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The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

The man who does not appreciate tie unselflsh. heroic and almost mir aculous service rendered by the Sal walton Army during the dark days of she war sufficiently to respond liber- ally with his means to the support of this drive, utterly fails to compr-- hend either his duty or the extent of his own ingratitude We have few of that class with us.--John H. Caldwell, Mammoth Spring, District Chairman.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

"We are receiving the most enthu- siastic support from the doughpoys from overseas. They have a debt of gratitude to pay to the Salvation Army and they are going to pay it in ,YhoIe-hearted fashion"
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

{ A man may be down--but he's never out" is the motto of the Salva- 4ion Army.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

The money raised in the Arkansas campaign of the Salvation Army stays in Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

Illinois quota was s2,25O,O00. Ar kansas quota is just cne-ninth that amount. It can and will be raised as an expression of gratitude for what the Army did for our boys lover there"
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

Harrison. The rock crusher and road roller for the completion of the Jefferson highway have arrived
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

linntsville.-A large number of par. ents in this county are rerortel to be Stolatin. the compulsory school law.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

Every soldier returning from love i. fhero'' has a word Of commendation for the splendid work of the Saliva aion Army. Its workers were always present where their ministrations were most needed.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

Did the Salvation Army make good fir France with the Army of Occupa- ton: Ask any member of the A. E F
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

The EllSs all over the country are standing sponsor for the Salvation Army campaign, and aiding it in ev- cry way possible with their money and their influence.
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-03

Little Rock k-"The farmers of this state ara entitled to more money for tl.eir cotton than they are getting, : said Jim C. Ferguson, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agricll- ture, recently. "The cotton raisers of all Southern states are receiving moro for their product than the farmers of Arkansas"
The Keota news., 1919-07-04
Cape Holds Its.
Own All year

E<As.,. /. a.c k.Asto nu; ihs cAs<
Huu-.SA.s 1. uctt.rl.1ses-c popularity
!. Is %. ed.S.L declares . fhst5o. so-
,oora.y. ia: tsns,eroops sAAa5.c
Ept. - ,nss. Which quickly attained
r..lre.-x.l .krog. survives -. xalxs<
stAsoa. ..Sc. less scc ins :ol. well
-suoo..s ecss rA.cA ;As cai< alrsAoy
has 20 - c-tst.I ~ 4: s-.sss cc Tie
sr.:os7 s.aS.soe viii 3 :otl9s1nS a.
enthusiastic - <Tes-
There are ta;sS ieGS snd short
cares sl.:n aoc S.rsASh; @. c,1ss-6 u
resr.n.coas :oids. three :ss:es3 cassss
reversible eas.s. ea,ss u S,g.k.nS
cv..c..a;s.,c-s o. tso materials II ecs<
eso,eg 0. os ,ro coio.s 81 ihe Sa.os
.a,ss.Al. cs.soas and Interesting cai-es
s1t co4~<s,cy sketches os caS-ss Ia
geo:sSr;e OF tale t-cldly sces.:s,1 ut;h
:gs.
OS< s<~s much Ie-~S o: the wsiS'coAs
u ,be summer cat< models II 10
hard 20 tell whether the al,Dos; total
~,ininAtjca o. this feature Ia all s1.
e~,s the strictly s,s,e. models is due
20 the !acr ,ha, its Adds-d warmth 10
DO long<s 6esif,bie OF whether IL has
teen simply doe~ TO death.
Cellar AsranesmentA
1he collar arrangement which rrsps
around the neck ia many folds Is skill
much In evidence. but there are capes
With Ned!ci collars. capes with . a..
The Keota news., 1919-07-04
CORN WEEvll MENACE
TO GRAIN SHIPPERS
Car Use ony Precautionary
Measures IN EjesatorI
S.i-- S.o.ds S.s g ceS.'ry isssess -
s..s S-si. 10 k.i:s'es-fs.''''sses
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sssS-ls tss "a: ts esAf.s-3 - i.ansss -
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..rtl 4. ,as 's.-ri.al :caYks.
I. ne y.ri.. wss: inss.ecr~1 at tie
is:--l-il .--.,.s.. - !ogc6 20 - -10-
Sss-s-s atra live w-ss.ls o: o:b<3 H.
s@---s 1.a..oas 70 stored SrAin.~ vii
- y-zcs-1 sample yrscs under The ap-
:N!cstio- o: ;hs :.3srai xrsdea- Com
.Al.t.-1 IS No. 3. for Instance. might
.-,sll! fall 20 sample Errc. b<cause q
- t-srS !n.ssrs-. ni,h live ~e<vilA
4 i.ytr; that the grain shipper must
cc-lsscs: ~ th.; The corn may 80 into
storage Oh !,s arrival o; . terminal
market. No terminal elevator coO.
,any sill pu: corn eontainins i've
wsesli. into lis bins unleAs int<0dlne
70 ires; the grain as ooes In oe6<f 70
kill the weesits-
While the grain dealer can destroy
The ve<riis 10 his elevator q ware.
bo1se. this does not affect the source
os supply which IL 90 the farm
]; has been estimated that WeSvils
cal use an average annual loee Of 10 pes
cent Of the corn crop in the Southern
stafeA- This loss can b preveated
The control o! weevils. II II said u
simple. II Is discussed ss length IN
Fssfners' Bulletin No. l0eo Of the Uni.
ted States department Of agriculture.
Every grain dealer should send foe Q
copy.
II IL obvious that the grain dealers
interests are identical with the farm
sr's In the matter Of the eradication Of
the weevil. Therefore. the grain
dealer should Join the farmer In q
light against the pest.
The Keota news., 1919-07-04

