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Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17
PRAIRIE HILL E

Sunday morning, Feb. 6, a party
composed of Raymond, Earl and Arch
Motley, Cecil ePase and Ed Trower
and families surprised ogle Helm out
Of bed about sunrise. They did not
larry long. Later the same day, ogle
Helm, Arch and Earl Motley and
families surprised Ed Trower out Of
bed. They still believe in a good
time in this community. - Monday
Bryon Pitt delivered hogs to J. E.
Nortcutt, ]. T. Walker and w. C.
johnson. - Frank Kisor and wife
visited his cousin, Mrs. j. E. North
cult Monday. Tuesday Mrs.
Northcutt entertained Mrs. j. E.
Trower and daughter, Ruby and
Friday she had for company Russ
Kunckles, wife and babies and her
cousins, Charlie Kisor and wife. -
Mrs. Anna Price and son, James, Of
Gazette spent the day Wednesday
with her son, Ogle Helm. Mr.. and
Mrs. D. E. Nation also visited the
Helms Wednesday. - Thursday,
Milas Price brought 0gIe's cousin,
Aunt" Lucy Hughlett of Gazette for
a visit. Milas returned home Thurs
day afternoon. - Thursday afternoon
the local telephone line held a meet
ing at Arch Motley's, ]. E. Northcutt
was elected president George Adams,
vice-president, F. A. Daniels, secre-
tary-treasurer and 0gle Helm line
man. Matters of general interest
were discussed and all urged to at
tend the general meeting at VAN
dalia the fifteenth. - Friday, Mrs.
Arch Motley entertained Gus Barnes
and wife of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Les
Williams and wife and Earl Motley
and family. The guests remained for
a pleasant game of rock in the even
ing. Saturday evening Mrs. Earl
Motley also entertained in honor of
MIR. and Mrs. Banres. The Trowers,
Williams and Johnson's were present.
Progressive rock was enjoyed besides
games like, Hiding the Thimble, and
Spinning the Plate. There were also
nice refreshments of sandwiches,
salad, pickles, coffee and cake. All
had a splendid time. - Sometime ago
the Vandalia Banking Association
made A. L. Motley an interesting Of
fer to return to his former position
but he preferred to remain with the
farm. But Arch is too good a mar
to lose, SO the band has made the
offer more interesting and as soon as
they can find a house he will move his
family to Vandalia. These are
splendid young people and will be
greatly missed in the community,
All deeply regret their going but wish
them greater happiness, prosperity
and service in their new sphere.
However we expect to Sc them often
at u frolics. - Little Mary Nan
johnson was out Of school last week
on account of the mumps. - Gus
Barnes and wife were called to Mid
dletown Sunday by the serious illness
of the latter's brohter-in-law. They
will return later for a longer visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17
HATTON-CONCORD.

Isaac Oldham, who has been very
sick Ii getting along very nicely.
Exn Kennon of the Goose Hill neigh
borElood took suddenly III Thursday
Ind was taken to his mothers home
il eported 10 have the small pox.
100 SaIlee condition u growing worzs
nj hiB many friends are sorry 10.
zssaf BE- Il 10 better. 90 ]. ". Bailey
s4.< Is 81. Xonis 70 b tssstsd ~ Dz
NokszM : e KsseAs'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17
Injured at Larabee.

Chicago 6 Alton brakeman H. H.
Daley, formerly of this city, nbw re-
siding in Slater, was badly injured at
1850 Wednesday at Larabee when
he was caught between two cars. He
was brought to Mexico and taken to
the County Hospital. He was braking
on Extra freight 4SS West bound. 1t
is thought his condition while serious
is not necessarily fatal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17
A RATE.

The Weekly Ledger and the Ma
tional Live Stock Reporter, a daily
stock paper Of East st. Louis, Ill,
for one year, both $3.50. This is a
money saving rate if you want two
good papers. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17

Mrs. Solomon Stoddard of Kansas
City, who was Miss Gertrude Barker,
of this city, was the guest of Mrs. r.
N. White Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-02-17
Audrain Hospital.

