Texas economy boosted by crops oil and rail traffic
The Leaders notes a 1923 cotton gain of nearly one million bales in Texas with higher prices, oil output rising to 130 million barrels, and improved cattle and business conditions. It cites Manufacturers' Record on national farm product value, rail freight growth, boll weevil impact, fruit and vegetable shipments, highway building, and broad industrial progress toward a brighter New Year.
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Texas
South
Jews Dominate Theatre Industry Says Watchman Examiner
The Watchman Examiner notes in New York that about ten percent of 2000 actors are Jewish. Forty percent of American plays were written by Jews. Theatres with Jewish owners or controllers stage most productions. Road bookings after New York runs are mostly by Jewish organizations.
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Watchman Examiner
New York
Bible distribution in China tops world with 2 million yearly
Rev. William S. Haven of the American Bible Society announced in New York during a centenary celebration of the Chinese translation that China circulates 2,000,000 Bibles annually, the most of any nation. Dr. SaoKe Alfred Sze noted that after Morrison, Western translators have progressed significantly.
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China
William S. Haven
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American Bible Society
New York
SaoKe Alfred Sze
United States
Robert Morrison
How to Be Happy Simple Recipe from a Pastor
A cheery pastor who served his church for forty years shared his happiness recipe at a reception. He said happiness is easy: walk on the sunny side of the street and keep busy. He noted there is no patent or copyright on that approach.
Millions in travel spending across 1922 Europe and Florida
The American Express Company reports about two hundred million dollars left in Europe by American travelers in 1922. Winter visitors to Florida spent around three hundred million dollars. Estimated total travel expenditure likely exceeds one billion dollars.
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Europe
American Express Company
Florida
Thundergate Opens at National Theatre for Two Day Run
The photoplay Thundergate opens Monday at the National Theatre for a two day engagement. Based on Sidney Herschel Small's The Lord of Thundergate it follows an American in China who masquerades as a mandarin. Cast includes Sylvia Breamer, Tully Marshall, Virginia Brown Faire, Robert McKim, Richard Cummings, Ynez Seabury.
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Orient
National Theatre
Sidney Her
Schel Small
First National
China
Sylvia Breamer
Tully Marshall
Virginia Brown Faire
Robert McKim
Richard Cummings
Ynez Seabury
American Minister Schurman Rushes to Pekin to Protect Foreigners
The American minister hurried from the South after talks with American and Chinese leaders to assume charge of protecting American interests during a wave of banditry and lawlessness threatening foreigners in remote areas of China.
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Schurman
Pekin
South
China
William S Hart stars in Wild Bill Hickok at National Theatre
William S Hart returns to the screen in Wild Bill Hickok at the National Theatre on Friday and Saturday February 12. Hart wrote produced and stars with Ethel Grey Kathleen O Conner James Farley Herschel Mayall Jack Gardner Carl Gerard and others in a frontier tale of feuds loves and western legend. Clifford S Smith directs the production promising a vivid portrayal of early western life and Hart pony in tow.
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William S. Hart
Bill Hickok
National Theatre
Paramount
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Mr. Hart
Ethel Grey
Kathleen O’conner
James Farley
Herschel Mayall
Jack Gardner
Carl Gerard
Calamity Jane
Bat” Masterson
Wyatt Eary
Charlie Bassett
Bill Tightman
Clifford S. Smith
English Aviators Aim to Meet Seattle Around-World Flight
English aviators will attempt to match the exploits of American airmen as they begin a round the world flight from Seattle next April in the opposite direction.
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Seattle
Repairman Quips About Upgrading Car With New Model
A man brings his flivver to a repair shop and asks for advice. The mechanic inspects in silence then toots the horn and notes with irony that the horn is good while joking about “jacking it up and running a new car under it.”
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Jones
Our Fun Fable About a Silent Husband and Wife
A short tale describes a man who never speaks unkindly to his wife. He remains a bachelor, presenting a simple domestic vignette with a calm, reflective tone.
Clubbing Offer for Two Papers Ends February First
The Graham Leader and The Wichita Daily and Sunday Times offer a one year subscription for five dollars. This clubbing deal closes February 1.
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Graham Leader
Wichita Daily and Sunday Times
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