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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
Keith Vaudeville and
 Geraldine Farrar At Lyric

Five big acts, with plenty of novelty and variety. will make up the bill at the Lyric for the last half of this week opening today. In addition to the vaudeville numbers, Geraldine Farrar, fn "The Woman and the Puppet." will continue to be the cinema attraction
 Paul Cunningham writes songs songs that he and large portion of the world sing Florence Bennett pretty little comedian, sings songs. So there you are: Cunningham and Miss Bennett will be at the Lyric in fifteen minutes of tip-top entertainment sing ing Cunningham songs.
 Two Beds" presenting McCarty and Sternard, is prescribed to drive away the blues. This is a clever litle com versational sllit, in which they engage in keenly humorous cross-fire verbal combat.
 Fritchie. in the New Janitor," is a comedy acrobat who works in the cos tune of a janitor. Co,nedy. pantomime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29

sing number of recitals before going abroad for the summer.
 Rosa Ponselle's concert here promises to be one of the most artistic and beau- tiful ever heard here, her programme in- cluding "arias'' from the great operas, La Forza del Destono," La Giaconda, Madame Butterfly" and La Juive,'' in which she will appear with Caruso in At lanta this evening.
 Rosa PonseIes rise to fame reads like fairy story-a fairy story that came true-for though practically unknown to the music world this time a year ago Rosa Ponselle ranks among the most popular and artistically recognized lead CTS in the contemporary operatic field to- day If her fame came virtually overnight a single season has sufficed to establish it immovably. From small New Eng land town, the young woman early Tn life revealed the possession of lovely voice-a voice that was subsequently, 10 take captive the most exacting musical center of the world.
 Miss Ponselles voice was discovered fortutously almost by her sisters sing ing teacher. The two young women had appeared on the vaudeville stage but Rosa was not at the time taking instruction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29

and good routine of acrobatic feats are his tools of trade.
 Gossip is one of the most popular rational sports Most folks talk about their neighbors. but none quite so in- extensively and entertainingly as Jim and Marion Harkins Tim and Marion gre actual comedians. In talking about their neighbors, they have an mex haustible fount of laughing material and they know how to use it.
 The last number on the bill and one that will perhaps make one of the big Gest hits, in the "Jazzland Naval De- tctte' featuring the United States naval boys, who have seen service lover there" an dhave returned with enough jazz to last quite a while. At least it will not be exhausted when the troupe reaches Birmingham.
 Then, in The Woman and the Pup pet" described as the best thing Far rar ever did, screen patrons will see a picture that has received the high est praise from critics and audiences alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
Marguerite Clark, Star At
 Strand, Ln ''Easy To Get"

Comedy rules the bill at the Strand for this half of the week, starting today Marguerite Clark is the viva icious star of Easy to Get" the new ParamountArtcraft comedy, and Al St. John is making merry in his latest comedy, Ship Ahoy," which does things to the sea that makes Neptune giggle.
 Men have a tendency to boast about how easy it is to get a girl, but Bob iMorehouse found it rather dangerous when he tried it out on his bride of an hour in Easy to Get" Miss Clark has the role of the bride and what she does to her complacent young hus- bAnd, portrayed by Harrison Ford, makes that young man think deeper thoughts about the ease of acquiring a girl.
 Easy to Get" isf a rattling good com cdy with touch of melodrama, and it supplies the dainty star. the sweet est girl on the screen, with delight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
SILVER THREADS
 AMONG THE GOLD"

The sweetest story ever told, silver Threads Among the Gold" with appro- rriate song numbers by Miss Amy Rog CTS and saxophone solos by M. Mendel- off and the musical programme by Earl Wiley and Lester Huff organ ists. all combine to make a very at tractive programme at the Alcazar the ater for today and Saturday.
 silver Threads Among the Gold" Is well known and is depicted with all the humor and pathos that made 1t a famous stage success, and the Alcazar has made it interesting and inviting by booking the two artists to perform during the showings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS
RAY REPERToIRE-coLoNIAL

