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taches call at these cabinet homes.
thus coming into closer touch with
the officers of our service than at any
other time during the year
Mrs. Weeks has a number of as
sistants in their home at 21OO 18th
street.
Will Entertain Assistants.
The Postmaster General and Mrs.
New, who will keep open house at
1869 Wyoming avenue. will have
with them the wives of the assistant
postmasters general-Mrs. John H.
Bartlett, Mrs. Paul Henderson, Mrs.
w. Irving Glover Mrs. Harry H.
BilIany--and by Mrs Frederick Dent
Grant, Mrs. Parker Hit, Mrs. J. c.
Montgomery and Mrs Allan Kirk.
After the reception, which will be
from 4 to 8 o'clock, the Postmaster
General and Mrs. New will entertain
their assistants at a buffet supper.
The Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Denby will have receiving with
them from 4 to o'clock in their
home, at 1924 r street, the assistant
secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Mrs. Robert E
Coontz and Mrs. John A Lejeune will
preside at the tea table and VIII
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DIxMUDE WRECkAGE
INDICATES EXPLOSION
Charred Bits of Wood on Sea MAY
Prove Airship Destroyed
by Flames
RITES HELD FOR VICTIMS
Germans Express Sorrow Over
Crafts Fate.

By the Associated Press.
PALERMO. Italy. January bits
of charred wreckage swept in by the
sea at Sciacca and along the coast
near Palermo have been examined
by experts, and the conclusion has
been reached that the French dirig-
ible Dixmude. was destroyed by fire,
probably after an explosion.
A solemn requiem mass was cele-
brated in the cathedral here today
for the victims. and the people of
Palermo. in deepest sorrow, have
placed flowers on the body of Lieut..
Grenadan, the commander of the
dirigible. The body lies in the sta
ton here.
PARIS, December 31.-Herr Won
Hoesch, the German charge daft
faires, called at the French foreign
office today to express Germany's
deep sympathy in the loss of the
French dirigible Dixmude.
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with a hat to correspond. Miss Ruth
Wallace wore a fetching little French
gown and hat of green georgette.
Miss Elizabeth Hughes, VINO later
joined her father and mother the
for the diplomatic breakfast. wore
dainty gown Of pink crepe de chine.
Mrs. Eberle, wife of Admiral Ed
ward w. Eberle, who assisted in the
blue room, wore gown OF orchlo
chiffon, made on slightly draped
lines, and a black hat with an anne
thyst ornament.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, wife OF the
assistant secretary of the Navy, had
black taffeta gown fashioned after
the quaint style of 1880, with POKE
Nicholas Longworth was in gown
of henna crepe, with a hat to match.
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Diplomatic Breakfast Charms
By Atmosphere of Friendliness

