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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30

San Francisco at the time, and when
told her had decided to go to Holly
wood she gave me several letters of
introduction to influential motion pic
ture people. These never used, for
felt that should stand or fall solely
upon my ability. The two weeks
stretched on.
don't think anyone ratified studio
gates more persistently and ineffectu-
ally than / did. walked miles be-
tween studios, hoping, but my only re-
ward was mot a thing" and "come
back next week."
But the lure of pictures had taken
hold of me during those weeks of seek
ing, and my encouragement found a
counterbalance in increasing determi-
nation. Five months slipped by dur
ing which / eked out precarious ex-
istence, working now and then, and
only encouraged by few small 'bits"
along with extra" work.
Then, one day, received a call from
Vitagraph. Just another "extra" job,
I thought, as l waited outside the cast
ing Office with several others. But it
wasn't, and when left a few min
utes later it was via the door into the
back lot to begin Immediately in the
second leading role with Earle Will
liams in 1.-THE Girl in His House."
But even after playing this role
found that had long way to go.
That was in June, 1918, and during the
succeeding months received a little
substantial encouragement. Then came
the real "break" following the release
Of "The Girl in His House," when
Dustin Farnum chose me as his lead
ing lady in 1.-The Man in the Open"
Tnus treasured, sent for my children
and mother, and we began modestly to
enjoy the home life, of which we had
so hopefully dreamed Seven leading
roles opposite win Rogers and two
with Frank Keenan,, which followed,
lent impetus to my confidence in the
justification of my ambitions.
AS l look back it seems that one
lesson above all others is to be gained
from my experience. and that is that
the less one allows his thoughts to
dwell on the 'ifs"-the contingent is
sues of course of action which is in
itself worthwhile more nearly ne will
succeed in gratifying this ambition.
wNU Service
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
HOWIBr0keIntO
+ The Movies +
By IRENE RICH
Copyright by Hal c. Herman

I FREQUENTLY wonder how my ca.
reer would have been affected If
Hollywood and San Francisco were
farther removed from each other. And
then l bring up" with a snap remind
ed that I've allowed a little eff to
creep into my thoughts. The little
two-letter word seems to have so much
influence in shaping our lives if we
allow it to.
We permit 'ifs'' to infict them
selves upon us instead of Selling upon
our opportunities and making the best
of them without thought of contin-
gencies. | think | learned this lesson
a trifle late, but when / did, the re-
action bordered closely upon sheer
recklessness, it appears, as l look
ing caution to the winds and came to
Hollywood, friendless and without def
mite knowledge of course of action.
All my life had secretly cherished
an ambition to be an actress, but
whenever 1 considered the possibilities
OF failure IL j attempted to crafty my
desire in this direction, I was appalled,.
My two daughters and mother were
with me in San Francisco, and when
thought of going to New York and
taking them with newell, there were
just flock of ''ifs' that persisted in
popping up. Hollywood hardly
dared to think of it.
Fortunately, just when / thought l
must do something to satisfy my long
depressed desire to become an actress,
my firm gave me vacation. I re-
solved to go to Hollywood and try to
"5reak into pictures" Two weeks,
thought, would at least yield some
definite answer, favorable or adverse.
Blanche Ring, whom l had met and
told of my ambitions, was playing in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Beerx's Insomnia Cure

Wallace Berry practices the height
of insomnia cures. When Wally gets
tired of the peremptory phone calls, in-
sistent door bells, and the buzz and
chatter of Hollywood he HES to a
nearby airport, rents plane, hires a
pilot, and has the latter take him up
to cruise aimlessly about in the blue
for three, four. or five hours, while
Wally takes a peaceful snooze. He
says it's the best and most soothing
relaxation he can get.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
A Fowl Reply

A Fowl Reply
Hayes looked thoughtful.
'Tell me-" he said. lis chicken
big enough to eat when it is two
weeks old?"
His friend laughed.
Don't be absurd" he replied. "Of
course 1t isn't"
Hayes gave him a friendly push.
''Then how does it live?" he asked.
''Tell me that"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
THE BOOB

The Stout One-Yes. spent the
entire evening telling him that he
had terrible reputation for kissing
girls against their will
The Thin One-And what did he
do?
The Stout One-l1e sat there like
a boob and denied it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
A Fast Worker