Creased Lightning" a swift comedy of automobiles and young love. is the Thursday offering of Charlie Ray Rep- ei'toire week at the Colonial theater, with the famous comedian at his best in the role of the diffident boy who overcomes many difficulties to win his girl. There is a thrill about the com edy that hints of real meIodrama. The star is supported by an excellent cast.
 The Sheriffs Son" is the feature tomorrow, with the star in a semi western role, one of the most unusual he has ever portrayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29

ful role. Vivacious, American girl- hood has become synonomous with Marguerite Clark on the screen, and the role of Milly Warehouse is no ex- ception. Miss Clark romps through the delightful comedy situations with those individual touches of humor that have made her so famous.
 The supporting cast is up to the usu- al high standard of Paramount-Art- craft, with Harrison Ford in a we'll suited role as the braggart husband who wakes up to find himself out of a bride and who has to go through many narrowing experiences to get her back It costs him an abject apol- ogy and large wads of real money, but the cure is complete.
 Ship Ahoy' brings back Al St. John in more of his original comicalities. What he shows about ships and the sea were never written in any nautical hook, but they are filled with mirth all the way
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tenor voices before the public today, MT, Harold is an opera singer of eX- periencei he has had to wait for his Metropolitan position. but 1t has come and it is certain he will be valuable member of the company. His high c was splendid, his phrasing excellent and his Italian enunciation joy Into the role he put warmth and ardor and held his hearers every minute Of 1t. Thereis only one thing that we wish Mir. Harold would not ,io, and that is his little sob: in a house other than the Metropolitan it might have an ef- feet, but in the Metropolitan It is asso- ciated with Caruso and others who do it there are called imitators. MT. Har- rold is quite fine enough a singer him self to discard anything that might bring him under the charge of being called imitator,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29

deals with the strange talent pos sessed by a young business woman that leads to her dismissal from her position, and the following thrilling adventures that finally take her to the safety of her lovers arms. It is an intensely human story. with the added approval of sensational climaxes splendid settings and clever acting that are certain to win public favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29

The singing master, delighted with the amazing beauty of her voice asked her to submit to his guidance for halfsa year. at the end of which period he pronounced her ready for the Metropolitan Official admiration was attested by the opportu- nifty given her to make her debut in com pany with Caruso himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
ALL-STAR BILL
 AT LOEW bUOU.
Many Big Vaudeville Fea- lures and Thrilling Photo
 drama on Programme

An all-star bill This means that of all acts in. the quitent of attractions not one can be singled out as head liner" In other words it means Just what it says-every act is star unto itself.
 That is the type of bill scheduled for Loew's Bijou theatre for the week end offering.
 The eminent character artist, Al IL. White. supported by man and two women who themselves are finished actors will be seen for the first time in Birmingham this afternoon in q one-act moral. comedy, The Mirror" Mir. White is 4 Hebrew character arr list of exceptional ability and his work in this particular sketch is said to be far out of the ordinary.
 Altman and Gould, two black laughs, present splendid repertoire of songs, comedy dialogue and music
 Martin and Elliott present what they term "a descriptive display of difference dance doings" that is her aided as one of the cleverest dancing exhibitions in vaudeville.
 Still more laughs are produced by Gene and Katherine King in their unique singing and talking skit.
 Erfords Golden Whirl undoubtedly is the climax in aerial art. Three girls, Assisted by a man, whirl and spin through a series of breath taking and seemingly death -defying revolv- ing feats that place them high above the average aerial artists.
 Margaret Fisher in her latest re- lease. '"rhe Dangerous Talent" is sean in film production unique both in story and setting. The screen tale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-29
Class Vaudeville and Photoplays on Weeks Bill

At the close of the opera season the soprano made tour as star soIoist Of festivals, singing with especial success at the Evanston North Shore Festival, the Ann Arbor Festibal, the Charlotte Festi- val and the Norfolk Festival In concert her triumphs have equalled those m opera.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
GREAT FOR ECZEMA
AND OLD SORES
! Guarantee My Ointment, Says Pc
terson-E~ery Box Of It

