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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-22
CRIME WAVE
CHANGING

There is just a little indication
that the modern practice of robbing
banks or breaking in and searchin'
for liberty bonds is changing to
ransacking houses.
1t has been going on in Blackfoot
on small scale recently. When
people come home from church or
from a show and find things turned
over. the bedding tumbled around
and the clock and the cupboard and
other hooks showing evidence Of a
search, it shows that somebody
thinks they have few dollars
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-22
SOME NEIGHBORS
IN TROUBLE

Bingham county has some neigh
bors who are in trouble and pocket
ing losses like we did some years
ago. Some of it seems to arise from
hard times and most of it arises
from dishonesty and extravaganza.
Bonneville county had bank fail
ure year or so ago, and much OF
the trouble was due to buying stock
in wildcat institutions, oil stock,
asbestos mines and the like. A city
clerk had embezzled big block Of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-22
WOMAN WANTS EMPLOYMENT

Mrs. Laura Hurst, who lives at
number sos North Stout, wants to
rent small house of about four
rooms, desiring to move by March 1.
Mrs. Hurst has small children and
wishes employment that she can do
at home, preferably washing, and
will send for it to any part of town,
and deliver it back. Messages can be
delivered thru Mrs. w. G. Thompson,
phone 241J. Up
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-22
Orluin Of "Parson."

The letter sc" was once pronounced
like "a" (Engllshmen still say clerk
to rhyme with dark and person was
pronounced parson. Because he was
usually the most distinguished indi-
vidual in the parish the clergyman
became "the person." or as we now
say. the parson.-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-22

FourfIushers and Life.
Some people are agnostics sonly as
regards religion. In everything else
they know it all
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

Of Michael Sheehan, who is remem- bered by many as leading figure ir the amateur performances whicf were staged by the Y. M. T. A. & B society years ago.
 MT. Sheehan had a most powerful and pleasing voice and was called upon time after time to play in local amateur shows. He had a trained baritone voice and at one time sang ir St. Mary's choir. He also took part in focal musicales and did concert work about the state.
 Upon graduating from the New Britain High school Mir. Sheehan worked in the cost department of the Corbin Screw company plant
 On Stage By Accident
 The story of MT. Sheehan's first ap- pearance on the stage reads more like a movie scenario than real true life story.
 He had no theatrical ambitions but while on a visit to his brother John in New York he met A. H. Woods, the producer, for whom MT. Mitern was playing in the thrilling melo- drama of the day 'The Queen of Chinatown"
 A second company was being organ ized and Mr. Woods in a joking way asked Michael Sheehan if he thought he could play the leading part,
 Secured for Leads
 Before he could speak his brother
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
KICK IN WITH STAR
 CAST AT PALACE
Betty Compson, Bert Lytel and
 May McAVoy in Cast

Starting Sunday night for a run of
 four days the Palace will present 10 its patrons the new smashing photo-
 play hit kick h." Taken from the
 famous stage play Of the same name
 which made big success on Broadway and as a road attraction. Kick In in photoplay form Is acclaimed by critics KS better than the play. Its plot is novel and interesting and has several very dramatic moments that hold nn- divided attention. The cast is well chosen and features three of the big gest stars of the screen, Betty Comp son. Bert Lytell and May McAyoy. Their c -s acterizations of the roles portrayed by them are wonderfully done and they will gain ~many new admirers when the photoplay is fin ished. The theme of Kick In" deals with the regeneration of crook through love and is absorbing as was The Miracle Man." which was big hit some time ago and which carried theme of regeneration. The Keith bill for the first half of the week will feature four excellent acts that are guaranteed good entertain ment. Antrim and Vale, a comedy couple, offer Sparks of Humor," a singing and talking skit that has many good laughs: Alanson is q hand bal ancer At this particular sort of performance he is an expert, one of the leaders of his line. He is be- liever in the do things differently"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
WHO'RE MY PARENTS .FOX'S SCREEN DRAMA
Walton'S Horses Vaudeville Novel. ty Next Week-Kentucky Derby

