Maternity Derby drawn by Toronto mothers over $500000 prize
In Toronto the $500000 Maternity Sweepstake race ends Oct 31 1936 as six mothers share the winnings to avoid legal fights. Leader Mrs Lillian Kenny mother of 14 says she may have a Christmas birth while others like Mrs Grace Bagnato and Mrs Florence Brown insist they can still win.
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O. K
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Ontario
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W. H. Price
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Railroads Face New Pressures and Publicity in 1935
The Dallas News editorial notes railroads must modernize amid a recession and rising competition from highways. It warns three labor bills could strain finance, threaten current securities, and risk government ownership if passed. Separate items cover Santa Fe and Burlington trains through Amarillo, staff movements, hospital recoveries, local visits, and charitable Shriners outings.
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Congress
Park Engineer Alexander Bids Farewell at Palo Duro
H. H. Alexander longtime Palo Duro State Park engineer hosted a farewell dinner in the Blackstone Hotel as he moves to Lockhart Park near Austin. J. L. Bryan praised his work and character while presenting a Bible gift from 21 guests. Alexander reflected on two happy years before his transfer.
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Alexander
Lockhart Park
Austin
Bryan
J. L. Bryan
Palo Duro Park
Hye
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Boulder Dam
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Boulder Canyon
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific System
Boulder City
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Las Vegas
Nevada
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Guiding Your Child by Alice Clarissa Richmond
In this piece a mother explains how parental favoritism planted fear in Amy, teaching that constant love must be unconditional. It argues children need unwavering affection from family to learn confidence and avoid doubt about parental love. The article also notes Nantahala Forest mountain peaks and Belgium horse trade context.
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When Vacation Is Not a Vacation
Andrew L. Smith a Dallas Tex detective and convention attendee in Mexico City intervened when a thief reached into his pocket. He detained the suspect until Mexican policemen took him into custody.
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Mexico City
Andrew L. Smith
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Mexico
Smith
International Convention of Rotarians
New Duties Inaugurated With Local Clergy and Officials
Saturday will see the installation of new duties attended by Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Grimes, J. J. Bryan, J. R. Polk, and many others. Attendees included Miss Ivor May Polk, Miss Lex Polk, Miss Virginia Vaughn, landscape architect W. M. Anderson, construction engineer M. W. Kimbrough, architect J. Chester Wright, and Canyon residents like Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Merchant and Miss Marjory Merchant. Bill Wilson of The News-Globe also signed the fiyleaf of the Bible.
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Polk Street Methodist Church
J. J. Bryan
Palo Duro State Park
J. R. Polk
Ivor May Polk
Lex Polk
A. H. Vaughn
Palo Duro
Virginia Vaughn
Alice Vaughn
W. M. Anderson
Young Demos Vote To Take Vacation
Potter County Young Democrats will adjourn for the summer with no meetings planned. The executive committee may call meetings if needed, announced by president Tom Seay after last night’s vote.
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Potter County
Young Democrats
Young Demos
Tom Seay
Detroit Glider Tests Show Sleep Ing Bear Site Suited
Detroit Glider Council reports a favorable Sleep ing Bear area for gliding with 35 flights in 3 gliders by 12 pilots. Night flight lasted 17 minutes, Ed Knight of Toledo piloting the Haller Hawk reached 2000 feet, winds favorable after odd weather.
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Sleeping Bear
Detroit
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