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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
8
Constance Talmadge stars at the Empire in The Veiled Adventure a late Select feature directed by Walter Edwards. Talmadge is winsome and entertaining in this charming plot with a Pathe Nas extra joining the program for 11 and 17 cents.
J. Stuart Blackton presents Life's Greatest Problem written by Anthony Paul Kelly shown at Empire tomorrow night. The photo drama centers on a work or fight order from General Crowder offering a timely study in character with comedy from hobos Big Steve and Little Lefty as they learn the value of work. Mitchell Lewis delivers a notable performance.
The review praises Gus Alexander as Little Left and Big Steve’s friend in Life's Greatest Problem calling him one of the funniest comedians shown in pictures. The entire cast is excellent and the film is one of the most talked about today. Beg it and you will enjoy it.
Mollie King of Seven Pearls fame headlines the Empire Theatre showing of Suspense on Saturday. The film, adapted from Isabel Ostrander, features couture from Fifth Avenue models and a standout wardrobe. It plays with a two part Sunshine Fox Comedy and showcases high fashion amid mystery.
The long-wished-for slides have reached Winchester and if no delay occurs they will be set up today. Children under fourteen are invited to enjoy two hours from 9 30 to 11 80 Friday morning at the regular playground hour with teachers and church helpers assisting.
Readers are invited to place notices in the Want Column for items for sale jobs services or personal notices. The column provides a public classified space to reach local buyers sellers and clients quickly.
Ensign Claude H. Ryan of the United States Navy leaves after a short leave with his mother Mrs. Nettie Ryan on North Washington Street to join the battleship Kansas in Philadelphia. The Kansas has transported troops from France this summer and Ryan has made several Atlantic crossings, noting he met Winchester men aboard.
Mr and Mrs E M Lyon of Lenore report their son Private Gilbert Lyon has safely arrived in Philadelphia from France. He landed Tuesday and expects to be mustered out soon. Lyon left Winchester with selective service men and served longer than most locals with the Third Division in France and Germany.
Mrs William McGarry and her children leave for the Northwest after an extended stay with her parents Mr and Mrs. The move ends a period of residence with the grandparents and marks a new chapter for the family.
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