The Brighter Side by Damon Runyon
A meditation on originality and repetition in thought and speech. The narrator recalls discovering that most new ideas are just old thoughts rephrased. He muses on Shakespeare Lincoln and ancient philosophers, arguing nothing genuinely new emerges, only modern language for aged ideas.
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Avon
Romer
Kipling
Shakespears
Shakespeare
Ohne Bacon
Baca
Abraham Lincoln
Texas Trails and Markets Mixed in Autumn News
A fragmented 1939 agricultural report notes larger 1939 crop than 1938 by 16 percent and forecasts smaller 1940 pig and grain yields. It highlights the American Polled Hereford and Milking Shorthorn associations, praises Shorthorn propagation from England, and mentions milk yields of the breed. Also cited: cattle and calf totals, hog prices near New Year, and local trading chatter in San Antonio and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Polled Arecolors Association
United States
England
Britain
America
Deharrie
Obituary notices from multiple deaths in San Antonio area
Obituaries report death of Robert Melville Atkinson 72 with services at Aker chapel by Albert P. Bhirkey and burial at Mission Burial Park. survivors include son XY Atkinson and daughters Mrs Herold D. Neely and Mrs H D Biiner and grandchildren Eliott and Fern Bhiner. Additional notices list Mrs Hettle Creekmore Oates death at 1200 Townsend Avenue with services at Porter Loring chapel and Mission Burial Park. survivors husband GC P. Oates and niece Mrs John A. Olto of Honolulu. native of Arkansas, resident of San Antonio 29 years, D A R member. Also Miss Lucha Kurm of Castroville died at Mrs Emil Zimmermann residence in Castroville with services and requiem at 10:00, arrangements by Tondre Punrnicia Home. survivors include brothers Jor Albert Oscar Katm and sisters Mrs Julia Tschithart and Mrs Robert Doehme.
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Robert Melville Atkinson
Aker Chapel
Rav
Albert P. Bhirkey
Mission Burial Park
B. Atkinson
Herold D. Neely
H. D. Biiner
Eliott
Fern Bhiner
Hettle Creekmore Oates
Townsend Avenue
Porter Loring
Mission Burlal Park
P. ‘Oates
John A. Olto
Honolulu
Arkansas
San Antonio
Lucha Kurm
A. N
Castroville
Emil Zimmermann
Zimmermann
Father Lenzen
Tondre Punrnicia
Jor, Albert
Oscar Katm
Siatera
Julia Tschithart
Robert Doehme
Oil News WVVAL County Hiawatha and Gua companies drill wildcat
Oil field reports from WVVAL and neighboring counties describe multiple wildcat attempts in North Sweden and Sweden fields. Projects include Brinkeeler OM No. 1, Texan No. 1 A.T. Regs, and Coronida No. 0 among others, with depths reaching up to around 7,000 feet and gas or oil indications noted in several locations.
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WVVAL
Hiawatha OH and Gua
Ha Werlek
George Barbers
Wildcat
Sweden
Midalgo County
Brinkeeler OM Company
Ceca Dnankam
Atwood Et al
Colorado Field
Coronida Corporation
Birdie D. Ranke
la Rosa
Houston Oi Company of Texas
Clauda
Refugia
San Vatincio County
Agiccen Andaloe
Markets Scarred by Mixed Prices Across Apples and Vegetables
The market report lists varied fruit and produce quotes including apples such as Delicious at 225 a box and Beta at 200 a dozen, grapes, pears, onions, celery, strawberries, and potatoes with numerous regional notes. Dairy and meats show modest shifts while currency shows London rates and discount terms.
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Jonathan
Celery
California
Texas
Granges
Basra
Burbank
Idaho
Toxay
Yanna
Lowalana
Bitahel
Tollardy
Geean
Married couples and births listed in Vital Statistics page
Fragments show numerous marriage licenses with names, addresses, and dates, plus births and ages. Entries include Reyes Ryca, Guela Gullesraz, Nadette Samop, Helnizen Baran, Arredondo, Gullesraz, and many more, along with dates in December and hospital mentions. Also includes a list of aerials with ages and hospital affiliations.
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Aghing Reyes
Francisca Rycania
Abel Guela
Josefina Gullesraz
Yom L. Nadette
Letha L Samop
Frank Helnizen
Anna Irene ‘Baran
Uhraint A. Arredondo
Margaret
Rios
Jolimte Soldet
Adeline Grohman
C. Wilson Bailey
Besele Wilkerson
Stil Buertola
Trinidad Plores
Chuclie Bo Shmey
Gertrude Wit Mesos
Lewis Wael
Fruits and Vegetables Market Report with Texas Listings
A fragmented market summary lists fruits and vegetables including spinach and tomatoes with Texas, Savoy, and other regional figures. It notes prices, shipments, and sales activity across cities, with mixed results and idle stations in several markets.
