Two Ties Seen in Brenon’s The Lone Wolf at Grand Monday
Hazel Dawn returns to the shadow stage after a year away to star in The Lone Wolf directed by Herbert Brenon for Selznick Pictures at the Grand Monday. Bert Kitel debuts opposite her as the male lead, after working on the Pacific Coast with Frederick Delasco.
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Herbert Brenon
Herbert Brenou
Welk
Bert Kitel
Pacifi
Frederick Delasco
David
Belases
California
Smarter Set to Play at Academy of Music Next Tuesday
The Smarter Set season presents Porwote with Salem Tutt Whitney and J Homer Tutt at the Academy of Music on January 1. Promoters promise lively musical comedy with strong singing and clean humor to refute claims there is no demand for quality entertainment. Reports say ovations for the shorter set indicate strong audience appeal.
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Porwote
Academy of Music
Salem Tutt Whitney
J. Homer Tutt
A Good for Nothing Husband at the Academy of Music
Robert Sherman presents the comedy A Good for Nothing Husband at the Academy of Music with an engaging plot strong humor and a capable cast. Matinee and evening performances announced with tickets 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults available at Elvington's.
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Good For Nothing Hisband
Academy of Music Tomorrow
Academy of Music
Elvington’s
Dr Andrey Janckson Warren Named Rowan Health Officer
Kaleith North Carolina December 27 Dr Andrey Janckson Warren of Hillsboro named health officer by the state board of health to serve Rowan county in place of Dr L J Smith transferred to Wilson county. Warren a native of Orange county studied at University of North Carolina Tulane receiving his medicine degree in 1915. He begins January 1 and will inspect schools and supervise quarantine and anti typhoid work as part of a three year plan covering ten counties with soil pollution prevention and health education on the spring and summer agenda.
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Kaleith
N.C
Andrey Janckson Warren
Hillsboro
Pegrd of
Rowan County
L. J. Smith
Wilson County
J. C. Braswell, Jr
Studical
State Board of Health
International Health Board
Germany Must Prove Sincerity In Peace Terms
London reports a Daily Express outline of British circles view on German peace terms. It claims Germany aims for a general peace not a separate one with Russia and fears Bolshevik influence on workers. The piece notes a stiff British resolve and urges vigilance to test German sincerity.
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Associated Press
London
Daily Express
Germany
Russia
Great Meeting of Scientists in Pittsburgh
More than 1 000 prominent scientists gathered in Pittsburgh for the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting. The event brings together members and affiliates for four days of sessions and scientific exchange.
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Pittsburgh
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Governor Bilbo Taps Special Elections After Resignations
Jackson Miss Neg 24 Many Mississippi lawmakers resign to join national service prompting Governor Bilbo to order special elections next Monday in districts with vacancies.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
National Service
Bilbo
A Good Bird Story From the Rockies
A trio of vultures attack an eagle perched on a mountain peak. The eagle defeats two attackers by a neck grasp and dramatic vertical rise then drops the foes onto rocks. The remaining vulture retreats with shrill cries as the scene ends.
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Rockies
Ant guarded trees of the tropics reveal a leaf defense system
South American cecropia adenopus hosts active ants along branches and leaves. When shaken, thousands of ants rush out from small openings to defend the tree against leaf cutter ants. Ants feed on Mueller's corpuscles and defend the plant from intruders.
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Brazil
Tropics
The Apple as a Fetish in Folklore and Festive Customs
The article surveys apple based superstitions from Scotland and beyond, noting love omens and future husband lore. It describes peeling the apple to reveal a betrothed’s initial, eating before a mirror to glimpse a suitor, and Halloween games including apple on a string and forked water games said to ward off illness.
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Scotland
Highlands
Whif Whaf: A Graceful Parlour Table Game
A detailed description explains how to play whif whaf using two fans a sheet of tissue and a line of books on a table. Players volley a paper fly back and forth from opposite ends with goals to keep it on the table while avoiding a miss or a blow off the edge. The game suits girls and boys and may showcase skill akin to tennis.
Pilgrimage of the Holy Carpet to Mecca Tradition in Egypt
The Mohammedan pilgrimage to Mecca is led by the Holy Carpet Mahmal procession from Cairo toward Mecca about 800 miles away. The Kaaba houses the black stone set in silver and said to descend from Paradise. The government provides 200 to 300 escorts with cavalry and artillery including two Krupp guns and a Maxim.
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Byery Mohammedan
Mecca
Red Sea
Gairo
Paradise
Cairo
Progress Railway Timetable Wilmington to Charlotte 1916
Train dispatches from Wilmington list No 18 3 55 P M for Charlotte and intermediate points No 18 5 00 A M for Charlotte and intermediate points sleeping car Wilmington to Charlotte Sleepers 10 00 P M open for passengers train No 14 12 30 P M from Charlotte and intermediate points Pullman parlor car between Charlotte and Wilmington No 2 12 10 A M from Charlotte and intermediate points sleeping car Wilmington to Charlotte passengers may remain in sleeping car until 7 36 A M for details contact local ticket agent Orton City Kezet Agent.
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Intermediate Pointe
Pillman Parloi
Charvotte
Wtarlotth
Sleedmini
Cal Uo
Kezet
Orton
Southern Railway announces timetable changes around Beaufort and Winston-Salem
The Southern Railway System announces effective timetable changes with new cars into and out of Beaufort and Winston-Salem. Sleeping cars will operate on trains 232-112 and 111-237. For details inquire at railway offices or with traveling passenger agent F. Jones in Raleigh, N.C.
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Winston-Salem
Svarem
Jones
Arent, Haleigh N.C
Are You Right or Left Left-eyed readers reveal hidden eye dominance in quick tests
A curious test explains how left or right eye dominance works using a card and coin. The article describes punching a hole in a card and moving it rapidly to let one eye catch a glimpse, showing which eye is favored. It notes that neglect of one eye can be very strong, with some people relying on one eye for years without realizing it.
Riddles and Quips from a Historic Q and A Collection
A humorous compilation of quick questions and punchlines on Moses, merchants, babies, mischief, duties, and daily life. The verses joke about cradled wheat, Dublin capital, eavesdroppers, and church bells, ending with playful word riddles and puns.
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Twle Stars
Robert Sherman
A. J. Warren
Rowan
Robert. Sherman
Elvingtons
Nighterica
Salem Tutt
Whitney
Erly van Allen
Triangle Pictures
Roy Stewart
Wan
Kipling
Thompson-Seton
Stevenson
Sophie May
Prudy
Gipsy Benton
Mueller
RAYO
Asl
Aladdin Security Oil
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Baltimore
Washington
Seaboard
Res
Avaunch
Ion Otl
Quec
Moses
Ireland
Dublin
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