Plutocrat ito young man asking for
his daughters handy And have you
said anything about this to my daugh-
ter?
Would-be Suitor-Not yet. sir. You
see. it was only last night that I
heard you had daughter. London
Opinion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
VIII Of Wheels

Freddie was giving his lady friend
a long discourse on his family his
tory.
my Grandfather, he said, was
just poor. Woodworking London
clockmaker. When he died. few
years ago. he left all his estate.
which consisted of 200 clocks. to my
father
The girl smiled.
allow interesting she said. III
must have been real fun winding up
his estate. philadelphia Inquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
A Wise Move

/ II thought you always frequentel
good clubs? How is it find you in
this doubtful placer"
my wife said that If went to
such places could so alone"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Over the Radio

"Pardon me. but doesn't madam
need the piano tuned?'
I'm afraid that's not ours you
hear. You'd better call ut the Broad
casting company !"-Humorist Mag
aZine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Real Effort

Farmer-Thought you said you had
plowed the ten-acre field?
Plowman-No. only said was
thinking about it.
Farmer-Oh. see; you've merely
turned it over in your mind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
No Hope

"Have you said your prayers
Dickie?"
"Yes. Mummie. prayed for you
and Daddie. but not for Uncle Reg.
because l heard Daddie say he was
past praying for!'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Where Loot Ii

Actor-When play "Othello" the
whole pit is bathed in tears.
Explorer-That's nothing. My last
wireless speech on my North pole
trip was so realistic that most Of the
listeners are still in bed with colds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Her COMPLAINT

I'm going straight down to the
post Office to make complaint" said
Freda pertly
"Oh, darling" said her young man,
"I'll do it for you. What is it you
want?"
Il want to find out why they
haven't delivered that box CT choco-
lates you promised you were going to
send me" she replied. ANSWERS Mag
aZine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
The Right Place

"I've come from the employment
bureau, ma am said the girl. They
said you wanted a servant
"But | do all the work myself" re.
piled the lady of the house.
''Then the place will just suit me. y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Defending Him

"Why did you have to tell your
mother l kissed you?"
''She's always saying you haven't
the rve."-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Comeback

Owner of New Lawn-Mower (firm.
ly)-l wouldn't lend it to my own
father
Would-Be Borrower-You're wise,
know the old chap.-Humorist Mag
aZine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Abb

"Why is there never any cream on
top of your milk?"
well, we fill the bottles so fun
there amt any room for cream
Passing Show (London).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Unwed-I hear the stork has been
making trip to your house.
Dadmoor-A trip! TripletS.
On the Go

Mother-Helen is getting prettier.
don't you think so?
Father-Really. my dear. can't
say. I must get up early some morn
ing and meet her as she comes in.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Explained

Antique Dealer-A rare piece. A
revolver dating from Roman times.
"The Romans had no revolvers."
"That is why it is so stock
holm Vart Hem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
And Then Some!

"Think O poor old AIRY bein' sent
to Jail! One o the fastest working
burglars in the game"
"Ah. well. he's takin' his time
now."-Tit-Bit Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Better Gift

Bobby, I gave your teddy bear to
a poor little boy who had no father"
"Why didn't you give him father?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Big Things Doing

Maid-The furniture man is here,
ma'am.
Mistress-I'll see him in minute.
Tell him to take chair.
Maid-l did. but he started with
the piano. Montreal Gazette.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Faces Red?

"'Ave you eaten the sandwiches,
mum?"
ayes"
"Then I'll ave to clean the shoes
with cream cheese. "-Everybody's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
WEAK LINK, TOO

"Jack has pretty big ears.
Eyes, they are so big that his head
seems merely connecting link be-
tween them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
Control Curiosity

Those who don't mind being
raped over the fingers, ask many
questions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-06-30
If He Is Genuine

