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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
6
The seven reel feature Enlightent Thy Daughter returns to the New Theatre next week with showings at 7 30 9 00 11 00 and 22 cents including tax. The production drew crowded houses previously and is praised as a powerful screen lesson for parents as the gripping story unfolds.
A renowned photoplay titled Enlighten Thy Daughter plays at the Broadway Theatre today and tomorrow. It has drawn crowded houses for four straight weeks at the New Theatre Richmond and the Herk Theatre New York, where more than 300 ministers endorsed it in a recent benefit. The drama condemns parents who shield girls from knowledge, delivering its message with conviction and interest.
Gerry, a popular man with a million dollars, seeks something beyond wealth. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in Under Suspicion, a comedy drama showing tomorrow night.
A reader letter promotes Kaiser the Beast of Berlin showing at the Empire in Kearney Nebraska with praise for the film and enthusiasm from theater owner Swann. The letter notes strong audience reaction and reflects on pricing as 50 cents versus 75 cents.
Mrs. James Pulliam of Roanoke Virginia visits at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Con ner on South Kent Street.
The Deemster appears as the second episode of a famed serial alongside The House of Hate starring Pearl Wie Antonio Moreno and other stars. The film adaptation of Caine's popular book unfolds in seven reels with a screen version of the dramatic tale.
Friends in Winchester report Lieut. Matthew Harrison of the United States Army is improving after treatment at Fort Bayard New Mexico. He hopes to return to active service soon. He is the son of Representative T W Harrison and previously served at Camp Lee before transferring to the aviation section. He contracted grip and pleurisy and recently won his commission as Lieutenant.
The body of Mrs Kate Kenney was brought from Frederick after an operation and interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services were held in Brunswick. She was 45, native of Harrisonburg, married to George G. Kenney an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survived by husband two children Earl in the Navy Frances of Brunswick two sisters and one brother.
Mrs. Edward C. Oldham of this city reports her son Hubert Oldham, an aviation section recruit in the United States Army, was injured in France. A physician’s letter says he is receiving the best care at a base hospital and expected to recover soon. Oldham was among the early student aviators sent to France to complete training. He was long stationed in southern France and is believed to be closer to the western front. Miss Piny Weems returned Saturday from a visit with friends in Baltimore and Washington.
The Department of Agriculture Washington announces free distribution of Farmers’ Bulletin No. 921 The Principles of Liming of Soils The initial edition is 60 000 copies available to the public by writing to the Division of Publications U S Department of Agriculture Washington D C The pamphlet covers timing and materials used and their principles in soil liming.
A terse notice proclaims that the boys are dedicating themselves to a cause amid a citywide appeal. The message urges action and personal commitment from the community.
Winchester residents share how Doan's Kidney Pills helped J M Pangle, a stationary engineer, with chronic back pain and kidney troubles. He reports relief after using a box and endorses the remedy priced at 60 cents. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended as the same product he uses. Product by the Doan Chemical Company, Buffalo, New York.
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