Carnival intrigue and a crystal gaze twist in Capital City
Sally Ford, a carnival crystal gazer known as Princess Lalla, meets Enid Barr and a dashing stranger Van Horne in a Capital City sideshow. Amid rumors of a stolen fortune, Sally and Sally’s guarded confidences collide with Enid’s demand to know if she truly loves her.
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David Nash
Clem Carson
Carson
David
Sally Pord
Sally
Lalla
Capital City
Bybee
Sally Ford
Arthur van Horne
New York
Long Island
Newport
Capital
Palace of Wonders
Gus
Jan
van Horne
Enid Barr
Courtney Barr
Courtney
Barrs
Wall Street
Enid
van Morne
Gus the Barker
Princess Lalla
Rubes
Pitty Sing
Nervous Folks Praise Capudine
Advertises Capudine as a fast acting nerve remedy for nerves headaches and pains. Claims quick relief without opiates due to its liquid form. Available at drug stores 30c and 60c with advertisement notation.
New French Stamp to Honor Le Hacre at 1929 Meeting
A new French stamp will be issued in honor of Le Hacre when international philatelists gather in France for the 1929 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Hacre
France
Robinson Expected as Houston Convention Chairman
Washington reports Abraham Robinson of Arkansas is the likely permanent chairman for the Houston convention. Claude Bowers of the New York World is forecast as temporary chairman to keynote. Other names mentioned include Key Pittman and Barclay, with Simmons’ committee role noted.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Claude Bowers
New York World Staff
Bowers
Robinson
Key Pittman
Nevada
Barclay
Kentucky
Simmons
North Carolina
Pittman
Smith
New York
Senate
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Paris to Open France's First Motorists Camp in Alps
Paris announces the creation of France's first motorists camp in the French Alps. The project aims to provide a dedicated stop for drivers, amid plans to boost road travel infrastructure.
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Paris
France
French Alps
YWW Gen Notes and Club Activities Highlight Thursday Meeting
The Board of Directors met with fourteen in attendance. Miss Mary Wall was elected secretary. Reports on March were presented and committees shared updates. Ocama sin Club, the Duck Club, and multiple Girl Reserves groups announced talks, programs, and upcoming camps. Ocawasin Club won the Friday stunt contest with What Happened in the Minuet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Mary Wall
Girls’ Work Group
Anne Albright
Education Committee
Ocamasin Club
Ruth Wofford
High Point High School
Merchant of Dreams
Grace Dodge
Abbie Graham
Woman’s Press
Industrial Club
Miss Hazard
Miss Johnston
Miss Matson
Lizzie Dorsett
Longsworth Calvart
Claire Johnson
Norfolk
Virginia
Miss Johnson
Ocawasin Club
Duck Club
Industrial Club Council
Poland
Australia
France
England
Bay Street Triangle
Elm Street
Johnson Street
Oak Hill
Cloverdale
Hiponohi
Geraldine Truesdale
Forestry Department
Emma Blair
Miss Setzer
True Blue Triangle
Grimes Street School
F. J. Bartlett
Frances Walker
Helen Ingram
Helen Ingram As Master Brewer, the Dancing Master. Miss Lilian Tyndall
Peg Carewe
Mary Alice Baynes
Sarah
Whannie Braford
First Baptist Church
Central Friend Church
Doleful
R. L. Waynick
Slapstick Wins Popularity in Japanese Film
Tokyo reports a shift in Japanese cinema toward light entertainment. Police inspections last year totaled 2,637 films including 1,171 modern dramas 751 classical dramas and 7 115 comedies. Comedies doubled from two years earlier with American slapstick the most popular form.
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Tokyo
Japan
McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain and Vitality
A vintage advertising notice touts McCoy's Tablets as a weight gain solution for thin men and women. It claims users will gain at least 6 pounds after four boxes or two dollars, with a full money back guarantee if not satisfied and improved in health.
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McCoy
Mann Drug Co
America
Miller's Herb Extract touted as great appetite aid
Mrs N L Lambeth of High Point North Carolina testifies Miller's Herb Extract improves appetite energy and digestion. She claims prior poor appetite and dizziness have eased after few bottles and urges others to try the remedy from Hart Drug Co. Adv4 promotional piece unknown date and source.
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Lambeth
Reed Street
High Point
N. C
Miller
Mother Nature
Herb Juice Company
Hart Drug Co
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Nealby
NEA
Austin
Capudine
Tiffany
Duco
Sheriff Hardware Co
VICKS
Chang Tso-lin
Peking
China
Nat Walker
North Carolina State Optometric Society
American Optometric Association
Stamey
Chassware
MiSs. N. S. Lambreth
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