Club delegation will urge City Council to section Government Square for a temporary bus terminal and parking to channel downtown business. Board members argue buses attract buyers and boost commerce. Club chairman William M. Perin said the club will donate three shirts and a tie to each Cincinnati and Norwood traffic officer.

Government Square Cincinnati Automobile Club William M. Perin Police and Fire

A Natty Suit for the Small Boy No 4694

Pattern description for a three size boy’s suit in 2 4 and 6 years using pongee linen gingham and seersucker. A four year size needs 3 7/8 yards of 27 inch material and extra pieces for collar cuffs belt and pocket require one half yard 36 inch. Patterns mailed for 10 cents in silver or stamps.

Van Sweringen brothers praised as merger endorsed at hearings

The Nickel Plate merger received high praise for O P and M J Van Sweringen before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Richard F. Grant of the US Chamber of Commerce urged rapid consolidation to ease congestion, citing Cincinnati relief and potential national system benefits.

van Sweringen Brothers Cincinnati van Sweringens Grant M. A. Hanna Company H. M. Hanna Chesapeake & Ohio van Sweringen Providence J. J. Bennet Nickel Plate W. C Hull Bennet Hull Chesapeake & Ohio Management Erie Marion C. & O. Western H. W. Anderson

The School for Scandals Revival At Cox Theater

Stuart Walker Company presents Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandals at Cox Theater next week led by Spring Byington as Lady Teazle George Somnes as Joseph and Donald MacDonald as Careless The midweek matinee moves to Wednesday. Also Mardi Gras dance at Chester Park features mask contest prizes and Melody Boys at Tropical Gardens and Lakeside Inn.

COX Richard Brinsley Sheridan Chester Park M. M. Wolfson Tropical Gardens Lakeside Inn Conterta Melody Boys

William A Kennedy to star in The Minstrel Boy at Palace

William A Kennedy leads his Irish-American tenor company in The Minstrel Boy one act playlet with music at the Palace Theater next week starting Sunday. Other offerings include The Three of Us with Charles Harrison Sylvia Dakin and Billy Hogue, La Paiva in a song and dance number, DeMarest and Doll in Nonsensicalities, Tuck and Cinns contortionists, Martinez and Crow in a humorous bit, and War rens of Virginia starring Martha Mansfeld.

Palac William A. Kennedy Palace Theater Charles Harrison Sylvia Dakin Billy Hogue la Paiva DeMarest Doll Tuck and Cinns Martinez Crow Warrens Virginia Martha Mansfeld

Keiths to Feature Daylong Summer Film Policy

Keiths will run high class features all day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting Sunday. The opening melodrama Secrets of the Night stars Madge Bellamy James Kirkwood Zara Pitts Rosemary Thelby and Tom Wilson among others, adapted from The Night Cap stage hit.

B. F. Keith’s Keith's Marcin Bolton Madge Bellamy James Kirkwood Zara Pitts Rosemary Thelby Tom Wilson

Capitol to Screen Declasse with Corinne Griffith Star

Corinne Griffith returns to the Capitol Theater in Declasse a drama of English society with a notable cast including Lloyd Hughes Clive Brook Hedda Hopper Rockliffe Fellowes and Lilyan Tashman Miss Griffith plays Lady Helen starting Sunday in the feature film adaptation and stage sensation continues to draw attention from prominent performers.

Capitol Corinne Griffith Ethel Barrymore Capitol Theater Miss Griffith Lloyd Hughes Clive Brook Hedda Hopper Rockliffe Fellowes Lilyan Tashman Lady Helen

Sally at Lyric Gains as Colleen Moore Shines in Film

The stage vehicle Sally directed by Flo Ziegfeld grossed about 4 million dollars and remains entertaining in film. Patrons at the Lyric Theater praise Colleen Moore’s portrayal of Sally with Leon Errol and Lloyd Hughes in supporting roles.

