The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 5, 1926, Page 7

THE KEY he ee MONROE Seecccececcccsoocsooocer TODAY | “The American Venus” | Shows At Monroe} “The American Venus,” Para-| mount’s much-talked of comedy-| spectacle, will show at the Monroe Theatre tonigat. Because of its theme, picturesque back-} ground, superlative cast elaborate production trimmings, | this picture is awaited with more | than ordinary interest. Fay Lanphier, who was ad: judged the most beautiful girl in | America the annual Atlantic City ; beauty pageant, plays the title | role, and in addition, a number of other entrants have minor roles in the film. However, the chief act-| ing burden is carried by Esther: Ralston, Lawrence Gray and Ford} Sterling, assisted by such ex-/| perience troupers as Kenneth Mac- | Kenna. Edna May Oliver and William B. Mack, Louise Brooks, | the beauteous dancer from the Ziegfeld Follies, and W. T. Benda, | the internationally known artist, are also prominent in the pic- ture, The story, written directly for the screen by Townsend Martin, concerns itself with the comedy complications, dramatic thrills and absorbing. romance that de-| velop as a result of a national beauty contest inaugurated by a, number of famous artists to find | the modern American Venus. Be- cause her father, a manufacturer of beauty creams and lotions is on the verge of bankruptcy, Esther Ralston sets out to win first prize so as to stimulate a demand for his products. A rival complexion cream mak- er schemes to keep her from win- ning, but with the help of her fiancee, a go-getter of a publicity man, she out-wits her enemy. The picture,. under the expert direc- tion. of Frank Tuttle, has been produced on e magnificent scale. A gorgeous fashion show, a series of artistie tableaux, scenes in Technicolor, an éxciting * motor- ‘face and some daredevil air- stunts are some of the out. e TORTURED WwH er | P NESS “Impossible to sleep at night, misery when: I walked. My back ached so that I could not sit in comfort”—so D. McMillen of Hud- son, N. Y. describes his plight. “I tried Foley Pills, a diureti¢ stimu- lant for the kidneys, and now I feel so good over my recovery that! I want to recommend them to others.” A reliable valuable medicine—constantly in use over 265 ‘years, and guaranteed to, give satisfaction. Ask for Foley Pills. Key West Drug Co. julyl-im * AREN'T WOMEN FUNNY? CHICAGO.—Syed for rent, Mré. Clara Rothman asked the court's permission to pay for a hat before she paid the rent. Tt means $2.50 for you to read} Electric Company ad. Aug. 4-tf staging highlights of the produc- tion; : Smart Handle se This smart new umbrella handle ts | | of woven strips of dark brown and tan leather, PRIZE TICKETS TO BE AWARDED WINNERS OF TRIP TO EX- POSITION TO BE AN- NOUNCED TOMORROW The management of the 'Monroe and Strand thea- tres announce that the tic- kets for the Sesqui Cen- tennial Exposition will be given away tomorrow night. Holders of cou- vons must be in attend- ance at either the Monroe or Strand _ theatres. Numbers will drawn un- til claimed bv the success- ful holders. Holders of tickets must have them at the theatres when draw- ing is made. At Monroe CHARLES WILLIAMS Comedian at Monroe Theatre | FOR REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS SEE THE | KEY WEST INVESTMENT CO 324 DUVAL STREET WM. CATES, PHONE No. 688-W. Manager. THE HOUSEWIFE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ARTICLES: ALUMINUM WARE, WHITE ENAMEL WARE, GREY AND BLUE ENAMEL WARE, TIN WARE, GLASS WARE, EARTHEN WARE, DINNER SETS, CHINA WARE, NESCO OIL STOVES, (OVENS), NEW PERFECTION OIL STOVES (SUPERFEX),’ REFRIGERATORS (ALL KINDS AND SIZES), SCREEN WIRE, FLOOR MOPS AND POLISHES. We also have dusters, brushes, floor mats, floom brooms, clothes baskets, clothes lines, water coolers, ice cream freezers, kitchen knives, forks and spoons, table ware, electric pumps. Im fact, if it’s anything else for the home, we have