Portland High to Meet Tech Champions on Island Saturday
Portland Maine High School, New England contenders, face Tech High School on the Island Saturday afternoon. The Portland squad boasts a strong record including wins over Manchester NH and Waltham MA, with a path to the New England title amid mixed results against Phillips Exeter and Franklin County.
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Portland High
TECH
Portland
Maine
New England
Burt Whitman
Boston Herald
Percy Grubb
Fred Ostergren
Phillips-Exeter Academy
Mercersburg
Maroons
Franklin County
Manchester
New Hampshire
Waltham
Mass
Port
Beckley Girls Set For Burnham Clash Opening Season
Beckley Business College girls basketball opens with Burnham High Friday. Coach expects a stronger Blue and Gold squad this year with four returning stars and new material from nearby schools. Both teams lost only two games last season as Beckley schedules Susquehanna University York Hanover and Camp Hill High.
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Beckley
Business College
Burnham High School
Susquehanna University
York
Hanover
Camp Hill
Danderine Promises Dazzling Hair Makeover In Minutes
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine hair tonic as transforming dull hair into abundant soft glossy and lively locks. It claims instant mass of hair with shine and body while removing dust oil and preventing dandruff and hair loss.
Father John's Medicine promotes year round weight gain
An advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a wholesome all-year tonic that helps people gain weight steadily. It claims the product is free from alcohol and dangerous drugs and cites Mrs. Lucy Wing of Liberty Missouri as proof.
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Father John
Lucy Wing
Liberty
Burnham squad names guards and centers for wards
At Burnham Misses A Emanuel captain and EK Sweeney for wards. H Graff center. 5 Beck, C Connors and M Simmonton assigned to guard positions.
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Burnham
A. Emanuel
EK. Sweeney
H. Graff
5. Beck
C. Connors
M. Simmonton
Camp Curtin Girls Open Volleyball Series Friday Night
Camp Curtin Junior High schedules a community night volleyball event between 8B-4 and 8B-5 sections. Adults and accompanied children welcome. Listed players include M DeHart A Miller F Seibert J L Foster M Harris Lt Hippensteg B Hunter D Wallace Constantine T Winters E Merritt and substitutes Margaret Keller Katherine Miller Reba Geisking Mary Ochenrider Gladys Fox.
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Camp Curtin Junior High School
M. DeHart
A. Miller
C.f. F. Seibert
Congress Prepares Quick Action to Declare War End
Washington reports a conference of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Republicans on fast action to pass a Lodge resolution ending the war. The measure will be reported Thursday and sent to a Senate vote before Christmas. House Republicans back swift passage. Democrats forecast a long fight over the peace resolution.
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Washington
Bec
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
House
Hitchcock
President silent on gravest matters in message
Washington December 3. Congress reacts to the Presidents message noting disappointment that it does not address major national issues nor show clear remedies. The reading sparks questions about the Presidents health and suggests the document may reflect material from executive department reports rather than independent policy proposals.
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Washington, D. C
Capitol
Congress
Wood Alcohol in Brandy Given to Miss Lucille Sharp
A December report states Miss Lucille Sharp drank a mixture of wood alcohol water and genuine liquor labeled brandy before her death two weeks earlier. A chemical test on the bottle used by Miss Sharp and Mrs. Catherine Bristol is described.
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Baltimore
Lucille Sharp
Philadelphia
Connec- Se
Kelley
Orpheum Tonight Presents Forbidden with Martha Seaman
The Orpheum hosts George Mooser presenting Forbidden featuring Martha Seaman and a notable supporting cast. Harrisburg theatergoers recall William Harcourt’s esteemed stage work with Mansfield Mayo Hackett Marlowe Allen and Belasco productions.
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Martha Hedman
Dorothy Donnelly
George Mooser
Orpheum
Sterling
William Harcourt
Mr. Harcourt
Harrisboro
Richard Mansfield
Frank Mayo
James K. Hackett
Julian Marlowe
Viola Allen
Belasco Productions
Eorge Mooser
She Walked in Her Sleep at Orpheum Tonight
Antoinette Rochte stars in A S Stern and Company production with George Broadhurst presenting the farce She Walked in Her Sleep at the Orpheum Theater tomorrow night only. The play by Mark Swan has six months’ New York success and features romantic hotel farce with lively, indecorous situations. Original New York company includes Arthur Aylesworth Eva Williams Joseph Crehan Thomas V. Emory Jack W. Lewis and others.
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A. S. Stern
Bath
New York
New York Company
Arthur Aylesworth
Eva Williams
Joseph Crehan
Thomas V. Emory
Jack W. Lewis
Walter Walker
George Howard
Leah Winslow
Ruth Hammond
Antoinette Rochte
Rose Wilson
Harrisburg Theater Scene Features Cal Dean and More
The Majestic hosts Cal Dean and Girls in a strong show with dogs imitating Charlie Chaplin and recognizing music. The Black Secret episodes premiere tomorrow with Pearl White. Colonial Theater plays Rex Beach novel The Vengeance of Durand with Alice Joyce. Jack Pickford comedies and Mystery of the Yellow Room at Victoria Theater. Harold Lloyds $100,000 comedy and Oh What a Girl headlining at other venues. Boys Will Be Boys adapted for stage headlines at the Orpheum next week.
