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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1924
Page
2
A tourist asks where a great battle was fought. A native boy directs him to a hilltop, while noting the field belongs to Farmer Johnson who would not lend it for village sports. The exchange highlights local land ownership shaping the battlefield’s hosting.
Supporters of Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette gather in Lansing on August 21 to form a Michigan independent party. They aim to establish county district and state prodi gation and decide if a state ticket will be fielded.
Richard Barthelmess returns to the screen in a First National attraction “Twenty-One” at the Community theatre Sunday August 10. The modern tale centers on a twenty year old youth struggling with fate, featuring Dorothy Mackail and a strong supporting cast. John S. Robertson directed with careful attention to setting and mood, with filming at Rye New York and Greystone estate.
Sybrant Wesselius of Grand Rapids and Eugene J. Brock of Detroit outlined Michigan efforts for La Follette. A state party may be formed to place electors on the ballot, with a central committee to be chosen at Lansing and a possible later selection of electors.
The motion picture devotees who enjoy a genuine story excellently directed and capably acted have a rare treat at the Community theatre Saturday Aug 16 where Hugh Dieker's production Cause for Divorce will be shown The original narrative was written by Thelma Lanier who is a relative of the gifted poet Sidney
Miss Lanier uncovers the truth that there is always another side to every tale. Fritzi Brunette and Helene Lynch portray two dis satisfied wives while David Butler and Pat O Malley play their husbands. Charles Clary is a millionaire who learns money cannot buy all. Others in the cast fit their parts well.
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