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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

TT YOU think OF Georgc Barr Nc
Cutcheon only as the author of "Grau-
stark" Beverly Of Graustark," and
other, pseudo storical romanccs. YOU
should see the Thomas H. lnce phoao-
play, BLACK is White at the Colonial
Thcater. Dorothy Dalton is the star
The lin was adapted from a AfcCui-
cheon novel that is wholly different
from the others that he has written
The central figure is Margaret Brood.
who leaving her husband on account
OF his almost insane jealousy. imper-
Sonatcs her sister and becomes the
ward OF a Partisan nobelman. So
changed is she in her new character
that her husband does not know her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

The Great Lover" a stage play that
largely increased lthe fame Of Leo
Dcitrichstcln under the Cohun & Har-
ris management has been purchased
by Goldwyn for screen presentation.
The Fred and Fanny Hatto story will
come into public view in the carly days
of summer.
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SCREEN BREvlTIEs

Emma Dunn has completed the screen
Drese ntation OF her stage success "Old
tauN Il. Tho photoplay will soon be
circulated by Metro forces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

conan Il Harris arc finding tile Gold
wynn organization ready Durchasers nj
the stage plays made famous by tina,
energetic theatrical firm. "rhe Grnai
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YIN Sn,c,d Spn.b;pe

Mary pickford as THE Glad Girl'
in "Poliyanna." released by the United
Artists Corporation, will spread the
sunshine of Eleanor II. Po-teT's pail
osophy at the Isis Theatcr this week
This picture is said TO be tbs best
vehicle in which Miss Pick ford has
ever appeared.
The story. written By Frances Mar
ion and based on Eleanor II. POrtcr's
celebrated "Pollyanna" books. deals
with the life of a little girl who made
II her business 10 spread the spi:it o
gladness wherever her pathway .Il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

eria Luiz. hailed from the Azores; Miss
Dolly Cummings, of Australia; Anto-
Mo Lanabia, Cuba; Juan Trista. Por-
tugal; Colonel George MCGEE, Ireland;
Alec B. Francis. leading man. from
England; Abdul Hamred, Constanti-
nople: Ullan Ullah, Cairo; Percy
Greenhiil, Canada; Moses Ritzfeld
New York: Karl Muchnic, Germany;
Pierre Rondet. France; Nick Poslav,
Russia. and there were three China
men and one Japanese. besides a num-
Der of others whose names could not
be ascertained. Director Reginald
BARKER is of Scotch descent; so it is
easy TO see what n large number of
countries were directly represented in
this big Farrar picture.
Real Distinction.
Mrs. Gyles-Did your husband win
any decorations in the war?
Mrs. Myles-No: but he learned how
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

screen star has been accomplished. He
is>acting In u serial, produced and cir
cuiated by Pathe. under the title OF
"Dare-Devil Jack" While the chan-
pion. uses his fists to considerable
extent, he surprises the fans when nc
shows his abilities as an actor and
stunt" specialist. 'S,g''E
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

X. d. II, WiliiamaDuig Tie a.-!5az,
theory OF the production 81 Dea-ls .y.s
mat they are congcaicd dcWGrops an
,orn , notion MAS That geafis are ,hc
the problem and found out tnat pear5s
are due 70 the Irritation produced g..
the introduction Of a fOreipn yoatsnf
such as grain % sane Into tlc snail
OF the oyster. This biz ri matter 81
coated by The oyster win nacro ~.
mat with which the Shell IL lined and
me result is Il pearl
The Chinese and japanese carry IN.
artihciaI production Of pearls to q c1n.
siderable extent The shells or n.
4biyalve are separated gently and :.
small bit OF mud or tiny piece OF lca.
4 s inserted under the flesh To 1efy, r.
4 nucleus for the pearl. The shell tl,cn
closes and the oyster is placed care,
July In stream OF water and fcd
on manure. After an interval OF fou,
years the shells are opened and Tho
nuclei. coated with nacrc, arc rrInovcd
&l'earis produced in this way are gen.
uiper but wholly natural. The process
IS started art!hcially. but IL carried on,
by the oyster in Il strictly normai ana
natural manner. "'''
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Naric,, Mt The l,Iuchird.

