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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-02-22
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

"Omem Washington Is known
Ia us and President Mashrus- /
tom m American historian husI
mii iNt George MaahiueionI
is Nn unknown mnu
Otore Washington Was. firsil
uf al worbingnan u must
mot h Thought chat b was oui, Ml
hrain vorscf ihai hc ioiled Vel
mhorcd with hi hands Few Mir /
amlaus were better skilled m thol
Use 90 'he Woolmunh sax, Che saW, /
anl lhe pillow Few men started
oaftl,r m liIp earning lhcir living,
nnd fcu continued lhc habit OF
work ,n .mp circumstances made
George Washington ihe brilliant
commander and lbc president but
70 uas hit own hauds and lhc mus.
elrs harh ol ihom That hid iho'
Foundation lof Dis own personal
fortunes as measured Con acrcs. or'
health and physical strength
when George was "A ho wins PVT
BE lhc "way oi getting q living q
First s. was proposed that hc learn
ihc spamaa Is trade. and arrange
monis were made 20 scud hlm uui
No iohacto-tarryiug ship his
moiher fear of ihc sen shifted
ihcsc plans aud 600 Young hoy
turned his ambition toward Che
surveyors Transit by dni of hard
work. brain and Drawn. Washinn
tom hcc0mc % good surveyor, one
of the best and most Industrious iu
the colonies
This Washington hahil of work
chung 90 the young man through
lluiddle age The only imc he left
| Is wns to fight first The Indians
tor me protection of the white
4 settlers. and later. the British for
1 the independence of the colonies
Between wars and battles he
worked
"li kept Washington Young and
strong. both mentally and physir.
/ ally. points oui Lodge " As with
| his body SO with hiss mind II,
never rusicd practical carpcn
Tier and smith. he brought the sam,
lQuiot intelligence and firm viii q,
the forging of iron or the telling
| and saving OF trees that he dis
Ipiaycd in fighting
Public affairs took up much OF
! Washington IS timc and attention
lbut even leo army camp. Legislative,
| mll or executive mansion Wash
( ng'on's broin and hravn coop
/ Grated iu the service of his coun
TRY. Just ns they did later ON
when. having left the presidency
he again became the private ciii
zen. thc farmer of M Vernon
Ills last years of life witnessed
fhe continuation OF his habit o.
TOLL mentally and physically
lus q few days before his deatl
"hc mounted his horse and rodi
o0 for his usual round of duties
Tho nest morning SNOW
twas still falling SO that he did mo-
ride. and he complained of % Sigh
sore throat. hui, nevertheless, wen
oui in the afternoon io mark som
srccs char were to hc emf - Tina
was DTS hast workday II was "a
mi of workiupman IS life. "a lii
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-02-22

plnnecrs " Won viii. who take
the chancc md hri their thousands
upon ihr mysteries az mother
earth art entitled 90 aud should.
tccsc me friendly cooperation
col all interested land owners
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Ray Gives Up His
Vacation to Devote
Time to Production

Charles Rays third Independent,
picture for release thru First Ma,
uonai VIII be an original story by
Fred Showers entitled Nineteen and
Phyllis Production has already be-
gun with an excellen, supporting
cast. which includes Clara Horton,
Frank Norcrosr George Nichols and
Lincoln stedman. Joseph de Graasa.
who recently directed Mr.. Ray.
Forty Five Minutes From Broad.
way" will again pr-sid. over the
megaphone. Tho star had Intended
taking a vacation prior TO the film.
Ing os "Slnoteen and Phyllis" as he
has long chertshcd derarc To accept
many Invitations TO visit New York.
but he has smo,hercd HIS own wsahe.
In order 10 give a liberal time al
lo~ance 10 tho new production.
Rays first independent, release ~
Forty Five Minute. From Broad.
way" and his second Is Peaceful
Valley" both OF which have been
completed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Vacation Time

This II the time OF year when the
motion picture stars leave the stu.
dos and seek the open country for
a weihcarned rest.
olive Thomas sailed August II for
Europe. accompanied By Jack Pick.
ford. her husband.
Eugene o'Isricn and his mother are
resting at Bar Harbor and Poland
Springs-
Owen Moore IL in Europe and ex.
pects 10 remain there several weeks.
Conway Tcaric In spending his
brief vacation fro mthe silver sheet
trying TO catch fish in the noun.
tains.
William Favcrrham IL remaining
on his Long Island estate 10 as 10
be near New York while he il 70
hearsing for the new play.
Zena Kecfe II spending the sum.
mer ut her seashore cottage. Fay.
side, l.. I.
Martha Mansfield. playing in SELF
nick Pictures. says Broadway br~ez~s
are cooling enough for her. and IL
staying in the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
DAVID POWELL MAKES
A WISE SUGGESTION

