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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
Elsie Ferguson, Strand Star,
 Monday nAbsorbing Drama


 Vivacity had never been known in that household until Nina Graham came as Filmer lessons wife. and then her lightheartedness set the dull walls to glowing with color, but the husband could not understand the joyousness that had come into his life. Nina Ora ham In the central figure of 'HIis House in Order, Elsie Ferguson's latest Paramount-Artcraft production which is the attraction at the Strand Theatre the first three days of this week, beginning Monday. In addition to this striking feature there is new Harold Lloyd comedy. Dumping into Broadway.
 It is not so long since Miss Ferguson made her screen debut in "BarbaYy Sheep, picture which immediately caught the attention of movie fans and prophesied a great future on the screen And that prophecy has been fulfilled in the many striking productions which Miss Ferguson has made for the films And among her greatest characteri- zations may be ranked that of Nina Graham.
 Miss Ferguson Is an emotional ac- tress possessed of the most sincere talent of intense depletion Her roles have been varied, but into each one she has put the artistry of years of train- ing. Nina Graham supplies her the sort of role in which she delights. Her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14

supporting cast is an excellent one Included in the list of well known players are Holmes E. Herbert, Vernon Steele, Margaret Linden and others
 His House in Order" is adapted from the dramatic success by Sir Ar thur Wing Pinero, one of the greatest dramatists England has produced in recent years and this production is ranked as one of his most absorbing It is an interesting study of vivacious, light hearted woman, dropped in the midst of stodgy family with narrow ideas.
 Nina Graham refused to be depress- ed by the atmosphere of the lesson home. Even though her husbands re- latives took away from her the manage meft of her own household, she refused to have her life spoiled
 She goes on her way, seeking light things, joyous things, and her husband never gained her point of view. Mat ters reached a crisis and he was ready to listen to the urginess of his relatives, when dramatic situation clears up his problems
 His House in Order" has been beautifully staged and is featured by several lavish settings. The produc- ton IS whole is on the usual Para mount-Artcraft scale
 Harold Lloyd is becoming one of the leading farceurs of the screen. His
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
Charlie Chaplin h His
 Success, z A Burlesque On
 Carmen" Al the ALcazar


 Charlie Chaplin in A Burlesque on Carmen, and the latest Mrs. Sidney Drew comedy drama featuring the ia imous Broadway comedy star John icumberland in "The Charming Mrs. Chase are the feature attractions booked at the Alcazar for the coming week.
 A Burlesque on Carmen, is the most important vehicle In point of size in which the famous Charlie Chaplin has ever appeared. Running over four reels III length, it is the only feature Chaplfn comedy now being presented to 1he public. It -burlesques in inimitable style the world famous opera. Car men.s''
 In the role of Darn Hoisery, Chaplin appears for the first time in his long screen career minus the famous big shoes, small hat and the we'll known cane.
 : In the costume of a captain of the Spanish Omelette Brigade he is given Unlimited opportunities to display his famous bag of comedy tricks He in- troduees among other things a most ex- traordinary series of drill maneuvers and military etiquette His burlesque of the famous captain in the real opera DefA Hlei IS q gem or chaplin humorS.
 n point Of action hnmor and punch carmen may be termed the best ve-. hicle Chaplin has ever had. Among the# pig scenes which are featured in eEcomed dy, sare a burlesqtle wrestling. match between Edna zPurviance in the role of Carmen and a 400- pound rival an exceedingly funny duel between Chaplin and Leo White in which by ac- tual count the star scores more than thirty knock-downs, and many scenes in picturesque color and atmosphere laid at the inn known in the picture as The Sign of the Spanish Onion..
 series of sub-titles written in the latest style of slang and humor add
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
Experts of Foreign Service

Arthur sweetser in the Worlds Work
 Since the peace conference, alas, what a picture the American foreign service presents. Everything has crumbled The peace commission has disintegrated; the house inquiry, the war trade board the committee on public information, a.nd most of the foreign staffs of the food ad ministration, the treasury and the ship ping board have simply evaporated. The hundreds of men whom war called into various phases Of our foreign service have stampeded out of 1t to tasks o. fering a living wage and the opportun1
 of advancement. The trained personnel that was ours for the asking that cvu's have given us foreign service second to none, has disappeared. And with them have gone the priceless knowledge anG experience secured only at a great price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
ALARM CLOCK ANDY
 WITH CHARLES RAY
Clean, Happy, Romantic Comedy Coming to Strand
 Theatre Thursday

