Prices of Food in Paris Reach Soaring new Highs
A clipping from a French paper shows Paris food costs climbing with rampant inflation. Radishes at 50c per bunch and mutton at 3fr per lb reflect prewar lows, while poultry remains scarce and expensive. Potatoes, eggs, greens and fruit are scarce. asparagus and beans appear in small amounts. Sugar, petroleum and tobacco grow tight as army needs take priority.
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Laurence Waters
France
Ralph Minick
Troussards
Ville Lumiere
Algeria
England
At &Fr
Dr Hands Teething Lotion Promise Relief for Infants
An advertisement promotes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion claiming it prevents slobbering fussing crying and sleep issues by numbing gum pain. It advises applying with a finger and notes safety if swallowed. The lotion is described as scientific and prepared by a famed baby specialist and priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Not Cheerful Outlook with a Silver Lining
The text notes an overall gloomy mood yet identifies a possible positive aspect or silver lining amid the dark cloud. It hints at cautious optimism despite prevailing negative sentiment.
Widow Praises Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs
A Fresno widow at 460 Glenn Ave praises Foley's Honey and Tar for winter coughs and bronchial complaints. She notes it helps with bronchial, grip and lingering colds, and is also suitable for croup and whooping cough. Lemmon's Pharmacy placed the advertisement.
Sherman Elliott firm presents The Crisis at Graham theatre
The Sherman Elliott Company, same firm behind The Birth of a Nation, brings The Crisis Northern view of the Civil War to Graham theatre. The bombardment of Fort Sumter and the Battle of Vicksburg are depicted with historical accuracy in a program showing tonight and Saturday matinee and night performances. Tickets for the matinee are described as money well spent for young viewers.
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Sherman-Elnott Co
Graham Theatre
Sherman-Flliott Co
Ft. Sumter
Vicksbure
Inside History of the War At The Graham Theatre
Ambassador James W. Gerard presents a film adaptation of My Four Years in Germany at the Graham Theatre. The feature offers scenes detailing the Prussian menace and aims to reveal real war causes from personal knowledge, promising a dramatic non fiction style spectacle.
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James W. Gerard
Jas. W. Gerard
Germany
The Honor System at Fox Studio Melodrama
William Fox presents The Honor System in this city tomorrow a film drama praised as the pride of his studio. Directed by Ro A Walsh it builds on a study of American life with psychological insight into the suffering human soul. Not a dramatized sermon.
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William Fox
Ro A Walsh
Glimpse of Camp Cody on Screen at Star Theatre
A film shown at the Star Theatre features Camp Cody life with Iowa and Nebraska soldiers in a division review and camp scenes. Dust storms, morning drills, and Lt Harold Putnam are identifiable. Crowds praised the soldiers demeanor and humor during recreation. The Star continues showings tonight. Fox presents war picture For the Freedom of the World at the Fox for a two day run.
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Washington
Camp Cody
Star Theatre
Iowa
Nebraska
Harold Putnam
Star
the Fox
Pratt
Freedom of the World
The Honor System film praised as true human story
Photoplay reviews a film starring Milton Sills Gladys Brockwell and Miriam Cooper. Professor Hugo Munsterberg argues photoplays should avoid moral sermonizing while Mr Walsh presents The Honor System as the greatest human story of life.
Why Cat's Eyes Shine in the Dark
Scientists explain that invisible rags transform by chemical action into visible rays the instant light reflects from a cat’s eyes, revealing why nocturnal eyes glow in darkness.
Get Your Stomach Right With EATONIC Tablet
A promotional claim for EATONIC tablets as a natural stomach tonic. It asserts rapid relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after meals, detailing symptoms like heartburn and sour stomach. Endorsed by H L Kramer with druggists’ wide support and a refund promise.
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Eatonic
H. L. Kramer
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Dr. Hand
Hugo Munsterberg
Harvard
Mr. Fox
Walsh
Great Southwest
Mr. Walsh
Milton Sills
Gladys Brockwell
Arthur Mackley
Miriam Cooper
James A Marcus
Lesher Whitman & CO. Inc
Broadway
New York
Ford
J. F. Duffy
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