A genuine orator can go on long
after he is through. and is wei
come to.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Building Fund of 81, $4,000
IsSue Of M0rch u. 1927

tissue 0t March -, 1923)
A building fund of 81, $4,000
has been granted to the Univer-
sity by the legislature. The trus-
tees building committee will
meet here Monday to decide how
the money shall be used. Will
there be woman's building ?
A geology building? A chemis-
try building? The community
is engaged in speculations. Three
dormitories, at an estimated cost
Of $4,000 each, are down on
the tentative list. The legisla-
ture granted $3.50, 900 for main
tenance next year (1923-1924)
and 1925, 900 for 1924-1925.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
HerndOn to BE Postmaster

tissue Of Mdrch I, 19Z3)
1t is now certain that Dewitt
Herndon is going 10 be Chapel
Hills new postmaster The Sen
ate's favorable action on his
nomination is expected any day.
In the examination for the
place, + q. Bowman stood first,
Dewitt Herndon second, and M
W. Uzzell third. Mr.. Bowman
is d comparative stranger here.
Nobody has anything against
him, but in every community
there is always naturally a pop
ular preference for d resident of
long standing. Political chair
men make it a custom to give
heed TO this preference unless
there is some compelling reason
not TO- Under the law one of the
= first three on the list must be APP
pointed.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

deavors of the late Judge David
Schenck.
He bought in 1887 the tract
Of land upon which was fought
the main part Of the battle be-
tween the armies Of Lord Corn
wallis and General Nathaniel
Greene, and he organized the
Guilford Battle Ground Com
pany. This company was sup
ported entirely by personal con-
tributions. Judge Schenck was
it's president until his death in
1902. During this period the
battle field, which had been a will
derness, was cleared up, roads
were opened; and markers were
placed at historic points. Patri-
otic celebrations were held ev-
cry year. Interest in Guilford
Battle Ground spread to other
states.
Judge. Schenck wrote "A His
tory Of North Carolina in 1780
and 1781,' dealing particularly
with the campaign in this state,
and many articles and essays on
Revolutionary topics. In conse-
quence he acquired wide fame
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Skyrocketing Realty Prices
tissue Of MQrch I5 1g2.3)

ISsuc Of MQrch IS, 1923)
w. l.. Tankersley has let 10 a
restaurant concern the 24-feet~
WIDE space next to the post-office,
and 5000 a month is reported TO
be the rental figure. This is a
fair indication Of the remark
able advance in real estate val
ues in Chapel Hill in the last few
years. The most recent sale Of
land on the busiest stretch Of
Franklin street was in 1921,
when d plot 25 feet wide was
sold at $3.50 a front foot. Now
the adjoining land is held at
$3.50 foot. There has been an
offer Of $500 a foot for the
empty plot between the Strowd
building and the KIuttz building.
Twenty or twenty-five years ago
K. l.. StrOWd was eager to ac-
cept $35, 600 for his place on the
edge of town but could not do 50
because Of legal difficulties in
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Village Likes Sober Hats

tissue Of March 8, 1923)
Chapel Hill won't stand for
brightcolored hats, no matter if
fashion does demand them"
says Mrs. Cora Williamson, the
milliner. 1--WE tried them out
here, following the styles in the
big cities, but people just won't
have 'em. Chapel Hill is ultra
conservative in the matter Of
hats"
But will the old tradition be
overthrown this year? The urge
to gaudiness is unusually strong.
Who knows but that Easter will
provide shock?
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
The New Baptist Church
(Issne Of MQrch I. 1929

Issue Of March I, 1y2SJ
May IS is now set as the day
when the Baptists will get into
their big new church on Colum-
bia street There have been
many delays. Rev. 4. l.. Bas-
kin's congregation hoped that
they could have their first ser
vice in the new building Easter
Sunday It pleases them to
know now that they will be in
by Commencement.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Methodlsts 10 Begin Campaign

tissue 0f March 22, 1927
l.. r. Wilson announces that
the campaign TO raise 100000,
as the final amount necessary be-
fore beginning work on the new
Methodist church, will begin
within a few weeks. The total
cost Of the building will be ap-
proximately 100000. The plans
Of James Gamble Rogers, the ar
chitect, call for a spire rising
207 feet from the ground. The
mainfoor and the balcony will
provide seats for ! 900.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
The Country Clubs New House

