Lipton tribute to home cooks sparks kitchen praise
A nostalgic piece extols housewives and home cooks noting Sir Thomas Lipton praised griddlecakes made by a Virginia landlady. It recalls Napoleon Lincoln and other famed figures mentioning favorite home dishes and urges men to show appreciation for wives whose kitchen skill goes unpraised.
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Sir Thomas
Napoleon
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Thomas Lipton
Eithout
Business groups vow educational campaigns against political coercion
An increasing number of business and manufacturing organizations plan to counter unjust laws by public campaigns. The National Association of Manufacturers and its president H. W. Prentis Jr say industry will no longer "turn the other cheek," choosing to respond with facts to defend private enterprise and economic recovery. They warn hostile legislation harms jobs and deters capital investment, urging citizen support for economic welfare.
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National Association of Manufacturers
H. W. Prentis, Jr
Marine Band Leaders Change as Branson Succeeds Santelmann
On May 1 1927 Captain Taylor Branson became lead of the United States Marine Band after Captain William H Santelmann retired Branson who joined the band in 1808 was 17 at the time and handed the baton to William H Santelmann Jr son of his predecessor in a recent transition
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Taylor Branson
United States Marine Band
William H. Santelmann
Branson
William H. Santelmann, Jr
Santemann
Health conscious Americans push for stronger race fitness
Lead ing physicians at a tri state medical association meeting held at Battle Creek Sanitarium Michigan stressed annual physician check ups and sound health rules to curb ailments shortening life. The sanitarium hosts spring and summer guest pilgrims for holidays and health check ups as it expands from a Civil War era farmhouse to five acres with extensive facilities including tennis golf swimming boating and horseback riding.
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Tri-State Medical Association
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Mchigan Health and Recreation Center
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Finland plans vast rebuilding and model towns after World War II
In New York Alvar Aalto and Finnish delegates outlined ambitious plans to reconstruct damaged cities and public institutions in Finland. They proposed housing for 500000 evacuees, four new model towns, and rehabilitation of existing areas, with funding drives led by Scandinavian-American ministers and support from American women’s clubs. The effort would use Finland as a civic planning laboratory and include restoration of churches.
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Finland
New York
Alvar Aalto
Aalto
Washington's famed bandmasters and Sousa on tour
The elder Santelmann led for 20 years and was the first American bandmaster with a regular military commission, becoming a captain by act of Congress. John Philip Sousa, noted as the march king, led the Marine Band from 1880 at age 26 and later formed a renowned independent ensemble. A monument is proposed for the postcard inventor, with a lingering wish you were here message.
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Santelmann
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Marine Band
John Philip Sousa
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Watch dog puzzles thief in clock theft case
In a playful exchange a policeman questions how a burglar could steal a clock with the dog in the room. The victim quips that Fido is only a watch dog, underscoring a lighthearted local crime moment.
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Fido
Spirit of Wife Seeks Message as Ex-Husband Quips About Winter Wear
A terse dialogue features a spirit asking for words to convey from a wife to her husband while the ex-husband jokes about locating his winter underwear, revealing a strange blend of haunting dialogue and offbeat humor.
Webster Quotation Sparks Tension at Evening Talk
A lecturer interrupts closing remarks to quote Webster while a listener protests leaving the room if the dictionary discussion begins. The exchange captures a tense moment as words on language stir the audience.
Child Count Confusion Sparks Closet Alarm
A mother confronts Johnny who admits counting to fifty before acting and reveals his motive to locate his little brother in the closet, raising concern over the safety and intent behind the odd behavior.
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Little Brother
Word Puzzle Tale Turns On Candor Mishearings
A school scene features a teacher prompting a sentence with the word candor and a child offering a garbled reply about his father and a stenographer, highlighting a playful mispronunciation driven by audio ambiguity.
Beach Encounter Sparks Snub Over Stranger
A stylish young woman on a Florida beach rebukes a stranger who greeted her, declaring she does not know him. The upright exchange ends as the man remarks she would hardly be known by appearance alone.
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Adam
Confused War Aide Roles Spark Public Comment
Readers note the confusion over who serves as each aide in the conflict. Statements from officials emphasize clarified chains of command while observers warn that misidentification could affect coordination and public understanding.
Flattery in Isolation: A Note on Rhetorical Tactics
The brief piece argues that flattery works best when delivered separately from other forms of praise, suggesting it succeeds as a distinct rhetorical tool when used apart from ordinary remarks. It contrasts strategic flattery with interchangeable compliments.
Spencer retires as dean at Sul Ross after nine years
Dr Norman S Spencer longtime dean of the Sul Ross College retires ending his nine year tenure after moving up his resignation to take effect June 1. He came to Sul Ross in 1931 to head academic administration and will be joined by his wife and son. Dr G P Smith named new head of economics to fill the vacancy and continue Spencer taught courses.
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Norman S. Spencer
Thhe College
Alpine
Spencer
Norman, Jr
Aspermont
Texas
G. P. Smith
Smith
Absent-minded professor forgets his hat in Eve variation
An elderly husband forgets his hat on the way to a lecture. He returns to fetch it but reappears hatless. His wife notes the missing headwear and he exclaims that he forgot that too, producing a lighthearted comic moment.
April Auto Registrations Hit 72 for Brewster County
Twenty new motor vehicles were registered in Brewster county in April, totaling 72 for the year, ten fewer than March's 30 high mark. Names and makes include Solon Ayers Plymouth coupe, W E Lockhart Chevrolet sedan, D L Cross Chevrolet sedan, J E Casner Buick sedan, Malone V Hill Buick, Adams Chrysler, A B Carter Plymouth, E O Sperry Chevrolet, M W Oliver Chevrolet, C F Cox Jr Ford sedan, A J Anderson Hudson, C Graves Chevrolet, S W Walker Chevrolet, J A Cox Ford sedan, L C Riordan Plymouth, W R Cartledge Chevrolet truck Terlingua, Marathon Wool & Mohair Co Terlingua GMC truck, E J Benson Chevrolet sedan delivery, J D Cooper Ford light delivery.
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Brewster County
W. M. Oliver
Alpine
Chevrolet
C. F. Cox, Jr
Ford
J. A. Anderson
Hudson
B. C. Graves
W. R. Cartledge
Marathon Wool & Mohair Co
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Tiny auto skirts the law in Pasadena incident
Pasadena investigators faced a quirky case when 16 year old William Baker used a toy gasoline driven car on a rope. It lost control and swung toward his leg. Officials ruled the event not covered by the state motor vehicle act and no traffic accident report was required.
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Cal
Wm. Baker
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