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This page primarily consists of **film reviews and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The "Recent Developments" section reviews silent films from major studios (Paramount, Metro, Goldwyn, etc.), offering brief critical assessments of movies featuring contemporary stars like Will Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks, and Chaplin. The dominant visual content is **W.L. Douglas shoe advertising**, featuring the company president's portrait and claims about factory-direct sales eliminating middleman profits—a common early 20th-century marketing pitch emphasizing value and authenticity. Secondary advertisements include **Resinol ointment** (for dandruff) and **Magnatone hearing aids** ("Makes You Hear 360"). The film reviews reflect 1920s cinema conventions: comedies, melodramas, and Westerns dominate. References to "sub-titles" and "crook's regeneration" themes indicate silent film era concerns. Overall, this is a **commercial page** blending entertainment criticism with consumer goods marketing typical of 1920s magazines.

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Recent Developments (The regular Silent Drama Department will be found on page 468.) Straicut Is tHe Way (Paramount).— The crook’s regeneration theme, excellently done, Guite or Women (Goldwyn). — Will Rogers revives wistful memories of the days when he used to be a great entertainer. Extravacance (Metro).—May Allison in some propaganda for national thrift week Cuickens (Paramount).—Moderately di- verting comedy in which Douglas Mac- Lean solves the egg shortage problem by feeding his hens rat poison. Tue Siver Lininc (Metro).—An unex- pected twist at the end, if you can wait that long. Tie Concert (Goldwyn).—Dull and ex: cessively wordy adaptation of Herman Bahr's amusing comedy. Tue Orn Swimain’ Hore (First Na- tional) —Charles in a country boy pic- ture, made notable by the complete absence of sub-titles, Sune Covton’t Here It (Realart).—Bebe | Daniels doesn’t quite qualify as a star. Witnovt Liat (Metro). — Interesting drama about churches and gambling houses. Att Dotreo Ur (Universal) —A charm- ing flapper, Gladys Walton, in a trifling but amusing story. Lyine (Associated Producers).— Vast expenditure of time and money on a production which justifies the effort. A Conxecticut Yankee 1n Kino Ar- tiur's Court (For).—Slapstick burlesque, Uut supremely funny. O'Mattey or tHe Mounteo (Para- mount), — Bang! Bang! Bang! — featuring William S. Hart. Tur Orr-Snore Pirate (Metro).—Amus- ing complications, involving Viola Dana. Tur Kio (First National) —Chaplin at his best, and—but what more do you want? Tne Devin (Pathé), makes it worth while. Ovtsive tHe Law (Universal).—All the dime novels in the world turned into a sure-fire melodrama for Priscilla Dean. Foxsiporx Fruit (Paramount). eternal triangle encrusted with jewels. Brack Beauty (Vitagraph).—The famous horse story forms the background for a big picture which should appeal to all members of the family. Tre tHe Monicans ated Producers)—One of those r: tures which manages to be pictori beau- tiful without being dramatically weak. Bunty Putts tHe Strixcs (Goldwyn)— Pleasant little comedy in kilts. Lies — George Arliss Last oF (Associ- Passion (First National). — Historical drama of foreign origin and universal ap- peal. Kismet (Robertson-Cole).—Otis Skinner in a sumptuous Oriental spectacle. Tue Marx of Zorro (United Artists).— Melodrama, comedy and Douglas Fairbanks. Over tHe Hitt (For).—The poorhouse Provides an excellent box office attraction. Way Down East (Griffith) —Spectacular production of old-stock melodrama. — The | © pic- | W. L. DOUGLAS |. "Reduced *S.0O0 SHOES Sperm Sse $10.00 || Speci FOR MEN AND WOMEN THE STAMPED PRICE IS W. L. DOUGLAS PERSONAL GUARANTEE THAT THE SHOES ARE ALWAYS WORTH THE PRICE PAID FOR THEM YOU SAVE MONEY BY WEARING W.LDOUGLAS SHOES | world. Sold in 107 W.L.Doug! | best shoes that can be produc. They are the best known shoes in the tores, direct from the factory to you at only ge Profi, which guarantee to you the th lowest possible cost. W.L-Douglas name jal Shoes ind Durable Quality of Materia and W. Me crkmanship $6.00 and the retail price are stamped on the | bottom of all shoes before they leave the factory, which is your protection against unreasonable profits. W. L. Douglas shoes are absolutely the best shoe values for the money in this country. They are made of the bestand finest leathers that money can buy. They combine quality, style, work- manship and wearing qualities equal toother makes selling at higher prices. They are the leaders inthe fashion centers of America. ‘The prices are th crwhent they cost no more in San Francisco thanthey do inNewYerk, W. L. Douglas shoes are made by skilled shoemakers, under the of experienced men, all worki: mination to make the best money can buy. CAUTION with to see that it has not the highest irection and supet an honest deter. joes for the price that Insist ving W. Dousias choca the nes and Brive ts plainiy stamped on the sole. Be W. 1, Douglas shoes are for sale by over SPyour local destey cannot copays not eu 2 take no other make. Order direct from ‘Bend for booklet telling bow 1, postage the factory. Beaeez se Mm 147 Spar jed or mutilated. President y, L. Douglas Shoe k St.. Brockton, You can relyon -Resinol to soothe — that irritation Don't let that miserable rash ag- fravate you every time you shave. Apply Resinol Ointment and see how it hastens the healing. Resinol Shaving Stick for the daily You will be delighted with its free non-drying lather and re- freshing effect upon the skin. Become a Resinol booster. druggist for these products today, shave. If you want plenty glossy, silky hair, do rid of dandruff, for hair and ruin it if you dissolve it. To do thi Liquid Arvon at nig! use enough to moisten By morning, most, dandruff will be gone, Liquid Arvon ounce botile is ust any d Hy Then adopt Ask your THANK goodness. If the nations agree not to use poison-gas there will be none of it used until the next war—Tacoma Ledger. Ask for circular An Easy Way to Remove Dandruff of thick, beautiful, by all means get it will starve your ua don't. ‘The best way to get rid of dandruff is to just apply a little ht before retiring; the scalp, and rubit in gently with the finger tips. if not all, of your and three or foor more applications should completely re move every sign and trace of it. You wili find, too, that all itching of the scalp will stop, and your hair will look feel a hundred times better. You can get rug store. A four- all that is needed. Con Cleveland, Obie, MAKES YOU DEGREES OF SOUND VIBRATION. 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