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State Departments of Agriculture
Horwardinga
U. & Fotlow
Texas
Hele Pass
Winter Garden
Sthaeh
Elousy
Atendy
Texas Bussels
Savoy
Market Steady
Mshela
Fourtern
Anjeaded
Doarket
Alranacr
Quaitela
Sagos
Cleveland
Ovahela
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Marke
Fenton
Bayo Bsegsi
Bunhela
Denver
Pexaa
Mughal
Ravay
St. Lawra
Tamatoes
New York
Florida
Ugg
Kallans
Cexna
Chicako
Hix Cara
Blondy Ak Rensekr
Texas Huss
Sxil
Sonta
Tania
Grain Market Notes From Antonio Area Prices
Grain market figures show corn and oats mixed in tone and color with quotes on ear prices. Wheat and oats per bushel are listed alongside prices per cwt for corn and Milo maize, indicating market activity and unit measures.
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Antonio Gain
Bolt
Wool Market UNSTON Woet Boston Deep
Wool market notes show altered domestic wool activity in Boston with fluctuating quotations. Foreign origin Merino and some orders appeared. fine delaine and other grades sold steadily at quoted ranges, while new offerings varied by month and grade. The piece also includes a satirical aside about a broker and a human interest blurb from an American Weekly feature.
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Unston
Boston
Dee. My
Livestock Market Notes and New Year Dance Ads
Market news shows hog supplies thin with weak demand and prices around 6 dollars per hundredweight and higher for selected lots. Cattle and calves sold actively with mixed prices. New Year Eve dances offered at County Hall and local venues with ticketed events and musical acts announced for December 31.
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Tavestoci
Federst State
Bertice
Bogle Hall
Rand
Ode
Maui
Eve
Cotteshume
Emil
Niles
Hestad
Coenen Ail Eolter
Couman
Bam Bulla Sal
Head
Egies
Umex
Trrahivans
Calvea
Fenza Son
Arann Movliany Bn
Alwen
Stern
County Tine Hall
Wee
Arkansas
Tim Billies
Representative Sales on S$. A Livestock Market Friday
A fragment lists Friday events at S$. A Livestock Market with representative sales and a New Year dance program at Crescent Bead and related performances. Mentions Eleanor Powell birthday tribute and a replica on block at Gravman’s Chinese theater.
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Heplica Gang
T. T. Vague
Eleanor Powell
Gravman
Chinees Theater
Dingite
Jes
Ebony and Gow
City News Dance Night at Bluebird Band Ad
Advert reads a New Year's Eve all night battle dance at Bluebird with multiple acts and performers listed. Event includes Bt Hedwig Dee 31 Jacob Votul arch Gsegrewes and MMs orcs. Admission 450 and 8lc highlights.
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Hedwig
Dee
Jacob Votul
Al Brite Saturday night dance at Pest Wall
Advertising blurb notes New Year’s Eve event and Dec 7 admission details. German band led by Heer Lovie to perform, with two price brackets listed. Minor venue and time cues included in compact notice.
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Heer Lovie
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Polly
Abelard
Pal Abelard
RSO
Ey Herriman
Lausiz
Aide
Ron
Ewe
Hte
Wei
Toots and
Casper
Seles
Felix the Cat
Jimmy Murphy
Mrs. Plunker
Miss Plunker
MR. Plunker
Kenneth Snubberton
Ore
Duchess OF
Hinfeas
Cope
Scott
Damon Runyon
Muidle
Trengolt
al Chinese
Galveston
Traugolt
Gene Green
Gynog” Trangott
East
E. A. Makino Ranch
Ab Aeguin
Nekors
Ingorporntca
Wildecat
Victoria
Shell Farm Out. Com
Ren Moeller
van Inerenach
Nounda
Zadava County
Interstida Minerals, Incorporated
Mizando Ey Heid
Camilole
Ratlna Lopes
U. S
Tandon Money
London
Des
Amonth Willd Ig
Mra
Gilbert Samidio
South Walpul Street
Sit
George A. Wonssfertz
Arturo Ho Injus
Lelealset
Hoy
Mrz
Roang Lozano
Midalza Street
Pedro Reyna
Chihuainm
Pedro Acosts
South Walters Street
Freetuona Wermutideg
South Brazos Street
Jesug Plyaninia
Coke
Antonia de Lavon
Estrigade Asenins
Jun Derma Alifo
Tampico Elreal Boy
Dugember
Ta Ars
Joso
Petia
North
Colorado Streets
Ta Dra
Mating Garcla
Penite Avengis
Toma
Reimann
Nix Fosnttni
Irene B. Resse
Arvar Plac Lanise J. Ceett
Puyah Lava
Nosaltal
Edward John Jenner
Leleh
Laura Carlan
Frobert
Green Memorial Hospital
Franklin Leo Adkins
Nix Hospital
Amelia Sackett Mult
Dis Tava Street
Ernest Galan
Robert IR
Green
Gattitin
Marcinna Marat
Chicago
TNS
Wool Market
Nira
M Coutt
American Weekly
Atributes
Ruste Park
Tie Jets Blenders
McDonald
Ady
Dante
Hill
Herr Loule
N. St Mary's
Crescent Bead
City News
Pince
Night Bluebird
Pest
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