it. Wm. Curry’s Sons Co. Edith May Adams, eighteen-year-old Barrington, N. J., girl, presenting her entry blank to Mayor Kendrick in his office at City Hall, Philadelphia. The American Youth and Teacher Award was established as a tribute to Ameri- can youth and teachers by the Board” of Directors of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, through which the people of the United States and the world at large will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Declara- tion of American Independence. The exposition will run from June 1 to De- cember 1. Miss Adams’ entry blank cited her for heroism displayed recent- ly when she remained inside a burn- ing building helping doctors render first aid to injured firemen. She is a candidate for the Golden Eaglette, the highest gift within the hands of the Girl Scouts. Each state will elect a girl and boy and one teacher to repre sent them and the successful candi- dates will be the guest of the Sesqui officials from June 2840 July 5 at the exposition. This will also include a trip to Washington where they will be received by President Coolidge apd presented with medals, POISONS SON’S FAMILY TOULQN, France.—Pierre BERLIN.—Frau Augusta von Mavlonier, aged 87, poisoned his| Relwich, aged 84, left her $300,- son, daughter-in-law and their five |000 estate to her nurse. children, then gave himself up to thé pdlice. a HER WEALTH TO NURSE PIN IN EYE KILLS BABY PUEBLO, Colo.—Three-year- | old Dorothy McKean thrust into her eye a pin she picked off the floor and died almost instantly. soothing geties. Fiesh- Rachel 2 Send 10¢ for Trial Size PERD.T. ROPEINS& SON, New Yor. Rev. W. P. Clark of Fort Dodge, Ia., stopped fishing long enough to marry Weldon Miller and Miss Mildred Cory, who followed him | to the creek when they didn’ him at home FREE Knife—Value $25° THIS MONTH ONLY Gouraud's fears! Orientai Cream AUNIVERSAL quality product Silver Handle Bread Knife with 9-inch Polished Crucible Steel Blade with Famous Serrated Edge. Cuts the scientific way—each pull cuts a slice. FREE with a UNIVERSAL Electric Toaster Every Bite a Delight When You Eat Toast Made with a Universal Pay Only $20 cow Balance $1.00 a Month for 7 Months $1052 Value for $800 The Price of the Toaster The UNIVERSAL Electric Turn Easy Toaster turns the toast for you. No burned fingers. Toasts two slices—old fashioned size bread at same time. Highly Polished Nickel Finish. A lifetime of perfect toast for $8.00. The seme UNIVERSAL is Your Guarantee of Quality and Satisfactory Service You can easily and SS make delicious, crisp, crunchy toasted sandwiches and other delicious toast dishes—with the Universal. GET YOURS EARLY THE KEY WEST ELECTRIC CO. JOS. H. MONTICINO, Sales Mgr. Tour Lowest Priced Servant is Electricity TODAY’S Appearing at Monroe Theatre This Week. ANNIVERSARIES, @vccccecscssescos 1802—Edward K. Collins, who; started the first line of steam- ships between the United States/ and England, born at Truro,| Mass. Died in New York, Jan. | 22, 1878. i 1862—The Confederates under | Gen. Breckinridge made an un- successful attack on Baton Rouge, then in possession of the Federals. | 1867—First issue of. the Weekly Intelligencer in Seattle. 1872—Marian Langiewicz, a leader in the Polish insurrection of 1863, born in Posen. Died in Chacon girls who are appearnig at the Monroe Theatre all this week. Constantinople in 1887. ’ 2 Aine Ges ee MOM’N POP What's in the Telegram: Working Men’s Society was first organized. SHE LEFT HOME EARLY \ THIS. MORNING ZT punt SHE WAS DOWNToWw! 1889—William T. Harris was SHOPPING PNG appointed U. S. Commissioner of Education. 1901—Death of the Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and mother of Emperor William Il. Born Nov. 21, 1840. as | 1924—The Turkish parliament} forbade more than one wife to a} man, except in “unusual cases.” 1925—The United States bat- fleet left Melbourne, Aus- a, for New Zealand. 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