Andy was always up on his toes trying to get ahead. He seemed about to do 1t. when he suddenly discovered that a fourflusher was about to take the credit for what he had done. Then Andy got busy and this brings to a con- clusion the new Paramount-Artcraft production. Alarm Clock Andy, which will be shown at the strand thursday. with Charlie Ray in the lead itg role In addition to this feature, there will be new comedy. "Teasing the Soil"
 Charlie Ray is the most individual light comedian before the screen to : day. He has created a type, that of a tashful young man who is willing to try anything and usually gets away with it. too. No one else has attempted the types MT. Ray portrays. They seem to fit him exactly and Alarm Clock Andy is typical Ray picture.
 Andy shows Mir. Ray in one of his best young man roles. Andy worked for big truck establishment His ideal was the star salesman of the company. big four= flusher Andy manages to catch the bosss attention and starts to advence
 The boss even calls on him to get railroad tickets and look out for his daughter. Of course. there is a TO- nance from this beginning. and .ndy Iinds his plans for advancement con- slderably aided by the boss's daughter
 Then comes an opportunity to puf over a big deal. and Andy manages to swing it. But there is case of mistaken identity. and it looks for a time as though someone else would get the credit. but Andy straightens things ont and everything is happy. Alarm Clock Andy" is clean, happy romantic comedy
 Teasing the Soil is the first of the Paramount Aircraft comedies fea turing Mir. and Mrs Carter Craven. These two features will be shown through Saturday only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
ACE OF TIE SADDLE WITH HARRY CAREY Big Attractions Billed for the Week At Rialto
 Theatre

Hawy Carey in Ace of the Saddle will be the attraction at the Rialto theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day--
 Clara KimbalI Young in her famous success, Trilby' will be the Rialto attraction Thursday, Friday and Sat urday.
 The unwritten law of the west re- quired that no man could be shot un- less he was armed Cheyenne Harry last few productions have set new marks in screen humor, and Humping into Broadway, which comes Monday, is ranked with the best he has done He is supported by q cast of we'll known players including charming Mildred Davis.
 This excellent bill will be shown through Wednesday only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
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Henderson deprived himself of his faithful six shooter the best friend he ever had7--anerely because his sweet heart asked him to do so.
 It seemed thereafter that all fat eonspired to make Cheyenne breal his promise, A white-cappers' rait could not do it. neither could nightls cattle rustling from Cheyenne's ranch but at last something occurred thai put gun in his hand and started him hell-bent for his enemies.
 The foregoing are just a few of the complications that gave birth to the story of The Ace of the Saddle" the latest western featuring the redoubt- able portrayor of western roles, Harry Carey. Pre-release testimonials declar,
 Ihe Ace of the Saddle" to be the climax of all Carey pictures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14

greatly to the enjoyment of Carmen and the entire production has been greatly beautified by the addition of many artistic, humorous. pictorial backgrounds which have been supplied by staff of well known artists for tn e picture
 What is virtually an all star cast has been assembled to support Chaplin in this. his biggest and funniest comedy production
 The famous cross eyed comedian. Ben furpin, known as the handsomest co median on the screen. who is now A star in his own right, has been as signed one of the prominent roles of
 carmen He is at his best in the character of Spanish smuggler and l 1T anything, looks more crossseyed than ever
 Edna Purviance, the beautiful screen player, who has been seen with Chap lin in many of his most successful at fractions, interprets the title role of Carmen In addition to serving as an excellent foil for the comedians antics Miss Purviance lends an air of charm and beauty to the entire picture
 John Rand in the part of Senor To- mato and Leo White as the Spanish lieutenant, duplicate the success that has been achieved in former Chaplin successes Wesley Ruggles, who ap- pears several times throughout the length of the picture, is now one of sfihndonl's best known. directors. at present being engaged in directing SelzniclS productions. Taken all in all the cast of s'Car- men IS extraordinary in point of well known names and experienced comedians and is probably the strong est ever assembled in the support of the famous Chaplin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
The Art of Listening

