Radio Fans Earn Floral Nicknames in Prose and Song
A playful piece catalogs quirky fan nicknames for radio stars and bands. It notes Goldenrods for Neil Golden listeners and various floral epithets for followers of Ozzie Nelson, Bert Lown, Don Bigelow, Rudy Vallee, and others. Eva LeGallienne’s multilingual talents and piano skills are highlighted alongside a claim about her dramatic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Golden
Bernie Cummins
Ozzie Nelson
Bert Lown
Petunia
Don Bigelow
Eva LeGallienne
WABC
Harry Swan
Saint Va
Hohenlinden Poem by Thomas Campbell Opens with Winter Battle Scene
On Linden when the sun was low the snow lay bloodless and white. The poem contrasts a peaceful winter scene with the drumbeat of battle as fires of death illuminate Linden’s dark landscape and the Iser river surges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Iser
Heaven
Munich
University of Maine Song Brought to Life by Crooner
New York crooner Rudy Vallée unveils a revived University of Maine song written around 1916 by Lincoln Colcord. Vallée hails its spirit and romantic lyrics, praising its lift and emotional pull as he discusses radio appeal and the public’s nostalgic response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Vallee
University of Maine
Maine Stein
Good Ole Maine
New York City
Rudy Vallée
Maine
Lincoln Colcord
Farous
Vue
Stein
Vallée
Lindbergh
Rudy
Fourth of July Fireworks Warned as Unsafe
A weekly safety warning details Fourth of July 1929 tragedies including eye injuries lockjaw burns and deaths from fireworks. It urges parents to avoid personal displays and to celebrate with official community events to prevent accidents and injuries.
Fourth of July Safety Emphasized by Health Official
Doctor Theodore B Appel of Harrisburg urges caution on Independence Day as toy fireworks fade in use yet stands and high powered items appear on roadsides. He warns of burns and tetanus risks, urges prompt medical care for injuries, and stresses safety as real patriotism in celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore B. Appel
Harrisburg
America
Bath A A Bags Another One
Bath A A wins with a long drive to centre field and extra bases by Valley View’s Lewis, who umpired behind the plate in place of the regular official. Bath prepares for two tough games tomorrow, starting with the Fourth against the Catasauqua Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View
Lewis
Bath
Catasauqua Cardinals
Vailey
de Rumple
Gil
Gavin
Parati
Lazzutti
Baron
Erhart
Brewers
Nehila
Gobbi
Pee Eesenewer
Bath A. A
A. Diehl
Silfies
Shoenenberger
Ervin
Gill
Roberts
Stricker
Marshang
Dobbs
Shamosky
Bar
Shoemaker
King’s Canary Poet Laureate of Finland Mentioned
Fragmentary item notes John Masefield described as former sailor and a figure tied to Finland’s literary scene, with references to maritime life and previous roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Masefield
New York
Finland
Lenngsou
Glazing tips for beef from Jane Rogers
Hints for Homemakers by Jane Rogers explains glazing adds a gay and appetizing touch to meats. For barbecuing beef sear and brush with a glazing syrup made by boiling one cup sugar, one quarter cup water, and two tablespoons lemon juice until dissolved. Add one quarter teaspoon hot sauce one tablespoon ketchup and one quarter teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Glazing needs steady moderate heat.
Old Spanish Trail Aims to Link Coasts by 1931 Road
The Old Spanish Trail is described as a southward cross continental highway to connect St. Augustine, Florida with San Diego, California. The plan envisions a fully paved or hard surfaced route passable year round, with government support and extensive construction across eight states and major bays. The article notes progress from Maine to Florida via the Atlantic Coastal Highway and outlines segments from St. Augustine through Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, to California, detailing paving status and elevations.
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America
St. Augustine
Fla
San Diego
Cal
Harral Ayres
Maine
San Antonio
Texas
California
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Florida
Gulf
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Miami
Old Fort
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Pensacola
Bay Saint Louis
Lake Charles
Beaumont
Houston
Fort Stockton
el Paso
Las Cruces
Douglas
Tucson
Phoenix
United States
Mississippi River
Berwick Bay
Morgan City
Louisiana
Chain of Missions and Presidios
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of California
Harral Ayers
Old Spanish Trail Association
Bay St.Louis
Mexico
Arizona
Opening of the Old Spanish Trail and Its Impact
The narrative discusses paving the Teng stretch of a major highway from California to the Pacific, a 178 mile span, cost exceeding 110 million dollars funded by multiple levels of government. It highlights tourism, settlement, and Pensacola’s revived importance as a seaport through new routes and rail connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Mountains
California
Pacific Wii
Jacksonville
Florida
West Florida
Tallahassee
Elly
Pensacola
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Radio Garden of
Will Osborn
Smith Ballew
Buttercups
Jan Garber
Guy Lombardo
Pansies
Lombardo
Chicago
Ray O'Hara
Merle Johnstone
Columbia System
Tearns
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated System
Associated Gas and Electric Securities Co., Inc
Office of Metropolitan Edison Co
Nazareth, PA
Hohenlinden
Thomas Campbell
Ces
Dr. Carter
MakeSong
Rudy Vallis
Mike Hut
Ehrlich
Mike
Hinnig
Hulla
The
By Jane Rogers
Auucoting
San Dirdo
By Caleb Johnson
Bisbee
Imperial Valley
el Centro California
Caesars
Itag
Buala
Pate Neer Entree
PinKy
By Terry Gilkison
Mom
Pop
Victor
Leo Stoun
Charles Walker Janaied
Iowa
Publ
Isher
Dorothy Darnit
Charles McManus
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