New patients at the hospital are:
Mrs. D. B. Guthrie of Hatton, and
Mrs. Carl Woodson Of Wellsville.
Mrs. D. c. Moore was discharged
Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
Amusement Calendar
\ DAILY FEATURE.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
Standing Room Only'' Sign Proves
 Lyric Show Good

The Standing Room Only sign was displayed at the Lyric last night at the first showing of the double feature bill, with Norma TaImadge ana Charles Ray as headI;ners. Norma TaImadge appears in The Passion Flower a story of fiery romantic Spain and Charles Ray is seen in one of his favorite nick parts, in Peaceful Valley
 That Norma Talmadge is the finest emotional actress on the American screen today is clearly demonstrated by her work in The Passion Flower
 As the entrancing and tempera- m ental Acacia" of this absorbing and coGorful story of CasLiEan peas art life, the beautiful Norma is most ailuring and rises to great dramatic heights. It is true histrionic achievement for this scintiIlaIing star.
 On the stage Nance O'NeI took the part of "Raimunda." the mother, while in the screen version Miss Tal- madge, as Acacia" has created a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
PARK

Those who admire Alice Brady on the screen and behind the fooJligh;s, will have another opportunity 10 see this admirable young actress in person when Miss Brady comes to the Park theatre tonight for two nights, in her new play Drifting"
 Since her return to the speaking stage in her great triumph. Forever After" she has long since duplicated as a star behind the fOOtiiEhts the large following sine has won on the screen. Thanks to her brilliant per formance in that play. and following that in Anna Ascends." Miss Brady $ appearance behind the fUotli&hts in d new play is ( matter of unusual in terest to all those fond of the best the theatre affords.
 In Drifting Miss Brady js said to have a role to which by tempera- ment, personality and that rare abil- itv which is hers she Is eminently fitted John Colton and Daisy II. Andrews authors of '-DrifUing," have written an unusual play, an en- crossing, vivid, colorful story of life in the little known China coast towns.
 The story of "Driftins' is told in six episodes. which transport the spectator swiftly from a New England home. to China and resort on the BubbTing We'll Road near Shanghai. From there the action moves aDace to the Inn of Perpetual Peace and Plen- Fy in an interior town, and again to the American mission in that town. Back to the seacoast the story moves to Q waterfront tavern in Tsin Sein. and then to the saloon of a tramp steamer, where is staged the unique and unexpected depouemont.
 Miss Brady will be supported by an admira ble company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
Hodge P0dge

William Fox has placed another d lot on his office map which shows that Fox Films eneircle the globe. This dot was made at Copenhagen, where Arthur G. Gregory will open Fox of fees from which the entire Scandina- Vian field will be covered. When MT. Gregory has the new branch office in working order he will open other branches in Norway, Sweden and Finland
 A statement from the Charlie Chap lin Film Company declares that Chap lin has passed the halfway mark in the progress of his next production, which is titled Vanity E'air'' It is a two reel subject and is said to combine comedy. romance and adventure. Edna Purviance appears opposite the star. Vanity Fair'' is announced as the first of the three remaining pie tures to be made by Chaplin under his present contract for release by First National.
 Eddie Lyons, ranked for years with the front rank of screen comedians, is in New York for a brief stay pre- paraGory to launching his own pro- ducing company Lyons is planning a. series of short comedies of a. high class nature and release arrange meats are to be concluded while he is in New York
 For nine years Lyons has been known to theatregUerS and picture patrons as the front portion of the popular team name Lyons and Moran
 My present plans,'' he declares, "are based upon the belief that there is a big field for clean. fast moving time and thought that is given to longer subjects The com edian- producer is stopping at the Claridge. Charlie and Sid Chaplin have brought their mother from England and will establish a home in los Angeles Mrs. Chaplin suffered a mental breakdown as a result of one of the German Zeppelin raids on Lon don.
 Mme Curie noted discoverer of radium has been invited by Max Lin des the French comedian, ito visit his studio when she arrives in America this summer. Will Rogers is, undeniabIy, a spe- cialist in his line. But he differs from many specialists in that he takes keen interest in all the other phases of his profession To illustrate, he has, | upon several occasions. written cap tions for his pictures at the request 1 of the scenario department, and he suggested the title chosen for the play he is working on at present, "Doub- 1 ling for Romeo.' Now comes word | that he has turned lyric writer, and 1 is composing a song to be interpolated l in that picture. ''The Juliet .Blues." it is entitled, and it's wards are await | ed with interest Everybody'S brewing blue law ] blues. Here's one sponsored by Tod 1 Browning, the movie director:
 Around
 His neck
 They hung a hempep halter. Hung 1t at the gloomy end of day; |
 And when
 He asked
 The reason that they hung it. They said, "Because you laughed on Blue Sun-day.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
MAY 9, 1921

