Marie Dressler remembered by a devoted writer
A columnist recalls Marie Dressler’s stage and screen artistry and influence on performers, praising her mastery, charity to chorus girls, and uplifting presence. The note shifts to personal sympathies for John W. Lambeth of Thomasville, then draws a contrast between two prominent figures and ends with reflections on funeral flowers and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nely
Marie Dressler
Marie
the Barrymore
Georges Arliss
George M. Cohan
Pony Ballet
Lexington Theater
New York
Actors Equity Association
Miss Dressler
Miss Dressier
John Methane
John
The Joyous Season and Other Books Review
Contemporary critics praise Philip Barry for vivid character dialogue in The Joyous Season a Boston family Christmas comedy with Christina as a decisive moral voice. The piece also surveys The Surrender of Helen a tropical island tale, and cites Everett Dean Martin on how reading classics should be enjoyed rather than forced as a duty.
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Philip Barry
Noa
le Gell
Uene of
Samuel French
New York
Arthur Hopkins
Reading
Mr. Barry
Boston
Christiana
Christina
Terry
Francis
H. McGady
Helen
Kendall
South Seas
Sir Leslie Dennison
Leslie
David Grant
Grant
Sir Leslie
Mr. Vaughan
Everett Dean Martin
American Library Asso
Chicago
J. Bartlet Brebner
Columbia College
Martin
Notable Books and Plays Featured in 1920s Listings
Norma Shearer to star in The Barrette of Wimpole Street stage version. The article surveys new novels and plays by ASA Bordages, Edgar Hart, Cabell, Elizabeth Kyle, and Johnson Brigham, with notes on translations, monologues, and a survey of Western classics. It highlights American forgotten youth, literary acclaim, and upcoming Scribner and Bobbs-Merrill releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Wimpole Street
Asa Bordages
Godwin
New York
America
Mr. Bordages
John Smith
Blackie
John
Whitey
Must America Always Play Part of Martyr
Amy officials warn America ranks seven teenth in military power and faces weak defense while striving for peace. They argue U.S. must build up air, naval, and land forces to avoid thousands of casualties if war begins with no warning.
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America
Martyr
AMY
United States
Air Corps
Salvation Army Commander Adjutant O Beirne Leaves Wilmington Post
The Enterprise congratulates the Wilmington Salvation Army post on obtaining Adjutant John O Beirne. He served seven years and leaves the post in better condition due to his resourcefulness and energy. His tireless leadership helped the post grow, and High Point regrets losing him and his family.
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Wilmington
Salvation Army
John O'Beirne
Adjutant O’beirne
Adjutant O'Beirne
High Point
City Cleans Up Years of Old City Debts
City Manager E. M. Knox announces a campaign to collect long past due accounts and delinquent taxes, utility bills, bad checks, and other receivables from many city employees. The effort follows a 1931 audit and aims to ensure all current accounts are paid and eliminate past due obligations.
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E. M. Knox
Knox
City policy curbs employee debt on city purchases
The city reports a policy change has halted further obligations from employees and others for items bought through city channels. A steady reduction of old items is underway and the city assures such charges will not recur, signaling a cleanup of the books.
Exhibit of Children’s Books at High Point Library
Parents are invited to view a ten to twelve day exhibit at the High Point Public Library featuring recommended children’s books from the past year. The display, provided through the North Carolina Library Commission, is suitable for children of all ages and aims to showcase worthwhile and entertaining reads.
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High Point Public Library
North Carolina Library Commission
Raleigh
Mr. Lippman on Education at Michigan Commencement
Walter Lippman urged graduates that civilization rests on faith in education and open debate. He cited active leaders and honest responsibility, stressing broad understanding beyond job specialization and the value of human worth and shared values in society.
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Walter Lippman
University of Michigan
Thomas F. Woodlock
Wall Street Journal
Lippmann
Roosevelt Speech Style Highlighted in 1930s Review
The passage praises President Franklin D Roosevelt for his effective oratory, noting no leader since Abraham Lincoln matched his command of language in public addresses and radio messages. The brisk critique frames Roosevelt as a master of persuasive communication.
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Wall
Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
Veteran War Record Cited in Gubernatorial Race Shadow
A speaker salutes Dr. John T Burrus and echoes a campaign scene where Jonathan Hardcastie contests Sidney Harmon for county treasurer. Hardcastie touts his war service claiming he was wounded for his country while Harmon stayed comfortable at home, portraying himself as a man of the people.
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John T. Burrus
Jonathan Hardcastie
Sidney Harmon
Hardcastie
Rambler longs for Fourth of July Appalachian treks
The narrator recalls hiking through Graybeard Potatotop Pinnacle Clingmans Dome and Mount Mitchell on the Fourth of July 1907. He laments progress and sign boards disrupting remoteness and muses on aging, fuel gauges, and cats awaiting care.
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Ria
Graybeard Potatotop
Pinnacle
Clingman’s Dome
Mount Mitchell
Random Thoughts From a Rambler's Note Book
W A Bivins shares reflections on weather and life with humor noting heat and shade parables. He contemplates how the body handles heat and the consequences of excess, suggesting few crave harsh weather while critiquing readers who overindulge in Coca Cola and falter in health.
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W. A. Bivins
Liberty and Boyhood in Revolutions and Civic Life
The piece recalls Wordsworth in the French Revolution era and contrasts youthfulness with aging. It praises civic clubs like Rotary and Lions as a means to keep America safe and sane and to keep men young in spirit. The author reflects on boyhood, memory, and the call to nurture youth and community leaders.
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Marshall Jones
Boston
Johnson Brigham
Brigham
Iowa
Dr. Grigham
Joseph Addison
Maxwell Anderson
Norman Douglas
Chaucer
Hugh Walpole
Lucian
Edna St. Vincent Filley
Socrates
Dr. Brigham
Paris
William Wordsworth
Browning
America
Rotary
Lions
Civitans
Kiwanis
Tom
Charles
Bill
Borah to Campaign as Lone Wolf on National Issues
The Concord Tribune notes Senator Borah plans a solo campaign tour to critique Democratic programs including the New Deal AAA and NRA. It argues he carries influence, aims for constructive criticism, and does not seek party advantage.
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Borab
Idaho
AAA
NRA
Senator Borah
Borah
Umpire Behind Plate Faces Fan Backlash Amid Calls
The umpire behind the plate is accused of making around 200 calls in a single game, provoking fans to dub him a big bum. The remark reflects broad dissatisfaction with officiating and the contentious nature of the matchup.
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Thomasville
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Bible
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St. Augustine
Bacon
Rabelais
Hobbes
Newton
Voltaire
Kant
G. Hegel
Dickens
Dostoievsky
William James
Thomas Hardy
Sigmund Freud
Helen Osgood
Edgar Hart
Christopher
Mr. Hart
Cabell
Robert M. McBride Company
Mr. Cabell
Washington
Penelope
Julius Caesar
Galahad
Staff
la Pompadour
Ladies and Gentlemen
Elizabeth Kyle
England
Bob Company
States
Balkans
Dunlop
London
Belgium
Thosre Pearsons Land Groups
W Post
Williamking
Q Herschel Brickell
Helton
Ap Nitchey Tilley
Alan Kers
Europe
Betty Jacobsen
Scribner's
Philip Lindsey
Cording
Ert
M. McBride and Co
The
High Point Enterprise
P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
A. A. Chcil
GEO
Edwards
Mer
Walter F. Hester
Mar
G. M
Polen and
Meerby
Eed Wits Kin Wee
Associated Presa
Ail
Eens
York City
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cal
MR. Lippman
the Lone Wolf
Concord Tribune
Jamestown
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