Eisye rash Sater, in the Christian Fer
 aid
 Cultivate the habit of listening, as you would the lungs. muscles, or mem ory. See to it that you listen with every sense alert to all that is going on in this vast panorama about us. Cultivate, too, the habit of listening when you are alone. If it is in the aisles of vast forest, listen to the myriad voices all around you, the song or the streams the murmur of the pines. swish of leaves, and epic of oak and elm If it is alone in your room take few moments for quiet medita- tion. and listen to the still small voice. Gods messenger. speaking to you of the inner thoughts and life which only He and you can understand. It is only by thus '1owly listening tEat i've can hear the right word for our guidance.
 There is always time to listen. for by listening mean an attitude of mind and heart rather than a particular time or place in which to exercise the art The time and place for it's cultivation is here, there, now and always, wher- ever we may be doing. It is surprising hozv much more the listeners of the world accomplish than they who are blind. deaf and unresponsive to the great possibilities in this life that is ours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14

Operated by compressed air directed oy one man. new implement for use aoout the mines literally shovels ore from piles into cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14

CollierySr workers in Pemberton and Orrell England, have. by a special levy.
 raised more than s50,e00 as a relief fund for the widows and children of colliers who lost their lives in the war.
 and for the disabled
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
NAME GEORGE CHAIRMAN
CHAMBER DIRECTORATE

Or. Il, T.. George, general secretary
81 the Y. NJ. {. A, was elected chair
man of the board of directors Of the
Chamber Of Commerce at a meeting
held Thursday at the Chamber. y, NJ.
Austin was elected VICE chairman Of
the hoard
The board also considered tho propo-
sitton OF obtaining rooming facilities
for the thousands ~ visitors TINT are
expected IN this city for the Tr-State
fair II was decided to list all Of the
possible rooming places where sleeping
accommodations may be obtained and
they have issued call through the
press to Memphiaus to assist The
names and addresses Of the residents
will be kept on file aud visitors during
the fair viii he directed 10 them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
College Subscribers
viii Haze TWO Years
To Pay Up Pledges

In response to numerous INQUIRIES as
Ia the time to be given subScIlnctS :"
The $500. 600 fund of the new 1oileSe
10 be sought in Memphis Oct. 10 -,
General Chairman b, a. bosy ~. '''''
announced the form of the pIeuse.
The subscription does not h'I r,,,,,
hinding until the subscriber has be'h
notified in writing by the cha'r'lat,, W.
the board of directors OF me S"'' ',s =
that n sum not less than Neu''"u" nc
been obtained The initial paynshl "
one-fourth the total amount pieubr"
viii be due upon receipt Oh sue" Il NV
tiee, 10TH, ,,,iu he
The remaining three lourths VIII ny ue
dns in eouaI installmcnts, SIX moiIna'
~ months and Is months tRef'"t,t, w. .
Thus payments viii be made IN lou'
equal mstallments six monNhs "!"' :,
covering period OF Two y|n'S '''''
date the first payment Is MADE g.
g'he nrelude to the pledge READS
"Relieving In the fundamental neCSS1.
s{ty ~ education. particularly At nus
perfod in the history OF our nation az"
TOR the purpose of establishing III lue
city of Memphis a high grade cuHvke
under the patronage and control OF Ihe
synods Of Alabama, Louisiana. MlSS's-
sinni and Tennessee OF the PrrSbNltrm'
church in the United States, ana III
consideration OF the gifts of others
hereby agcee to pay to the treasurer oi
said college fund the sum OF ----
Progress in classifying prosperity,
subscribers is rapid and 1t is believed
the work OF the rating committee WI"
Re completed at an early date. E..
PRESBYTERIAN ministers OF Memphis N
session at noon Friday at the cham
ber Of Commerce We're consldet'hk
Hyavs and means Of stimulating cam
paiEn interest among members OF thc'I
several congregations.
While the campaign Is being con
Quoted as city-wide effort and Inc
College is to serve nonescctMlan tiela
members of the Presbyterian clergy
In Memphis are particularly interests y,
IN the project. since It originated IN
that church and the campaign IS under
the direction Of that body,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10

when check at noon Friday disclosed
that not a single new bill had been filed
In either court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
NORTH MEMPHIANS TO
TALK IMPROVEMENTS

