Amateurs Face Screenwriting Hurdles and Hopeful Turns
A long discussion urges amateur writers to seek real stories rather than gimmicks. It stresses endurance, practical writing over flourish, and the role of editors and producers in converting ideas into film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeond Hag
United States
Richard A. Rowland
First National Pictures
New York Tribune
Wells
Rupert Hughes
Guy Bates Post
Mars
Richard Barthelmess
J. E. Brady
Metro Pictures Corporation
Joseph M. Schenck
Norma Talmadge
Marshall Neilan
New York
Henry Garnett
Hope Hampton
Dainty dressing room pieces and lace fashions debut
A survey of ladies room articles includes a versatile bag hand mirror lamp shade talcum sifter and crystal perfume bottle. It notes silk and lace fineries for dressing tables and new party frocks with Bertha necklines rosettes and slender girdles along with decorative trims and translucent chiffon accents.
Legend of the Birds and the Beasts Creation Tale
The legend recounts how the Manitou formed earth and life, creating fishes birds and beasts before fashioning the grizzly to govern them. It notes the red men came later and mentions Buckskin Charley and Ouray as sources, linking the tale to Ute and Mohoch traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Manitou
Buckskin Charley
Boston Lost as Hub of Universe Says Survey
A Cleveland Plain Dealer Washington correspondence reports that the United States Geological Survey ranks Boston as a hub far down the list. The piece notes the center of population moves westward and gives coordinates for the geographic centers of the lower 48 and Alaska, with a humorous nod to Smith County Kansas as a marker.
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Boston
Mass
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Massachusetts
United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Kansas
Smith County
Alaska
Fort Gibbons
Washington
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Richness in Fabrics Brings Baroque Silk Splendor
A fashion note describes brocaded silks and satins with baroque splendor for gowns and fur wraps linings. A satin brocade blends nine colors with an elusive silvery overlay, highlighting season’s luxurious textiles.
Accessories Match for Fan and Opera Glasses
A clever today idea pairs a small lorgnette style eyeglass with a tiny fan, creating matching fashion accessories. The set features little glasses mounted for convenience, offering a playful blend of utility and style.
Large-Figured Prints Adorn Winter Fashion
Brilliantly colored prints in silk and cotton are set to dominate this winter and spring wardrobes. Designers note wide use in Deauville last summer, offering a vivid contrast to restrained single-tone gowns.
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Deauville
Enamel Colors Match Fans with Turquoise and Almond Green
Enamel colors in turquoise almond green and American beauty suit fan preferences. The hues appear on items linked to team or event branding and enhance visual appeal for supporters.
Long Tassels Dominate Winter Fashion
Long tassels are a hallmark of this winter's styles with many reaching from waist to hem and exceeding a yard in length.
New Colors Highlight Fashion Shades
Green, cafe au lait, and white are among the shades used in the latest fashion trends. The article notes the palette as a fresh approach in wardrobe choices.
Secret Handle on Evening Hands Revealed
Edwin describes meeting Harold and Angelina where Harold held only Angelina's hand. Angelina recalls Edwin planning to hold both hands, but Edwin did not approach. The note hints at unspoken affection and missed encounter between Edwin, Harold, and Angelina.
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Edwin
Harold
Angelina
Little Pitchers
A fragment from London Answers features a playful exchange between Teddy and Sister about their father’s plans, humorously suggesting he will mop the floor with someone, reflecting light domestic humor.
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Teddy
London
Great Waste of Fertilizer Prompts Coal Burning Protest
A statement argues that burning raw bituminous coal instead of coking it wastes crop fertilizer value, claiming an annual loss equivalent to 800 million bushels of wheat in fertilizer potential.
Indirect Sight Comment Sparks Public Seating Clash
Report notes a heated exchange about seating in a Buffalo Express item. A man objects to a larger woman occupying a seat directly in front, while another remarks she reads titles aloud, prompting commentary on decorum and public space.
Rugs Take Towns Name in Weaving Traditions
Oriental rugs derive their names from the towns states or tribes that wove them and these names have been passed down through generations by oral tradition.
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Rohs
J Nepean Lvad
J. Norman Lynd
Dili
Brim Ly
Western Newspaper Union
Ford C. Frick
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