Glamour Pushes Glamour, Rome-Style to Film Opera Cycle
The article reviews Hollywood moves into opera themed films sparked by San Francisco Grand Opera success. Star Virginia Vale notes star adjustments like Nolrea Leeds facing weight goals, Gary Cooper in The Last Frontier, and a glamorous arc. It also highlights Metro's Madame Pompadour, Walt Disney's Farmyard Symphony, Tom Brown in The Duke of West Point, and Willam Powell returning in The Return of the Thin Man. It praises Rudy Vallee as radio impresario and notes Irene Bordoni, Tommy Riggs, Jimmy Walker, and James Cagney's Oklahoma Kid as part of the evolving entertainment landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norea Leeds
Gary Cooper
Jimmy Walker
New York
Tors
James Cagney
Western Newspaper Union
Whistling Champion Arlene Lomas Wins City Title
Arlene Lomas, a four year old from New York City, captures the gold medal and the under eight whistling championship in the first annual city contest sponsored by the Department of Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Lomas
New York City
Department of Parks
Sailor Frank E. Clark Completes Solo Atlantic Voyage
English American sailor Frank E. Clark, 54, ends a three month solo voyage from England to Savannah Georgia aboard a used 30 foot fishing boat. He weathered a hurricane during the trip and docked safely in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Clark
Savannah
England
Sailor Clark
Curing Tobacco A Labor Intensive Process
The grower cures tobacco by heating in barns with metal flues to avoid smoke. The planter works day and night until the curing process is finished.
Cancer Cured by Modern Treatments Says London Doctor
A London hospital report cites progress in cancer care with surgery radium and X rays. Dr Cecil Rowntree says early stage cancers, including tongue lip face and skin cancers, can be treated with high success and even guaranteed disappearance. He notes improved equipment and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barton
London
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Royal Cancer Hospital
Cecil Rowntree
Difference in Common and Allergic Colds
An overview explains that frequent colds may be either genuine infections or allergic reactions. True colds start with nose irritation and malaise, then fever and thick nasal discharge, while allergic rhinitis features sneezing, nasal blockage, watery discharge, and possible asthma without fever. Nighttime or postmeal patterns suggest environmental or food triggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Tuft
Best Syndicate
WNU Servira
How to Sew Ruth Wyeth Spears 3
Amusing tale on non knitted mittens and scarf with Swedish cross stitch design. Describes decorating plain knitted items with bright colors and flower patterns. Promotes Mrs Spears sewing books and offers order details from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Around the House Economy Tips and Kitchen Hacks
Save celery tops wash and dry them then oven dry. Store leaves in an airtight tin for flavoring soups and salads. Cut animal shapes from bread with cookie cutters toast lightly for kids. Use a loose leaf scrapbook for family clippings. Do not wash tea strainers with soap. rinse only to avoid flavors.
Charlie Schwab and the Funny Theater Ticket Mixup
Charlie M Schwab asked for two tickets to Charlie’s Aunt. The secretary sent a messenger to the theater and the messenger asked if he should say for Mr Schwab’s aunt. The anecdote highlights a humorous miscommunication about the name and the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwab
Charlie
Phillips Milk of Magnesia in Liquid or Tablet Form
An old ad style note discusses Phillips Milk of Magnesia in liquid or tablet form and insults about people who cannot endure being wrong. It reflects a quotation attributed to Rochefoucauld and hints at misused health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Rochefou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia Vale
San Francisco Grand Opera Company
Metro
Madame Pompadour
Meliza Korjus
Walt Disney
Tom Brown
West Point
Eric von Siroheim
Brown
Willam Powell
Myrna Ley
Radio
Rudy Vailee
Alice Faye
Charlie McCarthy
Irene Bordoni
Ign
Tommy Riggs
Betty Lou
Andrea Leeds
Edenton
N. C
James Small
Czechoslovakia and
U. S
Prague
Ray Gordon
St. Louis
Cecil
Carrol Lowe
McKendree College
Lebanon
Hil
Dr. Barton
Sewry
Ruth Wyeth Spears
TRAD
Mark
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
the Sentinél
W. E. Moffett
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