Texas at 100 Years A Chronicle of Her Unique History
Elmo Scott Watson reviews Texas's 100 year arc from 1836 to 1936. He traces six flags over Texas from Spain to France to Mexico to its own Lone Star banner, the republic era under Houston, annexation implications for future state subdivisions, Civil War loyalties, and return to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exnas
Uique
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilinois
Lone Star State
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Wyoming
Kansas
Texas
Sisterhood of States
Spain
America
Columbus
Mexico
Cortez
Cabeza de Vaca
Coronado
de Soto
France
la Salle
Mississippi River
Irrance
Republic of Mexico
Stephen F. Austin
Missouri
Mexican Congress
Santa Anna
San Antonio
William B. Travis
Alamo
Travis
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
Tennessee
Washington
Brazos River
Philadelphia
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Houston
George Washington
New Republic
Congress
Union
United States of America
Lone Star
Confederate States of America
Salvation Army as shock troops of the Lord praised
A reflective column lauds the Salvation Army for its wartime and Christmas aid to soldiers and civilians, calling its workers shock troops of the Lord and detailing how every cent went to those in need. It also parodies other topics, including a titled Hen and modern youth. It is a mixed opinion piece on social aid and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estwood
Hills
Cal
New York
Salvation Army
New Deal
Hoffman
New Jersey
Younster
Boston
Europe
Forest belt to tame deserts and save crops, era of tech promises
The writer imagines a vast forest belt across the United States from Canada to Mexico to halt drought and dust storms. It would require years to grow and defend trees, but would yield climate and agricultural benefits and offset costs later. The piece also reflects on advances from electric light to television and flight, urging cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canadian
Mexico
Montana
New Mexico
Sahara
Pretty Stenciled Pot Holder Set by Grandmother Clark
Two Sunbonnet Girls design pot holders in kitchen scene with bonnets. Finished size 11 by 1 inches. stamped and tinted material No. 1002 mailed for 15 cents. Requires simple outline stitch. requests SASE to Home Craft Co., Dept. A, St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Address Home Craft Co
Dept. A
Nineteenth and
St. Louis Ave
St Louis
Great Soul Exalts Contact with a Great Soul
A philosophical reflection notes how contact with a great soul elevates a person. It compares a water drop on a lotus petal to the shimmering glory of a pearl, suggesting transformative influence through noble companionship.
Fishing in Lake Titicaca Aims at Restocking High Andes Lake
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a Bolivian and Peruvian formal diplomatic agreement to create a fishing industry on Lake Titicaca. The 12,000 foot high, 5,000 square mile body of water will be restocked and foreign experts may identify cold resistant fish species. Local natives already fish from reed boats and refuse to swim due to cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Titicaca
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Andes
Bayer Aspirin Proven Safe and Fast for Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Genuine Bayer Aspirin as safer and faster for headaches and common pains than other preparations. It urges consulting a doctor and insists Bayer Aspirin’s safety and efficacy are proven, recommending to ask for Bayer Aspirin by name at drug stores.
Bayer Aspirin See Your Own Duty In Plain View
A fragment discusses personal responsibility and social expectations, contrasting self instruction with others duties. The tone questions obligation and moral clarity, implying societal pressure to act rightly while individuals contemplate accountability.
Adlerika touted to relieve stomach gas and sleep issues
An old newspaper ad promotes Adlerika as a single dose remedy for gas pressing the heart and chronic constipation. It claims cleansing both bowels reduces bacteria and helps sleep, with testimonials from Dr H L Shoub and Mrs Jas Filler. Sold by druggists.
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H. L. Shoub
New York
Jas
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Republic of Texas
Brazos
Western Newspaper Union
Coahuila
Nuevo Pda
Gulf OF
Sam
David Crockett
DC Sit
Irvin S. Cobb
Mommer
Adam
John Blake
Bell Syndicat
Mark Twain
Southwest
Germany
Samuel G. Blythe
Noman Coliseum
San Francisco
New York City
John
Clark
Bayer Aspirin
Everal
Colt Army
David Magowan
East 45Th Street
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