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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1937

Page

4

Frock coats and beards mark 19th century U S senators

In the nineties many United States senators wore Prince Alberts, with frock coats signaling statesmanship and beards as signs of maturity. The piece notes attire as a social marker and hints at broader contexts of political appearance.

Prince Alberts United States

More Taxes Or Less Spending

National political debate centers on whether to raise taxes or curb spending. Congressmen from farming regions push to cut government outlays, arguing reduced outgo lowers the tax burden and spurs recovery, though critics warn higher taxes may be needed if spending isn’t trimmed. The piece links living costs to government cost and urges cuts despite political risk.

Washington Senate Finance Committee America

Watches Once Used as Small Clocks on Gimbals

The article notes that watches were originally small clocks worn hung from a gimlc because they were too large for the pocket.

The Brass Keys of Kenwick and Other Books

Audrey a Maryland art student comes to a sleepy town to sketch a miniature model of Miss Jenifer s house and unravels a rooming mystery. The piece lists other works by Robert Loveman and mentions verses by Walter de la Mare and notes on Parkman and Lofting with a poetic interlude by Antonetta Salvaggio.

Kenwick Audrey Maryland Jenifer Jenifer Mei Odie Tate's Beach Sally Simms Walter de la Mare Hugh Lofting Doctor Doulhtthe John Newbery Francis Parkman Plains Oregon Trade Parkman America United States Oregon Trail Thes Antonetta Salvaggio

Navajo Hunters Face Struggles in New Mexico Rescue

The report describes Navajo Indians in New Mexico as skilled hunters who face dangers in the wild. Rescue efforts led by E. R. Fryer and deputies directed tractor crews to clear a trail toward the plains and assist the stranded.

New Mexico E. R. Fryer Gallup Bilizard Streck Bill Cutter Fryer

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