Wealth and romance tangled in ailed family tale
Elinor Stafford 20 falls for Barrett Colvin 35, while her jealous mother schemes to break them. Miss Ella Sexton leaves a fortune to Barrett. A drunken shooting shocks the family as Elinor agrees to marry Barrett for her father’s sake. The couple’s strained reunion unfolds amid secrets and peril.
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Elinor Stafford
Barrett Colvin
Lida Stafford
Elinor
Barrett
Ella Sexton
Vance Carter
Bentwell Stafford
Lida
Aiken
Marcia Radnor
Marcia
Bob
Jolson Willing to Fight Again in Hollywood Incident
Al Jolson declared he will meet Walter Winchell anywhere anytime after their Hollywood boxing dustup over a film scenario. Jolson denied Winchell's claim that he sneaked a punch, saying he’ll fight if needed but will keep his hands at his side first. He filed an official complaint to Will Hays as Winchell pursued further publicity.
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Hollywood
al Jolson
Walter Winchell
Jolson
Winchell
Ruby Keeler
Miss Keeler
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Will Hays
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Malaria Cure
Advertising copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy that relieves malaria symptoms and destroys the infection. It claims tasteless quinine kills the parasite while building up the blood and fortifying against future attacks, noting safety for children and general tonicity. It urges readers to buy at any store.
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Grove
Restless Barrett Seeks Truth in Turbulent Morning
In a gray dawn Barrett, anxious and restless, waits for Elinor as rain pours. He sends a trembling note and then pleads to explain his shame. Elinor, pale and wary, confronts him saying love has not softened his bitterness and questions last night’s kiss.
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Elinor
Bob Telfare
Barrett
Bentwell Stafford
Lida
Miss Hemmingway
Fragmentary Caption Describes Blow Landing on Neck
Readable fragment notes a blow landing on a person’s neck during an incident. Details on date, location, or identities are not provided in the surviving lines. Further context is needed to establish the event and involved parties.
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