Another xcrilent variety program
Will be offered a the Blucb.rd Theater
today and tomorrow Helen Gibson
Will he shown in her newest railroad
drama. The Ghosts of The Canyon;
Antonio Moreno and Pauline Curley
will be seen in the fourth chapter vf
the Secret Service serial, The In
visible Hand" also a iwo-part Cen
fury comedy and Hearst News. Bud
Fishers Mutt and JEFF cartoon comedy.
Shaking the Shimmic,' which kept
the audiences in IL roar of laughter
Wednesday and Thursday, Will bc held
morrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

1S Pairs ssNASHUA WOOLNAP"
Plaid Blankets.
Blue, tan, gray or rose plaids;
doubled bed size, 6GX80 inches; reg
ular $500 pair. Final 81 OK
Reduction Sale, pair -. U1sOc
10 Pairs Bencon Blankets
Largo block plaids. in blue. rose.
gray and yellow. a good value at
s11.oo. Size s6xso. Final S2.45
Reduction Sale, pair 80. Oos1c
1. Pairs Mixed Wool Blankets
Beautiful plaid. in blue. pink
tan and gray. Double-bed size
esxso. sis.5o value. Final SS.95
Reduction Sale ......... Vo'Oc
15 Pairs Plaid blankets
An unusually good heavy wool
plaid blanket, comes In gray or
$500 value. Final Re- Gil OK
40 Pairs White blankets
White, blankets, with rose or. blue
borders, made of fine wool, with
cotton chain. Double-bed size
70xS2. $3.50 value. Final Re-
duction Sale, co Ok
pair .................. VOscC
as Pairs White Fine Wool blankets
With blue or rose stripe bord-
ers. An excellent value at $1,000.
Unusual in our Final Re co or
duction Sale at, pair. OCsVO
Pillow Cases, SIC
Large size, 45x36 inches; extra
good quality pillow case. CSC
value. Just for Friday, E7o
each ....s............. csS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05
LocofocOs.

Mrs. ~ p. s., Characteristics. y. oco.
focos was nickname given to the
. Democratic party by the Wing newa
papers In New York City In 1875 as
the result OF an incident that occurred
Z at stormy. political meeting In Tam
many Hall In that year Owing 10 n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05
our final reduction sale Of
blankets

Thrifty housekeepers will anticipate their future needs
oday-because Blankets will be higher next season
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

Lover" "a Tailor Made Man." "sto,
Thief" and Officer &c., are stnge hits
Goidwyn, with stars best suited to tho
varying opportunities the plays AFFORD,
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Week Picture Shows
OFFERINGS AT LOCAL HOUSES.
Natural wit and Hun,or.

All the natural Wit and humor pos
sessed by happy go lucky owen Moore
and the added ingenuity OF screen
Graf tSmanship is Soiidiy injected into
"riccadi!ly Jim" Atoorc'S nrSt picture
under the Seiznick banner, a; the
Biiou.
owen Moore as "Piccad;lly Jim" the
lie y1l-!nay- care hero in j. =. WoGe-
houses famous saturday Evening Post
story OF the same name. returns to
has American public with 4 freshness
and determination that is as conspicu-
Gus as IL Is entertaining.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-05

Pairs Wool Blankets
Double-bed size-72xs4 white
wool blanket. with blu, stripe
border, soft, fluffy, fine wool.
Regular S2l.50. Final p17 Oe
Reduction Sale ....... OIL .JO
% Pnirs Good Cotton blankets
Gray. with rose or blue stripe
borders; white, with rose or blue
stripe borders. and tan, blue or
rose plaid. Values to $500. Final
1 pair SALE 1886
Odd Dlnnkets Reduced
Wherever we found just one or
Two pairs of blankets of IL kind we
nave thrown these out, greatly ro-
duced; single, twin and double-
bed sizes.
Steamer and Auto Robes Greatly
Reduced
$1,000 Wool Robes .sS.45
1880 Wool Robes .S0.p5
Napkins. s5.os Dozen
24x24-inch imported British
/. Napkins. regular $3.50. cEOo
Just for Friday, dozen. OO.S0
Mercerized Dnmask
72-inch mercerized damask;
s,.SS value. Just for S1.12a
FRIDAY ............... UAsAG2 <
Dimity Spreads
Three-quarter-b bed size 72x90.
These nearly all run perfect, but
are classed as seconds because OF
an occasional flaw; for this rea-
son we are able to offer them at
the Very low prlce 90 ar
OF ...,.,.............. OHs4O
~ q rN
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Worlds Debt Has Increased
From $4,000, 100000 in 1914
to 100000, 900, 900 in 1920

