Six Million Dollars Paid Annually for Film Extras in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 13, studios spend six million dollars yearly to hire extras for atmosphere and crowd scenes. Extras earn from 8 to 750 daily, work three to four nights weekly, and often struggle for decent lodging. Agencies supply most workers, taking large commissions, with some actors later becoming stars.
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Los Angeles
Motion Picture Studios
Electric Signa
Gloria Swanson
Mack Sennett
Betty Compson
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Reported by Patients
Council Bluffs Iowa resident credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with easing back pains headaches and enabling daily work without hospitalization while Monessen Pennsylvania resident reports avoiding surgery after using the product for female trouble.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Lydia E Pinkhams
Jili Hreenas
Lydia EL Piren
Sam
Atul
J Nelson
Donner Ave
Monessen
Community Notes and Social Visits in Eaton Area
Local Eaton residents share visits and gatherings with relatives and friends from Lorain Cleveland Ridgeville Grafton and Elyria. The piece notes travels for errands and entertainment along with church services and a revival led by Reverend Eden Allen, Rochester NY, with musical guests Miss Yost and Mr Philpott.
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Meroo
Wilam Gratz
Chaves Jres
Chleren
Elgra
T'lyria
Yost
Parks
Meser
Harrard Philpott
Robinsor
Eden Alen
Rochester NY
Norman Resinger Howard
Laws Kinnect
Grafton
Madge Warns Servants Against Burglars Chapter in Adele Garrison
In a domestic scene Madge urges vigilance as Jim and Katie spar over rug cleaning while Katie taunts him and the narrator worries about burglars linked to Steve and Faroy Powell. The passage mixes household humor with tension over a planned telegram to Allen Drake and a looming card recovery.
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Madge
Adele Garrison
Allen Drake
Lillian
Hay
Katie
Jim
Steve
Jeesia Graham
Dim
Sally
Faroy Powell
Local social notes from Penfield area families
Penfield column records Sunday callers and visits among residents. Leroy Lang and family from Chatham, A W Jones from Ashland with sister of Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs Welsh and children from Cong M and Kimber and son from Spencer shared meals at A D Welsh home. Viola Weager Nelie Hamilton joined Mrs B H Sox as house guests. A LL DeFields party to Michigan noted. Lincoln Wal from Covert and relatives at Niles, Delta Benarbor, Colma planned month away. A family reunion occurred at the A J Andrew home with Gardiner family from Green Oho and others visiting.
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Adelnert
Clinton de Fields
Michigan
Walwist
Wal Lincoln
Covert
Niles Delta
Benarbor
Colma
Sunda
A J Andrew
Wise C ¢ Gardiner
Green Oho
Toner
Gait
Meera
Dell Spencer
Farm Changes Hands After Unclear Fire Damage
Friday morning a fire on a farm caused unknown damage and led to ownership transfer to Mr. Sheehan of Amherst. Mrs. Mildred Taylor is involved in a legal matter with a felon. The Chronicle Telegram advertises its want page as a potential source of income.
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Mr. Sheehan
Amherst
Mildred Taylor
Diverse Household Goods Sale List From 1912 Catalogue
A mixed inventory of items including bags, stoves, bowls, mirrors, baking dishes, bread boxes, glassware, kettles, pitchers, roasters, saucepans, mirrors, pictures, pails, curtain rods, stair pads, rugs, mats, and floor coverings. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.00 with many items listed in enamel, aluminum, and glass finishes. The listing reads like a general merchandise catalog for homeware and kitchenware.
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Ross
Eaton
Fern Alexander
Fanny Alexander
Wisses
Lucille
Alicea
Love
Lorain
Helen
Nort
Lotte Ross
Eugene DeMoor
Cleveland
Mreaoc W. Longborn
Dorothy Lengson
Virginia Cole
Columbia
Ro Wever
Lda Granpea
Walter Cornish
Clealand
Akron
Franie
Hland
Charles Ot Shtani
Helen Rader Bas
Egyria
Mir
Kennath
Buck
Ridgeville
Wiliam Henne
Charles Strickland
Mame Corntuh
Frank Honey
Waters
Haven
Holland
Switzerland
America
John Hawke
McAdams
Harriet Crowell
Mida Ho
Will Alexander
Damon
Manitou
Onlo
A. H Pierce
Wellington
Davison
Merle
Fay Boise
Myron
Ruth Boise
James Damon
Jay Hart Town
Philu
Frank Arthurs
Sons and Daughter
Brooksville
A. BR. Smith
Penfield
City Garbage Department
L. H. Wadsworth District Massager
Elyria Block
Elyria, O
Ernie Seedale
Court Street
Beauty Shop
Marcelling
Chronicle Telegram
Music Store
Victrolas
Tras
ALLA
Ajax
Pan
Pat
Iluminium
Broad Street
Quai Enamel
Ins
Ihiminnim
Stair P
ATS
Ncon
Cretonne Toc Cretanne
Mats
Ier
Il Star
Cleum
Imne Coats
Broad Window
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