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The Keota news., 1919-07-04
Bull In Dairy Herd.

Although the bull In the dairy herd
II often looked upon as a necessary
evil. II should not be forgotten that
the calves inherit half their blood from
him.
The Keota news., 1919-07-04

Cape Of Navy 0Ivs and Biscuit SILK
Popiin.
ted yoke and high close. fitting collar
and capes with no more collar than
band about the shoulders.
One Of the most useful cnpc models
has very wide band Of the fabric
folded softly back across the front
from hem to hem. This can be gath.
cred snugly about the throat or al.
lowed to fall In gracefully negligent
folds around the shoulders NJ occa.
sion demands.
This cape II displayed Mt its hest
In two-tonel combinations Of one ma.
terial or In different fabrics Of itenti.
cal color. 1t is handsomely developed
u navy blue serge and satin or In
castor tricolette and duveteen.
There IL a peculiar smartness about
the circular three TERED capes. and
there are capes "n straight line. also
with three tiers. the extremely wide
The Keota news., 1919-07-04

~ ss'iy s:r1.s- 70: pasture. green
f:sE.'s. s.yl!it.. o: srsn TO. hay
srg;. ty;s Tie ~. bean and eo~pea
:f,y - syu-. a. late ts August ! ia the
h'y.ts a.: igI. IL THE North.
0stes e. Planting
!ns ett,s<s. dates o. successful
:lsf.c. 3: The Tennessee experi.
''st' staten vs'e found 20 be April
AID ag.rst 9. although June proved 10
b+ t.ss rsos. .sro..b!s month IN which
70 plant any variety. The yields Of
:o's.s and ses-1 secured from di9eren,
dates n: planting with the Hnber!n nd,
s..is'. o: Syy bean and the Croft vari
s'J o: o0sp4a .; Arlington farm. Wiz
2inls. are a. :ollows:
The Keota news., 1919-07-04

A Farm Gate That VIII Not Saa n
Supported BY Diagonal Wirs
Brace.
hinges are attached. and running q
piece Of steel wire. or cable. from the
top Of this member to the opposite
lower corner. The wire may, Of
course. be attached to the upper cor.
ner. but the fastening a. shown places
the least strain on the wire brace
W. Wallace Snyder. Bedford. n. Z.
in Popular Mechanics.
The Keota news., 1919-07-04
tsJ DID not mature.

