Howe Film Wins Rave With Polar Journey At Academy
A dazzling program at the Academy features Lyman H. Howe’s polar expedition film praised as the era’s top motion picture. Critics from New York to Washington hail its entertainment value and the penguin comic relief, with Yosemite National Park travelogue and clever cartoons adding to the bill. The Royal previews include Jack Amick’s Pennant Winners with The Girl from Navajo, plus The Crimson Stain Mystery final showing and another Grand Blue Ribbon Feature The Last Man starring Anderson Duncan Mower Leclercy.
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New York Times
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Mary Anderson
William Duncan
Jack Mower
Otto Leclercy
Chum Qualities and Enduring Friendship Highlighted
A nostalgic essay on the value of childhood chums notes how great souls seek alliances in friendship. The writer recalls Ethel as a lifelong confidante from school days and urges girls to treasure their chums amid a growing network of friends.
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Addison
Grammer
Ethel
Paper and Pulp Meeting Opens in New York
The American Paper and Pulp Association begins its annual convention at the Waldorf Astoria with sessions over several days. Discussion focuses on wood pulp shortages and rising paper prices, alongside meetings of affiliated trade groups in the paper industry.
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New York
American Paper and Pup Association
Waldorf- Astoria
Men’s Styles for 1917 Foreseen by Fashion Arbiter
The International Custom Cutters' Association of America presented its forecast in Columbus. No radical changes in summer and fall attire are expected, with military cuts likely to appear in suits. Sport clothes will usher in bold checks and plaids and brighter colors.
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Columbus
Ohio
International Custom Cutters’ Association of America
President Proclaims Shipping Act Registry Prohibition
President Wilson issued a proclamation under the shipping act declaring a national emergency. American ship owners are barred from transferring vessels to foreign or alien registers and to foreign trade, which the United States cannot rejoin without foreign government permission.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Don’t Use Dyes For Gray Hair Advise
An advertisement discourages hair dyes and promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims natural color return, hair growth aid, and gloss with gradual, permanent results. Available at Green’s Drug Store for 50c or via Hes Simmons Memphis Tenn. Hair Tonic and related Q Ban products are offered with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Green’s
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphs
Tenn
New York Day By Day on Society Gossip and Print
Special correspondent notes a craze for social print in Greenwich Village and Fifth Avenue. The Chronicle costs a dollar a copy as society leaders seek publicity, with Mrs. Vincent Astor and the Goulds among contributors. Publicity bureaus and press agents court society clients, detailing events from Ritz dinners to beauty parlors and bold fashion.
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New York
Chronicle
Guido Bruno
Garrett
New Republic
Greenwich Village
Fifth Avenue
Polly
Ritz, Waldorf
Majestic
Southern Pine Association Opens Annual Convention in New Orleans
Lumbermen from many states gather in New Orleans for the opening of the Southern Pine Association annual convention. The sessions run through tomorrow with emphasis on pine industry matters and regional cooperation.
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New Orleans
Southern Pine Association
Alliance Francaise marks 139th US France treaty anniversary
Washington February 6 the Alliance Francaise led by honorary president Ambassador Jusserand will hold special meetings across the country to commemorate the 139th anniversary of the first treaty between the United States and France a pact of peace and friendship still damaged by time
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Washington, D. C
Alliance Francaise
Jusserand
United States
France
Alliance
Birthday notices for notable figures in 19th century era
Major-General Samuel S. Summer U S A retired born at Carlisle Pennsylvania 75 years ago today Dr Edwin M Poteat president of Furman University born Caswell county North Carolina 56 years ago today George J Gould capitalist and railroad magnate born in New York on
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Samuel S. Summer
Carlisle
Edwin MM. Poteat
Furman University
Caswell County
N. C
George J. Gould
New York
Percy Helton Struggles With Age in Acting Careers
Percy Helton, recently seen on Broadway, faces a career bind as he is deemed too old for boy parts and too young for young man roles. He works at movie studios to support himself while waiting to reach the right age for romantic leads.
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Percy Helton
Laughing at a Suitcase Sparks Courtroom Clash
In New York Norman W Nbby reports that defendant Schwartz warned he would die before living if he could not restrain laughter. Kirby laughed at Schwartz’s two foot square sample case and a scuffle followed. The judge reprimanded Kirby and dismissed the case.
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Norman Wnbby
Herman Schwartz
Kirby
Schwartz
Mr. Kirby
Mr. Schwartz
Mrs R W Grimes Testifies On Cure By Person Remedy
Robersonville North Carolina January 2 1917 Mrs R W Grimes testifies to a long illness described as typhoid fever leading to white swelling she used many remedies then eight bottles of Mrs Joe Person's Remedy cured her completely and she endorses the product urging others to try it cited several local druggists advertising the remedy as a blood tonic and general tonic
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N. C
Person Remedy Company
Charlotte
Joe Person
R. W. Grines
Hanover Drug Co
Jardin’s Pharmacy
Southern Drug Co
J. M. Hall
Burnett Drug Co
Wyington’s Pharmacy
Wall
Hall
Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Dell
Notable Birthdays From Kansas and New York Figures
City marks birthdays of historical figures born on this date fifty five, fifty two, and twenty six years ago. George H Hodges first Democratic governor of Kansas born in Orion Wisconsin. George W Loft U S Congress representative born in New York City. Max Flack Chicago Cubs outfielder born in East Saint Louis Illinois.
Curious street sights power a city block
A young theological student watches an electric sign for a musical comedy while a stout dowager plays solitaire in a limousine outside a Fifth Avenue shop. Three Hawaiians share ham and eggs in a one-armed lunchroom. An underslung man attempts a crossing.
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Fifth Avenue
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