Big Bend National Park Idea Draws Texan Interest
President Roosevelt may mention Big Bend in a Great Smokies dedication speech as support grows for a Texas park. While the park service can develop the site with federal funds, land must be acquired, raising private subscriptions and possible legislative or congressional funding. The Big Bend, a prime Texas topographic gem, promises primitive vacation appeal and tourist draw if early action funds land purchase and park facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
Roosevelt
Big Bend
Great Smokies National Park
Florida Everglades
The
Park Service
Dig Bend
James V. Allred
Biz Bend
Texas
The Stourbridge Lion Anniversary and Railroads Rise
August 1999 marks 110 years since the Stourbridge Lion’s first Western Hemisphere run. The piece notes the locomotive’s England origin, its rough appearance, and a 1.5 mile debut amid cheers. It traces rail travel from humble beginnings to a vast industry shaping jobs, capital, and national commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Stourbridge
Stourbridge Lion
The Great Destroyer Fires Up A Nationwide Call To Action
A stirring plea urges public responsibility to prevent wildfires that devastate forests, homes, farms, and livelihoods. Experts say eighty percent of fires are preventable, caused by careless acts like discarded cigarette butts and unattended campfires. The message emphasizes individual duty in a broad prevention campaign.
New Citizens Offer Flag for Courtroom in Philadelphia
Six refugees who just became U S citizens in Philadelphia offered to pool funds to buy a flag for the courtroom. The judge declined the gift and ordered a flag purchased with official funds. The refugees' gesture is seen as a civic example and a prompt for vigilance against totalitarian ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
United States
Nothing for Nothing in Public Duty and War
A civic critique argues that no one gains from inaction urging responsible citizenhood and warning that past government largesse has burdened the economy. It asserts war decisions belong to the people, and if a majority supports conflict, they should bear the fighting.
Modern Tales of Witty Misreadings and Odd Encounters
A humorous strip of anecdotes spans a man’s fatal lapse after a race with Jack and Jill and a secretary mishears a medical phrase as shot in the woods. Other items include a groom tipping the preacher after a wedding and a Methodist doctor debating domestic duties with a nervous preacher in a Negro church.
Expressman and well dressed man struggle with a box
A well dressed man helps an expressman push a heavily laden box through a doorway but cannot move it. The man reveals he is trying to get it in, not out, while three balls near a lawn shop imply chances of getting it back are slim. A New England spinster dies at Carlsbad asking for burial in a quiet country churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Bard of
New England
Carlsbad
Ice Age Jaw Bone Found in Western Nebraska
In Western Nebraska a human jaw bone was found during irrigation canal work and dated to about 25 000 years old by University of Nebraska museum assistant director C Bertrand Schultz. The bone suggests a Pleistocene age with artifacts reported from the area. The find adds to long-standing paleontological efforts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bertrand Schultz
University of Nebraska Museum
Nebraka
Schultz
United States
Mystery casket yields British General in uniform
A man opens a casket and finds an English General in full regimental dress instead of his aunt Mary. He informs the General’s heirs, who order a quiet funeral for the General and a full military interment for Aunt Mary with six brass bands and saluting guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Replica of Bell’s first telephone on display at world fair
A display at the New York World's Fair features a replica of Alexander Graham Bell’s original instrument. The exhibit contrasts early telephone design with modern hand sets in a historic tech showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Graham Bell
Contractors Notice of Texas Highway Construction on U S 90
Sealed proposals for widening 0.491 miles of U S Highway 90 between Alpine and about 10.6 miles east of Marathon in Brewster County will be received in Austin until 9:00 A M September 1 1939. Prevailing wage rates apply as minimums for laborers workmen and mechanics with specific job classifications and rates listed. Plans and specs available from L E Wood Resident Engineer Fort Davis and the State Highway Department. Usual rights reserved. 8-25-2c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marathon
Brewster County
State Highway Department
Austin
Cook c
L. E. Wood
Fort Davis
Texas
Joe Louis to defend heavyweight title in Detroit bout
Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title in a scheduled 20 round fight with Bob Pastor in Detroit on September 20. Louis says he will decide how many rounds there will be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
Detroit
Joe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Avalanche
Davis Mountain-Big Bend
D. M. Bennett
Mrs. C. D. Wood Barry Scobee
Helen Friend
Society
Congress
BIG Bend Prospects
Dallas News
GREAT
American Legion
Stephen F. Chadwick
Seattle
Oakland
Chadwick
T. Louis Chess
San Francisco
California Auxiliary
Henry G. Watters
Dean Lippi
Ford Motor Company
Treasure Island
Jack
Jill
J. M. Buckley
South
West
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Arizona
Texas Highway Construction
Fred Jones
New York City
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Séc
Avalanche Office
Crumby Optical Co
Crumby
Opt
Joans Woes
Home People
Dom Adams
Tai Male de
Storey Whiteside Lumber Co
Chrysler
Alpine Motor Co
Plymouth
Conoco Gas and Oils
General Auto Repairing
Wrecker Service
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
Bidg
A. M. Turney
Law Office
Otis Turner Real Estate—Insurance
Alpine, Texas
J.W. Shepperd
Turner
T. A. Beard
Standard Oil, Products
First National Bank
H. L. Kokernot
Geo. W. Baines
G. B. Crawford
G. K. Lange
H. R. Gard
Mae M. Ament
Hord Bldg
W. G. Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Crawford-Baines
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!