eff you are responsible for the
health of your family" says Peter
son. of Buffalo, II want you to get a
large 69-cent box Of Peterson's Oint-
ment today.
Remember / stand back Of every
box Every druggist guarantees to
refund the purchase price if Peter
sons Ointment doesn't do all claim.
Il guarantee it for eczema, old
sores, running sores, salt rheum,
ulcers, sore nipples, broken breasts,
itching skin skin diseases, blind,
bleeding and itching piles. as we'll as
for chatting. burns, scalds, cuts,
bruises and sunburn."
'I had 80 running sores on my leg
for II years, was in three different
hospitals. Amputation was advised.
Skin grating was tried. was cured
by using Peterson's Ointment. Mrs.
F. E. Root, 2S7 Michigan street, Buf'
falo, N. Y Mail orders filled by
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc, Buffalo
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
ANNOUNCE EXAM
FOR JULY "a
Special for Clerk and Carrier to FIJI
Vacancies in keokuk Office Will
be Held in Couple Of
Weeks.

A special civil service examination
for clerk and carrier will be held III
the Keokuk postoffice July "a. The ell
eibles in this examination will fill the
vacancies caused by the retirement OF
four men in the local office, three car
riers and one clerk, in August,
The opportunities for getting into
the government service on these ex-
aminations are unusually attractive
and it is hoped that there Will be a
large list of applicants.
The salaries paid are from 81 400 10
81 800.
Those who wish further information
in the matter may secure same from
the civil service commission secre-
tarv at the local postoffice-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
cox ACCEPTS
BY TELEGRAPH
Wires Democratic Convention That
He Will Take up Standard
of Party and Make
the Race.

rrrnited Press Leased Wire Service.
DAYTON, Ohio, July 6.-Governor
Iames M. Cox sent formal acceptance
of the democratic nomination for the
presidency in this telegram to the
national convention at
San Francisco:
"Hon. ]. T. Robinson,
Chairman democratic national con
vention,
San Francisco, Calf.
sLet me thank you for your feiicl
tons message. I shall accept the
standard from the democracy OF
America, conscious not only of the
honor. but the great responsibility
copferred. AS Providence gives to
me of strength and vision my firm
resolve will be to justify the conf
dence which has been officially ex
messed. The shrine of government
Is in the communities Of the land
near the homes that have given serv
ice and sacrifice. To them we will
carry our cause with the assurance
that the faith shall be kept and that
the institutions of free people are
always sufficient to the needs of time
jf they are held true to the policies
which we pledge. Please convey tc
the delegates Of the convention my
grateful acknowledgement.
(Signed) JAMES M. cox
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
SWIMMING STUNT
TONIGHT AT "Y"
Free Exhibition to be Staged This
Evening in Y. M. c. A. Pool
Both Men and Women In
vited to Attend Meet.

The annual swimming exhibition
which follows the free swimming
school at the Y. NJ. c. A., will be
staged at the association, this even
ing, and the public is very cordially
invited to witness the event. The
program will be especially interesting
to the parents of boys who have re-
Gently attended the swimming school
and the lads that have mastered the
art are as eager to demonstrate their
skill before their parents.
However, the small boys will not
stage the entire performance, be-
cause a number of the expert swim
mers from both the boys and mems
classes are expected to appear. Fancy
diving will be featured and those who
attend will be given demonstration
of what it really means to be "at
home in the water" The program
also calls for novelty races as well
as speed swimming and during the
evening the various methods Of saw
ing the life of a drowning person will
be demonstrated.
The program will begin promptly at
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

s o'clock and no admission will be
charged. Preparations are being Eiade
to accommodate large NUMBER Of
imen and women spectators The
association has been meeting with
good success in it's campaign 10 teach
every boy to swim, nearly half OF the
boys enrolled in the swimming school
were able to pass the test which Con.
sists of being able to swim the length
of the pool and dive from the spring
swimming team succeeded in finish.
ing fourth in the international swim
ing board. Just recently the ''Y"
ming pentathlon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