most fascinating role as the daughter The star is ably supported by two leading men. with Courtenay Foote playing the part of Esteban. the step father. and Harrison Ford as Norbert, the poet
 Once more Charles Ray. has denl- Onstrated in the delineation of so- called rube characters he is by far Ehe peer of all m lotion picture stars.
 Ray takes the part of 'Hosiah Howe" a hard working farmer lad of happy disposition. with a widowed mother and little sister 10 provide for It is no eXaggeration to say that in this role he has contributed to the screen a character that ranks as one of the most noteworthy achievements of the silent drama
 Then there is musical program by the Lyric augmented orchestra. the fascinating jungle serial, com edy and the Pathe News which helps round out one of the best movie pro- grams ever seen here \
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

This little lady with the pen sive look. is none other than the new n1fllion-or is 1t billion 7- dollar star of the Paramount people - Betty ComPson. Her ernfne cape Is tucked tightly about her Hly-white throat as if to keep away from this expensive little star all the bad drafts and wicked winds that might give her a spell Of pneumonia or someIhingi
 Betty's rise has been astound- ing, but not surprising for she has worked and WORKEDi Even now, when electric lights are blazing her name all over the country, she gets to her studio at SEVEN IN THE MORNING! No bankers hours for her, thank youi She has work to do-and does tti
 It was no patron saint who took a, hand in changing Betty Conlpson's name from seven point type to eight-foot electric lights. The only deity who had a hand in it is the grim, old fel- low. who helps them that help themselves. His name is Work
 It was in The Miracle Man that screen fans and ever-watch- ful directors were caught by the art of a heretofore obscure. lit tie actress cast in this for one of the leading parts. And by her interpretation of that one char acter, Betty Compson stepped from the shadows of obscurity into the light of fame.
 But in spite of that, there has been no abatement, in Miss CoInpson's life, of steady and systematic work.
 Miss CorDpson reaches her studio, as has been said. at every morning. In her car, which she frequently drives herself, she passes the miEkmen and news paper vendors on her way to the studios. She is well conversant with all the ins and outs of the technical details. In fact, the story runs that she learned a workings when she was engaged as a stenographe er-"Mary Smith, was her name-working for one of the largest film exchanges in LOS Angeles, for that express purpose.
 All during the morning Miss Compson is posing before the cam era At luncheon hour there are conferences A hasty sand wich and back again to the grind of the camera When the day is spent. she goes to the pro jection room and scruitinizeS the scenes taken, the technical name for which is "rushes,' selecting the ones that are to become part of the completed picture.
 Having played for approxi- mately ten hours. she dictates to her secretary, and finally goes home to spend the evenings, ire quentIy, porting over manuscripts, books and plays for suitable screen material
 Miss Co1ntpson lives a simple and satisfying life. She and her mother live in a, little bungalow at the summit of the highest hill in Los Angeles.
 Nor does she bear out the pop ular supposition that actresses all keep ropes of pearls and caskets of diamonds. As a mat ter of fact, Miss Compson does not care for jewelry Her sole precious stone is an Australian black opal given to her by her father when she was a. child. No, she isn't superstftiouS. She doesn't fear bad luck from it.
 I've worn it since I was a. child" she declares, and I've certainly been blessed with the best of luck
 whereupon wise people smile
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
pF AZ \