troduced the newly arrived diplomats
to older members Of the corps.
OF great interest. too. were the very
newest arrivals of the corps-the Bal
tic diplomat Antonius Pip, who. with
his wife and daughter, just arrived
from Reval.
The gayly colored uniforms of
diplomats were enhanced by the
charming costumes of the ladies OF
the corps.
Costumes Are Charming.
Baroness de Cartier, wife of the
French modelled gown of black chif-
fon and a hat to match.
Sonora de Alfaro, wife OF the min
ister of Panama, was in green meteor
crepe. trimmed in black jet, and a
black hat with a jet ornament.
Sonora de Cordova- wife of the min
lister Of Honduras. wore a gray chif-
fon gown fashioned along simple
lines, and a large black hat.
Sonora de Gonzalez Prada. wife of
the charge daffaires of Peru, was
in black satin, with small hat to
match trimmed in feathers.
Nine. Steen. wife of the counselor
of the Norwegian legation, wore a
gown of black georgette crepe, fash
ioned on straight lines and heavily
embroidered with red and blue beads.
and a black plush hat with feather
trimmings.
Nine. Varela, wife of the minister
of Uruguay, was in brown velvet.
trimmed in sable and worn with a
black turban.
Nine wroblewska, wife of the
minister of Poland, wore a gown of
green and black crepe de chine with
a green hat trimmed in feathers.
Nine. Dejean, wife of the minister
chine, embroidered in Bulgarian
colors, with hat to correspond.
Sonora de Jaimes Freyre, wife of
he minister of Bolivia. had a cos
tune of black velour made on long
straight lines, with hat of black
velour. Senorita Yolanda Jaimes
Freyre, daughter of the minister and
Sonora de james Freyre, was in
light green velour, with a large hat
to match.
Nine. Jusserand, wife of the dean of
the corps, the ambassador of France,
was in blue and silver brocade, with
| a small black hat trimmed with os-
prey Frau Wiedfeldt, wife of the
ambassador of Germany, wore a suit of
London smoke broadcloth, fashioned
| on straight lines, and a small hat
with touches of silver. Nine. Hani-
| hara, wife Of the ambassador of ia
| pan, had on a gown of black velvet.
| the long skirt banded with a three
| inch band of ermine, a narrower band
marked the waist line, neck and
| sleeves and her black hat was also
Sonora de la .Torriente. wife of the
| new ambassador of Cuba, was in
black. with a small hat to match, the
back being relieved with touches OF
gold Senorita Maria Luise de la Tor
| riente had a gown of turquoise blue
! chiffon, with a large hat to match.
Nine. Prochnik, wife of the charge
| d'affaires of Austria, wore a gown OF
! black velvet trimmed with ermine
| and with a bonnet-shaped hat OF
| black.
Two young Japanese girls from the
Japanese embassy circle, in their ma
tive costumes, gave an oriental touch
| of color.
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he assisted by Mrs. Hayne Ellis, Mrs.
Turner and Mrs. Charles DENLY
Tho Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Work will be at home from
ta 8 o'clock in their apartment at
W. W. Ua,,,an Park Hotel. Among those
w ais.tinr will be Mrs. Lawrence c.
nss;, Mrs. B. Carroll Reece, Mrs.
Marritte w. Ireland, Mrs. Hugh ).
M.mming. Mrs. J. Butler Wright,
- Nm Eliot Wadsworth, Mrs. Rush
IM9aiiand, Mi Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant,
Honi iiel af;ii, CIV Desparrl Golf and Mrs. Ed
ward A. Gam.
,r,a Secretary of Agriculture and
,,rs wallace will receive from TO 8
Niaiock al in their apartment at Ward
,an Park Hotel, having with them
~. nlai daughters, the Misses Wallace.
SIrs Arthur Capper, Mrs. Simeon d.
Eiass Mrs James E. Watson and Mrs.
Iohn T. Adams will preside at the
tes. table alternately, and others as
sisting will be Mrs. John Hull and
Mrs. Wilson Compton.
The Secretary of Commerce and
Mrs. Hoover will have with them
rom 4 to o'clock in their home, at
23O0 S street, the assistant secretary
Of commerce and Mrs. j. Walter
brake and the chiefs of bureaus OF
that department and their WVes
THOSE assisting Will lncluue inc SUI
Iicitor and Mrs. Stephen E. DAVIS, 1r.;
the director of the census and Mrs.
William M. Stuart, the director OF the.
foreign and domestic commerce bu-
reau and Mrs. Julius Klein, the di-
rector of the bureau Of standards and
Mrs. G. X Burgess, the commits sioner
Of fisheries and Mrs. Henry O'Malley,
the commissioner Of lighthouses and
Mrs. George r. Putnam, the director
of the coast and geodetic survey and
Mrs. E. Lester Jones, the commission
err of navigation and Mrs d. B. Car
son and the chief of steamboat in
spection and Mrs. George Uhler.
The deputy chief of staff and Mrs.
John L. Hines will receive today from
to o'clock in their quarters at
Fort Myer. They will have presiding
at the tea table Mrs. Dennis Nolan,
Mrs. Robert C. Davis. Mrs. ]. Frank
lin Bell, Mrs William j. Snow and
Mrs Lansing H. Beach. Others as1
sisting will be Mrs. Bonneycastlej
Mrs Troup Miller. Mrs. Charles II
Bolte, Mrs. Charles K. KilbourneI
Mrs. GoIdsborough, Mrs. LELAND
Stanford Conness, Miss Nancy Haw
kins and the Misses Grainmer.
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efforts of the nation to keep it's finan-
cia1 house in order. Secretary Hoover
said there were evidences of strong
should be more than sufficient to on
set the bad effects of the European
economic crisis. Secretary Work
pointed out that an era Of "unprece-
ahead. while Secretary Davis, deciar-
ing that with the worker and the en-
ployer operating in amity and CO.
operation I'VE may hope to move Tor,
ward to another period of peace and
prosperity
Attorney General Daugherty sug-
gested that a good New Year resolu-
tion for every American citizen 10
make and keep is that he will respect
and obey the laws of his country In
their letter and spirit"
New Year greetings were sent 10
their employees by many other ofhcials
of the government and Director Hines
of the Veterans Bureau sent broad
cast a wish that the coming year
will bring health, strength and happi-
ness to those who served their coun-
try in time of great emergency.
Statement by Gompers.
Messages of greeting and declara-
tions of policy came from lne heaa- ,,i
quarters of many organizations ou.-
side the government. A statement IS
sued by Samuel
the American Federation OF LABOR;
|reaffirmed the purpose OF orgaaiZtso It u
labor to remain in politics ourins ,he M
presidential year and hgnt .o1
principles it has long espousteu 80
Another, by Alice Paul, speakihs 81; 10 =
the National Woman,s farS, IN
that women, too, would be FACTOR III
the wears politics because Ior ane
first time they will have reai op-
lportunity to influence natioi'"i
Secretary Melons New Year mes. s,,
sage, with its keynote, Conioehoe i'-
a prosperous 1924" follows:
"During the last year TINS COZ sr
has made a remarkable recovery IIolil
a severe Industrial depression. L! nc"
become increasingly levident ina,
with business on SOUND footins anu
fairly balanced relations between IN m
dustries. our own country can ENJOY
sta hility and a moderate degree Oh
prosperity, even when unsatis1actoLiy
conditions preYatl abroad. Inc e..
should not only inspire confidence IoF
the future, but justihes tne psiie
that the year Immediately aheaa o.
us will see continued progress IL tno
drag of an unsound basis or TAXATION
ia removed from business ana inous-
! try.
Importance Of Finances.
much depends upon the continues :, "a J.
| efforts of the country 10 kee5 ns
| financial house in order, hoidihs ueNi !.
| expenditures and following se"""
Evening star., 1924-01-01
new YEAR BREAKFAST.
Charles Henry Butler Entertain!
Distinguished Company.

