Spain's Decline and War as Empire Fails in History
This third installment traces Spain after the Armada through Hapsburg decline and warlike struggles. It details weak rule, crippling taxation, revolts in Catalonia, Portugal’s defection, and costly battles with England and France. Napoleon's invasion, Trafalgar defeat, and the long peninsular resistance shape a century of turmoil.
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Spain
Catalonia
Portugal
Naples
Netherlands
Hapsburg
Philip V
France
England
Holland
Denmark
Austria
Prussia
Barcelona
Spanish Netherlands
Madrid
Europe
Louis XVI
Peru
Mexico
Napoleon
Charles
Nelson
Trafagar
Charles IV
Joseph
Remus
Wellington
Ferdinand
Americas
Ciba
Philippines
Atl
Don Carlos
Christinos
Christina
Trabella I
Isabella
Isabotlo
Alphonso XII
Political Announcements for August Primary Elections
The Star lists 67 co candidates for the August primary across offices including Representative EMORY A. THOMPSON LUKE MONRO HUGH D. CLARK JOHN P. VESEY Sheriff & Collector FRANK WARD Community & Probate Judge RUFFIN WHITE FRANK RIDER County Treasurer CLIFFORD FRANKS H M STEPHENS MISS LILLIA MIDDLEBROOKS Circuit Clerk ARTHUR C. ANDERSON RALPH BAILEY W A FORMBY with names and offices in the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory A. Thompson
Luke Monro
Hugh D. Clark
John P. Vesey
Clifford Franks
H. M. Stephens
Miss. Lillia Middlebrooks
Your Baby's Health and Special Schools For Differing Children
The article discusses early identification of a child who is different and the role of expert assessment to highlight strengths and minimize weaknesses. It argues against placing such children in standard schools and promotes special training to develop key talents, support physical defects, and prevent social rejection, stressing the need for focused home guidance and respectful education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scholol
Fishbein
Vacation is Time to Broaden a Child’s World Knowledge
A columnist urges parents to use summer days to expand children’s awareness of art, architecture, science, and history. They advocate guided museum visits and cultural experiences, arguing that early exposure creates lasting memory and curiosity, even if kids protest at first.
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Waveler
Saxah Bernhardt
L'Aiglon
the Eaglet
Napoleon
Rome
Sarah
Ti Trovatore
Raye recalls first interview and fast rise to fame
Martha Raye recalls a blistering Hollywood day as she became a star with Rhythm on the Range, detailing autograph frenzy, a missing purse, and a window into vaudeville memories. She reflects on a tough path from hunger to the big screen, with Bing Crosby and Myrna Loy in the tale.
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Hollywood
Martha Raye
Comedienne
Bing Crosby
Miss Raye
Data
Myrna Loy
Born In A Dressing Room A Life On Stage In Butte
A performer recalls a lifelong family act started in Butte Montana where parents, siblings, and later partners toured. She describes early singing at age three, skipping formal schooling, streetwise training, a move to Broadway, and tough breaks with Paul Ash and Ben Blue before finding work with Lew Brown and Jim Durante.
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Papa
Peter Reed
Peggy Hooper
Buddy
Papua
Mamamad
New York
Ipay
Paul Ash
Ben Blue
Nightclub Gigs Lead to Five Year Acting Contract
The performer recalls guest spots at venues including the Trocadero and facing a film role surge after Rhythm on the Range. He landed a five year contract and joined The Big Broadcast before moving into a comedy lead with SS.
Vacation Passions at Lake Racine
Ann Hamilton, a secretary on vacation, explores flirtations with Jaime Laird at a resort near Lake St Regis, while Bill Ware watches with envy. Jaime urges a spontaneous Canada trip as Ann wrestles with duty and desire, pondering the pull of romance over work in a isolated resort world.
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Ann Swamilton
Dilg Wald
Lake Racine
Ann
Weels
Ralph Spring
Dbokimun
Hee
Giriag
Ralph
Jaimf Laird
Jatmer
Thi
Hill Ware
Lake Ilaw
Elne
Anon Plin
Ayn
Jaime Luaird
Lke
Ann Hamilton
Jaime
Jaime Laird
Bill Ware
Migs Chin
Bill
Ghe
St. Regis Lake
Gill
Atling
Penanca
Hhin
Tiet
Canada
Crosby in Follow the Sun A Home at Last
In this clipped gossip snippet Bing Crosby reflects on Hollywood buzz and his relationships. He mentions engagement rumors with Johnny Terrence and a rapid breakup, noting the fickleness of fame and public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Hollywood
Johnny
Terrence
Fragmentary Voice From a City Street Scene
The text portrays a restless speaker dreaming of independence a home a car and stability. It hints at rejecting transient meals and improvised routines while asking a passerby about wellbeing in a brief street encounter.
Roosevelt to Sit With Gov Landon Over Drouth Relief Meeting
Hyde Park N Y plans to convene a drought relief conference with Gov Landon and Kansas officials including Alf M. Bandon and Gay. The aim is to outline a bill for midwestern drought relief starting August 25 or 26 and invite Iowa Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma governors to meet, likely in Iowa early next month. Landon says he will attend if Kansas benefits and stresses his priority as governor.
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Hyde Park
N. W
Gay
Alf M. Bandon
Kansas
Roosevelt
Iowa
Nebraska
Kangas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Landon
East
Topeka
Kansa
Dow
Hoover
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Star Publishing Co., Inc
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Star Building
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Arkansas
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Miller
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Arkansas Dailies, Inc
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Chicago
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Mick
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St. Louis
Star
Star Bldg. Ee Ohens
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American Medical Association
Hygeia
the Health Magazine
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Butte
Mont
Lew Brown
All Stars
Jimny Durante
Jimmy
Movieland
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Trocadero
Normian Tauvog
Bob Burns
Marsha Raye
Una
Gov. Landon
J.J
Byers
Lewallen Orchard
Pals Curb
Roy Anderson
Campinig
Nelson-Huckins
Spec Hope
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