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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

6

Griffiths Babylonian Epic to Open Next Week at A Muse Theatre

The Griffin company presents Intolerance, a fourfold epic costing about two million dollars. It opens Monday with matinees, telling parallel stories from Babylon, Jerusalem, medieval France, and modern America. Starry cast includes Lillian Gish and Constance Talmadge with a large orchestra. Advance reports note lavish sets and massive crowd scenes.

W. Grifflin Jove France Nest Vreleiaeth Montain Mr. Griffith Cyrus Relsnaxzar Alout Babylon Charies Marguerite de Valois Eury Navarre Catherine de Medici Jersa-lem Cava Hey Mae Marah Lillian Gish Miriam Cooper Josephine Crowell Walter Long George Seigmann Spottiswood Aiken Constance Talmadge Bessin Love Margery Wilson Alfred Pagel Wilmer Clifton

Fairbanks Bests a Cranky Millionaire in Sunday Screen

Douglas Fairbanks stars in The Habit of Happiness a comical caper about relieving a downhearted millionaire of his wealth while a conspiracy to abduct him unfolds. Allan Dwan directs with a supporting roster including Dorothy West and George Brackus.

Douglas Fairbanks Ac- Kopaine Heu Dud Fairbanks Fairbanks Arand Maree Chanee Iin Dorothy West Macey Harlam George Brackus George Fawcett Grace Renkin Win, Deffersun Jonah

Bab's Burglar At A Muse U Tonight

Macy Roverts inohiurl's clever story of a young fanblob appears in the Saturday Evening Post. The piece depicts common life episodes familiar to many readers, from youth smoking to family tensions, through a theatrical adaptation at the Muse U theatre tonight.

Marguerite Bab Amuse-U Macy Roverts Inohiurl

State Workers Conference Highlights Baptist Involvement

The West Baptist church hosts a state workers conference focusing on youth programs. Speakers Miss Hazel Boyd of Osage and Dr J A Latham of Des Moines address the gathering, detailing activities across 40 Standard Baptist schools and 400 Baptist churches.

West Baptist Churet Hazel Boyd Osage Juwa J. A. Lapham Des Moines

Scene From Play Coming to A Muse A Theatre Next Week

The local church announces a scene from a play at A Muse A Theatre next week. Dr J P Mitchell of Des Moines will lead the services at the local church tomorrow. Miss Hoyd will address Young People's organizations while two state workers speak at the evening prayer service.

Marie Walcamp Ang Nha Wather J.P. Mitchell Des Moines Z. W. Graves Hhoyd Lhe

Thrilling new serial picture at the American Theatre

A sensational af motion picture debuts next Sunday at the American theatre. The plot centers on a platinum mine owner, his daughter Virginia Lea, and a perilous race to secure a ring that can save them from deadly foes. Private Winthrop leads efforts to rescue Virginia as escapes, battles, and dangers unfold across the mine and lake chase.

Theberione Virginia Lea Glatinum Red Cross Ienhard Gale Vireginia Herlone Patrick Kally Virginia Winthrop Ring Phantom Voice Phantom Winthroy Fierine

Mechanics Needed in New U S Aviation Department

Eight thousand young men are sought for ground personnel in the Navy’s flying corps. The program, authorized by Secretary Daniels, calls for training in aircraft maintenance, repairs, and overhauls. Enlistment criteria mirror regular Navy, with three to six weeks training for various trades.

Navy Flying Corps Latreinry Daniels Ord United States Navy

Enlistment Quotas Outlined for Naval Air Division Trades

The register outlines enlistment quotas by district for naval air service trade roles including machinists mates carpenters mates and blacksmiths with transfer points to Naval Air Stations at Bay Shore San Diego and Dunwoody Institute Minneapolis. Several classifications specify numbers for Eastern Central and Southern divisions and detail badge similarities with the regular Navy aside from wing insignia.

Machinleta Walter HMO Naval Air Station Bay Shore Copperamithe Birst Dunwooly Institute Minneapolis Minn Naval ‘Air Station Southern San Diego Cals

Aged Woman Breaks Arm In Two Places

An elderly resident, about seventy years old, Mary of 404 Bit WU Buneet, slipped on home steps yesterday afternoon and fractured her left arm in two places. Dr. Nation noted the condition appeared improved this morning.

Mary Nation Aid H. Singradues

Frederick Potter of Shenandoah Serves as Judge in Local Reception

In Des Moines amid unsettled proceedings, Frederick Potter of Shenandoah acts as judge at a notable reception concerning Jdt. Joe Nings. Detailing unclear, the event centers on the appointment and ceremonial duties within the local judicial context.

Jdt Des Moines Mir-Goverenor Frederick Potter Shenandoah Iudge Joenings

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Palestine Luiden Brigrave Pale Thio Derusatom Freers Tire & Battery Works Tontgin J. Warren Kerrigan Billie Ritchie Bill Jie Featuring RE Ace MUSEU State Workers IN Conference Bether Pictures Tails Jones Marguerite Clark Korine Jack Pickford Louise Hutt Jack and Jill Vivian Martin Molly Tyman Howe Pictures Ilpalt Princess Belme DH. Coulit U. S. Aviation Department Landsmnens Naad Tadrin Hoy Champion the Law AIBO Helen Holmes Hart Phebires Westcolt Film Corporation D. W. Griffith
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