The planting Of the same variety ut
different dates or varieties Of different
maturity on the same date will furnish
nm abundance Of forage or pasture
from middle summer until late fall.
The Keota news., 1919-07-04
PREVENT sAeelNe OF GATES
Run Piece Of Steel Wirs Or Cable
From Top o. Frame pese -
oppesite Corner.

A fnrm gate may readily b pre-
vented from saggins BY extending up
ward the side member to which the
The Keota news., 1919-07-04

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Poa,ss frIu - Sa.a:tt.s, =,
sciy isi. 30 ssy ft,s. -. -ss.-l 80
.,lr. serx. es:< has ...sc :s,=..,.! -
The lacxG.Nrot rsics -.-.ul
sr.s1es ere 30 srsep.-.iy required y y,
Sylse
j. o<A,iAS r1,A lie s-H.s. q,
iAese 10 %. IupeA % - SD G. ~cls. !.
fabrics sxcss. ~ :Ss! AZ -s-. y
tsocnhinAfsen ~..h xIk<a s,-.. o: .
;h<.. u,ehaIle,nsed eeie- lie s..5.. %
fI
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To. Ss1ID<s SPORTS -. s,-.cflr u-s
,c<Ab'e TAILORED essss Q. Ea.Ls
uo:y.<ts ao1 sr<e3s c.iy ts ;sss1
over ~ year rocod rsActs!s bE: c.:.e
Of hocoesy'-n. dyed n So: .-;l,y C.
or. have By reAsoa o. the: llsr
o1sa weare . d,s..nc-i! sEaE.-
place In the ss.cs, cs.e;.
we-e! sersey ssiii has . eitlz % -,
summer syss-s~oenan snt esp.s 4
this fabric are !reeu<a,iy sea. q,
,noss r.cs'uis. c<re'opo<a; o: I'll. 81
men, t-e.ns ;he d~.achas.e cape TO "
bu,,onesi beneath the coilsr 0: =
sleeveless sy-css suit. 4 ~hlts sd
,er>ey sle<~eiess spuos, s1i; has az
OF navy blue vo-c, 3ess<y. with ~ks
facinSs bu,too<d hack with pearl sg' :
'cos- This forms . .e:y useful =
well as al unden,sbly attractive e.
sume.
4 sport cape which 10 co,npaFs'!,.s
~ new and which will in'sr..' ris.5
women IL faAhIooed Of channsls'.s
This wool fabric. aprAren'ly snl' "
hand. hut 10 reality . peoiuc' o. -
knitting machine. can be pu.chs ssd Z
the yard In . variety cf gay and lcr.l
colors. II Is - inches wide AMI ri
c,enfly expensive. but ~ espss cs -
type are ca, very scans and s'rsl:s 4
large quantity Of the fabric Is no: =
Quired.
Narrow bands cf Ansora sni'''
WOO, may also BE- bought with ~h'1'
cares and sport coats Of chsunelIs''r
are boryiered. ccliared and cu'scd. 4
cape has been designed 70: couh',|
wear of heavy. scfs linen crash. lice.
with bright g,nsham. which has es'
tain bizarre charm Of It's own %
comes dangerously near being 50 I"
centr!city.
SIX. Satin and Wool.
Capes Of silken weaves for dHytiEs
wear SPELL summer In every ius''o''
length cf tricolette or satin and In u
crisp and sprishtly folds Of MORE 9
taffefa. Satin 10 often used In coz
b,nations with wool. elthe. duSstsss
gabaryiine or wool Jersey. The upri
part of the cape 10 usually OF sa'ii
with q broad band Of the woolen hs
ric nt the lower edge. Often the I"
lar ls Of wool. but frequently OF ta'
\ delectable cape Of this type hs
the lower half Of beige wool ierss!
the upper half Of brown satin and tf'
collar Of summer ermiue.
Satin A. well as taReta is some
times reduced to the severe cut Of -
threc-tieresi cape. but II Is At It's be'
in the more suave and gracious line
Of the draped models. One very low
ly cape Of doublc-faced satin has
long scarf front and IL gathered
the shoulders with Q small upstnndir'
frill. The soft. dull blue Of the undt
side is turned back in wide fold
the neck and down the front over 10
navy blue Of the exterior.
Attractive satin capes In henn'
black or blue show the piainness 9
their surface broken BY roundnoo'
gathered inserts Of eeorgettc.
Canes OF tricO1ette. often GatheF
The Keota news., 1919-07-04
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81 Ls-irlos an: ys. /: =.
Mz.o. - I.'o..
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
''In Honor's Web" With
Harry 7. Morey Starts
Week at the Majestic