Members of the diplomatic corps,
the cabinet, court officials and men
prominent in affairs Of Washington
were guests of Charles Henry Butler
at his annual New Year day break
northwest today.
In conformity with the custom es-
tablished by Mr.. Butler, the break
fast was a stag affair. The menu
was composed entirely of products
from Montsweag farm, at Wiscas-
set, Me-, Mr.. Buffers property. Mrs.
Butler and several woman house
guests received those invited to the
breakfast.
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ARTIST FLAGG TO WED.

NEW YORK. December 31.--James
Montgomery Flagg. artist, today an
othv Virginia Wadman, daughter OF
%r Sfns and e Mrs. Mrs Hubert Wadman of
Mamaroneck. \. Y. Private announce
ment was made by Mrs. Wadman at a
birthday party given her ;s daug9teT af My by
an aunt. Mrs. Arthur DAVIS OF NOT
Mr.. Flagg said the wedding would
take place in the spring.
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only serve to prolong the period Of
bloodshed essential to the overthrow
of the Obregon administration, which,
however constitutionally installed in
power, has utterly refused and failed
to comply with it's solemn duty to
the people, the great body of whom
sustain the principles upon which the
present armed movement is based.
"In view of the foregoing facts, the
government of the undersigned here
by be gs to submit It's respectful pro-
test against the delivery of munitions
of war of whatever kind to the Obre-
gon government by the government
of the United States. with which to
make war on the Mexican pc ople, thus
tending to disturb those friendly and
neighborly feelings and sentiments
which should exist between the gov
ernment and people; of Mexico and
those of the United States. which the
government of the undersigned is so
anxious to sustain and to cultivate"
10000 ENFIELDS ON HAND.
Evening star., 1924-01-01


