Spring buying shows hysteria of war passes
Ancele Sam's wartime business pace eases as merchants in New York City report a return to normal after a surge of false economy. A survey of Broadway and Fifth Avenue stores reveals no revival of war‑time buying and warns that reduced luxury spending could slow postwar progress.
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George Martin
United Press
New York
Ancele
Sam
Mr and Mia
America
Broadway
Fifth
Wheel Hurl Hits Victor Samper in City Accident
A wheel from a passing vehicle struck laborer Victor Samper on Thursday night, bouncing into his head and causing a scalp wound. The incident occurred after the wheel went down the hill, shocking witnesses and prompting medical attention.
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Victor Samper
Freckle-fix Promise Sells Freckles Out
An ad promises a free trial and money back guarantee for removing freckles using ethine double strength from any druggist. One ounce is usually enough to improve complexion with a few applications and a reliable dealer backs the offer.
Garden of Allah tops Liberty lineup with star cast
Selig's 12 part dramatization of Robert Hichens Sahara romance, The Garden of Allah, lights Liberty tonight and Saturday for final showings. Helen Ware stars as Domini Enfilden with Thomas Santechi as Boris Androvaky and James Bradbury as The Sand Diviner in an all star ensemble. Sally-in-a-Hurry at Clemmer stars Lilian Walker in a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon release. The Man Who Made Good with Jack Devereaux plays Mission Friday and Saturday, replacing The Seventh Sin. A colossal clay mound for Intolerance relief at Alhambra is noted as the largest sculpture of its kind. Matinee for children at Coliseum features Joan the Woman.
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Liberty
Thomas Santechi
Helenn Ware
Lass
Selig
Robert Hichens
Sahara
Helen Ware
Domini Enfilden
Thomas Santech
Boris Androvaky
James Hradbury
the Sand Diviner
Matt B. Snyder
Count Anteoni
Jack Devereaux
Women's Petticoats and Skirts at MacDonagall-Southwick
Women's Petticoats priced at $1.50 and Girls' White Twill Skirts in sizes 6 to 14 feature large pockets. Retail offerings listed under MacDonagall-Southwick on the Third Floor with related items priced likewise.
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MacDonagall-Southwick
Toiletry Items Advertised by French Trade Name List
A fragmented ad lists beauty and personal care products including Purola Peroxide Cream 25c size, Talcum Powder 15c, Hand Scrub Brushes up to 35c, Pond's Extract $1 size, Jacque Rose Talcum 25c, French Benzoin and Almond Lotion 50c, Woodbury's Facial Soap 25c, Rice Powder, Gouraud's Facial Cream $1.50, Manicure Sets 8 pieces, Nail Cleaner Sets 18c, and white ivory items from Macdougall Southwick, First Fleet.
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Pond
Woodbury’s
Compagnie Vendome
Gouraud
Macdougall-Southwick
First Fleet
Ostrich Boas on Display in Varied Color Combos
Ostrich boas priced at $5.00 each measure 24 inches long with cold tassels. Displays show colors including purple chartreuse coral gray and white as well as white black and black white. MacDougall Southwick First Fleet.
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JST
MacDougall-Southwick
First Fleet
Films and shows tout pre revolution Russia and stage favorites
The Strand presents Darkest Russia a faithful portrayal of conditions before the revolution and how the people fought for freedom. The Rex shows The Virginian with Dustin Farnum from the famous play. Class A screens The Unicorn a five part film likely to sway birth control advocate Helen Sanger. Colonial features The Floorwalker by Charlie Chaplin with new escalator stunts for fresh laughs.
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Russia
the Strand
Helen Sanger
the Unicorn
Charlie Chaplin
Roy Chaplin
Theatres Palace Hip Opens With Diverse Acts
The Palace Hip stage presents Earl Flynn and his American Girls in song and dance. Tax Weatherford imitates birds and animals with notable trills. Carter and Waters perform a strong “Hunger tribe” satire on a suffrage meeting. Carlos Caesaro and company showcase a “Human Gyroscope” novelty. The Jolly Trio and Alliston and Truceo headline with strong singing and stepping.
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Palace Hip
Earl Flynn
Flynn
Weatherford
Carter
Waters
Carlos Caesaro and
Caesaro
Alliston
Truceo
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