An original method Of fixing q
false alibi to hide crime is reveal
ed with big dramatic effect in Vita
graphs picture, in Honor's Web. "
This production, with Harry T.
Morey as star. will be shown at
! the Majestic theatre on Sunday and
Monday.
The expedlent is that Of setting
the hands of a clock forward an
hour and. stopping it there with a
bullet from the revolver which has
slein the victim.
Mr.. Morey takes the role OF
Frank Powell. = wealthy manufac-
turer. He falls in love with the
beautiful young sister of the gov
errors wife. The governors wife,
meantime, has heroine enmeEhed in
the love sneres of q social para
site. Also Frank sees his younger
brother, Bert. whom he is financing
through a course at college, win
the affections Of the girl the for
mer loves.
Frank undertakes to shield Irene
the governors wife, from the evil
attentions OF the parasite As this
situation develops, Rodney Foster
the villain, is found murdered in
his apartment.
Frank is arrested for the crime
He is unable to present an alibi
since to do that would require hin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
1.-THE Ace of the
Saddle" to Be Shown
at Colonial Theatre

"The Ace of the Saddle" the new
est Universal release featuring
their western star, Harry Carey,
opens at the Colonial theatre to-
night and tomorrow. The produc-
ton is above even the high stand
ard set In previous Carey rroduc-
tons.
THE Ace of the Saddle" is essen
TALLY a Carey picture. OF thrills
there are plenty. of careful con-
scientious work by the star there
is a volume. Each member Of the
supporting cast is deserving of
praise for the able manner in which
he performs his part. from the
deep-dyed william" to the cowboy
comedians who throttle any little
moment that looked like it might
wish to drag.
Tho story Of THE Ace of the
Saddle" was written by Frederick
J. Jackson and was produced under
the able and experienced guidance
Of JLck Ford, to whom should 20 q
goodly portion of the credit for the
success Of previous Carey pictures.
Peggy Pearce, the leading woman
makes an adorable little foil for
the star.
Joe Harris. one Of Carey's fast
personal friends and associates in
life ''off screen plays the part OF
the crooked sheriff Of Yucca county
who conspires against the life Of
the redoubtable hero; and King
Fisher (Ed) Jones, he of Buffalo
Bill Wild-West fame, is seen In a
quaint serio-comic role of Home
Sweet" Holmes, the ranch foreman.
Little Zoe Rae and Howard En-
stedt. two Of the littlest of the film
favorites, have parts which carry
kiddie love story parallel with
that OF the principals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
Marjorie Cateson,
Little Simplicity"
Star, q Top.Notcher

R'da Johnson Young, who wrote
e book and lyrics of the new
killing musical comedy, Little
sal:city." which Lee and ].
-habest will present at the
is on Sunday night, Nov. is.
Lion charming and ingenious
Mrs. Young has shown her
s.il.atcs in this line on many
s-iora. her former success hav-
n .liaytime." which ran for
so years III New York.
"a s npl,c.ty" is in three acts,
u.s. Hgst located III Africa. the Sec
oadsia raris. and the third some
vhefe in France. Augustus Oar.
iat:. who made great success
with tie score OF Fancy Free
wrote the music for Little SIM
rl.csty" and the dance numbers
were arranged By. Jack Mason OF
the New York Winter Garden.
Marjorie Gsteson., who 10 the
featured player IN the cas-. has
.iurired into the front rank o'
BIoadwey's stags hArolnes during
the past three seasons. and q com.
monty accounted today one Of thl
most talented artists Ia the entire
profession. Other important :nsm.
hers Of the cast ere phil Nyl1y
lmmaa Hiclas. Harry Fender, th,
was1e gistsrs. and Robef. LEI
Alse>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

to besmirch the honor of the gov
errors wife, with whom he had
been at the time Of the crime. The
latter tragic moment had been e.
tablished beyond doubt by the bull
let wrecked clock.
In the end tire real slayer comes
to . dramatic end, and IL compell-
ed to reveal the mystery Of the
tragedy. I'm Honor's Web" is =
tense story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
my Sweetie" the
Attraction This
Eve at Illinois