Fos's program of better than the average" is being continued week in and week out and for the first three days Of next week an elaborate yaude- vile show accompanied by the most talked Of picture Of the winter-"Who Are My Parents?"--is 10 be shown: followed by n complete change on Thursday, Friday and Saturday when the stirring melodrama ''fhe Ken- lucky Derby" will be shown. For to- morrow night the screen adoption of one of David Belasco's best produc- tions, Paw Ticket 2t0," with Shirley Mason In the leading role. will be shown. as will Conway Tearle in Shadows Of the Sea-" n great drama of life on the ocean.
 Mondays vaudeville will introduce n series of novelty entertainments, chief Of which will be walton's Horses. This is a bareback riding speciality right on the stage. like
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
1ES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE THE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

one ring eireusi and some of the
 tricks done by the hor@s are fe- markahle,
 .who Are My rsrentssa is dis tiRetly a problem play, worked out with care, Frank Draper. husband Of handsome Barbara, has a beautlful home and plenty Of money and d place in society, but is far from sat-. isiied with his lot, Ia place of the sound of childish laughter. there Is q sinister silence throughout his home. Influenced by her sister. Mrs Draper adopts little girl, but does not let her husband into the scheme until the child arrives, How he turns the tables is one of the amusing situa. tions, but the picture gets it's name from the way this child or Barbare sister influences the happiness of her mother when serious misunderstandr ing threatens the happiness or her parents. fhe picture opens with a stern father trying to prevent his daughter from mSrrying the man she loves. and fro mtben on the play be- comes intensely interesting and really human.
 Considerable interest Is attached to the showing Of ''The Kentucky Derby" on Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Most Of 1t was filmed in the Blun Grass region and Reginald Denny has the chief masculine role. Lillian Rich carries out the romantic interest. The story is adapted from the old stage thriller "The Suburban" and pictures the mint julep aristocracy of Ken lucky.
 Another big feature. this ono the peer Of all melodramas. that Is short- ly to be presented on Fox's silver sheet is The Third Alarm" fast exciting thriller from start to finish.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

Lyceum theater in this city in ''The Queen of Chinatown" A number of his friends rendered him a royal well come upon his arrival in town. He has not played here since but has ap- peared in vaudeville on the Poli time in Hartford.
 MT. Sheehan's ambition was to be- come concert singer but that ambi- ton was shattered by his physician who said that he had the voice to succeed but it was too powerful for his physique and to attempt singing for a career meant invalidism for him in a few years.
 Now in Vaudeville.
 About ten years ago Mir. Sheehan married Miss Bessie Rempel, the, laughter of former New York the ltrical manager. Since then he and lis wife have been playing in vaude- vile over the Keith, Loew and Or .)heum time.
 They have appeared in special sketches written for them by Miss Harriet Rempel, }a sister of Mrs, Shee- han. They have recently finished 15 week engagfment in and about New York city and are now having new sketch written in which they will Appear for the remainder of the sea- on.
 They have a home on Long Island II which they live when they are not travelling.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

of Three O'Clock in the Morning. The second partsSill consist of vaude- vile in which the famous Gallagher and Shean" bit will be done by Glenn cnt Lewis and Paul Lucas. The third part is country scene.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

HarFisi ''The Bunch and Judy" Globei ''It is the Law" Ritz.
 'fhe Merchant ef Neniee.n with Dayid WaTfieid. presented by David Belaseo, Lyeeumi ,'I4istening In" Biioui Fashions for Men" Belmont; "our Nell" Bayesi "GFingo," Comedy,
 Three weeks ''fhe God of kenr geaDee." Proyineetowni 'fhe Masked Woman produced by A, II, Woods. Eltingei Johannes kreisler," with Ben Ami, Apollo; ''Ross Briar," Tooth Tarkington's play with Rillie Burke. Empires fThe Egolist." with Leo DitFiehstein. Thirlyrninth street. 'sfhe Tidings Brought to Mary" a z heater Guild production, Garrieki ''fhe Lady cristilinda," with Fay Raintef. Broadhufsti Why Not?" Forty Eighth street. "The clinsing Vine" presented by Henry W, Saw age. Kniekerboeker; 'Giory," Wander bilL
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

John O'Brien in charge of St. Mary's playground this past summer, scored heavily as the tenor singing with the Checker Girls" company at the Lyceum theater this week.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
BACKSTGE