Tho problem OF fulfilling tho re-
quests for photographs that reach
prominent film players daily from
fans all over the country has become
a serious ono in these days of the
high cost Of everything. The pic.
tur~s which you ask Of your favorfts
film star In return for a ,cent stamp
cost a lot OF money. They are made
BY the best photographers and hand.
someiy finished. David Powell sug.
g~sfs remedy.
Let every movie actor and actress
send certain number Of their photo.
graphs 10 finn clearing house. I"
says Mr.. Powell Then everyone
who wants ono Of the pictures can
write there and get IL on payment
OF rs cents. Let tho money secured
In this way 70 to the Actors Fund. .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Picture hf4er

Man. Woman and Marriage" In
which Dorothy Phillips In featured.
has been completed. Alan Hoiabur.
Doro,hys husband. directed the pic
ture.
Catherine Calvert has placed her
signature on three year contract 20
appear on the screen exclusively for
Nitagraph. Her initial picture Will
be Dead Men Tell No Tales"
Roscoe Arbuekie was born In Kan
sas In 1857. lie got his first start IN
tho movies as an extra man Mt 81 per
day.
'cindereila's Twin" an original
story by Luther Reed. will be Viola
Dana's next starring vehicle.
Tho Branded Woman" Is a late
Norma Taimadre picture.
Mrs. sidney will direct Alice Joyce
In Cousin Kate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Blighted Love Is
His Film Specially

He In a young man. tolerably rich
and quite handsome. Yet he claims
TO have been disappointed In love
more times than any other youth In
America. His name In Casson Fer
guson and every few weeks he is
turned down by some sad-eyed young
woman and his heart blighted. Yet
he is smilingiy cheerful withai.
You see. IL all happens on the mo-
ton picture screen. young Mr.. Fer
guson being one OF those movie pco-
pie who seem particularly qualified
by nature to play disappointed lover
roles. The last time he did II was In
The Prince Chap" William DE
Miles production. which opens at
the Strand today.
For four reels Mr.. Ferguson seems
10 have an excellent chance for the
hand OF lovely Lila Lee. who plays
the Heroine. but in the final scene
along comes Thomas Meighan and
carries off the maiden.
TITS tough luck" admitted Mr..
Ferguson recently. but I'm getting
resigned to II now. And perhaps it's
some consolation 20 know that in
real life I don't fare nearly so
badly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
HAROLD MACGRAT
ON FISHING TRIP

Harold MacGrath, who has had
more novels screened than any other
author. is spending a month at Cape
Vincent New York. fishing for fish
and ideas In the st. Lawrence river.
In spare moments. when tho bass
are not biting, he works on a novel
which the Mayflower Photopiay cor
porauon plans to film This will be
MacCrath's 3oth book to reach the
screen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Conducted IN Cooperation Wuh
Associated Firsf National Pictures
J. NJ Jones. You ask u- To tell
you how To spell the name OF the ac
trcss who In advertised aa THE Cam.
60 Girl" we presume you mean De.
lores Cassinelli. No: Shc does no,
han from Spain. she was born In
New York city.
Observation-Disclosures brunette and
FRITZ Brunctte arc one and the sam.
actress. She may be reached at the
Hollywood hotel. Hollywood. Cal
FArnum Fan.--You win. william
and Dustin Farnum are brothers
not cousins.
statistician.--Tbe Capitol theatre
In New York city.
in New DIRK city.
Movet,e We never heard that
Monroe Salisbury ever appeared on
the concert stage However. IN his
earlier career he did study both mu.
sic and art. II II true he supported
on the stage the late Richard Mans
field.
Mrs. Jackson. Dean IL Pan.
nIe Wards husband.
Old Time Friend The * In
Francis Y. Hushman'. name sta nds
for Xavier. We are unable 20 ascer.
ttain whether or not he is going to
return 20 the screen.
cierk--F1oreno~ vidor IN .s years
old. She has an olive complexion.
brown hair and eyes. Charlotte
Walker Is Eugene Walters wife.
David Powell weighs 100 pounds Al
ways send your manuscripts direct to
the scenario editor Of each company.
and II you wan, 20 make doubly sure
OF its safety. register H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Here's one flm player who IL
thinking seriously OF going on
strike for a different type OF role.
because the movies have gotten
him I'm bad" with the public. He
II Holmes y. Herbert. who played
ono OF the leading parts In THE
Right TO Love" at tho Strand this
week
They are forever casting me as
the disagreeable husband" pro
tests Mr.. Herbert. and I'm not
that at ali. In BLACK and white
with Dorothy Dalton. was the
over suspicious spouse who drives
his VIII. out OF the house. And In
The Right to Love I'm another
kind OF married cad"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
MYRTLE MAKES
LUCKY INVESTMENT