Boyis Voolfolk brings to the iii.
nolS theatre today his latest musical
comedy revue In IA scenes, my
0wee0e." with the ever popular
comedian, Max Bloom, Chats my
horDe) with The latest and largest
eompeny surrounding him, includ-
ing Alice Sher and Myrtle Deloy
and many others equally well
known and . number Of "sweeties'
10 G1ye the colofs. song and dance
TO mis- prstsutious effort All
theatfegosrs, familiar with the type
Of New York rSvues, will ind this
Of that type with unique difference
the constant and rapid switch from
scene to scene, vaudeville to trav-
eSty, and nothing but rapid flre ac-
ton and Max Bloom smiles. roara
and laughs. The book 10 by John
T.. Mulgrew, author Of some OF the
best In vaudeville and musical CON-
icat comedy. Music and lyrics by
Felix q. Rice, composer Of Honey
moon Town." Scenery from the
famous Becker Brothers studio,
and entire production under Mr.
Woolfolk's personal direction.
Whether you are old or whether
1eou are young or whether you are
just waverins between the two, you
are sure to enjoy Mickey" 1t the
Illinois theatre Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Mickey" ID the
Mack Sennett picture that has been
released through the W. H. Produc-
tfons every one has been hearing
about for a long time. and the re.
ports have been painted always in
the highest colors. You have heard
perhaps that W. H. Productions
have a winner. that they have one Of
the finest productions that has been
presented on the market for many
\ long day, for that Mickey" will
prove a surefire attraction. You
are all keyed UP and are absolutely
positive that you are going to be
horribly disappointed. That is SO
often the way, but it is not the way
with Mickey" 1t comes up to the
highest expectations. mickey" is
an unusual picture. 1t is not Just
like all those other comedies thol
contain much of the same old ma
tefial Just CLOSED up little bit. II
contains much that is new, and II
Is at the same time wholesome, en-
pertaining and genuinely amusing
1t has its share Of melodrama too
Good straight melodrama, the kind
that makes your hair stand on end
* you happen to possess any. Could
there be combination more suited
to the demands Of the motion pic.
ture public?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
Jack Osterman Big
+ Attraction in New
Bill at Columbia

Jack Osterman. an important
funmaker in the vaudeville theatres
Of America, will be headlined in
the Columbia's new bill beginning
Sunday as the principal character
in Eddie Canter's Something"
Jack is the son Of kathryn Oster-
man, who herself was one Of the
famous condolences Of the varieties
in the United States. Osterman has
inherited much talent from the
gifted mother and his work has at
tracted the favorable notice OF
some of the keenest critics in the
United States. He is skilled
farceur and himself q comedian Of
parts. He is given credit for the
ability to bring laughs without tht
use OF the slapstick which in Itself
is about as high a compliment al
v1can be paid to . comedian these
days. Ostermar has. placed him
self under Cantor's management
which means that The Ziegfeld Fol-
lies comedian will keep his-pro'
tege well supplied with up to date
comedy material. 1t is freely pre-.
dicted that 1t will not be long now
before Osterman will be heard
from.
I'm tho Park" Is another act
booked for the Columbia the frs,
half Of the week. This Is q mys
terry melodrama with a novelty li1t
action and presents q series o.
most unusual situations. The plo
concerns a crime. the ferreting ou
of which keeps the onlookers ii
anxious as did "TEe Thirteenth
Chair" The unique ending Of thu
act comes as q complete surprise
to the audience and adds greatly t
its novelty. 1t ID in all one of thu
! most cleverly constructed melo
Niramas ever offered the public ant
it asks no odds because 1t Is ,
vaudeville act. AIn construction
and interest, it vies even with tn,
full four act play.
Reddington & Grant In "Bounc,
Inn" Gilbert & Saul in Music
Jazz and Otherwise" and the TIVE
Kawanos. tricksters from Toxic
will complete the program to which
may be added the usual kinograIil
and topics Of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
! / II EA t r T.
Honeymoon Town" Il
One Of the Hits Put
on by Edward Royce