Franklin street northeast, and Ray
mond Flax, 112 Rhode Island avenue
northeast occupants of his car. were
gency Hospital.
DR.. G. H. Smith, Medical Science
building, and Miss Frances Bullard.
Clinton. Mass, shortly after 1 o'clock
were Knocked down by an automobile
while crossing near Thomas circle,
They were treated at Emergency
Hospital for painful cuts and bruises.
Louis b. Schlossberg, 1116 9Th street
southeast, was driver of bakery
wagon that collided with an automo-
avenues northwest about 2:3O o'clock
Joseph Schlossberg, twelve, who ac-
companied his father, was knocked
under the wagon and seriously hurt
He was taken to Garfield Hospital.
Mrs. Isaac Orlando. forty-five, and
Clara Orlando, her -year-old
daughter. 3623 10th street northwest,
were Knocked down by motor de-
livery vehicle at Georgia avenue and
Newton street northwest late yester-
day. They were treated at GARFIELD
Hospital for minor injuries.
Shirley Schaffer. six. 325 9th s.reet
southeast, was knocked down in an
alley near his home by an automobIle
Carolina avenue southeast, and shock
ed. He was given first aid at Casu-
atty Hospital.
ColOrcd Woman Hurt.
Fannie Grindie, colored, sixty, 1121
22d street northwest. was knocked
down by an automobile near Wash
ington Circle about s o'clock She
was taken home by J. f. Gray, Nc
Lean, Va, driver of the automobile,
and treated by DR.. r. H. H. Sswell for
an injury to her shoulder and shock.
Angelo Bruzzese, seven. years old.
316 Sd street northeast, was knock ed
garage in an alley in rear of his
home. He received a severe injury
to his head and possible fracture of
the skull. He was treated at Casualty
Hospital -
Alice Frederick, colored. ffty-six,
% 0 street northwest, received a dis
location of her right shoulder and in
juries to her face when knocked down
by an automobile at Rhode Island
avenue and 7th street She received
treatment at Freedmen's Hospital.
s. r. Brenneman, $40 Massachusetts
avenue northwest, about IL 80 o'clock
was knocked down by an automobile
street and injured. He refused hospi-
tai treatment.
An automobile driven by an unidenti-
fed individual about 2 2:15 o'clock COLI
lfded with an automobile owned by
Christian Heurich. 26th and Water
streets. He failed to stop and make
known his identity.
Jennings Cockrell was driver Of a
motor truck belonging to local realty
company that backed against the side
Of house 1898 25th street northwest
about 1:15 o'clock. A door and part
Of the wall Of the house were knocked
down.
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OPPORTUNITY FUND GIFTS.
Contributions to Associated Chari-
ties Through The Star.

The Star has received and ac-
knowledges the following contribu-
tions to the Christmas opportunity
fund of the Associated Charities:
Previously acknowledged. $1,7S1.
any five, s5; NJ. E. B.. Nos. Z, II, 13, SO:
cash. widow. SO; Ruth 1. Baer, No. 10,
s25; w. B. Stoddard. most needed, $5;
B. S. D.. No. IL, $40: William Barnes,
No. 4, $3.50; Mrs. G.. B. G.. any, 81;
NJ. A. L., No. IL, 81; M. A. L., No. 13.
81; e. E., No. II, So: E. E, No. 13, So:
memory A. NJ. LIS birthday. any, $50.
Total, S1,S96.50.
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STREET ACCIDENTS.
MAR ClTY'S REVEL S

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MOVE IN CONGRESS NOT
EXPECTED TO PREVENT
u. S. SALE TO OBREGON

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OFFICIALS PREDICT
PROSPEROUS YEAR

