Matrimonial Tangle in Pittsburgh Ends in Confusion
A Pittsburgh tale describes John Murphy and Frances Jones seeking a wedding. A friend named Lefflingwell posed as Murphy to obtain a license and married Jones. He also married Jones, then divorced, and later claimed a wife. Murphy vanished, leaving questions of which woman is truly Mrs Murphy or Mrs Lefflingwell and whether a husband exists.
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Pittsburgh
John Murphy
Frances Jones
Murphy
Leffiingwell
Lefflingwell
Miss Jones
Lefflinwell
LeMingwell
Rules for a Son: Alexander Hamilton’s Discipline for Philip
The article recounts Hamilton's strict daily regime for his eldest son Philip, including rising times, study blocks for law, and rest days. Philip died at 17 from a duel sparked by insults to his father, and three years later Hamilton died in a duel with Aaron Burr. Burr, once on the social fringe, is noted as an outcast thereafter.
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Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Philip
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
United States
Burr
Strike over WPA shov el-handle sitters and money spillover
A reader laments WPA workers on strike while Congress limits hours and Uncle Sam funds a group blamed for overpaying workers. The note questions the cost and human impact, calling for vigilance over politics in England as Chamberlain supporters suffer by-elections.
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WPA
Abcpdq
Uncle Sam
Congress
Sam
Alice News
England
Chamberlain
Queen Elizabeth to Headline Cunard White Star Fleet Millennial Voyage
The Cunard White Star Line plans the Queen Elizabeth as the century milestone ship for transatlantic service next year. The 85 000 ton liner will be the largest afloat with 1019 foot length, rivaling the Normandie and Queen Mary in tonnage and speed.
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Cunard
White Star Line
England
America
Liverpool
Maider
White Star
Atlantic
Britannia
Newspaper Advertising Still Tops Reach For Advertisers
A survey by four national chains shows 138 systems with over 33,000 stores spent more than 55 million dollars yearly on ads, with newspapers absorbing 58 percent. Drug chains lead at 82.24 percent of ad dollars, groceries 56.53 percent, and general merchandise 51.35 percent, underscoring the newspaper’s value especially in small-town papers read cover to cover.
Hidden Taxes on Gasoline Stretch Across Many States
Alfred C. Frodel argues in the Ft Worth Star Telegram that about 201 taxes apply to petroleum and that one third of a gallon’s price is tax. He notes 1919 taxes totaled $1,000,000, 1996 about $900 million, and 1937 roughly $959 million, with 1988 slightly lower than 1937 due to weak business conditions.
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Alfred C. Frode
Ft. Worth
Windy Circus Quips and Lunar Eclipse Jest
A collection of light jokes contrasts tornado talk with wind and lumbago. A new circus actress asks guidance, the manager warns against dressing before the bearded lady, and an Alpine man laments hard times while a moon eclipse builds anticipation for a surprise.
Fractured gates spark joke about heaven and hell
A humorous exchange imagines St Peter and the devil arguing over a broken gate between heaven and hell. The devil refuses to fix it, suggesting a legal action, while a frugal bugler named Sandy McDougal is humorously described as saving on a bugle by sneezing in different keys.
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Heaven
Hell
St. Peter
Satan
the Styx
Devil
Sandy McDougal
Worth Waiting For a Railroad Comedy Gag
A vintage film scene shows shapely girls disrobing for a dip in the old swimming hole as a passing freight train crosses the screen. An old railroader stays to watch repeatedly, saying he will wait longer hoping the train will be late.
Village butcher praised for expert skill and service
The village butcher was an excellent craftsman in his trade and earned widespread respect for his diligent service. His reputation as a reliable provider of quality cuts and friendly help made him a valued figure in the community.
Preview of the 1940 Dodge models by Dallas meeting
A. B. Carter of Rust-Carter Motor Co. attended a Dodge division conference in Dallas with dealers and executives. Reports highlight reviews of the 1939 Dodge popularity, plans for 1940 sales and service, and new model demonstrations. Carter notes strong dealer and customer orders, and promises that the new models will arrive locally very soon.
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A. B. Carter
Rust-Carter Motor Co
Dallas
Dodge
Chrysler Motor Corporation
Paterson Man Tries Tooth Extraction With Pliers
Arthur Steinberger of Paterson New Jersey attempted to pull an aching tooth with pliers but pulled the wrong one and then sought professional dental help from a dentist.
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Arthur Steinberger
Paterson, N. J
Brewster County Sheriff Sale Notice for Isbell Property
Brewster County Sheriff Elmer Taylor announces a public sale of B D Isbell et al property by virtue of an order of sale from a 1900s execution. The notice details the N 1 2 of Section 43 Block 9 G H and S A Ry Co in Alpine Texas and sets October 3 1939 for the sale at the Brewster County Courthouse with a three week publication in the Alpine Avalanche.
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Allen
T'Dimer Taylor
Brewster
Brewster County
Texas
Towit
N. W
G. H
S. A. Ry. Co
S. W
S. E
N. E
B. D. Isbell
Court House
Alpine
Nalue
Thens
D. Isbell
Alpine Avalanche
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Effert
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Helen Hayes
George Bones
Elmer Taylor
Peane
Pink Phelps
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
H. L. Kokernot
Geo. W. Baines
G. B. Crawford
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Pittsburg
Big Bend Motor Co
A. B. Stamba
Mae
BiLieve
Home People
Dom Adams
Ap al
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Chrysler
Alpine Motor
Plymouth
Conoco Gas and Oils
General Auto Repairing
Alan R. Fraser
Helland Hotel
G. K. Langest
Otis Turner Real Estate—Insurance
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Mae M. Ament
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W. G. Fielder
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Big Bend Feed Co
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