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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

4

Stalwart stars and studio buzz in Hollywood cinema chatter

A lively column reviews a hockey game with Joe E Brown then covers radio studio debut by Al Jolson. It notes Mary Livingston’s playful verse, Jolson’s pioneering broadcast effort, and compares new films with stars Miriam Hopkins James Cagney Lily Pons and Randolph Scott. It mentions The Country Doctor set drama and a Dietrich film Desire with a million dollars in gems sent to the Paramount lot for filming.

Hollywood Mary Livingston al Jolson Jolson Jane Los Angeles Paramount Dietrich

Eczema relief with Cuticura soap and ointment

Grateful letter from Miss G. B. Reid of Hamilton Ohio testifies eczema relief after five years of itching and watery bumps. She used three cakes of Cuticura Soap and three tins of Cuticura Ointment, reporting irritation cleared and sleep restored. Also touts Cuticura for pimples, rashes, and ringworm with sample offer and address in Malden Massachusetts.

G. B. Reid Central Av Hamilton Dept Malden Mass

Proverb Completion Test from two shuffled lists

A puzzle matching halves of proverbs. Pair listed beginnings with correct completed phrases, such as A rolling stone to gather no moss and To err is human to forgive divine, noting the other clues and an answer column in the newspaper.

Jack

In a Nutshell The Curious Facts From Various Fields

A stock of curious claims covers longevity in horses to fifty eight years old onions emitting rays aiding nasal catarrh and laboratory research showing metals expand in spurts at uniform temperatures. These tidbits present a collage of unusual observations and speculative ideas.

Show Them No Mercy Thrills Top Gangster Movies Still Draw

The note lists Mae West Marlene Jan Kiewura and Gladys Swarthout backing a claim that gangster pictures stay popular. It mentions Show Them No Mercy based on a high publicity kidnapping case, Shirley Temple’s radio broadcast, and rankings for British actors with Laughton Arliss Howard and Brook highlighted.

Mae West Marlene Jan Kiewpura Gladys Swarthout Shirley Temple Charles Laughton T George Arliss Leslie Howard Clive Brook Bette Davis Warren William Tern Newspaper Union

Proverb Phrases and Sayings Evaluation

A list of common proverbs and modified phrases is presented with mixed clarity. Notable items include rolling stone proverb variations and a fragmented all work and no play line. Some entries show errors or garbled wording requiring correction for proper usage.

Don Juan of Borbon Passes San Francisco En Route to Hollywood

The Spanish prince Don Juan of Borbon, son of former King Alfonso, travels through San Francisco toward Hollywood amid cautious press reports. Officials stress the journey bears no connection to any liquor business.

Juan of Borbon Alfonso Spain San Francisco Hollywood

Our Betters Who Are They in Debate Over Manners

A concise opinion piece questions who counts as our betters and examines claims of superior minds, hearts, and manners in society. It highlights skeptical views on class distinctions and social superiority, inviting readers to consider what truly defines refinement.

New York Walter Connolly Jean Hersholt Dr. Dafoe

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