It set her free of certain feminine In
hibitions- 1t gave her something like
an equal chance in the world of men.
1t gave her practical weapons with
which to achieve economic independ-
ence, and, on the side Of spirit and
intellect. an entry into world whose
treasure is not to be measured in
dollars and cents. That is why Smith
and Barnard and Bryn Mawr and
Holyoke and Vassar and Wellesley
and all the other women's colleges as
well, each OF which has an individual
and special contribution to make.
should be literally endowed by the
whole American community
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
PERSONALS.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: The Misses
Freda Anderson, Ola Belt, Nellie Cal
ley, and Helen Oertel, all of Keokuk,
were here yesterday attending the re-
gatta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis X. Ewing. Of
Des Moines, are visiting with Mr.. Ew-
ings' parents, No, II North Eighth
street. They left for Hannibal, MO.
this a. m. for few days visit with
Mr.. Ewings' brothers, Bert and Carl.
J. B. Hoverson of Knasas City. MO.
spent the week end at the Alien
home, SIG Concert street
Dr. and Mrs. A. Z. Landes left
this morning for their home at
Brooklyn, Iowa. after pleasant visit
with Mrs. Landes' mother, Mrs. Jose
phine Burns, 621 Bank street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
CITY NEWS

-Mary's Ankle, last chance, to-
night.
Steamer Capitol leaves Sis.
Special tomorrow-Sugar, 5, ~
and Is h. bags, Csc; lemons, S0c
doz. Fred DeYong.
The marriage of Miss Alma Bat
tie to Carroll Johnson occurred Mon
day morning at 9 O'Clock at the par.
sonage of Pilgrims Rest Baptist
church with the Rev. J. Sterling
Moore officiating.
Lightning last night struck tree
near the Jefferson school and caused
some damage to the school house
equipment.
THE board Of education is pre-
pairing to move this week to the new
offices in the basement of the Elks
building.
The regular Thursday evening
band concert will be given in west
,Keokuk park by the Community band
under direction Of Clawson West A
fine program is assured by the local
musicians.
-Interment occurred in Oakland
cemetery today for the late James
wv. Cannon of Alexandria, Mo-, with
the Masonic lodge conducting the
services. Mr. Cannon was fffyt-n1ne
years old and has lived most of his
life in Clark county, Missouri. He
lis survived by a daughter Matte. OF
Fairfield and son Floyd of Alex
| andria. His death occurred Satur-
day.
Mrs. Thomas John has returned
to Keokuk after visiting her daught-
erer, Mrs. C. r. Rasmussen at Mime
apolis Mrs. Rasmussen returned to
Keokuk with her mother for a short
visit here. .N
Miss Sidney Davis will arrive in
Keokuk Thursday from a very sue
cessful missionary trip through the
southern states.
A hydroplane headed south pass
ed Keokuk shortly after one O'Clock
today.
Three small boys found sack of
brass which had been hidden in the
weeds at First and Blondeau streets.
They told Health Officer Evans they
were going to- bring the sack to the
police station, and he helped them
bring it in. The stuff was turned
over to the police.
A marriage ceremony was per
formed this merning at II o'clock for
Charles F. Gebhardt and Helen
Schepka, both OFF Peoria, by Justice
E, e. Hawkes. in his office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
Stock Market Notes.

7 limited Press Leased Wire Service J
NEW YORK, July LACK of pub
lie interest resulted in continuation OF
dullness at the stock market opening
today. Leaders made fractional ad-
vances, U. S. Steel opening at "a, up
h: American Locomotive 9STs, up
*; Sinclair 80, UP 1A; Crucible 153,
off H.; Replogle 81, up Is; Mexican
Petroleum 1892, up Is; Union Pacific
113h, off ~ Vanadium s0A, off a !;
Retail Stores 8G13, UP "; Bethlehem
B 81, up u; Baldwin 122. up /; Texas
Company 47b, up IL; Tobacco Pro-
ducts 10, up ~.
Doheny Oil stocks and Vanadium
,were leaders in the second hour
Mexican Petroleum sold at 1921, UP
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
Lemon Juice
For FreCk|es
Girls! Make beauty lotion at
home for few cents. Try Il!

Squeeze the Juice OF two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white, shake well, and you
have quarter pint of the best freckle
and tan lotion, and complexion beau.
tifier, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces Of orchard white
for a few cents. Massage this sweet
ly fragrant lotion into the face, neck,
arms and hands each day and SEQ
how freckles and blemishes disap-
pear and how clear, soft and rosy
white the skin becomes. Yes! 1t is
harmless and never irritates
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
GaveI Is Stolen.

,TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
AUDITORIUM, SAN FRANCISCO
July 1.-THE opening Of todays ses
sion of the dem ocratic national con
vention was delayed because Chair
man Robinson could not find his
savel. During previous sessions three
or four of the wooden mallets usually
Law on the speakers desk
"Now, If one of you gentlemen VIII
inst hurry around and find one OF
those gavels, Wen get down to busi
ness" the senator told other officials
A searching party was sent out.
Souvenir hunters were held re
sponsible for the gavel shortage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
Tammany is Satisfied.

TUnited Press Leased Wire ServlceJ
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-Tam-
many chiefs here were jubilant over
the selection of Governor Cox as the
democratic nominee. Governor Smith
of New York, who fought McAdoo
hard, said that he was exceedingly
we'll satisfied with the conventions
choice.
Governor Cox Is the best man IN
the country to present the issues from
the democratic point of view said
Smith. He'll get united party support
and ought to be returned winner
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

3Rs, and Pan-American 107. mp 2. U.
r. Stores advanced to 8r3s, up 17s
from Fridays low.
Price advances continued up until
the fourth hour. Oils, steels and
equipment were the most active stocks
Of the early afternoon. While the call
money renewal rate was per cent,
plenty of funds were available after
one o'clock at per cent
The market closed firm.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
Women's Colkeues.

New Republic: The woman who
has graduated from college. looking
back to her four years of academic
life with a non-sentimental eye, can
generally find good deal of specific
fault with it. Here and there it
failed; it was too bookish, perhaps,
too clustered, too detached from the
real world. But. on the whole. wheth-
er gained at Smith or Holyoke or
Bryn Mawr, it did prepare her for
life. 1t taught her scientific method.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
Foreion EXCHANGE Market.

T United Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, July 6.-Foreign ex-
change opened steady here today, De-
mand sterling was $3.93k, off ~
francs 11.67, up IS; lires 1917, up SO;
marks .0265; Ca1NSdian dollars .S773.
Foreign exchange continued steady
until the close. Demand sterling re-
covered another quarter to 1894.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
REAL HEARING
SET, JULY IA
Local Man Charged With Violation Of
the Prohibition Act Will Have
. Chance to Offer Testimony
Then.

The hearing of the United States
VS.. Owen Real, charged with violation
of the prohibition act, will be held
July IA, at two o'clock before Com
missioner Sprowls.
Real was arraigned this morning
and his bonds put at $500.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to think our friends for
their kindness during our recent be-
reavement; also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
w. NJ MARCHEF'KE AND SON
CHARLES.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

nois He said that Lewis, subordinat-
ing his own ambitions to the good
of the party, felt the vice presiden-
tial nominee should come from far.
ther west.
At least six nominating speeches
are looked for, however, before bal
loting starts.
Pat O'Keefe, aged Texas rooter,
was going around the hall today
cheering for Cox. Just to show how
good loser he is, he exhibited a
banner bearing the words "McAdoo
and Cox will knock Harding and
Coolidge out OF the box"
This had been prepared in expecta-
ton Of McAdoo and Cox being the
democratic ticket
81 don't care" cried O'Keefe,
give Cox more votes than Texas will"
Convenes at f2:45- A..
AUDITORIUM SAN FRANCISCO,
July 6.-The democratic national con-
yention met at 12:45 p. m. today to
nominate it's vice presidential candi-
date. AS the session started there
was considerable talk of Franklin D.
Roosevelt as the nominee, but the
New York delegation had not decided
whether to place him formally in NOM
mation. .4
The Ohio delegation was waiting to
hear whether Governor Cox had any
preference for his running mate on
the ticket, asked for his advice.
Rev. Father Barry, of Butte, Mon
tana, delivered the invocation, on the
topic, God give US men," AS he
prayed the delegates section of the
floor was crowded but the galleries
were only about third filled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

The lounge which Is carried by
an airship is claimed to be a life
saver for at least five persons in case
of accident while flying over water.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

Francs were Ito, up Z; lire 1926,
unchanged; marks .0262, down .oooS;
Canadian dollars $3.50.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06
NOTICE.

! I viii not be responsible for any
debts EXCEPT those contracted by
myself from this date, July 6, 1920.
| HENRY GABLE.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

alone now employ 100000 women in
scientific or professional pursuits.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1920-07-06

FOR RENT-Modern furnished front
room suitable for two. Black 1873.
1402 Fulton.