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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
6
The Empire screens a Goldwyn six part production tonight at 7 30 and 9 The Goldwyn Company presents a faultless screen piece praised for its writing acting and direction Mae Marsh leads a cast praised for elevating the film to a higher standard.
Patrons praised Mary’s performance in a well told artistic film. The note invites cinema goers to see The Beloved Traitor after Rose of the World, describing it as another treat with admission 11 and 17 cents and listing other titles like Birth of a Nation and Polly of the Circus.
Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne return to the screen in a six reel picturization “The Adopted Son.” The Screen Opinions hails it as their best work in years, full of thrills and humor and likely to draw large crowds tomorrow night.
Arthur Guy of the Guy Brothers Minstrels headlines The Empire for Thursday and Saturday with a five person vaudeville act. A novelty combination and a fine picture accompany the show. Admission 10 15 and 20 cents plus tax.
The Cumberland Valley Telephone Company held its annual meeting at the Harrisburg office. Officers and directors were elected. The 1917 report shows operating revenue of 213,278.39 dollars, expenses 140,972.43, bond interest 40,730.00, and a net increase of 31,625.96 dollars.
United States fuel administration reports a record weekly production of bituminous coal at 11,668,000 net tons, up 5.7 percent from the prior week. Daily output averaged 1,946,000 net tons, up from 1,840,600, while April 1918 production is estimated at 45,478,000 net tons, a 10 percent rise over April 1917.
Fragmentary note mentions Rabari and American home in a brief, enigmatic line. No clear event or context. details are unreadable. no dates or organizations evident.
For a sprained ankle use Chamberlain's liniment as directed on the bottle. Apply promptly after injury and follow the printed directions. Sold by all dealers.
Lexington Va May 7 The Washington and Lee University ambulance unit reports heavy war service with early base hospital duty and frontline transport near a major Picardy sector. Crew member W S Hopkins ex 18 earns the Croix de Guerre and two ambulances are repulsed by gunfire after evacuations. Henry S Baker Jr of Winthrop is linked to the unit.
Firemen gained control early today in St Louis after a fire at the Independent Packing Company warehouse gutted five storage houses, Rogers grain elevator, and a four story building near Union Packing. Estimated losses range from 2 million to 3 million dollars.
Promoters urge quick purchase of Uberty bonds, claiming rapid value growth. Officials emphasize securing early investment to capitalize on favorable terms and potential returns.
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