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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 10, 1918)
THE OREGON STATESMAN: SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1918 A STAR SPANGLED SHOW FOR YOUNG AND OLD SMILE-A-MINUTE GEORGE WALSH In THE YANKEE WAY That's George Walsh, the breeziest, most genial and effervescent star who ever made an audience roar with laughter at new, clean and refreshing humor. ' He's the best antidote in the world for anything resembling the blues. ALSO THE BIG SUNSHINE COMEDY "ROARING LIONS" The Greatest Wild Animal Comedy Picture in Captivity There are mo many laulin in "Hoar, fng Lion and WeUY.ng llellt and they follow o fast that it is practl rally one bic. continuous howl. LIBERTY : Today The mmy Thratre la Salem !? In all Klrot ran Vlrtmrrn, on any seren, just bow the bee gets in its deadly work. . " ,; Lehrman has always believed that fcnimals, in certain situations, make laughs. He demonstrates it in hU comedies. "The Scarlet Car" will be pr nted at the ttlign theatre tod.iy with Franklyn Far.ium tta star. nvty ported by an all t'ar cast. lSrfltB Johnston will be ius leading lady and Al W. Filson a.id Lon Chacey will have important rtles in this en gaging Richard Harding Davis story. Herbert Brennon th producer. ha3 mailed for England where it is re ported he will make a picture tor Jthe IlritlKh government. Humon have been current for some tlme.tha1 he had been summoned by the Brit ish government to present on the screen the war alms of the allies. His plans for further productions In this country have been temporarily put aside, but upon his return in a cou pie of months' time he will resume all operations. J Flares and Flickers George Walsb, that cyclonic Wll lam Fox star now appearing in the Smlle-a-.Mfn.te drama. "TIe Yankee Way." at the Liberty today has con cluded that li girls keep proposing to him be will have to ma-ry and get It over with. Another double show Is billed for the Oregon theater today with two of the most popular stars in filmdom Charles Hay fn "The Hired Man." another story of rural life In which Mr. Ray has become so popular, and as an added attraction Big Bill Hart in a special two reel Thomas Ince feature. "Double Crossed." The S. R. O. sign. will likely be seen at this popular playhouse for the next, three days. Three acts of Hippodrome vaude ville at the Mlgh today. '"''George WaHh returns to the Lib erty theatre today for a two days' . showing of his latest William Fox production, "Th Yankee Way." This Is another of Georges smile-!af-mlnute dramas avd is up to the Fox standard in every -respect. ( 'Blue Jeans," the seven-reel Metro 'production, in which Viola" Dana stars.' at the Oregon next Sunday, is a regular' country life, story replete with all the characters familiar to the farm and to the small suburban Tillage. It carries with it the atmos phere of David Harum with the quaint Hoosler speech immortalized in the titles. , The picture brings oi:'t the tones of the entire keyboard of human nature from the ridiculous to the cublime. Mae Marsh was born in the little town of Madrid. New Mexico, in 189?;, Her family moved to San Francisco when she was 10 years old. Later they went to Los Angeles where Mae began under Griffith for the old i ograph company. She remained with Griffith when he went to Re liance, and later to Majestic and Triangle, but finally left him a year ego to become a Ooldwyn star. She has (recently appeared in "Polly of the Circus,' "Sunshine Alley,' "The Cinderella Sfan." and "Fields of Honor." ; be Ben Cbapin in another one of those popular Lincoln stories, "A President's Orders," in short, an other double bill at the Oregon. ' Ostrich lauge.t itself to death One of the ostriches used by Henry Lehrman in the making of his new Sunshine comedy for William ' Fox. "Roaring Lions and WeddiiM? Bells" died a few days after the t; king of the scenes In which he figured,: His keeper declared that the bird laugh ed Itself to death at Lehmna's jokes. At the Liberty today. , "Empty Pockets, written by Rup prt Hughes, enjoyed by all of novel reading raerica, picturtzed by Her bert Pretnon Is to be shown at Liberty theatre next Thursday, Fri day; and Saturday. A yarn about rich man, poor man, beggar n an, thief to sa nothing of pretty girl good and bad. Love stui'f, hot stuff rough stuff, ,wb stuff all mixed In nropec, proportions, make "Empty Pockets the ral stuff. faxine Klliott will be seen li "Fighting Odds' at the Bligh this Wednesday. ,Som laugh show at the Liberty today. Manly & Golden have a deuredly clever novel act. tl Is as novel and original as anything that has been seen upon' the vaudeville stage In a long time. At the Bligh today. BldndieRoblnson is a most Ingeni ous young man equipped