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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1920

Page

3

Tarzan Kiss Scene Promises Thrills for Lyceum Audience

Gene Pollar, star of The Revenge of Tarzan, prepared for a jungle kiss with a chimp named Joe Martin. He spent days with monkeys to capture the moment on location for the Lyceum Theatre's program tomorrow.

Gene Pollar Pollar Tarzan Tarpun theeLveeum Joe Martin Joe Edgar Rice Burroughs Numa Pieturea Corporation Goldwyn

Galloping Devil at Lyceum with Farnum as sly raconteur

Franklyn Farnum stars in The Galloping Devil at the Lyceum Theatre in a limited engagement. He plays Andy of the Flying U a smiling knight of the sage brush whose tall tale grows wilder as danger looms and the heroine needs rescue.

Franklyn Farnum Lyceum Theatre Pic

Galloping Devil introduces Franklyn Farnum in Western serial

Col William N Selig produced The Galloping Devil a Western picture praised in New York and other centers. Franklyn Farnum’s virile Western acting is hailed as among the finest on screen. Lyceum may offer morning performances to handle crowds.

Bia William N. Selig New York Uo Franklyn Farnum Lyceum

Royal Confectionery Ad Signals Customer Loyalty

An archival ad copy proclaims success from selling goods with no returns, promising customers who will come back. The message emphasizes durable products and confident assurance to buyers, reflecting a mid 20th century commercial tone.

Royal Confectionery

New Orleans Orders Tight Sundays Law Enforcement

New Orleans officials expand blue law enforcement with an all precinct order. Sunday sales ban targets groceries cigars cigarettes and attached soft drink bars seen as chief offenses. The move follows Moloney's push to curb Sunday commerce.

New Orleans Moloney

American Car Far Superior To European In Test Monograph

An English motor journal highlights an American Essex four cylinder car praised by S. F. Edge of Autocar. He lauds its bright engine, light steering, good braking, and overall driving satisfaction with a reasonable price. He notes superior hill climbing and top speed versus a British rival, after a long test drive.

Essex

Willys-Overland Delivers Dividend News and Local Incidents

Directors of Willys-Overland pass the regular quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Keystone Tire Co also decided to pass its 8 percent quarterly dividend. Cotton consumption in November fell to 332 050 bales from 401 250 year ago. Fire destroys Fairchaine Lumber Co plant in Uniontown with estimated losses around 50 000. State police suspect gang incendiaries active in Fayette County. Krex Co Department Store advertises events from 15 to 31.

New York Willys-Overlagh ‘Company Keystone Tire Co Washington Uniontown Fairchanée Lumber Company Fayette County

Birthdays of Noted Figures Listed With Ages

The notice marks anniversaries for Alexandre Gustave Eiffel born in Dijon 38 years ago today and Bishop William F Oldham born in Bangalore 66 years ago today. It also notes Edwin Howland Biashfield born in New York City 72 years ago today and Van H Manning born in Horn Lake Mississippi 59 years ago today. A reduction sale on dolls and toys is announced at The Krex Store.

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel Paris Dijon France William F. Oldham Methodist Episcopal Church Bangalore India Edwin Howland Biashfield New York City van H. Manning U. S. Bureau of Mines American Petroleum Institute Horn Lake Miss Krex

Social events fill Marks home as crowd gathers

A large crowd attended the Social Department event at the Marks home. Mrs. I. Kahn won the Bridge prize and Mrs. Cahn the five hundred prize, both receiving Madeira handkerchiefs. Several residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Siles and Mr. and Mrs. T. Baird, were noted guests. Miss Marion Grisham at Brenau College was elected senior class president after rapid progress through multiple prep stages.

Marks I. Kahn Cahn Marion Grisham Breneau College Misa Grisham Monroe City High School Peabody Northwestern

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