The Tontine Novel and a Maritime Family Saga
A fragmentary review outlines a novel centered on a tontine life insurance scheme shaping a shipping and brokerage family saga. It traces Carboy’s chase for power against Grace, explores an industrial empire, and interwoven social and economic themes across a wide cast. The work spans naval and political intrigues, including Louis Napoleon and Bermuda references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Victeo
Eholder
George Ninian Grace
Carboy
Midas
Louis Napoleon
Bermuda
Community Center February Calendar Highlights
February calendar lists events from Lions and Rotary groups at the Community Center. Dates include February 9 Lions, February 10 Your 41 Chib Montezuma Dance, and multiple library youth programs. private youth sessions, orchestra, and Masonic activities appear on several days. Public library events span 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 with youth and Rotary participation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Lynn Alntgomery
Rotary
Masonic Bananet
Library
Courtesy on the road and in daily life
The piece urges courtesy in traffic use and social conduct, stressing yielding to the car on the right and obeying safety rules. It condemns reckless driving and road hog behavior while promoting polite driving habits and considerate behavior in homes and schools. It also advertises Batary's Hot Cake Supper and veterinary vaccination services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Moore
Batary
New Books Added To Eagle Lake Library Shelf
A partial list of best sellers now on the Eagle Lake Library shelves includes The Tontific by Philip Costais The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson Inside Africa by John Gunther Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis Margie Morningstar by Hennan Wouk The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale and Andersonville by McKinley Kantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
South Africa
E.G.W
Eagle Lake
Philip Costais
Sloan Wilson
Africa
John Gunther
Mame
Patrick Dennis
Marjorie Morningstar
Hennan Wouk
Norman Vincent Peale
Andersonville
McKinley Kantor
Action Expected On New Ten Year Highway Program
A report outlines expected action on a ten year highway program to build a four lane interstate system. It notes funding questions and potential gasoline tax growth as a likely method, while seeking a practical financing plan. The piece also mentions farm studies nearing final stages and temporary relief measures for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagy Cistk Thompson
Te Lovle
Joe
North
Caro Ind
Leaves for Army Enlistment by Sammy Tise
Sammy Tise left last week to enlist in the United States Armed Services, joining a growing cohort of local men entering military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Tise
United States
Armed Services
Southwestern Life
Local Draft Board Lists 6 Volunteers by County
A scrambled OCR note lists six volunteers selected for the draft, with names and home addresses at registration time. The entries are ordered alphabetically by county and include mentions of La Grange No. 44, Fayette, Round Top, West Point, and Stork Round Top among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Fayette
Babe Lacelle Hall
RFD
Alfornse
John
William
Harrell Rightimer
Muldoon
Chéster
Sims West-Point
Emamiett Jacob
Stork
Ta Grange
Commerce plan to distribute cigarettes to boys leaving for service
The Department of Commerce will again distribute cigarettes to boys departing for Armed Service duty, continuing a wartime provision aimed at easing deployments and supporting morale.
Rotary Hot Cake Supper Promises Family Fun Night
A VALEN Artip invites wives and families to Rotary's Hot Cake Supper Tuesday evening from 5 to 8. Enjoy lots of good food at $1.00 per plate plus free entertainment for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artip
Rotary
Free tickets to Tall Men at Rice Theatre
Attention VRS BI Briscoe receive a free admission to the Rice Theatre Sunday or Monday February 12 13 to see Clark Gable and Jane Russell in Tall Men. Clip this and present at box office on the dates indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Theatre
Clark Gable
Jane Russell
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Ruhn
Kuhn
Courtesy
Uve D. Lone‘s
Jennings
B. Cook
Flatonia
Texas
Harry D. Larson Atgorney
First National Bank
Palmer
Columbus Veterinary
Kretzschmar
Faber
Boy Towel
Ana Aod
W. L. Bauer
Dan Thornton
Brethen
Arg Cerdin
Asd
Xeha
Koho
Matin
Universal Place
Bncome
Rekn
Retu
Waha
Kuhi
Boia
TEL
Curtis“ Botell Sanbolaty Sealy
Valen
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Southwestern
North America
Utmost Security
Roger Killough
Qquavensstern
Sores
Ma Great South
James Ralph Wood
Seei
Home Office
Dallas, Texas
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