with tal ents so diversified that one can ex pect "Blondie" to entertain hlgb'y In anything he elects to present. His billing title "Just a Fool." At the Bligh today. Vivian Martin, the dainty ; little Paramount actress, in "A Petticoat Pilot." will be the main attraction at the Oregon next Wednesday and Thursday and to close the bill will Vulcanizing Retreading Rubber Boots Repaired 126 So. Commercial Phone 363 Po You Keow That we have the only fully equipped vulcanizing shop in Salem the only ones that can retread and build up your tire as it was when new. We have factory experience and know the tire business ; we do all the work in our shop and do not have to send your tires to Portland or elsewhere to have them cured. j Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup, 6,000 Mile Guarantee. United States Royal Cord Tires, 8,000 mile guarantee Road ServiceCity Service f Cost you no more to buy a tire or tube from me on thef road than at my store. Come in and let me talk tires to you. Charles Ray !n his latest barn dance at the Oregon today. He breaks up the country fair and does lot of things you'll want to see. Douglas Fairbanks Is playing Seattle this week and is "Headln South." Watch for him at the Ore gon next week. Annette & Morrell. a young man and woman offer a dancing number wnicn tny bin as "Novelty Dame Specialists" that has no difficulty in establishing their claim to popu larity. They are wonderful dancers, classic or course and they appear entirely unconscious of the extent of their talents. At the Bligh today. QUACKENBUSH o SuDnlies and Vulcanizing Aut Pathe seems to Live almost a monopoly of official war pictures. Their latest is "The German Curse in Russia," taken ly Donald C. Thompson. This young Kansan probably knows Puia better than any other man. Probably that why when you ask him what-is going to happen there, he shrugs his should ers and says. "Your guess is as good as mine.' At the Oregon theater on Friday and 'Saturday admirers of Pauline Frederick will have an opportunity to see the star in a new and vivid role, the title role of "Madame Jealousy." which ,is a Paramount photoplay. "Madame Jealousy" was written by Oeorge V. Hobart and directed by Robert VImola. "Watch Your Neighbor." a Mack Sen net t laugh fest, will be the added attrac tion to this big feature. Rupert Hughes' story. "Empty Pockets, has been filmed by Herbert Hrenon known as the director who gave ns 'Neptune's Daehter,' "War Prides.' "The Lone Wolf." and "The Fall of the Ro.-nanof fs.' The big story of slums aid palaces of con gested New York 's to be shown at Liberty theatre Thursday. Fridav and Saturday. One llon one duck, one elephant, two lionesses, and fifty-seven os triches were used by Henry Lehrman in making bis newest William Fox Sunshine Comedy. "Roaring Lions and Wedding Pells.' As if this was not a large enough menagerie, one or trie players in the picture had to don an imitation lion skin, and scrap with th real king of beasts. At the Liberty today. I W00DBURN SOCIETY I By Alctha Bltacy. I The Woodburn Woman's club held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Mable S 'ttlemler Wtd nesday afternoon. About forVy members were present and an in teresting program was given by members til the literatim class. It was a Chinese program, so all those taking part were in Chinese costume. Mrs. F. W. Settlemler was a guest at a luncheon eiven bv the Grand J Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Portland Saturday. St. Mary's Episcopal guild will meet at the home of Mrs. H. L. Gills Tuesday afternoon, March 12. The members are expecting to have Archdeacon Chambers of Portland with them who will eive am address. Work for the refugee babes will He carried on through the Lenten season. Charles Kennedy of Philadelphia. Pa., has been visiting relatives in Woodburn. Mr. and Mrs. C, II. Castner of Hood River and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sadler and daughter Peggy were I the guests of Mr. and Mr. F. W. j Settlemier Sunday. I Mrs. Charlie Kent enjoyably en tertained the members of the Pn- cilla club, Thursday p. i?. Th hTfn tess was assisted in serving lunth by her daughter Helen. Miss Minnie Settlemeir of Reed college passed the week end at the borne of her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. ! E. Settlemeir. Some of the younger set gave a very enjoyable dance in the For resters' hall Saturday night. Mrs. Frank Whitman entertaiued the members of the Needlecra rt Thursday. A delicious dinner wa3 served at five. Those enjoying the arternoon were: Mrs. W. A. Chap man, Mrs. L. Lawrence, Mi. F. W. Settlemler, Mrs, Will Moore, M.s. Henry, De Rtfest. Mrs. Robt. Scot', members and Mrs. L. M. Bltney was an additional guest , , . Mr. and Mr F. T7. Settlemler en tertained the members of the Five hundred club Friday evening. Yel low daffodils wen airainged about the rooms. Four tables of five.hund red was played. Prizes were wen by Mrs. K. G. Emroett and Frank Whit man. Mr. Whitman had to give 25 cents to the Red Cross fund for this was his third prize. Each -member is entitled to one prize after that they give 25 cents to the Red Cross fund for each additional prize. The host ess was assisted in serving by Miss lethat Bltney and Miss Kvelyn Conk lln. Members present were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Uiinty. