California then and now a land of gold and growth
National Geographic notes California’s transformation from a frontier promised land to a bustling, diverse state. It recalls Daniel Webster’s doubt, the gold rush era, Sutter’s Fort, the rise of Sacramento, and the waves of immigrants who shaped the social and economic fabric from 1650 to the mid‑1800s, shaping law, industry, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU Service
Daniel Webster
California
Mexico
Webster
Senate
Mississippi
Virginia
Humboldt County
Nova Scotia
San Francisco
Mariano Vallejo
Senora Luisa V. Emparan
Sonoma
Brontarey
America
United States
Napa County
Pacific Coast States
Monterey
Fort Ross
Hubert Howe Bancroft
Bancroft
State University
Berkeley
Mother Lode
Columbia
Weiss- Fargo
Golden West
John A. Sutter
Sacramento
Sutter
Kit Carson
John C. Fremont
Fort
Plains
Donner
Co Joma
Sutter's Fort
Sacramento River
Guest Perry Tells Relief That Press Now Has Answer
Pro tennis figure Perry discusses turning pro, touring matches with Ellsworth Vines, and his expectations while on a new tour. He reflects on amateur play for England, the impact on Davis Cup, and his plans to face Tilden in doubles alongside George Lott. He notes reception in Britain and predicts future professional pathways for tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Perry
Fred Pi
Ellsworth Pines
United States
Hugh Bradley
Swaln
England
Donald Budge
Forest Hills
Ellsworth Vines
Eilis
Tilden
Vines
Bill
George Lott
Mickey Walker Abandons Referee Tour to Write Boxing Column
The article notes Mickey Walker shelving plans to tour the country as a boxing referee and shifting to a syndicated boxing column. It mentions Benny Leonard earning 1500 for refereeing in Mexico City on New Year’s Day, and various other sports anecdotes about boxing figures, racing, and college sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Walker
Benny Leonard
Mexico City
Armstrong Kayord Casanova
John Geng- Ter
So- Reickeker
Texas
Dick Harlow
Harvard
Penn State
Harold Miller
Utah University
Denver U
Salt Lake City
New York
Racing Commission
Florida
Tropical Park
Shanty Hogan
Somer- Ville
Mass
Mom House
Becket
New Batonshire
When a man takes friends out in a motor boat
Montague recalls a reckless boat outing led by Bill who insisted on testing a new craft. The novices struggle to control the vessel as waves and rocks threaten, Bill falls overboard, and the crew fights to steer clear of disaster. After peril, Bill admits fault and vows to stay aboard next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Christies University
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Une
Yost
James J
Montague
Bill
Othiter
Charley
Harold
Aleck
Garekul
Herold
Danger
Harald
Asher
Soreone
Bim
Tellowa
Esii Synidicx
Lacy Squares Form a Spread or Scarf Pattern
In filet crochet a two-square design makes a scarf or bedspread. The pattern 5685 includes instructions charts and material details. Send 16 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept New York for pattern 5685 with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
W. 1
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Character and notions in a tough old world
Notable quotes stress courage in Indians and gender roles, warning against eccentricities and rigid iron wills. The speaker muses on bravery, divorce, happiness, pride, and the limits of willpower, framing character as lasting beyond time and fashion.
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Sierra Foothills
Slug Gulch
Hangtown
Placerville
Tuolumne County
Bret Harte
Tennessee
Poker Flat
Mark Twain
Twain
Halcyon
Calaveras County
Angels
Aleges
San Jose
Vallejo
Benicia
Missouri
Pooy Express
Lincoln
St. Joe
Peeife
Unison Pacific Railroad
Promontory Point
Utah
Stanford
Yates
Speed
Dlacks Minis
Eng
Nao
Angels Camp
Guest Perry
Relief
Press
Frederry
Rene la Coste
Cheerio
Ete Reilly
Charley Devens
Yankee
Reuben Gray
Ed Egnell
University of Maryland
Toronto Maple Leafs
Connie Smythe
Smythe
Chuck Conacher
Bob McDermott
Celtics
Jesse Moss
Columbia Oafsman
Morton Voss
Ira
Babe) Hanford
Sonja Henie
Madison Square Garden
Brown
McLaughry
Dim Hearn
St. Peter’s
New Brunswick
Mike
Fordham
Jackie
St. Benedict's
Richard C. Burritt
New York Convention and Visitors
Marty Forkins
Jesse Owens
Andy Varipapa
Syracuse
Phil
Alkaune
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