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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09
Duluth
Ne1NS

Misses Leota Butler. Homora
Evans and Beulah Vaughn were en-
tertained at dinner by Messrs. Bur
ton. Avant and the Sunset Four Sat
urday. Covers were laid for ten
guests.
A large crowd was in attendance
Sunday at the Calvary Baptist church.
Rev. ID. e. Beasley was at>his best In
delivering the sermon.
Mrs Susan G. Evans and Mrs. Ed
|mondia Chapman win leave Thursday
to attend the mid-winter meeting OF
the M. +. C. w.. which will convene
In st. Paul Friday. February s.
James Wesley Byrd, eldest SON Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Byrd, s26 Sixth
avenue east, died Saturday morning
in Philadelphia. Pa. Burial will be
in that city.
Miss Ann Colby was a charming
hostess last Tuesday night when she
at Foresters hall inform
ally with dancing party, the occa-
sion being her birthday. Many beau
tiful gifts were received. After a
dainty luncheon all left wishing the
hostess many happy returns of the
day.
Mrs. Jessie Williams and grandson.
Argonne Thornton, will be the house
guests of her daughter and son-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Beasler. Of
Minneapolis. while attending the mid
winter sessions Of the M. f. C. w.
Four talented men. known as the
Sunset Four" were entertained by
Mrs. Susan B. Evans Friday evening.
These young men are well known In
theatrical circles for their wonderful
ability and performance.
Mr.. Geo. Hall, ia w. Second ST.,
is in the hospital for minor opera
ton. His friends wish him speedy
recovery.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. r.
B. Newsome, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Le-
Broi, Mrs. vanderberg and Mrs. Win
field.
A very interesting program is
ready to present to the public at the
opening of the Forum under the au-
spices Of the local branch N. A. A.
c. p, February IA. Prof. H. WILL
Jams is in charge Of the program.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09
EVER READY CAFE OPENS
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The Ever Ready Cafe, SO Lyndale
avenue north. Minneapolis, which
had been one Of the most popular eat
ing places in Minneapolis up to the
time that Bob Bradley, its first pro-
prietor, disappeared. has been re-
opened by Mr.. George X. Kays, a well
known hotel and dining car chef, who
asserts that he intends to serve the
best meals in the city at reasonable
prices. Mr.. Kays. who has a winning
personality. has had 20 years expert
ence preparing tasty meals for the
public and is therefore well qualiaed
to preside over this first-class estab-
lishment. Beside its regular accom-
modations. the cafe Is equipped with
small private dining rooms The pub
lie will ind Mr.. Kays' Cafe particu-
lar place for particular people.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09

BY Rev. Robert Cheers.

On January 80. Madame Mary
Mosley. teacher of the Glover Bios
som Dramatic Literary Club Of our
City. gave a Musical Recital at Bor-
der M. E. church.
She had had company of little
felix's in training for few weeks and
their renditions showed not only the
efficiency OF their teacher, but also
great stage talent potential.
We believe that IL these little folks
continue under her tutelage, the time
win not be far distant when Mime
apolis will have company who can
produce a play not only on par with
any on the American stage. but win
Pc peers with the plays OF the world.
ut would show great prophetic In.
sight and reflect credit to our CON-
munity as a whole IL the people OF
Minneapolis would cooperate hearti.
ly with Miss Mosley in her efforts to
lead the Negro Race to the '.fron,
line" in constructive amusements.
We predict for her great future
and feel personally responsible I'd
help her realize Il. s,
We are planning to give a three
nights Peddlers Social, at Border on
February 20. FL, %. It will com.
prise 4 trip around the world-th,
leading countries win be represented
You cannot alrord to miss It Come
and take the trip. The fare u cheaY
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09
SUNSHINE CHARITY CLUB
GIVES REPORT FOR YEAR