Myrtle steduan. tho popular
screen artist who plays an import
ant part In the Dial Film oompanys
latest alistar feature. The Tigers
Coat" has Joined the fast increasing
body Of oil piutocrsts. Several
months ago friend persuaded her
to buy an eighth interest in a moro
or less uncertain oil company. which
had been drilling for over year
near Ranger. TEXAS. without bring.
Ing Its stockholders cent In divi.
bends.
This week Myrtle received word
that the company had brought In a
well. flowing LOO barrels a day.
She has already placed her order for
a Rolls Royce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
BORROW FURNITURE
FOR ENGLISH PLAY

The furniture used In some Of t1ao
scenes In Katherine MacDonald'o
newest picture. ''The Second Latch
key" now In production. Wa Oh
tanned from the homes OF prominent
English people now residing In Loe
Angeles. The scenes Of the story are
laid in England. and in order to OBJ
tain the proper realism Director Ed
win Carewe insisted that genuine
English furniture be used.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
SHOW MRS. CHAPLIN'S
LATEST PHOTOPLAY

Mildred Harris Chaplin was pres
ent at a previous showing OF her
latest starring vehicle. THE Woman
In His House" at the Republic the.
atrc In New York city the other
day. Mrs. Chaplin admitted the title
was Of her own selection. Prior 10
the showing she entertained at a
luncheon Mt the Hotel Astor mem.
bern Of Associated First National Pic
lures. which releases her productions.
representatives OF other producing
concerns and members Of the press.
The picture was declared 10 be Mrs.
Chapiln's best screen achievement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
HART SENDS SADDLE
TO YOUNG AOMlRER

WASHINGTON. - A handsome
saddle b-arsng tho Inscription. ITO
Gordon Craysou from Bni Hart" has
been received BY the s-year-old son
OF the presidents physician from the
movie" actor. Hart IL the boys
film hero. and the present Is the re-
suit OF story appearing in a paper
telling Of the youngsters admiration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
WESLEY IN
fRECKlE CONTEST

Wesley Barry. Marshall Neiiann
frcckie-faoed star. has just received
an invitation to be the honorary
guest In a frcckies contest to be hcld
as ono OF the big attractions In an
athletic meet at Jersey City. ~. j..
nsxt month. The oontcaf VIII involve
all fr-cklefaccd girls and boys In
the states Of New Jersey and New
York. and II II expected that there
will be 5000 participants. Prizes Of
every description are being arranged
for.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
RoCKIHFE rEII0MEs

Rookiiffc Fellows. who plays oppo.
site Elaine Hammcrstcin in The
Point OF View" and who has hard
important roles in other sclxnick
productions. IL the husband OF Lu.
caiic Watson. one OF the bes; known
por'rayers OF society women on the
New York stage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Los ANGELES. Sept. LARRY
semon. film comedian. was named
AS defendant in suit for siot. s3s. 20
filed In the federal court here ycstcr.
day by the visasraph company. Dam.
ages are sought because of sefnon's
alleged failure 10 carry out hts con.
tract for II pictures year. and
alleged expensive methods used by
the actor in an attempt 10 force the
company TO release him from tho
contract.
semon Is paid s..soo weekly. the
complaint said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Daddy Neilan and Marshall Neilan, Jr.