Inc worlds debt has been estimated
at S2oo,OoOO00,o00 compared with $40
000,u00,00O in 1914.
faper currency throughout the world
mas increased 600 per cent since 1914
Willle the gold reserve behind IL hns in.
creased only 40 per cent, according TO
statistics. The face value of paner
currency OF thirty principal countries
which totaled $3.50, 100000 in 1914
mas increased to $40, 900 900, 900 at the
time of the armistice and to S5oOOo.
ooo'ooo in December 1919, exclusive of
S34,ooo0oO,000 issued by the Russian
soviet government.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
ana Bulgaria show and advance in note
circulation from 81 .20O0O0,OOO in 1gl
to $12,300,000,00O at the close of rho
war and SlS,770,0O0.0O0 In December,
1919. the gold reserve falling from
600,Oo0000 in 1914. to 1927 900 600 In
1913, the ratio of gold to notes declin.
ing from 49,7 per cent in 1914 TO 81
per cent In December, 1919.
In the eight principal countries of
the allies, paper notes increased from
81, l66,0O0O00 In 1914 to 81. 400. 900 OOo
In 1919, while the gold reserve in
creased from S5l6,000,0O0 to 81. 45O. OOO,-
600 ratio of 44.3 in 1914 and 500 In
1919.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Worlds Diamond Crop Worth
Billions
Statistical Expert Estimates Value Of Gems at
Approximately S $780, $4,000

If all the diamonds mined in history and existing today cut and
polished gems gathered from the ends of the EARTH they would form
pile about large load Of coal dumped the sidewalk
a Chicago statistical expert.
The pile would 4635574 caa and the gems would weigh
and one tons If the pile the form of would have
base diameter of eight feet and height of five feet Reckoning the
diamonds $500 carat would have value Of $l39066l2200 1t
would gallons worth $55323 gallon rs 3 bushels
valued at bse All the worlds diamonds could be packed
in an ordinary clothes closet kitchen pantry
This estimate is based approximation of the total output of
rough diamonds the worlds entire history India is estimated has
produced all told 5000000 Brazil 50O00O0 South Africa
l10540oO Boneo 0oo00O British Guiana 50o00 Australia 1907
000 China 1900 Siberia 800 United States 500 This total rough
output of 1885, 1874 carats SIS 35 tons ayordupois
Only about fifty per cent of rough diamonds cut into gems and
lose about per their weight in being cut and polished Da
mond practically ndeuce and the first diamond mined may
possibly still be existence But the estimate allows for the loss Of at
least 100000 by food fire. shpwrek and other disasters These
reductions and losses leave the total of and polished diamonds 49,
1855 41l carats
The estimate of $500 the minimum price at which diamonds
be bought today The popular demand for diamonds
and have become the gem of the working people well the
wealthy classes They worth three times much before the
war and sell at from $500 to $1,000 carat
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Household Budget System
Is an instrument Of Home
Economy and Aids Thrift

Every well regulated private busi-
ness has some manner of budget. In
come can not make prosperity unless
outgo Is kept under control. The budg-
ct IL system for the allotment OF ex-
pendltures. In common sense II can
not aggregate total above total reve-
nue., and 1t enables the executives to
make sure at least that both ends shall
meet. The going business house that
does not have an item for surplus, or
saving, In Its budget, Is on mad-house
basis.
AS an instrument of home economy
the budget is most useful Any level
headed housekeeper can transform
small deficit into a steady saving by
employing n budget. 1t puts brake
on expenditure, discloses leaks and ex-
cesses, and In general furnishes the
opportunity to keep the business Of
home-running always In hand. What
did you spend last month for this?
Too much Cut 1t down. What did
you spend for that? A little more
might be worth while. Something
new tries to get into the budget. II
you need 1t, perhaps you can shave
elsewhere. II you merely want 1t, use
common sense. You know whether or
not you can afford it. The budget tells
you. ..t
Ii you have never worked out
budget, do 1t now. One year
hence you will wonder how you ever
got on without 1t.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Gallery Of Mirrors Named
From Glasses Which Were
More Precious Than Rubies

"Galerie Des Glaces," or the Gal
lery of Mirrors" at the Palace of Yer
sailles, gets its name from II beyeled
mirrors, which were more precious
than rubies before glassmaklng was
reduced to science, Opposite each
mirror is window. these windows
overlooking the famous garGens which
were scenes of royal revelries and
regal pomp.
In these gardens all the sculptors
Of standing IN France were COM
mGndeered for innumerable pieces.
Piped waters spout from mouths Of
cllded frogs and lizards, fauns play
flutes, and dragons kidnap cupids.
while stately old trees give one touch
of nature against this snpremely
artificial setting In these gardens.
The mirrors are framed in works
of art and surmounted by paintings.
One series of these paintings depicts
In fiamboyant scenes the career of
Louis XIV. Originally tables and
chairs In this hall were or solid sill.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Favorite Sites for "Paper
Towns" Along Great Lakes
Were at Mouths Of Rivers