The activities OF the Sunshine
Charity Art Club for the year Of 1923
were as follows: Donated to the
Crispus Attucks Home during the
year, $55; gave to two needy families
a basket of groceries, $40; and bum
die Of clothing each; $3.50 basket of
groceries to another family; paid for
a pair of child's shoes to be repaired; !;
two bundles Of clothing and shoes for
two more needy families. This club
has been organized for about -four
years and has large membership Of
women who are real earnest workers.
Mrs. Susie Tudus is the president of
this progressing club.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09
MEASURING FACTS

From the general survey of the political field it seems that
the six commissioners Office will likely be candidates
ton Some of them have made splendid showing and have full
filled the promises made the voting public during the
pagn We hold abeyance choice of candidates until
authentic be made The tremendous tasks that befa
of such that great must be taken the
selection of capable of engineering posts
signed Them The safety welfare the public
and deliberate execution laws such be the
wrong heads the governing forces In view of these accepted
facts is careuess lend support
that work for the welfare of the people The candidate
not make good his campaign promises after election
and unwarantng the respect support of his following
Such has been the many years. Realizing Negro
quey commands casting vote designing politicians have
capitalized their false promises these The Negro
voter desous of securing the representation citizenship has,
good faith, accepted these false promises truths only
himself deserted part of the community when favorable
should have been taken repetition of this
seeking to avoid after the final election this spring Such
given unqualified support to- found them want
ing when the crisis will find the Negro
dependable ally when they seek reelection
In the Eighth ward where many of group beautiful
property instances have been shown where adequate
provements have not been made consistent with the paid
The paving between the street tracks has been neglected while
the franchise of the specifically that paving
shall be put in by the Street Railway Company that
with necessity that such commissioners who response
bic for these improvements should have busted
selves to the securing of this paving In much
trusted civic development into the of representative
body naturally expect that body capacity that
will be characteristic of the belief the public nher ability
foresee necessity and their integrity fayor
The BuletnAppea is not political journal ever
permitted itself to become envoved with party
to lose individual identity Since public pu
it highly and expedent that pub
lie affairs that have for their the securing unqualified
recognition at all times and nmtgaed justice all occasions
such stand all pubcpted newspapers take they ex
pect to retain the confidence of the people they
We believe that of capable citizens entitled to
consideration when the apponve positions municipal
ernmen are being passed s consideration been
en- in the past but the acceptance of the crumbs Lords
forgotten issues with and seek right
full position of citizenship with intelligence concerted
ness OF the use OF mans greatest assehe free
use of the ballot. tsts n
New history will be written when the proeerng politician
learns ne dealing with and not forms that touch
OF deliberate lie aquered with promises Let every loyal Negro
register and vote for and only this way we
can receive our full quota of recognition
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09
.MMeRedm of
The FOOMghts
Seventh Street Theatre.

Dan Caslar, pianist, and the Beas-
ley Twins, attractive girls who sing
and play the violin. will headline a
comedy bill at the Seventh Street the
eatre this week. Caslar is making
his first appearance in vaudeville aft
er leaving the field of society enter
taining. He received his musical
education In the conservatory of Ma
pies. The Beasley Twins may be re-
called as interesting features of vari-
GUS musical revues. including Arthur
Hammerstein's production Of Some
body's Sweetheart"
Other acts include Blanche and
Jimmie Creighton in a comedy. skit,
which they call Midtown vaude-
ville," a, melange OF eccentric dane
ing. comedy patter and story about
a wild cat that is said to be a
cream; Frank walmsley and Mae
Keating, who will present a humor-
GUS sketch. ''The Lure Of the Stage, +"
the principals being vaudevillian in
search Of partner. and RED Cap"
who is stage struck; Bee Ho Gray,
expert lariat thrower. who was fea-
ture Of Mcintyre and Heath's produc-
tion of RED Pepper last season;
Frank Peck and Helen Harris, black
face comedians; JEWELS Manikins.
and the Valentines and Bottomleys.
casting stars, whose billing asserts
they are "human basketballs:'
"Harbor Lights" starring Tom
Moore. will be the feature Aim.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-09

The Industrial Development Asso-
citation Of Chicago has placed 10000
acres Of Wisconsin land on the mar
ket to be sold in small tracts TO ra6e
farmers.