Harold Lloyd is appearing in his latest hundred thousand dollar com edy. Get Out and Get Under,' at the Plaza theatre this three days There is not a dull moment through the picture and the audience last night was convulsed with laughter through the entire showing. Louise GIaum is presented in Love- her latest production, by J. Parker Read. Jr. It has been given sumptuous presentation and the scenery, scenic effects and lighfdng are perfect James Kirkwood plays opposite Louise Glaum.
 The vaudeville portion of today's bill is headed by The Revue of Re vues.' replete with songs dances and music from the 1S+T period to the present day. It was staged and con ceived by Victor Hyde and offers thirty-fve minutes of real entertain ment. A sparkling surprise, The Rayolites in "F'1ashes of Color" Bon ner- and Power. with "Words. Set to Music" James Moore and Edward Fields in "A Few Moments of Darky- dom'' and other acts complete the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
NEWSPAPER REPORTERS PLEASE NOTE! Screen Offers Promising Field, Says Producer

plains that the screen version of his novel bears little resemblance to the book version. But if, the changes are made skillfuHy. that the origi- nal intent or spirit of the novel is not twisted or distorted. the author is satisfied.
 Undoubtedly stories will be writ ten direct for the screen, but I can see no reason why a successful novel, ist should undertake this work. My own Opinion-and I offer it merely as an individual opinion-is that the screen offers promising field for the newspaper reporter and the editorial writer, provided the latter has had repertorial experience before he be- comes an editor I mean the re- porter who hustles around all classes of folks and sees life at first hand. If he has the journalistic instinct, he is gathering impressions of character, putting away pieces of incidents and other material that ought to be of constant value to him in writing screen plays. .''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

Peter B. Kyne was a caller at Uni versal City the other day to consult with Harry Carey and Lucien Hub bard, scenario editor, concerning the first of several stories he has con tracted to write for the popular west ern star.
 In her latest Paramount picture. "Footlights," which is now in produc- ton at Paramount's eastern studio, Miss Elsie Ferguson has a splendid opportunity to show her versatility. She plays the part of a, vaudeville ac- tress who climbs the ladder to sue cess and becomes a famous Russian artist under the direction of a canny New York thea atl-ical- manager In lone of her scenes in the cheap vaude- vile theatre, Miss Ferguson does an impersonation of Eddie Foy-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
WEST END.

Betty Compson. whose first starring picture .'Prisoners of Love" is to be shown. at the West End theatre, to night, is the only woman artist pro ducer'' in the field Of motion pictures who personally attends to every de tail of the business of her production company.
 Miss Compson selects her own stor- ies, assigns the writers who are to prepare them for the screen, chooses her own production aides. directors and supporting casts and oversees the work of the technical staff that de- signs and constructs interior and eN- terior sets and selects the necessary locations.
 Buster Keaton in ''The Scarecruw ? reel comedy scream, will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

Human Hearts, which Universal will produce as super-feature un- der the direction of RoIIin Sturgeon. was one of the perennial stage hits of a dozen years ago. It was written by Hal Reid. the father of Wallace Reid and played on the EneIodramatic circuit year after year with ever in creasinS popularity. But its success was not due so much to it's StFOE 2 situations and spine chilling cIinaxeS as to the undcrcurr1nt of human in- tcrest and it's wealth Of domestic af- lection.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

Hollywood is to have it's Little Church Around the Corner, with the Rev. Neal Dodd. who has worked among motion picture people for two years, as pastor. The film folk them selves are wholeheartedly back of the movement Ninety-six theatres have already pledged one days receipts and the film exchange board of trade plans an entertainment as it's bit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

"HiSSi' ''HiSSI''
 The villain is doing something he ought not to do, so the ''Hisser' is at work! Haven't you heard him in the movies, when he thinks the hero isn't acting according to HoyIe" or the heroine isn't poppy enough, or or thousand and one things that he thinks are wrong
 Write in verse what you think of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

this Pest. Make it short and snappy not more than ten ines-write in regular or blank verse-or in limerick style Write on one side of the pa
 per and send to the Amusement Edi- tor. the Times. The contest closes Saturday at mid night, so get your verse or verses in
 early. Best verse gets two tickets to
 PoIi's. next best two to the Plaza theatre.
 WRITE YOURS NOW!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