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Majestic
Cal Dean and Girls
Keith
Pearl White
Hartisburg
Durand
Rex Beach
Alice Jovem
Jack Pickford
Cal Dean
Harrisburgers
Majestic Theater
United States
Charlie Chaplin
Harrisburg
Colonial Rex Beach
Colonial Theater
Alice Joyce
Larry Lemon
Victoria Theater
Harold Lloyd
Nes
Harry Kelly
Orpheum Theater
Irvin Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Orpheum
Return engagement announced for The Old Homestead play
Manager Samuel A. Kuebler of the Orpheum Theater announces the return engagement of The Old Homestead by popular request of local theatergoers. The old favorite promises to draw a large crowd to town soon.
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Kuebler
Samuel A. Kuebler
Orpheum Theater
Three Musical Comedies Set for Harrisburg Returns
Word today announces return engagements in Harrisburg for three beloved musical comedies under Comstock and Guest: Oh! Lady Lady! Leave It to Jane and Oh My Dear. The notices highlight ongoing demand for classic light theatre and the performing lineup expected to attract local audiences.
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Harrisburg
Jane
Comstock and Guest
Acid indigestion warned by excess stomach acid remedy
The article explains that gas bloating after meals signals excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach, risking gastritis ulcers and heart strain. It advises Bisulated Magnesia as a safe, inexpensive remedy after meals, to neutralize acid and relieve gas without using liquids or milk.
Patty Arbuccle and Wallace Reid at Regent
Tomorrow Friday and Saturday Wallace Reid stars in The Valley of the Giants a new Paramount Artcraft picture set on redwood slopes with vivid scenery Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle appears in The Hayseed a fresh comedy said to be a big laugh producer at the Regent twin bill
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Tourneurs Paramount Artcraft
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Wallace Reid
Patty” Arbuckle
Regent
Paramount-Artcraft
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Jim Rich
Bedres
Roscoe
Fatty” Arbuckle
Paramount Artcraft
Actor Skinner Presents Notable Roles in New Productions
Locally he shines in The Honor of the Family as Colonel Philippe Bridau and in Kismet as the Oriental beggar. He also appears as the Good Samaritan organ grinder in Münster with a strong supporting cast including Mary Shaw Co. B Clarence and Ruth Rose.
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Philippe Bridau
Kismet
Mfnster
Mr. Skinner
Mary Shaw
Co. B
Clarence
Ruth Rose
Friday 18 Actors Day Benefit At Wilmer and Vincent Theaters
Floyd Hopkins announced Friday at Wilmer and Vincent theaters that a percentage of earnings will be donated to the Actors Fund of America. The fund, started 38 years ago, assists actors in need by providing homes for the elderly or dependent. Previously supported by actors alone, its usefulness has grown, with the public not asked to contribute directly.
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Wilmer and Vincent
Actors’ Fund of America
Floyd Hopkins
Actors’ Fund
America
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough With Eckman's Alterative
An old ad promotes Eckmans Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder for persistent coughs and lung issues. It claims 20 years of successful use and offers $1.60 bottles from a Philadelphia druggist.
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Eckman
PiStadelphia
Rise of Peter Barban to star Otis Skinner by Frohman
Announcement says Otis Skinner, renowned American stage artist, will be presented by Charles Frohman in a new comedy The Rise of Peter Barban by Maud Skinner and Jules Eckert Goodman. Skinner will appear here shortly in his new play and is well remembered.
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Otis Skinner
Charles Frohman
Peter Barban
Maud Skinner
Jules Eckert Goodman
Mr. Skinner
Elizabethville District Wins Trophy Shield
Elizabethville district wins the Trophy Shield for largest attendance at the Older Boys and Girls conference held at Messiah Lutheran Church. Rev. Howard Rodgers organized the program with director Preston G. Orwig and Miss Reba Fischer. Delegates split into ten groups and later sessions were led by Robert Ward and Miriam Himes. Harrisburg reps, chaired by Arch Dinsmore, voiced desire for a City conference and a state conference during next October's State Sunday School Association convention. Old Eighth Infantry Band reorganizes at the Armory with Captain Philip T. Meredith directing.
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James W. Barker
Dauphin County Sunday School Association
Elizabethville
Howard Rodgers
Messiah Lutheran Church
Preston G. Orwig
Reba Ficher
State Sabbath School Association
Robert Ward
Miriam Himes
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Charles Lingle
Tech
John Houston
Harrisburg
Arch Dinsmore
State Sunday School Association
Renamed Band Presses for Eighth Regiment Command
Captain Meredith takes command of headquarters company as talks continue on reorganizing the band for the new Eighth Regiment. P. F. Painter of the Seventy-ninth division, a former Pershing’s Own member, urged band members to join the new unit. Painter, now in Pottsville, may join the organization. The new band aims to mirror the Sixty eighth Pioneer Infantry Band from the war period.
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Eighth Regiment
Meredith
P. F. Painter
Seventhy-ninth Division
Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry Band
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