Sites of lake cities ''located" In the
days Of wild speculation, before the
panic Of 1897, We're scattered here and
there along the shore Of Lake Michi-
gun and Lake Huron. Promoters, en-
couraged by the sale Of lots, would
spend little money in making small
clearing, often many miles from the
nearest actual settler, would mark out
some streets and put up, In the midst
of burned stumps, hotel and bank.
Favorite sites for paper towns" ac-
cordlng to John Bach McMaster's His
tory of the People of the United
States" were at the mouths of small
streams. The buildings of one such
town, Port Sheldon, were of large
frame construction and well finished
without. but the bank was empty and
the hotel tenantless.
Port of Hnvre was another such pa
per town" on Lake Erie, near the
mouth Of Maumee Bay. But the site
chosen was low and marshy. and
score of abandoned cabins were all
that marked Its streets. Another was
white Rock City" believed to be on
the shore of Lake Huron, at the mouth
of fine river. The maps represented
n flourishlng city on wide river, with
piers running out into harbor, but
one, coasting on trip along Lake HUI
eon who stopped to see this city, found
none.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Advance Two Theories in
Origin Of West Indies

The origin of the West Indies is to
be studied by a naturalist who recent
ly sailed from New York City for ia
maca. Scientists hold two support.
able theories in this matter The first
theory makes Cuba, jamaica, Haiti
and Porto Rico mere fragments of the
American continent 1t supposes that
they were isolated by depression be-
low sea level of the surrounding areas.
The second theory sees the islands as
independent uprisings from the ocean
bed, caused by combination of vol
canic upheayals, foldings in the earth's
crust, and coral growth.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

any one thing that Is being done ny
any one OF thcm-and il forces the
men who are about recovered ana VINO
do not need to learn trade, to be
come very ambitious.
In this shop, whore only the conya-
eScent come, the aide doesn't find SO
much TO do to keep the men contented.
Away from her ward In this broader
atmosphere they are more patient
about home difficulties and willing 10
face the responsibility of managing the
home farm for a parent more disabled
than the SON. not only with good cheer
but with real forethought-one man
stating that his responsibility was so
great that he really couldn't afford the
I time TO get lined up In dairying.
Across in second corridor the men
are dick. The aide says: "Oh so sick.
with such awful wounds to be dressed
Therefore, she sees that each man gets
in touch with the Red Cross, or repre-
sentative Of the war risk insurance,
or whatever will satisfy him. Petty
troubles bother He can hardly pass
+ by any inconvenience of hospital serv-
ice with Smlle-though the smile Is
the usual response one of the things
the reconstruction aide has stood for
that has made her organization strong
and perhaps done more than anything
else to win for her the deep respect
of the patients, is the policy of her or
ganization to look after little wants,
the idea being to avoid treating n man
In piecemeal fashion. So through a
"want card she checks off the mans
organizaion-Red Cross, Y, Il. C, A.,
library-whoSe business ia TO look
after these These may be IN auto
ride or visitor or candy, or smokes.
1t has taken 50 much effort TO give
| this balanced service and to be the
connecting link between the mans
army and civilian life, to always be
on the hopeful side, that she has won
the confidence Of the men-just as II
she, too, had gone over the top In sery-
Ice. Uncle Sam didn't tell her to do
this, but In this large hospital she has
done 1t, and II has made reconstruc-
ton one of the biggest influences In
war work
The reader will hardly realize what
1t means for these men 10 take this
initiative until he remembers that for
months, ever since they left home, they
have been asked to let 20 Of all their
own plans, TO forget ambition, TO let
others think personally for them. and
to submit to the Will Of others These
soldiers We're not just to play at letting
20 They had really let go, otherwise
they could not look constantly toward
one idea-that of the reason for the
war, and the way to win 1t. So when
it's over, It's like bringing ones self
back to life again. No wonder there
4 is drama in this work.
1 This reconstruction program Is be-
ing carried out by trained workers from
among the people. II remains for the
home communities to continue the
work as the discharged men return.
The first step Is understanding the
men, 1t is what they crave most. On
this account the influence of recon-
Struction in the military hospitals
should be known by the public.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
OF INTEREST TO
POULTRY GROWERS