The proposed Blckford park wading
pool and other matters of Importance
will be discussed tonight at meeting
Of the North Memphis Civic Improve
ment league at the Leroy Pope school
on Chelsea avenue. President Joe
Brennan viii preside. He predicts that
the fund for the pool will be completed
in two months time. A large num-
Der Of prominent citizens belong -
the club and "A drive viii be launched
10 increase the membership,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
JUBILEE MEETING SET
FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON

At o'clock at the Central Baptist
church n mhurc service viii be con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Ben Cox, on
his return from the coast. assisted by
Warren collins and Chaplain r, T.
Richoy Of war camp fame, All con-
ycrts Of the Collins meeting and peo-
Die who have been healed at these
prayer services are invited to this jul
bilec service A great overflow serv-
ice is expected sunday night, both up
stairs and downstairs In the church.
nr COX has wired welcome to every
body
During the late Collins meeting about
500 conversions resulted in and out OF
town.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
KING ASKS IMPROVEMENT
OF WEST TENN. ROADS

T. B. King. chairman OF the good
roads department of the Mern"N's
chamber OF Commerce. announced Fri
day that he had sent out letters to
officials of counties West Tennessee,
urging that they take measures to have
the roads in their respective counties
improved Immediately or the local good
roads department would have to notify
tourists to avoid this section.
The request OF Mr.. King to have the
roads improved is the result of the
profiteernlg by reslden.5 !. So. 81.
ways, who, 1t is claimed, are charging
exorbitant prices from tourists. There
have been a number of reports turned
into the local bureau. stating that tour
lists had been charged excessive prices
for hauling cars through bad sections
Of the roads.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
TWO GIRLS DROWN.

FREEPORT, Texas. Sept. 1O,--Loia
Hankins, Is, and Thelma Brady, II,
were drowned yesterday in the bay at
the mouth of Bernard river about IL
miles from here. Fifteen persons from
Freeport were bathing and were caught
in the undertow All escaped except
the two girls. Their bodies were re-
covered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
CLERKS IDLE.

As the weather was appreciably hot.
ter Friday than it had been for several
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
BURY MRS. HENDERSON.

Funrral services for Mrs Alpha Nal
Henderson, 80. who died Thursday eve
ming AT 1o.t5 O'Clock at her residence
at the Hindman Ferry road and Nc
Callum. was held Friday afternoon at
. O'Clock Services were conducted by
the Rev A. n, Goforth. Burial was
at OakvIlIe. Tom.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
LONDON ADVERTISING
MAN LOCATES HERE

Mr.. !. l.. c, Turnbull. advertising OK
pert of London, England, Is now man
aging the publicity department Of the
Bynn Yanns stores in Memphis and
other Southern cities and towns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
ME- NPfIS
ESS REAL ESTATE SALES
GIIl SunD'~o rtaArs
YIN MORTGAGES FILED

Memphis is coming in for it's share
OF the real estate and building bust
ness which has taken such decided
jump skyward since the war. accord =
ing 10 Percy Galbreath, local repre-
sentative Of the United States Mort
gage and Trust company. This com
pany keeps close figures on the volumes
Of these businesses, and, according To
these figures. the increase in real es-
tate sales in Memphis since 1917 Is
more than 300 per cent, The increase
In building permits issued during the
same period Of time Is more than 201
per cent, and the increase In mortgages
on land is about 1875 per cent. In 1917
real estate transfers for this immediate
vicinity were valued at So 900 90, while
In 1919 they had jumped to $40 600 0OO
Mr.. Galbreath says that the pro-
nounced increase in real estate sales
in Memphis. as well as in other cities.
should be carefully watched as ind
eating a condition which may lead t,
speculation and consequent danger.
Tire figures in the accompanying
chart are based on the daily published
Tea I" transfers for the six years. 1911
to 1919, inclusive
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10

days, deputies in the office OF the cir
cult court clerk and the clerk and mas
ter of chancery were not at all angry,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
Almost Incredible.

