Fort Washington history and mushroom terminology notes
Old American Fort fort Washington sits on a site recommended by George Washington with plans by Major L Enfant. The first fort dated to 1808 and was destroyed by the British in 1814. The present fortifications were built in 1808. The article also explains that toadstool and mushroom terms are used interchangeably for fungi, though toadstool is a nickname without inherent poison meaning.
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Fort Washington
George Washington
L’enfant
West of Broadway at the Palace stars Gilbert in Western set tale
John Gilbert Chevrolet dashing American vaquero in West of Broadway a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature showing at the Palace. The film opens with Gilbert in an A E F uniform recalling The Big Parade and follows a rich young man who flees war wounds drinks and marries in a nightclub. El Elendel El Brendel supports as Gilbert's Swedish man Friday with Lois Moran as the leading lady. Most scenes were shot on the Western desert and mountains, and the viewer notices strong action and dialogue. The heroine proves herself capable as the plot twists to reunite the couple.
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John Gilbert
Broadway
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Palace Theater
Gilbert
A.E.F
el Brendel
Man Friday
Lois Moran
Neems
Arizona
Theatres Dances and Reviews at Winchester Motion Picture Houses
The article surveys upcoming dances and reviews of future and current bookings at Winchester motion picture houses. It highlights local venues, event dates, and performances shaping the city’s entertainment scene.
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Motion Picture Houses
Winchester
Kentucky's Oldest Race Track A Chronicle of Two
A 1798 Kentucky track near Lexington formed the first jockey club but was abandoned. The 1826 Lexington track became America's oldest continually used racecourse, shaping early American racing history.
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America
Kentucky
Lexington
Jockey Club
Cap itol presents Rich Man's Folly with George Bancroft at Capitol
Warner Bros Capitol opens Rich Man's Folly today for two days starring George Bancroft as Brock Trumbull a domineering shipbuilder chasing wealth at the expense of love and friendship. Robert Ames supports with Frances Dee as the leading lady in this big power drama of money, ambition, and downfall.
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George Bancroft
Capitol
Capitol Theatre
Bancroft
Brock Trumbull
Robert Ames
Ne’er
Ann Harding
Gloria Swanson
Frances Dee
Chevalier
Paris
Love and Hate through depths of human feeling quoted
Not provided as a news article. The text is a philosophical quotation contrasting Love and Hate, noting Love as deep and wisdom like, while Hate is sharp and near sighted, sees only details. It presents no news event, person, or organization.
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Hate
Otto Braun
Sob Sister at the Colonial opens with new stars
Fox dramaSob Sister opens at the Colonial Theatre marking James Dunn second screen role after Bad Girl Linda Watkins debuts as a leading lady at twenty one Alfred Santell directs first Fox project since Daddy Long Legs Also tomorrow Wicked stars Elissa Landi with Una Merkel Allan Dinehart Mae Busch and Alice Lake Allan Dwan directs
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Fox
Colonial Theatre
James Dunn
Linda Watkins
Alfred Santell
Janet Gaynor
Warner Baxter
Sawtell
Fox Films
Elissa Landi
New Starng
Honey Energy Food for Driables and Children
Canon honey ranks among top energy foods valued for its simple sugars. It benefits hard workers and children by replenishing sugars used in blood and muscles during exercise.
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Canon
Ford To Bring Out An Eight Early Next Year
Henry Ford announces two major moves for 1932. Ford will launch an eight cylinder model as the long promised new car, likely in February, and add a new Lincoln to the current lineup aimed at a lower price tier with speculation of a 2000 to 2500 dollar range. official word is withheld while factory molds confirm eight cylinder construction.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Smithsonian Holds Prehistoric Florida Skulls In Slow-Turn History
Skulls dug up at Tampa about four years ago are in the Smithsonian Institution. They are in poor condition and offer little value beyond being anthropological remains from Florida. They illustrate the Indian population of Florida in late prehistoric and early historic times, predating the Seminoles.
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Tampa
Fla
Smithsonian Institution
Florida
Winter Driving Safety Campaign Promotes Motorist Health
A nationwide movement urges one million motorists to enroll in winter safety. Drivers pledge to keep cars in good condition and follow traffic rules. Slippery roads frost and greased parts cause issues. emphasize equalized brakes and deep-tread tires for safety for all on the roads. The text closes with a note on Christmas joy seen in children’s happiness.
Bootleggers Hire Men to Serve Jail Terms
It is reported that bootleggers in Los Angeles have been hiring men to take their prison sentences, a move described by the San Diego Union as possibly ending the unemployment crisis.
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Los Angeles
San Diego Union
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