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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1921

Page

3

Wild Women in Chu Chin Chow at Saenger Theatre

Lorraine Wimner headlines the desert dancer troupe in Chu Chin Chow presented by F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest at the Saenger Theatre on December 12 and 13. Her mother tours with her as the ensemble brings the orient musical extravaganza to the stage amid incense and wild love chants.

Borneo Chu Chin Chow Orient F. Ray Comstock Morris Gest Saenger Theatre Lorraine Wimner

Shops By Post Card For Dress Samples

A woman near a major city uses mail order to obtain dress samples. She requests color matches and price ranges by postcard, receiving a labeled full line of samples to review at leisure. If needed, she visits the goods in person the next day.

New England

Moral Saringer Theatre Presents May McAvoy Show

The Saenser-She theatre today features May McAvoy in a program described as a screen star showcase. The bill includes a dramatic adaptation linked to William Courtney and Kathryn Williams with a focus on exotic romance and a life set in lithe melodrama.

May McAvoy Grandma Jim Helene Chadwick Charley Chaplin Alice Brady Tom Moore Wallace Reid Charles Ray Theda Barr Jackie Coogan Elsie Ferguson Douglas Fairbanks Norman Talmad Dustin Farnum Anita Stewart Pearl White Earle Williams Mary Pickford Wow Nnne

Jester and Writing Habit Reflections in School

A fragmented reminiscence on jesters and telling stories in school. It notes the difficulty of starting to write and the shift toward forming a writing habit through practice and penmanship.

Dramatic Scene in Chu Chin Chow Prompts Wild Dance

A Dramatic Scene from the first act features Miss Wimner a slender red haired dancer whose sensational performances draw nightly attention. Her stage persona contrasts with a demure churchgoing life and a self described auto intoxication from the show leading to late night hotel routines and milk to recover.

Chu Chin Chow Miss Wimner

Green Cloth and Krimmer Fashion Pattern Description

Pattern notes describe a green chemise style gown with kimono sleeves and extended cuffs with embroidery. It features a crushed girdle waist, a broken embroidery border on the skirt edge, and a repeated sleeve motif. Includes yardage for 54 inch material and sizes from 34 to 40 bust, price five cents for pattern, transfer options extra.

Pictorial Review

Wor alana makes case for woman in work

A fragmentary town note argues that women belong in active work. It mentions parish home agents and women's clubs as part of the community effort. The text is incomplete but signals support for female participation in local execution of community tasks.

Alana Woorh

Town folks clash over encyclopaedia pride and pretentious learning

In a hotel lobby quarrel over a new encyclopedia set, locals debate the value of broad reading versus deep understanding. One resident mocks a talkative neighbor's misused facts from a cheap encyclopedia, while other townsfolk reflect on learning and progress. Mrs. Mary Nichols, newly elected Birmingham city commissioner, is noted as a regional landmark.

Old Quackenbush Clinkenbeard Netiow Mary Nichols Birmingham Als

Princess Mary to Wed as Court Hails Royal Bride

Royal household announces Princess Mary will wed the suitor of her own choosing. Queen Mary has long supervised the princess education and the court notes her interest in memoirs and autobiographies. The central district will shift parishes under Mrs. Gesell and Miss Gleason as part of administrative changes.

B. Giesen Rouge Mary B. Giewn Toursiana BYP Wom Norma Ity Giesen Natchitoches Grant, Rapides, Iberville East Baton Rouse Mary S. Gesell Northern Territory Vernon Beauregard Allen and St. Landry Flavia Gleason South Louisiana Princess Mary Royal Schoolroom Queen Mary Mary Britain Prince Henry

Notice of stolen city red lights alert

Public notice reports two weeks of thefts of city red lights used for public safety. Police on lookout for suspects. Anyone caught will be arrested and prosecuted. Notice signed by Victor Verret Supt of Sewer and Water Dept dated 1 31.

Victor Verret Sewer and Water Dept

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