Low Comedy Urged To Fuel Hollywood Films
Hollywood reports producer Jesse L. Lasky says the screen needs more low comedy to satisfy audiences, arguing comedy outvalues tragedy and even serious pictures are harder to fund. The piece also notes dog actor Mutt finding fame, Florence Leftwich rallying for coast road shows, and praise from the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Frederick A. Chase
Hollywood
Cal
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount Pictures
Lasky
Er Leftwich
New York
Ls Angeles
Broadway
Chamber of Commerce
Donates Trophy For Junior Aviators
Col. A A Anderson an artist and aviation enthusiast donates the Colonel A A Anderson Junior Aviation Trophy at the urging of the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation. The prize will be contested annually by America's junior aviators in a flight from Los Angeles to New York following solo coast to coast flights by Richard James and Frank Goldsborough.
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International News Service
New York
Richard James
Frank Goldsborough
America
Col
A. A. Anderson
Americaan Society For the Promotion of Aviation
Los Angeles
Tells Hoover Just What He Requires
Percival Chubb, head of the St. Louis Ethical Society, told the State Dental Association that President Hoover needs a dash of Mussolini and that Washington is currently a furor of mediocrity.
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Hoover
International News Service
ST. Louis
St. Louis Ethical Society
Percival Chubb
State Dental Association
Washington
Chubb
California Town Has Garden Contest
Carmel notes a local garden contest as summer fun. The piece compares it with other odd contests, highlighting light community activity and a quiet pursuit of floral display in a seaside town.
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California
International News Service
Carmel
Cal
Village Garden Contest Celebrates First Silver Cup
The village held its first garden contest for a silver cup awarded by the local woman's club. Residents embraced the event in a quiet, festive mood as they tended lawns and admired blooming rose buds under a communal, hopeful spirit.
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Carmel
Catches Own Son With Fish Hooks in Accident
Kerman California June 6 A rancher H L Scott warned about fishing gear. While chasing his dog his three year old son became entangled in a net and a large hook was removed from the child's ear by Dr J C Drake. The incident serves as a caution about hooks near clothing lines.
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International News Service
Kerman
Cal
H. L. Scott
Scott
J. C. Drake
Americanism: Cheering home talent despite imperfect performance
A rail of editorial tone mocks uncritical praise for local performers while questioning why higher standards aren’t pursued. It contrasts hometown support with demands for excellence and consistent quality.
Roaming With Richards Around New Castle
Richards shares casual notes from New Castle about local happenings and his reflections on daily life. He offers light observations and brief viewpoints on people places and events around town.
End of School Year Festivities and European Trip Plans
The article notes the final school day with little ceremony and promotion cards for students. Miss Emilie Salomon plans an extensive car tour of Europe, starting immediately, skipping trains. It highlights the Jameson Memorial hospital mushball game on June 27 with strict ticketing and all proceeds for the hospital. 600 attended the Lehigh-Tin Mill game, promising strong turnout for the charity event.
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New Castle
Emilie Salomon
Europe
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Wes Davy
Garbo’s Rise Tied to Fashion Trends in Silent Era
The text notes Garbo built fame after an early film, and suggests rising divorce rates mirrored evolving movie fashions. It implies cinema influenced social trends and style during the period.
Sleeping Sickness Claims Elder Rancher Near Calipatria
John Doss aged 67 died after a bout of sleeping sickness at his Calipatria area ranch. Doctors reported symptoms resembled the African tropical malady, and friends noted he had not been ill prior to the coma.
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John Doss
Calipatria
Doss
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