Rialto Theatre Opens With Sound And Vitaphone
The Rialto Theatre began showing sound pictures today after installing Western Electric equipment. Billie Dove headlines the opening program with sound enabled by Vitaphone and Movietone, plus a comedy and news reel. Ticket prices are 10 and 25 cents in the afternoon, 10 and 40 cents at night.
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Rialto Theatre
Western Electric
Rialto
Billie Dove
Elinor Glyn
Vitaphone
Movietone
Publix- Saenger Theatre
Harllee Wins Ocean Forest Hotel Decoration Contract
D E Harllee of Harllee Equipment Co wins the Myrtle Beach Ocean Forest Hotel decorating job. The eight story, 250 room Geroman brick resort opens November 15 with dining for 350 and an enclosed salt water pool. Architects Johnson and Brannon of Lynchburg designed the hotel, boosting Myrtle Beach as a year round resort.
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Ocean Forest
Myrtle Beach
D. E. Harllee
Harllee Equipment Company
Strucure
Johnson and Brannon
Lynchburg
Harllee Long
High Point
Hummingbirds Rid Flowers of Small Beetles and Flies
A natural observation notes hummingbirds feeding on flowers and removing insects such as beetles ants and flies, suggesting a role in protecting nectar sources.
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Crops Above Average In North Carolina October First
North Carolina crops on October 1 were mostly above average despite apples affected by spring cold. Rainfall varied widely, with Rock House Macon county top at 18.09 inches and Neuse at 1.61 inches. September featured cool spells and heavy coastal and mountain rains, delaying bolls, raising boll rot, and lifting flood risks as rivers rose at month end.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Lee A. Denson
United States Weather Bureau
Mr. Denson
Rock House
Macon County
Neuse
Colton
Roanoke
Tar
Cape Fear
Yadkin
Catawba
Lamberton
Rockingham
Boone
Beaufort
Southport
Mount Mitchell
Banners Elk
American to Show Correct Fashions at the American Theatre
The fashion loving woman will have monthly shows for a year at the American Theatre featuring authentic monthly styles worn by live models and displayed on screen in true color. Screen stars model the garments, sponsored by Wagger's Ladies Shop. A Kolacky day was held in Montgomery Minnesota to popularize the Bohemian delicacy.
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The
American
Wagger’s Ladies Shop
Montgomery, Minn
Suffering for Beauty in Modern Parlor Practices
A Woman's Day traveler notes brutal beauty methods seen in western salons and contemplates how a nonwestern observer would misinterpret procedures like hair drying, facial devices, fat rubbing machines, and paddling in salons. The piece argues cruelty versus cosmetic purpose and suggests judging motives behind punishment.
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China
Congo
Only One San Francisco Chinatown Resident Wears Queue
A lone Chinatown resident in San Francisco keeps the traditional queue hairstyle while others have discarded it in the bustling city. The feature highlights cultural persistence amid modernization and urban change.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Speedway bill locates Anita Page and William Haines at Broadhurst
Anita Page and William Haines star in Speedway arriving at the Broadhurst this Wednesday and Thursday. The film promotion highlights the sezoned duo in a high speed drama.
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Anita Page
William Haines
Broadhurst
Navy Day Observed at Norfolk Navy Base Oct 28
Navy Day events at the Norfolk naval operating base invite public attendance on October 28. The program aims to show the navy's duties to the nation, highlighting its role as defender of seaborne trade, backer of diplomacy, and a key industrial training site.
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Norfolk
Naval Operating Base
Navy
United States
Clemenceau Suffers Mild Heart Attack in Paris
Paris dispatch says former premier Georges Clemenceau, age 88, is suffering a slight heart attack worsened by a cold. Doctors gave a hypodermic injection. he worked briefly this morning before resting. He had returned to Paris weeks ago from Saint Vincint-Durjard.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Saint Vincint-Durjard
MELLO GLO Face Powder Endorsed by Beautiful Women
Beautiful women prefer MELLO GLO Face Powder for a smooth youthful bloom and long wear. It claims to prevent pastiness flakiness irritation and large pores with a new French process while staying on longer and reducing shine. Sold at Mann Drug Stores.
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Mann Drug Stores
Adv
Prohibition Case Totals Rise in Federal Courts
Washington report shows an increased 1929 total of prohibition cases in federal courts with 110 655 instituted and 86 348 criminal, up 1 000 from 1928 while convictions fell by 1 700. Fines collected reached 7 6300 thousand, with liquor cases comprising about two thirds of the federal criminal docket.
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Washington
Justice Department
Department
Federal
Thrasher Escapes from North Carolina Prison
Raleigh October 21 Thrasher a Gaston county convict who began a sentence for larceny in October 1927 has escaped from Central Prison officials said today He entered the State's prison to serve three to four years for larceny and fled from custody earlier this week.
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Thrasher
Raleigh
Plummer Thrasher
Gaston County
State
Central Prison
Case Against Edwards Continued to October 30
The case against E. J. Edwards, a real estate and insurance dealer, charged with embezzling 6200 dollars, has been continued to October 30 by agreement. Announcement of the延期 was made by prosecuting attorney Archie Myatt.
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E. J. Edwards
Archie Myatt
Dr Lucy Eshelman Named Member of Chiro Society
Dr Lucy M Eshelman of this city has been elected a member of the American Society of Chiropractors in an announced morning release. The honor reflects high competence and integrity, as only top practitioners gain geociety membership.
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Lucy M. Eshelman
American Society of Chiropractors
Geociety
Parking space to be expanded near Bok Tower in Florida
Heavy tourist traffic to the Bok Singing Tower at Lake Wales Florida prompts a plan to enlarge the nearby parking area to accommodate 2 500 automobiles.
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Bok
Lake Wales
Fla
Van-Del Compound Praised By Wilmington Grocer
A Wilmington grocer lauds Van-Del Compound after a full recovery from kidney stomach and bladder troubles. He credits improved sleep appetite and digestion and reports sustained relief and restored energy. Ring Drug Co. offers a free bottle with purchase during a limited-time coupon promotion.
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Wilmington Grocer
J. A. Frazier
Wilmington
Van-Del Compound
Van-Del
Ring Drug Co
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Geo. Clifford
Sue Carroll
Europe
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Billee
Man and the
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Rod LA Rocque
Ga. Tech
Ring Lardner
Fast Company
Evelyn Brent
Jack Oakie
Richard “Skeets* Gallagher
Vivian
Movietone News
David Rollins and
Sue Carol
William Fox Movietone Follies
Monkey
Philadelphia
Acros
Napoleon
Ruth Taylor
William Collier Jr
Joeyna Palston
John Holland
M. Bessedowsky
Clemenceau
Edwards
Lucy Eshelman
MK. J. Aw. Frazier
Theats Illiam Movietone
Sue Oro
David Rollip
Frank
Pris
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