Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-06-29
THE FACTS

lie TAN -
"The Battle Cry OF Peace" Is
one OF the largest productions ever
made, and takes first rank with
1.-The Birth OF a Nation" and by
many who have viewed both pic
lures is said 10 be superior. While
il does not cost you as much 10 see
il here as il would, perhaps, The
Birth OF Nation" yet We would
have you understand that one IS
made by a syndicate who are after
large profits, while, on the other
hand, "The Battle Cry OF Peace"
is made by Vitagrsph. and We as
one of their customers are given
this picture without the strings at
tached to the presentation OF the
other. This production costs us
more than a hundred dollars each
day, yet we believe the citizens OF
Shepherds,own and the surround
ing territory will approve OF our
efforts in this regard and help make
II the financial success production
OF this magnitude deserves. We
also would remind you that this
picture cost as much 10 see In New
York as IFS only rival.
The Battle Cry OF Peace" Is
brought here by the management
oil the local Opera House on pos
tive guarantee to our patrons. We
personally guarantee this picture
to be all we claim for Il, or your
money back. Therefore. select a
time convenient and bring your
family and see this wonderful pro-
duciion. Il will never come here
again. This is your last and only
chance 10 see il at your very doors.
Three shows will be given Mon
day and four on Tuesday. You
ought 10 be able TO see one OF them,
although we advise against elev-
enth-hour decisions. Our house
will be taxed TO hold the night
crowds, so II you Can do so come
in the afternoon. when Il will be
given in exactly the same manner
as at night performance
This picture deals with many 10
teresting phases OF our national lite.
General Lee, General Washington.
President Lincoln and many others
are characterized, and what Is more
you will see some OF the greatest
battle scenes ever placed upon
canvas. including Pickett's charge
al Gettysburg. Thousands OF peo-
ole stood in line In Washington 10
see this picture at The end oil a long
run. After The first performance
here we anticipate the same condi-
lion. Listen 10 what Mr.. c. L.
Haines, editor ofthe Charles Town
Spirit OF Jefferson, has TO say about
IL:
1.-The Battle Cry OF Peace
is a great spectacular produc-
ton. Il Is considered about
the biggest hing ever gotten up
In The way OF moving pictures;
has 81, 900 people in Il. and IS
claimed by many TO surpass
The Birth Of a Nation. The
Editor OF the Spirit OF Jefferson
saw II in Washington, where
he had 10 stand in line ior an
hour before he could gain adj
mission 10 the theatre. and
where II showed 10 immense
crowds for a good many weeks.
II is something entirely Out Of
the ordinary, and We would ad-
wise every man. woman and
child within reach 10 see II, as
the admission OF 25c puts u
within reach oil all"
Do you catch the importance OF
this wonderful production 2 Don't
have any regfets-it IS the biggest
offering ever coming into The conf
munity, and had circus man this
production he would use al the
adjeciiyes and big paper customary
In that line OF business.
The Shepherdstown Register
says:
"'The Battle Cry OF Peace,
one OF The greatest moving pic
lures ever presented, viii be
given in The Opera House n
Shepliefdstown July Sd and Attn.
Manager Musser has secured
this wonderful picture al great
expense, and his enterprise
oughtto be appreciated By CIV
ing him large audiences at each
performance"