A Century of Service for the Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun marks its centennial since May 17 1837 noting low price at one cent and bold reporting. It pioneered factual reporting long distance correspondence and same day presidential messages and Mexican war news. Now in its second century it strives for unbiased world news and strong community service.
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America
Baltimore Sun
The
Sun
Arunah S. Abell
United States Army
White House
Building Permits Rise in 1937 Amid City Growth
In 1936 Bryan issued over 325000 in building permits, mainly for new homes and repairs. Through four months in 1937 permits total 109775, up from 107705 in 1936, with costs up about 20 percent. Growth continues as residents push home building despite higher prices.
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Bryan
Mosquito Breeding Found On Home Premises In Bryan
State Health Department expert reports malaria carrying mosquitoes breeding in resident yards. A fish pond with water lilies contained larvae and pupae. cleaning the pond and adding minnows reduced danger. Residents are urged to inspect properties and remove any water holding receptacles to prevent breeding.
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Bryan
State Health Department
Unbreakable Glass for Lenses by Los Angeles Optician
An optician in Los Angeles reports a perfected unbreakable glass for eyeglass lenses. The piece notes a future where fights over glasses may end due to durable material.
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Los Angeles
Ghost horse wins Pomona race then is disqualified as ghost
Virginia Mae led the field at Pomona in September 1935 but was disqualified after officials discovered the horse was officially dead in Jockey Club records. The mare had a storied past from polo to Hollywood, later allowed back to race, then flagged to prevent future disqualification.
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Pomona
Virginia Mae
Virginia Mac
Jockey Club
Ghost
Robert Ives
Howard Green
Claude Binyon
Anosmia and urban life drift through a New York letter
A San Francisco physician notes many anosmia cases from congenital causes and sinus disease. The piece laments color blindness, vanity of choice in meals, and hints at inner ear buzzing. It recalls Lord Northcliffe and Cecil Rhodes, then reflects on libraries as cozy book rooms and the social ice in city life with a story about Irvin Cobb’s river view voyage neighbors.
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New York
San Francisco
Maeterlinck
Goethe
Swinburne
Fulton
Lord Northcliffe
Cecil Rhodes
Cyril Maud
Irvin Cobb
Riverside Drive
Snatching Them Off To Pass To A Supporter Report
A fragment notes an incident where items are seized and handed to a supporter as part of an aggressive plan. The passage implies a crowd control or intimidation scene but lacks full context or names.
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Eagle
The
Busianess
Oyster bars draw crowds as inland seafood quirks noted
Riverside address and five years earlier recall. O Henry inspired tale linked to University Place as George White ends theatrical era citing costs and labor. With Ziegfeld gone and White quitting, oyster bars become the refuge for true oyster lovers amid crowded midtown stands while inland seafood spots sit empty. Meredith Nicholson notes the gastronomic quirk and Julian Street’s potential essay angle.
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George White
Ziegfeld
Carroll
Hollywood
White
Fhis
Meredith Nicholson
New York
Sea Foods
Julian Street
Pension pressures and World War veteran bonuses loom in Congress
The article notes decades of rising pensions from Civil War and World War veterans and the potential impact of social security. A 24 member committee representing labor industry and the public is named to study the issue and report next session.
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Congress
Roosevelt on two horses rail against cap monopolies
The Cap editorial weighs Roosevelt stance on business with NRA regulation versus free competition. It argues aluminum monopoly raises legal questions about power and antitrust, noting the suit against Aluminum Company tests if power harms competition while warning that half monopoly and half free economy harms both economy and politics.
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Roosevelt
Aluminum
Cummings
United States
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Aluminum Company
Washington
Christian Science Monitor
Pensions Study Questions Before Expansion
The article discusses evaluating pension increases and broader coverage under Titles I and II. It emphasizes funding concerns, old age pensions before 1942, early-year benefits, aid for those under five who become incapacitated, survivor benefits, reverses, and the tax program, warning that sound finance is essential.
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Dallas News
1483 Texans Work on New WPA Projects
San Antonio May 18 WPA approval creates 1,483 jobs across 23 new projects with $131,324 in federal funds. Texas deputy administrator Robert J. Smith said local sponsors will provide $91,012, with over 1,000 workers building farm to market roads. WIA adds $87,825 and sponsors spend $67,710 on 15 road projects totaling 72 miles.
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San Antonio
Robert J. Smith
Texas
Smith
WIA
Rooms for Rent signs from Eagie Printing Co
Classified item noting 9 by 14 inch black on white signs reading Rooms for Rent. Sold in sets at 5 cents each by Eagie Printing Co.
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Eagie Printing Co
Allen Academy sermon at First Methodist Sunday May 19
The Allen Academy commencement sermon will be preached at the First Methodist church at 11 o clock Sunday morning May 19 by Dr. F Seay dean of the theological department of Southwestern University. The searce class roll lists Warren N Yates as president and other officers and members. Tom May of the Hotel Bryan and Claud Bell recent from Waco attended the Knights of Pythias state convention and May won the friendship medal for the third straight time. Charles Adams arrives from Uzbal Mexico to visit Bryan relatives Dr W G Drummond and George P Edge of Harris schoolhouse were in the city.
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Allen Academy
First Methodist Church
F. Seay
Theological Department
Southwestern University
Searce
Warren N. Yates
Dick B. Gregg
Thomas J. Conway
O. O. Gaston
W. D. Herring
Edwin G. Jenkins
Edgars H. Keltner
George T. Martin
Guy L. Martin
Ernest P. Nitch
Jesse C. Smith
J. Browder Spiller
Thomas D. Wilson
Tom May
Bryan
Claud Bell
Waco
Knights of Pythias
Mr. May
May
Charles Adams
Uzbal
Sonora
Mexico
W. G. Drummond
George P. Edge
Harris
Farmers, Turkey Creek trip, and local notices in Eagle
Frank Wentreck of Wheelock features 55 acre farm with corn and cotton, fruit trees and poultry. frost cut fruit. Tour remarks on Turkey Creek road and meet Mr. and Mrs. Beecher C. Jones at a plant sale. George Griffin NBC voice noted. cooking school with Dr Pepper prizes. local residents and delivery crew praised for newspaper service and perseverance in collections.
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e—Frank Wentreck
Ernst
R.F.D
Wheelock
Eagle
Mr. Wentreek
Mrs. Wentreek
Turkey Creek
Beecher C. Jones
Tony Salvato
The
the Palace
Mike Barron
Barron
D. B. Cofer
Sarah Allen
W. A. Withers
J. S. Mogford
Dave Munday
Eagle Cooking School
H. Dittlinger Roller Mills Co
E. S. Jones
D. D. Cahill
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Edward Gibbon
Peru
Spain
Salvador
Central America
Edward.gidbon
Bie
Arthur Somers Roche
Riverside
O. Henry
University Place
Cap
Gene Carr
Humans
the Daredevil
Avement
George Griffin
NBC
George
Eo Albert Peck
Franklin D. Roosevelt
College Station
George E. Hadley
Mr. Hadley
Mr. Peck
Peck
Woodrow Wilson
Hadley
Pres. Roosevelt
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