The Lyceum theater is practically sold out for the minstrel and vaude- vile show to be given by the New Britain chapter of Hadassah on Sun day afternoon at 2.15 o'clock. The show is to be in three parts consist ing of q minstrel, cabaret and vaude- vile.
 The first part takes place in cab aret with the chorus seated at tables. The endmen enter 10 the tune of 'Deedle Deedle Dum." David L. Nair is to act as interlocutor. The finale of the first part will be the singing
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

mine" Ambassador; "R. U. R." Fra zee.
 Three months-''The Fool" Times Square: The New Music Box Revue presented by Sam H. Harris, Music Box; "The Last Warning" Klaw: "Six Characters in Search of an Author" produced by Brock Pemberton. Prin- cess; Seventh Heaven" 9 John Col den production, Booth; The World We Live h." produced by William A. Brady, Forty-Fourth street.
 Two months-'Up She Goes" Play house: Rain produced by Sam H. Harris with Jeanne Eagles, Maxine Elliott: Merton of the Movies" Cort; Little Nelly Kelly" Liberty: "The Love Child" George NJ. Conan; Hamlet" with John Barrymore, pro- duced by Arthur Hopkins. S,,m H.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
SHEEhAN BROTHERS HAVE MADE 4
 SUCCESS OF LIFE ON THE STAGE

answered for him "sure he can, I will coach him" Quite taken ahaek MF, sheehan found himself engaged for The season in line of work he had never contemplated,
 Much 10 his surprise, as he now states he found the work interesting and to his liking As a result Mir Woods engaged him for three success sive seasons, His last appearance in drama was in ''fhe Girl of the Golden West" which is now being produced in stock by several companies,
 Playea Al Lyceum
 While out on the road the first season Mir, Sheehan appeared al the
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27
Achievements of Michael Sheehan Read Like a Movie Scenario Rather Than a True Life Story.

One brother playing lead in th' road production and another brother playing the lead in the original New York production or a play al tho same time is the unique record of two New Britain men who have made . name for themselves on the Amerl- can dramatic and vaudeville stages The brothers in question are John and Michael Sheehan, although the former is known 10 thousands oi stage and llm fans as John Miltern but to New Britain people Is known as Jack" shcohan.
 The story Of Johns life has preyi- ously been told in these columns. II was one Of interest and showed thas he worked hard 10 gain for himself a name on the stage, IL told Of his working as clerk in the old Russ win hotel and of his visit to New York city where he went from the of- flee Of one theater manager 10 an- other 10 secure position Of some kind on the stage. He was at last re- ceiving a small part in '"rhe Raiah," play which was unsuccessful.
 Travelled "One Nightcrs"
 This, however, did not deter him and he later toured the country in series Of "one nighters" as they are called among tho profession. His first Broadway appearance was in 1908 in Via Wireless and later he in The Fortune Hunters" which scored a tremendous hit
 Mir. Miltern has appeared in many successful stage plays and of late years has been in many moving pie lures.
 Former T. \. B. Man
 Not quite so much has been heard
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

theory and has therefore dressed his act up in new clothes. tailored in his own ldea of fashions in athletics and the result is comedy surprise act that Is as different as eleYeri o'Brien and Josephine present batch of smiles. songs and limitations in a neat little parcel called 'Tfhe Song Sales man." Closing the show will he ''fhe Fairy Tale Follies," novel comedy with four complete changes of scenery,
 On next week Thursday. Friday and saturday the photoplay attraction will present pretty Katherine Macdonald in the newest of her photoplays. Domestic Relations"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

The Broadway Time Table
 Going Two years "Kiki,' with I.eonore Uric, Beiasco; Blossom Time" Century: "Chauve- souris, (fourth bilD Century roof.
 One year--"Abies Irish Rose" Re- public; "Follies of 1922" New Am sterdam.
 Six months-"Whispering Wires, Forty Ninth street; "The Old Soak" by Don Marquis Plymouth; The Gingham Girl" Earl Carroll: So This is London" produced by George M. Conan, Hudson; Better Times" Hip podrome; Sally, Irene and Mary, Casino.
 Five months-"Why Men Leave Home," Morosco: "The Greenwich Village Follies," staged by John Mur- ray Anderson, Schubert; The Awful Truth Charles F'rohman produce upn, Henry Miller; Royalties" by John Galsworthy, Gaiety.
 Four months-"The Lady in Err
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

