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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
4
A jagged description of cinematic war scenes and aerial bombardment depicts modern battles. The text praises staged combat, naval and ground assaults, and dramatic photo graphic effects that heighten realism while focusing on the toll on civilians and soldiers.
Fragmentary wartime letters express a soldier’s prayer and call for “Civilisation” in a plea to loved ones. The text evokes faith, devotion, and defense of home, ending with a dated pledge of allegiance and greeting to the author.
A fragmentary report describes a theatrical piece titled A Voice From The Trenches. It mentions critics and advocates of culture, a critic theater in New York, and a private show by Ford paying $4400 for a Detroit event. The text is garbled but implies a controversial or satirical presentation and references notable figures and patronage.
Article notes Madame Petrova’s extensive wardrobe with at least fifteen gowns per film, peaking at twenty three, and plans to expand her attire for new productions. It discusses the strain of war on costume stock and the broader depiction of civilization’s struggle amid conflict, honoring mothers of the dead.
A damaged OCR fragment presents religious lines and quotes about love thy neighbor and a biblical tone. It mentions personages and places in a garbled nineteenth century style, with scattered names and phrases, reflecting archaic script and eroded printing.
Fragmented OCR text references a Little Girl Next feature at the Orpheum tomorrow with erratic spellings and garbled phrases. Mentions Grabenm direcs, Ania, La Salle, and Salt Lake but details are unclear. Also hints at Wat popelar plas and Wing, with telegraph timing and route changes.
Marguerie Courtot, chosen by the Famous Mayers, is cast as Lujee in The Rise. The script describes Lule as a young girl from Freoth deceiving in America. The production faces strong backing from press and clergy, including Judge Lindary and Rev J P Crusbingham, who praise or critique the film’s moral messaging. The film runs three showings daily starting Monday at 6, with 7 and 9 p.m. performances.
Harold Lockwood and May Allison star in Big Tremaine an early motion picture production by Marie Van Vorst. The piece traces their aspirations in acting opera and cinema, their shared childhood dreams, and how Fate brings the two together to become two of the era’s most popular movie stars as Lockwood hails from Newark.
Harold seeks wealth in New York while Miss Allison advances as a leading star on Mutual and Metro productions. Born on a Georgia plantation and educated in Cleveland and Philadelphia, she gains early fame in Beauty in Everywoman and David Hans. She later stars with Mr. Lockwood in The River at Home and appears in The Comeback and Dig Tremaine, now showing at Diaa Wednesday and the remainder of the week.
Idaho figures show potat oes reaching $2.78 per hundred locally and $5.33 per hundred on the Chicago market. Donaldean, manager of the Southern Idaho Potato Growers association, notes a boycott by housewives groups has reduced consumption but helped push prices higher. He predicts next season’s crop will be larger due to heavy plantings.
Here is an old ad style note urging use of Fores's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup. It claims rapid relief from inflamed membranes and easier breathing, with a testimonial from W. F. Thomas of Summerside Ga and an advert line from Metatyre Drug Co.
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