Honeymoon Town." which il the
attraction ct the Burtis In Davsn-
port on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings is the 2ootA musical show
staged by that energetic and know
Ing Enslish stage director, NwarL
Royce. He has been IN the theatre
since he WIS 10 years old. first in
the paint room Of the London
Casety In the days OF John Hollins-
head OF burlesQue fame. down
through the regency also Of George
Edwards. There hs rose from the
service in the paint room to prop
erty. call boy, assistant stage man
ager, ballet dancer and general
stage director. Royce came to
America ct the instance Of the late
Charles Ffohman to stage THE
Marriage Market" with Donald
Brian in the stellar role. In sue
cession no produced The Laugh
Ing Husband" with Courtics
Pounds, "Bstty" with Raymond
Hitchcock. and The Century Girl, /"
which opened the Century Roof
theatre in New York. Other Amer
lean musical plays to his credit
are "Oh Boy" Leave It to Jane, "
oh Look" "Oh, Lady, Lady" and
"Oh, My Dear" staged for Elliott.
Comst0ck and Gest; Going Up"
for Conan and Harris; two revues
at the Century Roof for Morris
Gest. and She's . Good Fellow"
for Charles Dillingham;. Royce may
be said to have been born to the
theatrical people, his father beirg
Edward Royce. who with Nellie
Farren. Edward Terry and Kate
Vaughn formed the famous Gaiety
theatre quartet. who achieved in
ternational note As travesty artists
under George Tdwa rides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
Zane Crey's Desert
Gold" Attraction
at Spencer Square

"You have put the spirit, the &C
ton and the truth Of Desert Gold
upon the screen. My 'ideas, my
wishes even my hopss-have been
fulfilled"
The foregoing IL the gist of a
congratulatory letter written by
that famous novelist, Zane Grey, to
Benjamin B. Hampton, who, with
Eltinge F. Warner. produced for
the screen the authors most wide
iy-read story, desert Gold" which
w. w. Hodkinson corporation an
nounces for presentation ut the
Spencer Square tomorrow for three
days.
-Mr. Hampton's perturbation OF
Desert Gold" 10 the hrst Of Zane
Grey's productions to be produced
in accordance with the authors
own views Of what the characters
he created In the story should be
made to do for the screen-the first
to be produced under his personal
supervision and the first to re-
ceiye his personal approval when
completed. There 10 80 far as l
know not q lie in the picture,
wrote Mr.. Grey. by that mean
that tho people. the scenes and the
action are absolutely true to my
book as l wrote It."
After several of his stories had
been done in pictures the author
receivod hundreds Of letters from
admirers Of his books urging him
not to permit any more Of them to
be filmed, because they had been
disappointed In their pictured YER
sion. Accordingly. Mr.. Grey de-
cided against allowing any more OF
his stories finding their way to the
silver sheet. A long talk with Mr..
Hampton, whom the author has
long recognised 40 the only motion
picture producer With the authors
idea. proved q boon to Zane Grey
reader fans, however. for Mr.. Grey
signed to have Ill his stories not
heretofore pieturissd and every
thing he msy write IN the future
produced by Mr.. Hampton.
Desert Cold" has lost nothing
in Ito TRANSLATION from narrative
EnKlish to the silent language Of
the screen. II anything. It has
gained, for al Of the wonderful
country 90 wildly depicted By Zane
0rsy in his book u brought be-
| fore motion picture audiences. The
rosnance IN enacted by an ali-star