slipping OF the drum due &c the
grease and will also help burn off
the grease.
That Il clutch adjusted fer too
little spring pressure will slip when
going over rough road even though
it may operate perfectly for hin
climbing and normal running? This
happens when. in bouncing over the
rough spots, the rear wheels start to
race. AS soon as the wheels grip the
road again there Is a sudden varia-
tion%.n the speed OF the drive shaft
as compared with the engine shaft.
The f1ywheel tends To further diff
ferentiate this speed. and the result
is that the clutch with a weak
spring, or too delicately adjusted.
will slip. This. II continued, viii
tend to burn and warp the plates.
And. owing to the action of the diff
ferential the results are just as SER
ious II only one OF the rear wheels
bounces at n time. no
areasing Differentiai
IN greasing the differential partf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
GREAT DANGER IN
ADVERTISING.
ROAD SIGNS

Branding unnecessary danger signs
and stop" signals used for advertis-
ing purposes along pubic highways
as being dangerous, many automobile
clubs affiliated with the American
Automobile Association with the CO.
operation of the State Highway De-
partments are campaigning for their
removal
In some of the Eastern States
where the traffic on main highways
is heavy, instances are reported
where automatic flash ''stop-rail-
road crossing" signs have been put
up by National advertisers 800 feet in
advance of spur track crossing the
highway where the tracks are used
once or twice a month, just because
the location was ideal from an adver-
Using standpoint. On the same high
ways where these signs were needed,
they were often found missing. In
New Jersey at wide place in the
road, a cut-out painted figure repre-
senting a traffic officer and soma
phore on the arms of which are
painted the words stop" with the
name of the tea house underneath.
blocks traffic. The figure of the
traffic officer is so realistic under the
glare OF headlights that motorists
who are not acquainted with the de-
ception will instinctively obey the
semaphore.
In Connecticut the State Highway
Department has requested the Motor
Vehicle Department to have removed
stop" signs placed by property own
ers in advance of private roads lead
Ing from the homes to the main high
way. maintaining that it is the duty
OF these owners to stop before driv-
ing onto the main highway.
The danger of the use Of warning
signs or stop signals on the high
ways where they are not required
makes the motorist who has been
fooled" by unnecessary signs care
less when he approaches a warning
signal which is properly placed for
!. his protection. points out the Touring
and Transportation Bureau of the A.
A. A. 1t is the purpose of the A. A.
A. clubs to check up on the use of
warning signals on the highways in
their territory and take such steps as
may be necessary to have misleading
signs removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

sion that swings open for venti,att..
with a metal sunshadc ana : 80
shield wiper. form a unit that carss.
be surpassed for completeness ara 49,. $50
yenience, while the clock, speedors,a..
oil gauge and switches are gro,,,ss e
greater symmetry on the instrn,c...
board. 1n'ent
A clever arrangement Of wAhn,u
the roof Of the car results IN - =
tonishing degree Of inside on,s. -
thai has been widely eorimentsS -.
That the designer had the comso,s !.
the passengers very much al 49,.
when working out the details e 49,
by the adoption Of much wider 49,
dows throughout. and by the n,.n.
sion for lowering the windows q ~
front doors to a point below the s,iis
which allows ones arm to rest =, ~. 80
on the sill. s-se
The steering wheel has been Pate.
enabling the driver to get in or ops y
the car with minimum OF trouhiA
also assuring easier driving and hanS
ling OF the car. a'
The seats which are deepiy cr..s
Toned with Marshall type SPRINGS =.
well pitched at a comfortable anela -
insure the most agreeable seating ~
avoidance CT travel fatigue.
To these rcanements must be ada.a
the interior finishing of the sedans i.
Baker Fastex Velour, a beautiful ,tca
material guaranteed to withstand =.
we're usage.
In comparing the new five and seve,
passenger Willys-knght sedans Win
the former models. il will be notice.
that there is a conspicuous amount y
added room in both the front and r,s,
compartments of the newer carr
which is a special feature Of theI,
righteousness.
Non-skid Fisk cord tires. lar~.
drum head lamps, with nickeled trim.
ming and parking lights are distip.
gushing exterior accessories, setting
off the coach work which is a prodpcs
of the c. r. Wilson Body Company, q
Detroit, Michigan. who have special.
lied in manufacturing automobile bcd.
les for over 20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Safety in Road Signs


