The Reapers at the Masonic Today
John Mason stars in the Equitable drama The Reapers with Clara Whipple as leading lady. The film promises intense action from start to finish and is expected to create a furor at the Masonic today.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
3
John Mason stars in the Equitable drama The Reapers with Clara Whipple as leading lady. The film promises intense action from start to finish and is expected to create a furor at the Masonic today.
The Delite Theatre presents a Keystone style comedy featuring rivals Chester Conklin and Dave Anderson chasing a flying machine. Betty Cogley and a tense chase with a dangerous stack build a frantic, over the top plot filled with crashes and derring do.
A family credits Thedford's Black-Draught with preventing serious sickness. They report relief from headaches stomach trouble and indigestion for ten years noting children ask for a dose and the product has kept them well. The ad promotes price 25c and urges readers to get a RC.
The Molly Make-Believe story by Eleanor Hollower Abbott is brought to life at the Masonic and Star Theatres on Wednesday. Marguerite Clark portrays Molly, a lovable heroine in a romantic and comic photoplay filled with poignant scenes and dramatic moments.
The Married Ladies Bridge Club led by W. K. McNeill held Thursday events with note of a Thursday morning card club at 9 30. Auction Bridge was hosted by Mrs Emmett Sanders for the Book Club, five tables played, prizes to Mrs J H Donald and guest prize to Mrs H H Hitt. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hitt, Mr and Mrs W R Smith, Miss Mary Lee, Mr and Mrs W R Hail, and visitors from Mooresville. Numerous locals travel plans are reported, church and social notices appear, with names including Mrs A C Callicott Mrs George Allen Miss Glenn Lile Miss Margaret Clarkson Miss Katherin Hawkins and others.
A quotation from Mrs. Jameson compares social opinion to a sharp knife. It notes three types of people: those who fear it, those who wield it recklessly and get harmed, and those who handle it carefully to carve their aims.
Chas H Austin Jr is in Birmingham Judge Robert C Brickell of Huntsville spent last night here Manager Quincy B Love of the Twickenham is visiting in Decatur Dr I F Delarney returned home in Decatur after a weekend with relatives Bayard Malone left Monday for Mobile and other points in South Alabama Wrenshall Knight returns from college in Tennessee Harry Wyatt is at the University of Alabama for the class reunion T M Jones Jr and Leroy McEntire returned home after a profitable year at the University of Alabama
An old-fashioned remedy advertises Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents. The short notice emphasizes quick relief and a tonic effect for stomach discomfort.
The gowns worn by Nilsson in Pathe's Who's Guilty series spark nationwide chatter among viewing ladies. A renowned milliner firm creates these frocks, the last word in style, with Nilsson appearing in a new dress in each episode.
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