LYRIC Flo Ziegfeld Sally Marillyn Miller Lyric Theater Colleen Moore Leon Errol Lloyd Hughes

Eve's Secret at Walnut Theater with Compson and Holt

Betty Compson and Jack Holt headline the Walnut showing Eve's Secret a tale of a peasant girl transformed by Paris life adapted from Zoe Akin's The Moon Flower. Spare glamorous scenes move through Europe including the Riviera and Monte Carlo as the siren influences visiting men.

Walnut Eve Walnut Theater Betty Compson Jack Holt Zoe Akin Europe The Riviera Monte Carlo Paris

Gloria Swanson Returns in Madame Sans Gene at Strand

Gloria Swanson will open a return engagement at the Strand Sunday in Madame Sans Gene. Charles De Roche plays the lover opposite Miss Swanson. The fiery laundress rises to Duchess status through revolutionary fortune.

Strand Gloria Swanson Madame Sans Gene Charles de Roche Miss Swanson

Houdini Presents The Man From Beyond At Family Theater

The internationally known entertainer Houdini debuts film features at the Family Theater Sunday with The Man From Beyond a fantastic adventure story. Nita Naldi co stars as the romance unfolds around a man frozen in ice for a century and revived into modern civilization.

Houdini Family Theater Nita Naldi

Grand to Extend Wild Oats Run With Sex Hygiene Preface

The Grand will keep Some Wild Oats on view for another week starting Sunday. Due to its nature the film cannot be shown to mixed audiences, so this week's showings are women only. Beginning Sunday the screenings shift to men only with Dr. Edwards giving brief remarks on sex hygiene before the picture.

Grand the Grand

Zoo Prepares for May 17 Amusement Season Opening

The Zoo announces the formal opening of the amusement season on May 17. On Sunday the merry go round pony track and Fun House will operate, with preparations to handle a large crowd and the automobile gate open for motor parties.

Island Queen to Run Moonlight Trips to Coney Island Opening Day

The Island Queen launches moonlight excursions through opening day at Coney Island on May 23. Two trips Sunday will run to New Richmond and back, afternoon and night, inviting the public aboard. The vessel carries 4,000 passengers with ample space.

New Island Coney Island New Richmond

Oxford council orders sale of city light plant

Oxford Ohio May 6 Special Dispatch The Commercial Tribune reports city council ordered the sale of the electric light plant to the highest bidder not less than 45600. The expected bidder is Union Gas and Electric Company of Cincinnati. The sale includes a franchise preventing rate increases for ten years with possible reductions, subject to referendum at the August primary.

Oxford Union Gas and Electric Company of Cincinnati

Auto Death Toll Rises to 352 In County Police Report

Henry Lewis, 69, of 8 Clinton Court, died at General Hospital from injuries after being struck by a Zumstein taxicab driven by Harry Goeke at Third and Pike streets on Monday while working in the street. His death raises Hamilton County's auto death toll to fifty two.

Henry Lewis Clinton Court General Hospital Zumstein Harry Goeke Third Pike Lewis Hamilton County

McVea resigns Sweet Briar presidency after health setback

Dr Emilie Watts McVea resigns as president of Sweet Briar College Virginia effective at close of the current school year. The former dean of women at the University of Cincinnati cites heart trouble and will rest and recuperate. Miss Meta Glass named successor and will manage transitions between Cincinnati and Raleigh duties.

University Sweet Briar Il-Health Emilie Watts McVea University of Cincinnati Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, Va Cincinnati McVea the News Lynchburg Daniel A. Payne Josephine Simrall Raleigh N. C

Plants distributed free at Woman's City Clubhouse

The Friendship Garden Circle of the Woman's City Club announces a free plant and bulb distribution at 528 East Fourth Street next Wednesday from 9 to 3. Mrs. Max Hirsch leads the effort to beautify Cincinnati yards by sharing surplus garden offerings with the public.

New Woman's City Fourth Street Friendship Garden Circle Max Hirsch

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