Royal vaudeville bill opens week with trained birds show
Five act pantomime bill at the Royal Theater features Miss Naynon's trained tropical birds led by Clyde Phillips. Ocean Bound, a two scene operetta, headline the show with eight chorus girls and several Broadway veterans. Other acts include the Donald Sisters, Carl Bysal and Dora Envy, and Jarnest Rackett in a vaudeville showcase promising light comedy and colorful costuming.
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B. D. Berg
Pier Ny
North River
New York
Dhebors
Pacific Coast
Tung Fort
Pantises
Tine Heer
Tole
Yom Aikeen
Helen Stanley
Edna Greenville
Joe Philis
Clyde Phillips
Miss Naynon
Donald Sisters
Bensulionu
Tere
Carl Bysal
Dora Envy
Michard Gane
Withal
Awa Word Explains Varied Meanings Across Cultures
A long column explores the Arabic origin and shifting meanings of the exclamation aw a. It traces usage from Ali Baba to Bazaar speech, noting senses of despair, contempt, courage, and even horseman or pawned fetter, with references to dictionaries and cross-linguistic shifts. The piece links etymology to cultural context and period slang.
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New York
Tasdad
Ali Baba
Bagdad
Hautevardier
Finnly
Savart
Ana
Eenskar
Amy Adress
al Baha
Memphis High School Rule Backed by Superintendent
Memphis Tenn High schoolboys and girls are deemed unfit to govern themselves as Superintendent A A Kincuman enforces an honor system plan. He discovers students smoking cigarettes in the building and vows the rod will continue to rule in the high school.
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Memphis
Tenn
A. A. Kincuman
Ring hidden in gum leads to arrest in St Louis case
A gum wrapped diamond ring valued at $600 owned by Mrs. Larry P. Kelly was recovered by a detective in a room at the Benton Hotel. The ring had been hidden in chewing gum and surfaced after an incident involving Honest Watson, a doorkeeper at the downtown moving picture theater.
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St. Louis
Larry P. Kelly
Arth
Sarah Street
Honest Watson
Benton Hotel
Pine Street
Nelly
Watson
Empire Opens Week With Fairbanks Photo and Three Features
The Empire opens the week with Fairbanks in a border adventure film featuring roaming stunts on a pony named Smiles. Wednesday and Thursday bring Charles Ray in The Hired Man, with Friday and Saturday showing Love Me starring Dorothy Dalton.
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Empire
Fairbanks
Charles Ray
Dorothy Dalton
Lrge
New England
Miss Dalton
South
Allen Dwan
Artcraft Pictures
Catherine MacDonald
Ince-Paramount
Motion Pictures
Miss MacDonald
Lilm" el
Los Angeles
Mr. Jay
Charles French
Doris Lee
Gilbert Gordon
Jaydia Kyatt
Carl Ulman
Gardner Sullivan
Ray Willian Neill
Thomas HH. Thee
Maida Madi Son Faces Family Struggle for Love and Respect
A narrative follows Maida Madi Son as she battles to win the affection and esteem of her husband’s kin amid mounting trials and opposition, revealing the social pressures and personal stakes involved.
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Uve
Maida Madison
Otis Skinner Delivers Humorous Italian Persona On Stage
A Topeka writer notes Otis Skinner’s personal appearance and skill in portraying Mister Antonio the Italian character. Skinner emphasizes humor and fire in Antonio, saying he learns from observation of Italians on streets, gardeners, and his time in Italy enhances accuracy.
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Mister Antonio
Otis Lihiner
Skinner
Cone
Antoniou Jle
Mr Skinner
Antonio
Mr. Skinner
New York
Italy
Japan Shifts From Robes To Western Attire In Trend
A Seattle Post Intelligencer note observes Japanese fashion evolving from traditional robes to Western styles. It cites rising interest in sharp suits and military influenced cuts, with Osaka and Yokohama shops advertising tailor work by American makers and Japanese businessmen prioritizing smart clothing.
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Yokoha
Iukeo
United States
Japan
Gulers
Osaka
Jayein
Russia
Im- Dorit
Seattle Post
Entel Bencer
Mary Ryan Explains Enjoyment of The Little Teacher
Mary Ryan offers a reviewer’s perspective on enjoying the play The Little Teacher. She emphasizes acting insight over text, noting Emily West’s life before Goshen Hollow shapes the story and that Emily’s kindness and protection of children anchor the drama.
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Mary Ryan
New York Sun
Emily West
Goshen Hallow
Vermont Hills
New York
Findly
Ninth Street
Columbus Avenue
Tay
Father
Emily
Value of a Smile and a Dark Conversation
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Emerson and a famous man whose presence brightens a workplace. The speaker notes how a simple smile from that person redirected efforts, insisting nothing is more beautiful than a smile from dawn to dusk.
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Emerson
Tullo
Jim
England
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Koley
Mabel Nayhon
Donall
Ernest E Rackett
Bargdad
Oliwert
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BIG Pantages
Erg Presents
Joe Phillips
Naynon
Ernest Rackett
Richard Carle
Vaudeville
Carl Byal
Dora
Donall Sisters
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Metro
Princess
Bessie Barriscale
the Empire
Joan OF Arc
Lillian Carson Murray
Sanis
Douglas Wrbawks
The
Hi·lo Man
Otis Skinner
Traver
Lord
Douglas Airbanks
Pathe News—Flagg Comedy
Pathe News
Screw Comedy
Mack Sennett
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