In Bombay there Is a fakir who
spends all the hours of daylight Of
every day suspended head downward.
Two fiber ropes attached to the limb
OF a tree constitute his support. Early
every morning he takes hold Of the
handles at the ends Of the two ropes.
reverses the natural position of the
body. and hangs there till sunset. he
has been doing this nov for three
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
The Woodcock.

The woodcock provides one OF the
finest examples of protective colorina
that nature has ever made. His bright
eyes, however fitted for the night worA
to which he puts them. are sometime1
his %betrayer. The female wOodcock Il
larger than the male and Its weight
varies as widely as to run between
eight to twenty-seven ounces. Wood.
cock is a tremendous glutton. so he Is
fat. The woodcock can fly either NJ
lazily as a rail or as swiftly as .
swallow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
To Win Success.

The trouble with a great many peo-
pie Is that they are not willing to
make present sacrifices for future gain.
The tools for self-improvement are at
your hand. Use them. If the ak IL
dull the more strength must be put
forth. If your opportunities are linn
tied you must use your energy, put
forth more effort. Progress may seem
slow at first. but perseverance assures
success.-Orison SWEET Marden in CHI
cago News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
Claims .Yapk.." is Chinese.

Yankee" is a Chinese word, 40
cording to Teh VI Hsieh (whose last
name "a "T1iank fou'), a Celestial
who is visiting this country. He ex-
plains that the word probably came
from English or Dutch sailors who
had touched ports in the Orient. In
East India they may have been greet
ed with the words yang gee" which
mean You are a young foreigner"
These East Indian words came from
the Chinese words yang Jung" Tel
Ii Hsieh says, and this explains why
yankee" Is a Chinese word.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14

Tie church of England two leg
islative bodies, called c. cations.
which attend to ecclesiastical mat
tiers. Each convocation, that of York
and that of Canterbury. contains RIO
houses. The upper house is composed
Of bishops and other dignitaries, and
the lower house is made up Of deans,
a~rchdeacons and delegates, who are
elected whenever a new parliament Is
chosen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
SHOE REPAIRING

THE WORLD Shoe Repairing and Shoe
Shining Parlors. best Of work and all
guaranteed at reasonable prices. NJ.
Lupone, A33 State st.
FIRSr CLASS stoe Repairing. best oak
leather used; also new shoes at reasonable
Ave.
SHOE REPAIRING. workmanship guaran.
teed: best leather used; % per cent. OF
on repair work. Il Gernari. 225 WASH
inEton st.
FIRST Class Shoe Repairing; all work
guaranteed and promptly done; also new
shoes of best qualities and standard makes
S. Goldsmith. 1877 Fayette 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
gea, Life

To work. to help and to be helped.
to learn sympathy through suffering,
to learn faith by perplcxity, to reach
truth through wonder-Beholdl Thio
e what 1t u to prosper. this u What
Y = 70 llx&szRAlllRe p1QekA auojn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
Fire Alarm Boxes

a5-Smith Street and Central r. r.
26-Market and First Streets.
27-Madison Avenue and Paterson st.
2s-High and Lewis Streets
3b-Smith and High Streets.
36-New Brunswick Ave. and New ST.
87-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
<3-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st.
4B-Commerce and Front Streets.
46-State and Washington Streets.
<7-High and Washington Streets.
b4-State and Buckingham Ave.
b5-Parker 81. and Pulaski Ave.
56-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
b7-State and Wayne Streets.
5S-Near United Lead Works.
59-Maurer.
62-Washington and First Streets.
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm Street.
64-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets
and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets
74-Kearny ave. and Gordon Street.
and Hanson Avenues.
S2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
83-Amboy Ave. and Washington st.
s4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
S5-Near City Hospital.
s7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
S6-Cleveland and Brace Avenues.
e2-Amboy Ave. and Inslee Street.
93-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
eI-Neville and tombstone Streets.
2S-Raritan Copper Works
24-Market and Sheridan Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14

Jud Tunkins says another cause q
trouble Is the fact that the man VIII
n make Tie best speech Il not a.
ways o. the hight slda e hs arEa,
nent' Ml
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-14
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