The Country Clubs New House
tissue Of March I, 1929
With the cellar finished and
the walls rising, the new home Of
the Chapel Hill Country Club is
expected to be open by the first
Of April. The club grounds,
which were gift from W {.
CoKer, abut on the Raleigh road
little way beyond the cemetery
The aspect Of the Raleigh road
these last few weeks might sug-
gest the question: How are folks
going TO get 10 the new building
when it is finished? The sight
Of this s6-called thoroughfare is
calculated to daunt the most res
olute traveller But the Univer-
sity has had new route sur
Veyed, running from the east end
Of Cameron avenue through Bat
tie Park.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Plans for New Church

tissue Of March IS, 192S)
Hobart B. Upjohn, the archi-
tect who is designing the new
Episcopal church, is to arrive in
Chapel Hill today. He will show
his plans TO Rev. A. S. Lawrence,
A. II Patterson, and other mem
bers Of the vestry, and there will
be a thorough discussion of the
building project. The new
(Contlnued on poge fve)
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
4 Concert

tissue Of March 1,.1923)
Mrs. Henry Learned, Mrs
Patrick Henry Winston, and
Carl Wiegand, gave d concert in
the school auditorium Friday
night for the benefit Of the Wo-
mah's Service League Of the
Episcopal church.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Residential Construction
tissue Of March /, 192S)

Issue Of March I, 1881
There is a building boom on
the south edge Of town. The
Neal home, a bungalow, is on
Patterson street, next TO l.. w
Pritchard' 5. Chester d. Smell
has let the contract for a bunga-
low on Vance street. Howard
w. Odum will begin work on his
home April Is.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Miss RuSseIrs Dance

tissue Of March ], 1923)
Miss Dorothy Russell, home
from Meredith College on Wis
it, gave a dance Saturday night
in the Women's Association
room in the Peabody building.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

passing the title. a few years
later he turned down an offer of
$50, 900, and now it is under
stood he will not sell for less than
100000.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Big Sale of Automobiles

(I8sue of March /, 1889
Bruce Strowd has sold 81 cars
and trucks since January l. He
sold 142 last year, which was
more than in any previous year
The years total five years ago
was 80.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

riculture teacher in the school,
who had ordered them, took
them from the post-ofiice and
distributed them among Walker
White. Eric Merritt. Bruce Spar
row, Henry Tilley. Odell Black
wood. and Zeb Weeks.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Chicks from Kentucky

tissue ot March /, 19Z3)
Two hundred chicks came in
from Kentucky by parcel post
yesterday. K. =. Harris, the ag-
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

With the change Of adminis-
trations in Washington will come
the appointment Of new Res
ident Commissioner Of the Gull
ford Courthouse Battle Ground.
The man who should be assign
ed to this post is Paul w.
Schenck Of Greensboro. He held
it from 1917 to 1925, and the de
votion and competence with
which he cared for the historic
spot mark him as the man Of
all others to take charge Of it
again,
The establishment Of the fa-
nous battle field as a national
park was the result of the en-
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

among historians and became a
member of national historical
societies.
Major Joseph NJ. Morehead
succeeded him as president of
the company, and Major More
head. who died in 1911, was sue
ceeded by Paul ". Schenck. An
equestrian statue of General
Greene was erected on the
Battle Ground by the National
Government in 1915. Not long
after that, Congress passed
law making the Battle Field Of
Guilford Courthouse national
park, and the land was decided to
the government without cost.
The government placed the
park under the charge of com
mission of three members, head
ed by the Resident Commission
er Paul W. Schenk was Resi-
dent Commissioner. President
Coolidge replaced him by a Re-
publican in 1925.
All kinds Of printing done prompt.
~ at the Orange Printshop on Rose
EJ:H
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Happenings Chronicled in Issues
OF the Weekly of Ten Years Ago

The Chapel HM Weekly established March T. 192Sten
pears ago repubshed the that
appeared in the first few issues:
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03
Comments

continued from first poge)
ltors whose money has been in
vested in the bonds Of railroads
and industries.
We hope that the President,
even if the provisions Of the
new law are not completely to
his liking, will approve it; for
surely it cannot fail to be an i'm
provement upon the one now in
effect.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1933-03-03

All kinds Of printing done prompt.
~ at the Orange Prantshop on Rose
mary lane, Chapel HUI.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-11-17
Warns Housewives to
Check Berry WEIGHTS