The greatest food and medicine on
earth for baby chicks is sour milk ac'
cording to poultry grower More
chicks die during infancy of white
dlarrhea than perhaps all other dis
orders combined. The acid in sour
milk Is n poison TO the germs OF TINS
dreaded bowel trouble. while the sour
milk itself is relished by the young
birds, and II is one of the most nour-
ishing OF all feeds.
Under apparently the most sanitary
conditions chicks from the incubator
or from hatchings by hens will con-
tract serious bowel troubles. Clean
conditions and careful dlsinfectlng will
often check this trouble and lessen
danger hut they will not always act
as Il cure preventive.
Many careful scientific and practical
tests have proved beyond doubt that
sour milk fed to baby chicks Is one
of the very best preventlves, and
even cures, for bowel troubles. Ii Is
important TO begin feeding the sour
milk TO the chicks as soon as they
will drink anything. II is even recon-
mended to pour few drops of the
sour milk down the throat of each
chick rs soon as It Is placed In the
brooder and before 1t is old enough TO
drink or eat. The sour milk acts Inn
mediately as bowel dslnfectant
thoroughly cleansing the digestive
tract and starting the young bird out
In life free from bowel disease and
vigorous in every way. Chicks In the
broOder or with the hen mny haye sour
milk before them all the time to their
benefit, the milk serving both as
medicine and food
Not only should baby chicks be CIV
en- all the sour milk they will drink
daily, but 1t Is well to use ii In mix
ing their mash feeds. 1t Is as valuable
as sweet milk as food, and much
safer to use with chicks. And there
Is no better food and medicine for
growing chicks and laying hens.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

other occasion like the recent war.
Lei thr reader picture this story ~
It is taking place in the largest Of The
reconstruction hospitals Starting IN
the office and lecture room OF the arts
and crafts workers women dressed IN
blue uniforms With Snappy white
aprons and caps one feels an eNpan-
Sive atmosphere. It's like d biz bust
ness office aud store combined.
one of these workers. as she takes
you down long corridor No. ! TO the
wards and workshops, assures you
that the making OF the article IS the
least part Of their work and that al
though 4 strong organization has been
built by the members Of her group
connecting up with all the large clubs
and organizations outside the hos
pital that can help out and bring op-
portunities to the men, still this is all
kept in the background while the work
er-the aide or tlueblrd, as the men
call her-gets in close touch with the
patients and keeps herself as much Hike
home person as possible. She will
be a bit excited while telling you this,
because she knows how hard II Is in
the army 10 keep these workers under
the necessary regulations and routine
land ut the same time make them feel
free and foreefu enough to help a pa
tent find contentment and vocational
interest. She knows that she cant
explain this, and SO gets stirred up a
bit, and then calms herself, and Is
ready to enter the large workshops and
point out to you what is really happen.
ing.
It's easy enough for you to see that
the man with his arm In Il slinr Is
learning to use his other hand in max
ing the reed lamp; that the man who
stands at footloom exercises his Grip
pied hip In the reaching; that the post.
er work is more than interesting pas.
time for the tine.looking young man
whom you are told has been gassed;
that the wood carver Is restoring the
use of stif'ened fingers, and that the
idler Is at least in good atmosphere.
But the bigger influence of all this Is
wholly hidden from the onlooker Ey-
cry one of these men Is studying some.
thing that will help him In his trade.
Some are taking courses in correspond
ence schools getting ready for few
months training when they get out.
One of these has been a lumberman,
but his disability is such that he must
have less active job. At present he
is not decided whether he will learn
70 be a foreman in managing lumber.
mentor he really knows this work of
the woods and has PERSONAL---VERY.
whether he will take the course neceS-
sary to make him draughtsman. The
aide has brought him all the informa-
ton she can get her hands on and
more-she has got him in touch with
men who know about both vocations.
One of the men who is losing lis eye
sight permanently Is learning a trade
right In the shop-reed work. A
dolls cradle has been done so well
that firm has promised him Job
as soon as he's bit more proficient.
All these things that the different men
are doing for themselves seem to Gre
ate an inspiring intluence-bigger than
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Real Joy Giving

Joy giving comes within the reach
Of everybody. Sometimes people make
failures of their first attempts. That's
because they are too mechanical. Peo-
pie want to give Joy ready made.
That's not the way It's done. You
must be genuinely In earnest and put
yourself into II II you are to get re-
suits thai count. You must not think
81 the effects. You must not think
Of the thing YOU dor-you must do 1t