"Aha-a.a-a-." exclaimed Daddy Mel.
Ian. Here's my chance to beat the
gas situation"
But, judging from his expression
the thing did not work out. the aues.
ton concerning itself as TO whether
Daddy's legs were too long or the
wheels Of the tricycle. too small
This, by the way, In the first pic.
ture ever published OF Marahalls
senior and Junior together.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
ToDAY's PROGRAMS

LBERry-Chsries Ray In ''rhe WI
tAGe Slcath.s
Ci-EMMER--Niei~t ueming In The
Ceae."
CotlSEuN-~rhicves 81 the Might
eeQu~..
kEN--rhcsusa MeishAn In THE
Prince Chap
G q l. u n I a ts--Nse~vt warwick In
New Xerk. city Of Masks"
oAk---Cecii neMitie'~ "beut Change
Neur Husband" begins sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

T,HE recent gasoline shortage In
- Los Angeles caused many de.
termined persons TO look for new
and old media for transportation.
One morning, when Marshall Mel.
Ian. the producer. found his tank as
dry as the effect Of the 18th amend.
ment on most OF us, he suddenly
spied Marshal, jr.. nonchalantly
riding about on his tricycle..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

DON'T CHANGE YOUR HUSBAND

(PsramounD
James DENLY Porter Elliott DEXTER
Leila Porter, his wife. Gloria Swanson
Don't Change Your Husband" the
Cecil DE Mile picture which opens at
>fhc Oak theatre Sunday. is a new
fersion Of the familiar trouble--a
pyeIy romantic young wife, a hus-
md Immersed In business and neg
iectful Of his wife. and debonair
young architect. The wife leaves her
husband under the spell Of the new
Corners romantic promises and lives
20 repent and return TO the husband
che 70 foolishly deserted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
C. L E M M f r
THE COST"

Violet HeminE. late star OF the
stage play. Three Faces East" and
In the Paramount production. Every.
woman" is the featured player In
The Cost" perturbation Of David.
Graham Phillips novel OF the same
name.
II Is story OF college and political
life. with Miss Heming appearing rs
Pauline Gardner. who despite the
Agcng opposition Of her mother and
father marries John Dumont while
she is still in boarding school. Paul
Inc later regrets her hasty marriage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
Ii B E R T Y
"A VILLAGE sIEUTH"

Those who see Charlie Ray In The
Village sleuth." his new picture.
opening at the Liberty today. viii
marvel at the versatility displayed by
this clover chap. Charlie has always
BEEN connected with country boy
roles. and that's what he starts on,
70 be In The Village slcuth-- He
has . mania for running down clues
and his disguises are the envy OF
the town police force. But one day
Hicky Wells. as they can him. acsu.
any does become implicated In a mys-
terry that savors Of the real thing.
and then folks 81, up and take no
tice-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne viii picturize The Master
Thief. the Morosco stage play. in
whichsthey have been successfully
touring the country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Wallace Rid recently paid $1,000
for thorobred dos for his young
son. Wallace. jr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

Babe Ruth. the De lure hard hitter.
viii shortly make his screen debut In
"Hcadin' Home"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
S T r A N d
"IIUMOREsQuE"

(raramounO
mama kantners Vera Gordon
Ahraham hsntors ..ss... pcre Davidson
Icon kAntor. ..........,, Bobby Connolly
Minnie Sinseerg. s..s... Miriam fattlsta
"uUMoREsoUE," a story OF uni.
Il versed understanding and APP
peal. treating OF theme that knows
spothing OF the narrowness OF creed.
Nor. race. language or social strata.
u b. the feature attraction at the
Strand beginning today.
II Is Fannie Hursts beautiful story
OF the New York Ghetto. written
with the coiorfui effect that only
Fannie Hurst knows so well. and
which was read by millions when IL
ran in the Cosmopolitan magazine.
"Humorsaue" Is described as
picture that viii never be forgotten.
because mother love Is forever living.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
R x
THE PRINCE CHAP,

tParamount)
VIM. Peyton .....-...... Thomas Msighsn
Hunfon. ..-..s.....ss.ss. Charles Ogle
Alice Trsverr. ........ Kathiyn williams
ClAudia ..-.....--........ Lila Lee
The indiscrcfion OF small children
often causes embarrassment to their
parents and others. In THE Prince
Chap" opening at the Rex today. the
innocent words Of little girl cause
what appears at the time to be
tragedy Of the heart. but which later
turns out for the best.
"The Prince Chap" In Thomas
Neighsn's first starring vehicle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04

r. l.. stcvensons popular story.
The Pavilion on the Links" has
been transformed into a nim play.
and under the title. Thieves Of the
Night" opens today at the Coliseum.
As in "Dr. JekyIi and Mr.. Hyde"
and Treasure Island" Stevenson
draws his characters with startling
rcalinm and surrounds them with
web OF intrigue which is unfolded in
. series Of exciting events. An Itai-
ian secret society. whose emblem OF
tragedy Is white circle. forms the
main theme of the plot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-04
10 N | A L
NEW YORK. CITY OF MASKS"


