Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-05
WONDERFUL STORY
Of THE panama CANAL
Will be Shown in Moving Pictures
at the Armory Opera House
May 9TH.

In describing the sensations and
mental impressions impaired by Ly-
man H. Howe's scenes showing ev-
cry important phase of the con-
struction Of the Panama Canal, a
prominent reviewer writes: 1t
demonstrates better than anything
else just how Howe's exhibition has
| become part of our national life,
sort of glorifed newspaper, so
that he who runs may read. Par
ticularly is this the case with the
Panama Canal feature-for truly 1t
is feature in the fullest sense and
the biggest Howe has ever shown.
Here we have, in addition to the
wonderfully perfect photography,
the rattle of the machinery, the
bang and clang and clatter of giant
dredges, the creaking of pulleys and
cables, the puff of engines and all
other sounds that add to the babel
and confusion of atmospheric con-
fusion while Americans were con-
structing the eighth (and greatest
world wonder What contributes
the real touch of life in the animat-
ed wonders here set before you with
marvellous Photographic perfection
and details, are the Sound effects
that breathe the spirit of the natur-
al so potently that it is indeed diff
f1cult to believe that you are gazing
upon an illusion"
One result of the experience (for
1t Is an experience of life time) OF
seeing Mr.. Howe's reproduction is
deepened realization and admfra-
tion of the courage, skill, tenacity
and organization we, as Americans,
have shown the world at large. The
printed word can convey not even a
dim conception of the reality OF an
undertaking of such an overwhelm-
ing magnitude. This film starts
where all figures and words, and
even other fl ms, stop. 1t tells the
story of mans mighty conflict with
the elemental forces of nature with
degree of realism that no written
account can impress. It is the won
der story of how Uncle Sam changed
the very form and contour of nature
and how he united two oceans and
separated two continents.
Yellowstone Park-that vast
arena carved by nature in the heart
of the Rocky Mountains where num-
erous geysers are the contending
gladiators-is another big feature to
be presented. The film shows
strange forces Of nature more fur
iously active than anywhere else on
earth. The scenes are of such a
vo, -anic nature that the brand OF
fire seems to lurk everywhere, and
as such they convey the real "at-
mosphere'' Of region where fire
and water have struggled for SUI
premacy for countless centuries.
Click! The views change instant
ly-to a ride through, under and
over the St. Gothard mountains be-
tween Italy and Switzerland and
take spectators past magnificent
mountain scenery and giant peaks,
through rugged crags, and to quaint
Swiss villages. Again the scenes
change-this time to the Paris Zoo
showing a splendid collection of an
imals at close range, some Of them
very little known, such as the rhea
or South American ostrich, the al
Daca, the African moufflen and the
acrobatic tamarda. Then come live
ly fishing scenes in British Colum-
bia and equally vivacious views of
Esn1ng near Palermo A ramble
through the ruins of Pompeii, re-
produced in natures own colors. I'M
parts vivid impressions of the havoc
caused by the historic earthquake
centuries ago. Wood turning and
decorating clocks at Saint Claude;
symphonies of the sea, and a ride
through the Montana Canyon and
over the Cascade Mountains in Ore
gon are only few Of the many 9th
er features.
All in moving, pictures at the
armory opera house next Thursday
evening.