Housewives are urged to make GER
tain that full weight Is given when
they purchase cranberries, according
to . bulletin issued by the North Da-
kota regulatory department.
Notice has come to the depart
ment." according to the bulletin. that
some concerns selling cranberries are
either using . liquid measure or are
delivering In many instances a. little
as Il ounces by weight when quart
Is called for. Cranberries preferably
should be sold by the pound, but when
sold BY the quart, dry and not IL
qutd quart measure must be used and,
further, the dry quart measure must
deliver Is ounces by weight Of cram
berries Zone dry quart equals 1.l6+
liquid QUARTS"
The North Dakota statute, the bull
letin says, sets the legal weight Of
cranberries at SO pounds avoirdupois
per bushel and requires that when q
fractional part Of q bushel Is sold .
like fractional part of the established
weight per bushel must be delivered,
which In the case Of cranberTies Is IL
ounces per quart.
In order to avoid violation Of the
law and prosecution" says the bulle-
tin, "cranberries should be sold by the
pound, or when sold by the quart q
full IL ounces by weight given"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-11-17
NRA Employees Ask
Better Conditions

Washington, Nov. A17.-(R)-
Hugh 8. johnson, having attempt
ed to allay discomfort among his
own MIRA employees BY promising
to correct "injustices," Friday
gave greater attention to dissatis-
faction with local. administration
Of the recovery program.
Officials were studying the pos
sibility Of obtaining better en-
forcement Of codes and the presi-
dents unemployment agreement
through simplification Of field
agencies. Local compliance boards
have not been entirely satisfac-
tory, some said, and these believ-
ed it was possible that the boards
might eventually lose their iden-
tity In q general reorganization Of
local federal agencies.
Employees In. Johnsons office
planned . mass meeting Friday
night ct American Federation Of
Labor headquarters, to make vocal
their demands for shorter hours,
more money, and reclassification
Of grades.
In . statement Thursday night,
johnson admitted there was JUS
tice In their contentious lin some
cases." and that he planned to
correct these. The strain Of get
ting the vast NRA organization
started accounted for irregular
hours, he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-11-17
Mountain Of Evidence
Given to Committee

New Orleans, Nov. 17.-(R)-With
$50 witnesses waiting to be heard. the
special senate committee investi-
eating Senator John H. Overton's
election prepared Friday to plough
through the mountain Of testimony
accumulated by investigators.
BY sticking close to testimony, the
committee hoped to curb the volcanic
outbursts that have turned each ses-
sion into tumultous uproar that
reached the verge Of physical clash.
In an attempt to prevent the crush
Of spectators that have stormed the
hearing, the committee Friday per-
mitted q broadcast OF the whole pro-
ceedings. This decision was reached
after q crowd threatened to storm
the building Thursday and forced
Chairman Tom Conally (Dem., Tex
to gain entrance by climbing fire
escape with newspapermen and
crawling through the window Of 8
ladies wash room.
The testimony SO far has included
charges Of ballot box stuffing, the
passing Of money. threats. stront
arm methods and jailings on the
part Of Overton workers against TIL
workers Of ex-senator Edwin Brous
sard, the losing candidate who filet
the charges Of fraud and corruption
against Overton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-11-17
Rate Reduction Is
Approved by Board

An optional electric rate for domes-
tic service, filed by the Montana
Dakota Power company and appli-
cable at Crosby, has been approved
by the state railroad commission.
The rate will make q reduction In
bills Of IL to Is per cent for all do
nestle consumers except those using
less than 10 kilowatts, the commits
sion reported. The former rates re-
main in effect and consumers may
choose whichever rate appears the
most advantageous to them.
The North Dakota Power and Light
company, and the Northern Power
and Light company filed electric rates
covering bill board advertising and
flood light service. The new rates
will effect q considerable reduction
in the bills Of consumers for q class
Of service previously billed under reg
llar commercial rates, the commits
sion said.
The commission started insolvency
proceedings against the Denbigh
Grain company, Denbigh. and John
0utschmidt Of Harvey. It also ap-
proved agreements with various com.
mission firms involved in the Schlei.
cher Elevator company, Burt. insolv-
sncy case.