Dublin C of C On Trail Of The Boll Weevil
Dublin Georgia Chamber of Commerce, led by secretary N G Bartlett, trails the Mexican boll weevil. Bartlett interviews Houston county farmer H L Rolmng, notes pest habits, and discusses diversification to cope with the pest. Bartlett plans visits to Andalusia and Greenville and seeks data on a grain elevator project for Dublin.
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Dublin
C. OF C
G. Bartlett
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Dublin, Ga
N. G. Bartlett
Empire State
Chattahoochee
Land of
Mr. Bartlett
H. L. Rolmng
Houston County
R W. Lisenby
Rotary Club
Bartlett
Andalusia
Greenville
Houston Boy Praised by Central of Georgia
Savannah Ga December 29 1916 a letter to Lee Johnson of Dothan Ala congratulates him as winner of a Shorthorn bull prize from Central of Georgia Railway for Four Crop Club contest in Houston County. The note commends his farming profits and notes J B Jackson will arrange delivery of the bull and follow up.
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Central of Georgia Railway
J. B. Jackson
Midland couple visits Dothan today
Dr and Mrs I A Black of Midland City arrived in Dothan today for a brief visit showcasing local hospitality.
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I. A. Black
Midland City
Dothan
Mrs Ben Lindsey to Star in Movies
Mrs Henrietta B Lindsey wife of Denver juvenile court Judge Ben Lindsey will sign January 7 to act in a series of films based on his work in the juvenile court. The plays are written by Judge Lindsey with Harriet Ford and Harvey J O Higgins handling the scenarios. David Belasco approved them. Earnings will largely aid her husband and his work in court.
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Ares Ben Lindsey
Denver
Colo
Henrietta B. Lindsey
Ben Lindsey
Lindsey
Harriet Ford
Harvey J. O'Higgins
David Belasco
Douglas Fairbanks Forms Break-Neck Squad For The Pet of Paragonia
Douglas Fairbanks organized a select group of athletic assistants for The Pet of Paragonia. He screened over twenty hopefuls, hired the best at higher pay, and required daily runs on a fixed triangle boulevard speed course near the studio. Those meeting the minimum time earned daily prizes and potential future work.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Triangle-Fine Arts Atar
Paragonia
Pairbanks
Fairbanks
Los Angeles
Dr J T Fowler and Son Return from Fort Gaines Visit
Dr J T Fowler and his son Tom have returned from a trip to Fort Gaines, Iowa, where they spent time visiting relatives and sightseeing.
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J. T. Fowler
Tom
Fort Gaines,ia
Vinol Restored Strength for a Farmer from Wapakoneta
James Martin testifies Vinol cured his persistent cough and nervous weakness after a farm accident. He praises Vinol as a constitutional remedy for weak and run-down conditions and chronic respiratory issues. Brown's Drug Store in Dothan and leading Alabama towns stock Vinol.
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Mr. Martin
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Vinci
James Martin
Brown's Drug Store
Dothan
Alayama
Youthful actor vows to push pace for fans and crew
The actor says he will keep performing stunts until old and that capable men will fill the demanding roles. He insists fans must not be neglected and emphasizes ongoing strenuous work to meet audience expectations.
Manhattan Madness proves the season's brightest hit
Rialto Theatre offers Douglas Fairbanks in Manhattan Madness praised by Heywood Broun of the New York Tribune. The film follows a Western youth who mocks New York life, then endures a sequence of奇er adventures in a mansion on the city outskirts with dynamic action and clever scenes at a Porty-fourth Street college club. See it at the Alcazar Theatre Monday.
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Manhattan
Douglass Fairbanks
Rialto Theatre
Triangle
Heywood Broun
New York Tribune
Douglas Fairbanks
Rial’o
Fairbanks
West
New York
Henry
Villians
Porty-fourth Street
Yale
Harvard
Yale Club
Starvard
Death of 15 year old Mace Pitts
Mace Pitts son of Mr and Mrs Ed Pitts died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital from appendicitis. Funeral and burial services were held at Kehobeth church.
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Mace Pitts
Ed Pitts
Kehobeth
Legislative Congress Adopts Education Reform Proposals
The Chicago legislative congress today approved a resolution urging physical education in public schools instead of military training. The move promotes broader fitness education and civilian skills over soldier training.
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Chicago
Iinow Legislative Congress
Fight With Policemen Ends in Hutton's Detention
N T Hutton the blacksmith and three others were arrested at his shop after an altercation at the city police station. Officer McArthur was struck and Officer Stough aided, with Hutto knocked down several times before being secured. Chief Tatum says Hutto faced charges of drunkenness disorderly conduct and resisting officers. The case was postponed to Tuesday.
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N. T. Hutton
Hutto
Blackengith
McArthur
Stough
Coe
Tatum
Dan Cupid Easy Winner Over Old Age in New Year Marry
Newton couples W A Gilley 71 and Mrs Clare wed New Year morning after prior marriages. A second ceremony unites Wiley Pitta and Carrie Vann of Dothan later the same day. Probate clerk W A Acree notes a holiday spike in marriage licenses as the season’s matchmaker, Dan Cupid, stays busy amid social and economic concerns.
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W A. Gilley
Clare
Newton
W. A. Acree
Wiley Pitta
Carrie Vann
Dothan
Gilley
Ginze
Acree
Old Dan Cupil
Mary Maclvor New Leading Woman for W. S. Hart
Mary Maclvor secures a leading role with W S Hart in his next Triangle western after intense training and earlier near-misses. The Ohio born actress, described as intelligent and determined, rises from early health challenges and a tutoring mother to a screen career, joining Hart’s stable of leading ladies and signaling a bright future in silent film.
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Mary Maclvor
W.S. Hart
W. S Hart
J. G. Hawkes
Triangle
Mary Macyer
Hart
Clara Williams
Enid Markey
Bessie Love
Margery Wilson
Nona Thomas
Alma Reubens
Miss Maclvor
Hart Ihin W
Madame Modjeska
William Faversham
Mary Maclver
Miss Maclver
Dargeaville
Ohio
Stock Company Formed in Dothan for Southern Tour
A 25 member stock company organized by Milt Tolbert of Greenville Texas has chosen Dothan as winter quarters. They will rehearse on North St Andrews Street and tour southern states starting February 5. Hob Hale leads the cast with Misa Cora Lee Tolbert as leading woman. The troupe includes Sam Tranter and Frank Murray. a temperance play The Curse of Nation is planned among features.
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Dothan
Milt Tolbert
Greenville
Texas
W. J. Swain
Sam Tranter
Wealthy youth admits auto theft confesses to three cars
Chicago area arrest reports a 40 year old James Viliquet, a high school graduate from a wealthy family who controls a realty firm, confessed to stealing three automobiles. He claims one car was taken from Herman V. Hunkel of Milwaukee and driven to Chicago.
Debut Under Mr Hart Highlighted By Youthful Actress
A young actress proclaims she is the luckiest girl in the pictures as she makes her debut under the direction of Mr Hart, signaling a promising start in a notable production.
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Mr. Hart
Warburg proposes 100 million fund for wartime relief
Felix M Warburg, chairman of the Federation for the Support of Jewish Philanthropic Societies, proposed at a dinner a gigantic cooperative plan to raise 100 million dollars to aid war sufferers. He urged including all affected peoples regardless of nationality or race, provoking much comment among relief interests in New York.
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New York
Felix M. Warburg
Warburg
Federation
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