Tommy Trot,er ......... Robert warwick
Miss Emsdaie. ............... Lois Wilson
Bosby. .................T Theodore Kosioff
Corr AcFaddsn. Edward johnson
New York. City Of Masks" In the
photoplay in which Robert Warwick
comes to the Colonial today.
The story deals with romantic
group OF foreign noblemen and AIDES
who are working In New York In
humble occupations and concealing
their identities. Warwick is a noble
ynan-chauffeur in love with another
member Of the oauouflaged group.
Their happiness Is threatened by the
underhand methods Of a certain rich
young bounder, but everything re.
suits happily.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-05-07

The chief industry OF Abyssinia is
the breeding of cattle
The output of boots in Brazil Is es-
timated at 1O5OO,OOO pairs'a year.
A single deposit of soda in British
East Africa is estimated by geolog.
lists to contain more than 200,00O,OO0
TONS
Asphalt was fist used as a road
material in Paris some ify years
ago, but has attained its greatest use.
fulness in America.
English scientists have decided
tina passing elecuicit ythrough fresh
ly cut timber makes it more resist.
ant against decay and fungus
growths
Apparatus has been invented for
manufacturing sulphur diox!de gas on
shipboard and pumping Il into all
parts cf a vessel to extingush fires
and TO- fumigatlon,
| A vast supply of sodium su!3hate is
represented in the deposits OF some
of the lakes in Siberia. Lake, Marmy
shansk alone is estimated to contain
about 100000,
The copper produced in the United
Safes last year was valued At S2l3..
100000 as compared with SlIl000,000
for 1918. There was ESQ a decline IN
the amount of lead and zine p oduced
Recent comparative tests have
shown that ethylene is u good subs
tute for acetyleue in cutting and
welding operations. AS far as heal
Of combustion Is concerned ethyleuC
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-05-07
las a slightIy higher coeaIe.enl

has slightly higher cOeaic.ent.
To pack and keep ordinary butter
'in mo IS impossible, it becoming
fluid almost from the moment it is
made To overcome this the idea
was conceived of pu ting it into col
kapsibe tubes the same as tooth
paste and oil paints.
A use for waste products OF the
coal mines, such as coal dust and
slack, is claimed 10 have been found
by the inventor OF a p. ocess for turn
ing these products into a patent fue
which is declared to be cheaper and
more satisfac DRY than coal IN lis
natural state.
A new industry has been inroduc
ed at Milan, Italy 1t consis in the
Manufacture of collars, cuffs, cigar
cite and other boxes, carpets, pu SEES
furniture coverings, and a variety OF
other things from waste leather fcut
''ngs, which has hitherto been use
less.
The principal source OF the amber
supply is the coast Of the Raiic Sea
more particularly in the vicinity OF
Konlgsberg, Even in ancient times
this district constituted tho KIN
berley of .he amber world AT This
place amber, VIII ch is req ~ a m ner
allied resin of extinct pne-trees, is
freely washed up by the sea, especial
/ " after volen. sto m The fisher
men use ne's with which thpv traWl
the shallow waters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-05-07

District of Bennington IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Bennington
To all persons interested in the es-
tate OF Luman S. Norton late OF Benz
nington in said District. deceased
Grcstin.s:
At Probate Court holder at BEN
ningtou within and for sai1 District
on the 2lst day of April, 1929 on in
strumeut purpOrting to '0e tho last
Win and Testament Of Luman $ Nor
ton late of Bennington IN said District,
deceased was presented 20 the Court
aforesaid for Probate.
AND it is ordered by said Court that
the 5th day Of May 1929 at the Probate
Office in said Bennington. he assigned
for proving 3Rid instrument; md that
notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Ben
nington ENcning Banner, a newspaper
circulating IN that vicinity, in SAID Dis
trict. previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO
appear before said Court. at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the
probate of said viii IL YOU have cause,
Given under my hand AT Bennington
In said District. this 9lst day of April
1920
AMY II. HARBOUR
Register
Holden ~ Ilcaly
Attys for ENecutriX.
Apr33- 80 Ma Z.