There is still much to be learned
about signposting. New England has
solved the routing problem by num-
ber:ng telegraph poles to correspond
with wellknown trips and routes
as given inthe various automobile
tour books. But there is still an
urgent demand for safety in signs, q
demand which has hardly been recog-
niZed.
Anyone who notices the way
strangers drive when they are tour
ing will appreciate the fact that there
is considerable danger in the way in
formation is handed, via direction
signs, to those who are unfamiliar
with the route. The stranger comes
to the crossing at twenty five
mile an-hour gait and is suddenly
advised to make a sharp turn to the
left. His attention being directed to
the route rather than the traffic he
obeys the signs and has a close call
When luck is not with him lie
promptly engages in 4 common,
everyday sort of accident.
Like all other accidents, the sign
variety is preventable. If directions
were given before the crossing is
actually reached the course taken
by the stranger would be far less
abrupt He would have several hun
dred feet in which to prepare for
the act of turning, and during this
space there would be sufficient inter-
val of time in which to look out for
the other cars. and for himself.
The arrow, tackled to the telegraph
pole, proclaiming ITO Millville," is
dangerous, A sign five hundred feet
from the crossing, stating Turn
right at the next crossing for Mill
WILLIE would add a touch of safety.
It's just a matter of common sense
and psychology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

'steerin' gear bearing was badly in
need Of grease. 1t seems that the
owner thought this greasin' was TAX
en- care of through the plug leading
into the gear itself and believed that
the grease cup for the bearing was
intended to lubricate some of the ac-
celerator assembly which happened
to be carried on an arm from the
steerin' gear housing.
'One motorist who thought he was
oilin' the horn motor was simply
spillin' oil around the Oil hole in the
cover. Somewhat the same .condi-
ton existed with the generator.
starter motor and fan bearings.
High pressure fabrication has solved
a lot of this trouble. but car owners
stilf seem to believe they have greas-
ed the spring bolts and universals II
they have forced In some grease.
These parts are never genuinely
creased until you have forced out
some OF the old lubricant Don't
merely add when you grease. re-
place."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

Dumb animals are not SO dumb.
Just notice the dog in the automo.
bile. He rides always prepared to
Jump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

see those who would cross:
lists attention. A battery In the hip
pocket may replace the flask yet.
Tested Parking Tips
IL eases the steering process when
worn,ing in and out Of q parking
space to keep the car moving, II only
Just creeping, when Juggling at the
wheel.
Advance the gas a little when
starting to back into the tight park
inc space. II saves stall.
copyright 1929, by The Ul1man
Feature Service)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Marked improvements
Willys-Knight Sedans

certain notnble changes in the de-
sign of the Willys-Knight five and
seven passenger scdans have greatly
added to these two models already not
ed for their distinctive beauty.
Chief among these innovations are
longer frcer lines sweeping back from
the radiator, which immediately i'm
part distinction that is much adj
mired by those who have inspected
the models.
This change alone is remarkable for
the manner in which it improves the
appearance of the car; giving it a more
fleet and racier outline so much de-
sired by motorists who delight in
well-bred trimncss.
The windshield with a lower divi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Well Known Writer Gets
"a Miles to Gallon Over
3773 Miles in a Franklin

Raymond S. Sears, author Of special
articles on motoring in various mar.
azines, including Field and Stream.
recently purchased a Franklin '22 So
Sedan and drove IL across the cont.
nent. From California, he writes "a
the Franklin dealer at Little Falls
New York, from whom he bought the
car, that on~the trip he covered ana
miles. actually consuming 1855, gal.
Ions of gasoline, an average of better
than "a miles to the gallon. The ex.
pense of the trip. including food. was
equivalent to SOFA mile each for
MIR. Sears. his wife and two boys.
Mr.. Sears reports that the Franklin
handled all bad going easily and that
the closed car is the only way to
travel. Next season he expects to
tour Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West.
ern Montana and Wyoming thorough,y,