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Frank- Whitman. Additional guests wererMr. and Mrs. E. G. Em- mett. Mrs. Lyman Shorey. Mrs. C. C Goodale, Miss Aletha Ditney and Miss tvelyn Conklin. .A beautiful service flag contain ing seventeen stars was unfurled at the Presbyterian Sunday school on Sunday, March 3. by the superin tendent. Mrs. H. Overton, who read the names of those honored by the II THE RETURN OF PAUL REVERE FRANKLYN FARM "T he Sialfit Carpp HIGH POWER MOTORING AKD MYSTERY ;e - ALSO ) . HIPPODROME VAUDEVILLE ANNETTE and MORRELL NOVELTY DANCE SPECIALISTS n BLONDIE ROBINSON "fOST A FOOL" MANLY AND GOLDEN ARTISTIC NOVELTY TODAY ALL DAY LIGH IT'S SURE SOME SHOW school and was followed with an ad dress by Rev. Kli NT. Quist. The Young I.Jies Sodality of St. Luke's'church will observe St. Pat rick's day by giving a musical in the Forester hall Saturday evening. The Willamette Glee club gave a concert Tuesday evening. . In the Methodist church and all who at tended thoroughly enjoyed the pro gram. Thomas O'Farrell Toll Lecture to Convention Thomas A. O'Farrell of Africa ts a graduate of a northwestern univer sity. He went to Africa with Mrs. O'Farrell in 1910 and took charge of a circuit in Rhodesia, which in cluded six native out-stations. . ' Africa is a great field for agri culture. Large sections are being thrown open for settlement and the estates ore from 2000 to 5000 acre3, which can be secured as surprisingly low cost and on easy terms. The Methodist Episcopal church has a farm of 3800 acres with several good buildings, in which industrial, edu cational, medcal and evangelistic lines of work are carried on., There are splendid opportunities fpr rais ing stock, grain and tropical fruits. The raw land and unskilled labor are there. The reason the country has not developed faster Is because there are so few settlers. For certain industries. South Af rica looks to America for leaders American engineers of jal: kinds, find good openings in the )mildfng of railroads, and in the developing of mines. American experts are used extensively by the govern men t.f or the agricultural department and large fortunes 'are being made. Even the Standard Oil com'pany is there. If you go three thousand miles north of Cape Town and bay grain from the natives, they will probably meai sure It out to you in Standard OH tins. There Is room even for den tists and with it all a fine opportun ity to bring to those heathen, the high ideals of Christianity. Mr. O'Farrell has - a real story to tell and has some wonderful stereopl I can slides with which to illustrate his message. , SCOTTS SJIIXti JIHIEFS. . . SCOTTS MILU. March 9. W. C. Hoppes, school supervisor, visited Noble school Wednesday afternoon and was greatly surprised to seetbe new drinking fountain installed, alst a new black board. j Mr. Van Trump, county fruit in spector, of Salem, visited the prune orchards around Scotts -Mills Wed nesday. - : - - t Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor were la Mt. Angel Monday on business.. ; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dnnagan at 4 two children, Averitt and Irene, Mrs. A. A. Reed and W. T. Hon were Salem visitors Saturday. Mrs. L. S. Rice, and Miss Kate Sloan -were delegates to the Sunday school convention, held at Wood- burn the last of the week, ret urn In f home Sunday afternoon. Dr, and Mrs. O. -O. Bellinger ct Salem were week-end visitor! at the Helllnger home at Nolle. Professor E. S. Stulti la confined to his room at the hotel with the measles. I. L. Dunagan of eastern Oregon, who has been visiting his sister, Mr. George Ilaynes, for some time, ex pects to leave Saturday for his home. snow lri4 thls vicinity the last few days, there being a foot of snoW at Crooker Finger. Will Magee visited his brother, IL K. Magee, and family, at Crooked Finger the first of the week. "I have a fine setter at honie." "Is it an English, Gordon or Iria setter?" . "None of the three; It's a Plym outh Rock." San Francisco Chronicle. BARGAINS.;'! USED CARS EASY TO DARKEN YOUR G?AY HAIR You can Bring Back Color and Lustre with Sage Tea and Sulphur. 219 N. 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