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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
6
Gus Hill presents a lavish Mutt and Jeff musical comedy production titled Matt and Jeff Divorced. It features new book music songs scenery costumes and a chorus of singers and dancers. The Empire Theater tickets are on sale with prices 25 50 75 and 1.00.
Voters are reminded that poll taxes must be paid by May 4 to be eligible to vote in the November election. The notice ties the deadline to the six months before the election and includes a political slogan about backing the bayonet with bonds.
The Empire presents Fatty Arbuckle in a two part slapstick with Buster Keaton and Al St. John as supporting acts. A hotel inn scene involves a fake robbery and a heroic Arbuckle. A William S. Hart western and final episode of Seven Pearls accompany the program. Prices: 5 10 15c matinee, 10 15 20c night, starting 6 45.
In obedience to requests the Empire theater will show two part film versions of O. Henry stories tomorrow. The first feature The Hiding of Black Bill will accompany matinee and night screenings as part of the day’s film treats.
Mutt and Jeff Divorced comes to the Empire Theater next Wednesday April 24 promising the funniest Mutt and Jeff show yet. The production is billed as a cure for worries over living costs and taxes with family troubles disappearing in the laughter. Tickets range 25 50 75 cents and 1 dollar plus tax.
Charles T Mitchell president of National City Bank of New York told 300 Liberty bond salesmen that a reliable source reported the United States government had perfected an anti submarine device. He claimed practical tests showed the device had destroyed twelve German submarines in two days.
Government appeal urges citizens to purchase War Bonds. The message stresses nationwide support for financing the war effort and reminds readers to participate through available bond issues. Details on where to buy and payment options are provided.
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