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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
4
In England and Wales total orders filed in bankruptcy reached 4967 as a record, with 4696 to indicate a rise since 1932. The notice outlines increasing financial distress, detailing the distribution of cases and the overall rise in filings across regions.
Los Angeles February 19 Universal reports two top producers fail to recruit Rosamond Pinchot daughter of Pennsylvania governor for a screen task. Pinchot, noted for roles with Morris Gest in The Miracle, declines consideration citing professional reasons.
Drifting Hollywood gossip covers Miss Pinchot signing rumors, Mayer and Schenck meetings, Carole Lombard in bedroom slippers, and Edie Mann nixes ideas. Notes mention Lasky contract for Nancy Carroll, Otto Kruger and Nigel Bruce in film roles, and a charity bridge party with Duke Ellington’s band.
Film week in the old town features multiple theaters with varied lineups. Empire offers Fancy Frolics of 1034 and Four Frightened People. Aztec shows Rewan Brathals with Arthur and Morton Hayes. Cecil B. Don's adventure Four Frightened People includes Mary Boland and Claudette Colbert. Pirates in Paris stars William Powell and Bette Davis with Geoffrey.
Open Forum letters criticize county commissioners for blocking state highway plans amid a Texas film lineup including Hips Hips Hooray and Roman Scandals. The dispatch notes the Austin to San Antonio through Hays county stretch faces county resistance while praising state site proposals and progress.
Mentholatum helps relieve nasal irritation and stuffed-up feeling before putting on clothes. A small tube or jar stays handy to soothe the irritated nasal membrane and restore comfort.
A rugged speaker recalls a bold toss of an OLD GOLD cigarette to a woman, asserting the brand has no artificial flavoring and needs no touching up. The anecdote uses slang and a cheeky voice to emphasize a strong tobacco claim and a carefree, brash mood.
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