An audience is the best judge of the value of a motion picture. Last nights audience at Polls showed it's preciadon of Vivian Martin in ''The Song of the Soul' by the frequency with which it placed its handl1er- chiefs to it's eyes. Some people may not care for a play that will influence ones tear dUclts but this sort of drama is good for the spirit and good entertainment as we'll. The shedding of a silent tear is good for everyb ody. 1t will be a tonic for your emotions because the story is a, human power ful document that shows of what sac r-ifice a great love is capable.
 The vaudeville show opening this afternoon at Polls is headed by Will lam B. Friedland'er's 'tThe Fifers.' This is a threeapeople dancing act featuring Andrew Byrnes and is one of the best, if not the best, dancing offering in vaudeville. The fact that it is a F'riedlander production proves that it must be of the best.
 The Poli added attraction is Ward and Wilson. Tins team of comics will make you laugh as you seldom laugh. Laughing is the best medicine and the best exercise one can take. Let Ward and Wilson be your doc tors.
 The other acts on the bill are good and include Gifoy1e and Lange (Mfss Lange is a very beautiful gfrD; Dinkin and Barr. Chester and War ren. Pathe News has some interest ing picturized news items.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
Reader" Pest Breathes
 His Last Taday!

The Reader Pest has breathed his last Announcement of the two win ners Scr last weeks contest will be made in Wednesdays paper, on fhfs paga.
 Gere'S the last one:
 Free Muzzles, Please. Our pleasure is spoilt, tho the picture the best, By that blooming idiot, the talkin E pest. At the movies you'll hear him in all his glory Reading out loud the moving pictures story. What a joy it would be, If nuzzles were free And a dozen were tied in such a pest he.
 ERNEST EASTWOOD,
 Is Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

Bessie Love will support Sessue e Tayakawa in his coming Robertson Cole super-special attraction, ''The Swamp a dramatic story of city slum life.
 Agnes Ayres has left Los Angeles for New York to play the feminine lead with Thomas Aeighan, who is to star in "Cappy Ricks,'' an adaptation by Paramount of the stories by Peter B. kyne.
 Gladys Walton, celebrated her eighteenth birthday the other day by starting work on her sixth stellar role Her latest feature is What Can You Expect a study of the growing generation from a recent Sat urday Evening Post story by Alice L. Tildesley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

The Bookman for May carries an article entitled '"The Author and the Motion Picture by Benjamin B. Hampton, noted editor-author-prO- ducer, in which he sets forth the con- ditions in the motion picture indus try, in which the scenario plays so important q part. and the relation Of the producer with the author He says in part:
 Every few producers study care fully the literary material from which pictures are made. The producer is the manufa acturer of photoplays his training has been along comme~Aial lines that had nothing to do with literature. These produce-s buy the brains of literature. art and the drama
 True, there is a. new type Of pro ducer coming into existence. a species of producer that functions more along the lines of the ma gaZine editor. . works closely with his authors, scenario writers and title editors. Frequently. the author com
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
1Get the HOOki"

"Get the Hook!' Mostly all of us can read and write, But, some folks think that when, They pay their fare to the movie, They can cackIe like a hen. They'll read aloud, yes, every line, The people turn and look, But, I guess the only way they'll stop, Is for some one to get a hook,"
 E. N.
 No address.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

: The E. R. Bradley entry. Behave Yourself and Black Servant, finished first and second in the Kentu cky Derby, run at Churchill Downs, Ken lucky. Saturday. This is the first time since 1914 that a Kentucky horse has won the $5O.0O0 classic. Old Rosebud won in that year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09

to themselves. For they know that. notwithstanding what the dictionary has to say to the con trary, luck is usually nothing more than a compound of ability and work
 So even though she DOES wear errnine she EARNS it!
New-York tribune., 1921-10-03

READER, Thomas V. Street. makes
objection a Monday
which
herself
Mile of
after the French girl had lost the going
win the national title.
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the
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Eleanor Mrs
could have
that Mrs Mallory
mention Miss Elizabeth Ryan California; probably
American championship w by saying
Browne "shod Mallory year
title"
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day she Mrs Mallory suppose
OF the players mentioned by Mr. Lynch might defeated
with O.
slightly.
Mallory singles by Lengen the
hard championship last and by Miss Wimbledon
worlds title the
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Mallory from either
a Dozen other Europeans who her superior?
Mallory the national title hardly
the meetings between these
July Mallory in
tournament in the country suffering defeat Miss
Miss
Cafornans each being defeated twice Mallory
Lcngn at Forest Hills and there
right of Mrs Mallory
MRS Bundy might have thing
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coed "to-morrow, but "to-day" Mrs Mallory supreme