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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
8
Young love takes center stage as Penrod Alexander and Marjorie Jones pursue a breezy romance in Penrod and Sam. Sam Williams disapproves while Penrod endures taunts from adults and friends, joining in light mischief with his sister’s suitor. Mary Philbin and Gareth Hughes co star.
A state inspector describes a simple method to detect water in gasoline. A molasses coated stick is dipped into a gasoline tank. if water is present the exposed wood shows a bare section proportional to the water depth.
The First National adaptation of Booth Tarkington’s Penrod and Sam comes to the National Theatre for September 24 25 directed by William Beaudine. Penny Alexander stars as Penrod with a capable supporting cast in a lively portrait of boyhood trials joys and humor.
Fire damaged over a hundred bales of cotton and two box cars on the cotton platform at the G T W depot Friday. Loss expected around 25 percent of cotton value, insured. Fire likely started by a spark from a nearby gin. local fire department responded quickly, preventing greater damage.
Mrs E E Keast of Osawatomie Kansas recounts years of illness and weakness after moving from Illinois. She credits Cardui with restoring her strength and leaving her in good health after weeks of use as her husband distributed promotional circulars.
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a gentler alternative to ordinary calomel. It claims the pepsin treatment preserves cleansing power while avoiding griping and nausea, suitable for children, with a Scott-Long Drug Co guarantee and refund if relief is not felt by tomorrow.
A humorous exchange between two eggs about enduring heat. First Egg laments the hot water while Second Egg counters that discomfort hardens with time. The brief quip captures a playful, mythic origin tone.
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