Theatre Notes on Poe Film and Mawson Expedition
The article reviews Lyman H Howe's Antarctic expedition films linked to Poe's A Gordon Pym and Captain Wilkes voyage, praising Mawson as a great era hero with dramatic ice scenes. It also covers Wilmington showings of Jack Amick's Pennant Winners musical comedy, Big production, parodies, and future fea tures including The Chaperon and The Pride of the Clan with Mary Pickford.
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Gordon Pym
Antarctic
Poe
Lyman H. Howe
Academy
Douglas Mawson
Charles Wilkes
Wilkes
Capt
Sir Douglas Mawson
Bill
Jack Amick
Wilmington Amusement Lovers
Bob Jarvis
Paddy McGuire
Gypsy Abbott
Sossee
the Grand
Edna Maro
Eugene O’brien
Sydney Ainsworth
Marion Fairfax
Maxine Elliot
Rumawey
Ley
Victoria
Mary Pockford
America
Sotchman
Mary
Marget MacTavish
Heather
Scotland
Fair Daughters
Little Nary
Five Minute Talks by National Leaders
Myron T. Herrick reflects on France after war and peace. He notes France will endure and not be beaten, citing the Marne as proof, and compares 1914 France to 1870 in tone and resilience.
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Myron T. Herrick
France
The
Marne
Pickford's Scotland trip contrasts coast with old tale
Miss Pickford’s interlude between films shifts from the Ganges to the windswept fields of Scotch heather and the northwest coast of Scotland. The scene marks a departure from the banks of the familiar setting.
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Ganges
Miss Pickford
Scotland
Illinois considers eight hour legal workday for women
A bill fixing eight hours as the legal workday for women is before the Illinois legislature. The twenty sixth Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held in Washington in April.
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Dlinois
Twenty-Sixth
Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Missouri Women Rally to Save Trading Stamps
About sixty thousand Missouri women signed a petition to the state legislature opposing a bill to abolish trading stamps and similar trade inducements.
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Missouri
Woman flag bearer noted among Grand Army of the Republic
Mrs. Bessie Barth Richardson of Rock Island Illinois is acclaimed as the only woman flag bearer in the Grand Army of the Republic after her grandfather the longtime John Buford Post No 243 standard bearer died.
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Bessie Barth Richardson
Rock Island, Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
John Buford
Richardson
Women Added to Pittsburg Police Force Roster
Three women are now included among the members of the Pittsburg police force, expanding the department’s ranks and signaling progress in gender inclusion. The addition comes as part of ongoing staffing changes announced this week.
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Pittsburg
University of Missouri president urges rest for women students
Dr. A. Ross Hill, president of the University of Missouri, proposes that several young women students be allowed to spend the weekend in the college hut to rest up, aiming to improve their well being during a demanding period.
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A. Ross Hill
University of Missouri
The Violets and the Hotel Mystery
Patsy the errand boy buys violets for the most beautiful hotel guest but misreads a note. Virginia Lawrence rejects the gift, while Alice Langley consoles Patsy as he confesses a mistaken love. Patsy learns Herbert Preston sent the flowers for another woman, prompting a hopeful tale of young affection.
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Patsy
Perdy
Jack
Jack Allison
Virginia Lawrence
Sonny
Herbert Preston
Mr. Preston
Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Hoice
Miss. Lawrence
Virginia
Alice Langley
New York
Lily
Alice
Patay
Veranda Deceptions and Ice Cream Confessions
Patsy and Alice confront a tangle of romance as Jack Allison advises letting Virginia go. Alice reveals affairs, Jack pledges to fix issues with Herbert, and Patsy awaits forgiveness while eavesdropping on a secret conversation under the veranda.
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Patsy
Jack
Alice
Herbert
Virginis
Jack Allison
Jaco
Tefky
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