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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
4
A collection of aphorisms and satire on manners. The author comments on politeness toward Japan, flattery, wit, and social pretenses, noting how people mistake wit for natural talent and how public interest shifts with local gossip and consumer ads. It ends with a reminder to mention the Courier when ordering by mail for better service.
A theater listing presents The Pathe Serial titled Trailed by Three a Snub Pollard Comedy a Pathe News segment and a Fatty Arbuckle comedy program.
Saturday program highlights silent film star Tom Mix, billed as a top attraction with Gur Steen and an array of star performers. Event promises lively action and audience appeal as crowds gather for the evening showcase.
On Monday October 4 the Hidden Dangers episode seven presents two features Loafers and Lovers and Hank Man in Broken Bubble. The broadcast highlights and plot threads for both segments unfold with the program's usual light comedic style.
George Walsh stars in the William Fox production Sink or Swim a thundering Western. Walsh defends a cabaret girl and is jailed prompting a Europe trip to oversee a cattle concession. There he meets Princess Alexia and with allies defeats her foes and wins her heart and title renunciation.
The listing notes a Rain bow or Century comedy and an International News program airing on Wednesday October 6 as part of the episode sequence.
On Thursday the film Cheater featuring May Allison screens as the week’s main attraction with a matinee following on Saturday. The performance promises strong acting and period drama for local patrons.
A reflective note contrasts beer’s cheap days with the once affordable milk at five cents per quart, recalling nostalgia for simpler price times and public meals offered with drinks.
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