Vanishing Falcon Island and Early Virginia Statesman
Article recalls Falcon Island in the Tongan group that appeared and vanished multiple times from 1865 to 1913 with reports of its reappearances. It also outlines Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter, early Virginia graduate and statesman who became Speaker of the U S House in 1839 at age 30 and served through 1847.
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Jack-in-the-Box Island
Pacific
Falcon Island
Falcon
Sappho
Egeria
University of Virginia
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter
Hunter
Dele
Gates
Essex
U. S
House of Representatives
Death of J P Buchanan honors longtime Texas congressman
James P Buchanan died at the Naval hospital after a year of declining health following a heart attack. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee he pushed vast relief and defense funding under Roosevelt, while his career stretched from Texas county attorney to Congress beginning in 1913. He was noted for hard work and loyalty to party and administration.
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Washington
Texas
J. P. Buchanan
10Th
Naval Hospital
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Buchanan
House
Joseph
South Carolina
Uchanan
Washington County
Albert Sidney Burleson
Wilson
Brazos
Bryan
Admiral Mayo Dies at Portsmouth in His Eighties
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo died today in Portsmouth New Hampshire in his 80s though on the Navy retired list since 1920 he remained a staunch defender of naval strength and efficiency. He led the Atlantic fleet through World War I and in a 1930s address urged the U S to be the lion not the lamb and advocated high standards and respect for the flag. His 1914 Tampico salute crisis helped precipitate Vera Cruz action.
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Navy
Henry T. Mayo
Portsmouth
N. H
New York
United States
Admiral Mayo
Dewey
Tampico
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Ies
United States Navy
Jones
Perry
Farragut
Mussolini’s Ethiopia invasion sparks deep seed of objection
The text notes that even an Ethiopian may object to Italy’s conquest as an unjust invasion, describing it as an international crime of the first magnitude and a spoil of a conqueror lacking warrant or excuse.
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Mussolini
Britain considers barring Goering from coronation events
A report suggests Britain may bar Hermann Goering from the coronation ceremonies. The note adds that Hitler’s close ally has already had many new uniforms prepared for the occasion.
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Britain
Goering
Hitler
Road of Cotton at Rose Hill Virginia Tomorrow
Rose Hill Virginia lies closer to state capitals of Kentucky Indiana Ohio West Virginia Tennessee Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina than to its own capital Richmond. Tomorrow The Road of Cotton explores this unusual geography and regional ties.
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Rose Hill
Virginia
Richmond
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Waitresses Rise to Hosts and Restaurant Owners in New York
The piece notes a shift in New York waitresses becoming hosts and even restaurant owners, with polished, well educated backgrounds shaping careers. It cites examples from Child's Columbus Circle to Fifth Avenue, where top servers earn substantial tips comparable to secretaries, and mentions training by a directress and career progression.
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New York
Child’s
Columbus Circle
Fifth Avenue
Schrafft
Local notes and visits from Pendleton to Bryan
Marshall H Spell returns to Pendleton after visiting his mother Mrs Emma Spell. Albert Haneman travels to Marlin due to the illness of B L Reed. B Youngblood of the Texas Experiment Station arrives from College. William Randolph Hearst supports Champ Clark. R E L Upchurch, Bedias banker, in Bryan. W Hearn of Bryan Steam Laundry receives a new laundry unit.
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Pendleton
Ore
Emma Spell
Albert Haneman
Marlin
B. L. Reed
B. Youngblood
The
Texas Experiment Station
College
William Randolph Hearst
Champ Clark
Champ
Woodrow
Harvey
R. E. L. Upchurch
Bedias
Grimes County
Small Town Visitors and Local Travel Notes
The column notes several local residents and visitors including Uncle George Fuller and Tom Gallatin from Tabor, Mrs. J. W. Barton returning to Dallas after visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Williams of Coleview shopping in town, J. T. Newcomb and B. A. Huggins visiting Kurten, Mrs. J. D. McIntyre visiting her mother in San Marcos, Senator J. R. Astin traveling to Mumford, Judge L. D. McGee returning from a family visit in Anderson.
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George Fuller
Tom Gallatin
Tabor
J. W. Barton
Dallas
J. P. Wilson
San Marcos
J. R. Astin
Mumford
L. D. McGee
O. H. McGee
Anderson
Woolworth Saturday Night Rush Captivates A Counter
A shopper recalls a bustling Woolworth during a Saturday night rush with one counter drawing close attention. The moment captures the era’s busy retail scene and the vivid energy of a crowded store.
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Woolworth
Zeppo the Poodle in Loyal’s Enduring Show Repertory
An obituary note recalls All Loyal and his famed troupe including Zeppo the pink beribboned black poodle. The dog was a staple of the act, a standout in the long running amusement performances.
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Zeppo
Editorial shows Roosevelt court plan faces rising opposition
The Christian Science Monitor survey finds two thirds of responding newspapers, many in the South, oppose remaking the Supreme Court to fit the New Deal. Editors argue guardians of liberties and press freedom are at stake, urging public revolt if needed.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Christian Science Monitor
Roosevelt Press
Cleveland
Silver Democrats
AAA
Congress
Short Order Cook Chronicle at Five and Ten
A playful scene in a 1937 five and ten shows a quick service rush to a waiter. A newcomer confesses she has not paid yet, while a detached girl hopes to be picked up by her boyfriend. The episode ends with laughter and light-hearted embarrassment.
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McNaught Syndicate
Boarding houses back in favor says housing group
Miss Irma Berger of the Association to Promote Proper Housing for Girls reports a revival of old style boarding houses. She notes demand rising, fewer such residences now than in past decades, and questions whether classic or new fashioned rooms will dominate future setups.
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O. Henry
Sweet Home
Mary
Lucy
John
Helen
Irma Berger
New York
Eve
Versailles
William McKinley
Miss Berger
Christian Science Monitor
Thinkers Drama Over Remarriage Warns of Rich Gifts
Fragmentary dialogue shows Ethel du Pont warning Franklin Janice that if he can have an operation she can too. The remark implies that after remarriage any gift of socks or shoes will trigger a full wardrobe update and a new carpet for her, illustrating a tense domestic dispute.
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Ethel du Pont
Franklin Janice
Signature stamp offered to ease form letter signing
Eagle Printing Company promotes a signature stamp to speed signing form letters. The ad implies a ready-made solution to signing bulk correspondence.
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Eagle Printing Company
Parking rule warning urged at North Main Street spot
Residents complain signage was lacking when fines for curb parking in front of Cash Grocery were enacted on North Main Street Bryan. Community members call for warning signs until the ordinance is familiar, while locals share updates on residents and businesses in the area.
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North Main Street
Cash Grocery
Shaw-Walker Office Furniture Offered by Eagle Printing Co
Local ad declares Shaw-Walker office furniture available through Eagle Printing Co offering filing cabinets desks chairs and other office equipment for business use.
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Shaw-Walker
Eagle Printing Co
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