The Brighter Side of Runyon and McManus Legacy
A historical portrait of comic strip iconography and creators as featured in a nostalgic column. It recalls Frank Reade adventures and venerable strips like Jiggs and Krazy Kat, detailing George McManus life, rise, and influence, amid a portrait of Longevity in syndication and the era’s cartooning culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Coenis
Theo
Frank Reade
Jules Verne
Frank
Eas
Ave Xabibble
Barney Google
Krazy Kat
Ignats Mouse
Micker
George Herrimann
Ignets
Hughes Slips Away After World Flight and Fame
New York reports say Howard Hughes, fatigued from a world flight and receptions, checked out of the Drake Hotel and may be headed to Rye New York or Bay Brook Connecticut for the weekend. His four companions also were in the area as they had received a rousing welcome in New York with a parade and city hall reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nloward Hughes
Lie
Drake
Hughes
Rye
N. Zo
Baybrook
Conn
Katharine Hepburn
Modern Magellan
Thomas ‘Thuclow
Edward Lund
Harry P. Ma Connor
Richard Stoddart
Floyd Barnett
Broadway
Fire Alarm Report Across Highland and Nearby Blocks
Fire alarms were dispatched to multiple blocks including Highland Levee grass area and several streets such as San Florado and West Lane. Crews responded to smoke or flames, with one truck seen near a Florado address and a number of calls logged along Merchant and Linwood avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighland
San Florado Witwil Flores
King
Mt. Vernoh
Vanderbilt
Avenue i
Denver Houle
Ras
Wndr
Ome
Lune Mit’ Avenue
Gysaa Tire, & i Fp
Erk Linwand
Hue
Erkan Gre
Charters and incorporators for oil firms in Texas
A fragmented list shows charter data for Verse Oil Company San Antonio with capital stock 610,000 and incorporators Liglen Bright O'Keato Hodkes Mckalem Yoakum Time Publishing Company Yorkum with capital stock 4000 and incorporators L. J Balak Fy Barahuch sk J Pateoleum Corporation San gertonio with capital stock 9NOn m. Spannfort BT Davie te D. Were Aedorlys Tohnwan Texirkin GN corporation Telaware with capital stock SROMIO Kein af Nev Shumvenirt War Texas office and agent BW Nurlow San Anlanlo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Charke
Verse Oil Company
San Antonio
Capital
Liglen
Bright
O'Keato
Hodkes Mckalem
Brogan charges unfair assessments at Hatlandale rally
In San Antonio area, over 300 attend a Rainfall rally where William F. Brogan criticizes Bexar county tax assessments as unjust. Four legislative candidates outline platforms including a $3 car license fee and aged aid while attacking waste. Lefty Talbert did not speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranassentent
Wis
Bexar
Hatlandale
Wiliam F. Brogan
Tex Assessor-Collegtor
Brogan
Ione Wolf
Relly
South Presa Street
Bexar County
L. W. Davis
James O. Ball
Anc
Daniel Webster
Joe Burkett
Lefty
Talbert
Charlidates
Produce Market Prices Rise Amid Drought Weather
Rising prices and brisk trade marked a market session as a drought lingered. California sardines and Arkansas cucumbers led gains while Texas potatoes beans peppers and many other produce items showed sharp price moves. Dairy eggs greens and fruits also reflected higher costs with buyers seeking available supplies despite the scarcity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Texas
Tasmanian marsupial tiger found still scarce on west coast
Hobart reports the discovery of Tasmanian marsupial tiger specimens in timber on the island's west coast. The Animal and Bird Protective board notes these finds as the species, an ancient descendant of the world’s first mammals, remains extinct in popular belief despite sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Hobart
Animal and Bird Protective Board
Poultry and Produce Prices Steady in New York Market
New York July 16 reports dressed poultry steady and live poultry by freight and express as nominal. Ivgs and Guist prices show mixed figures across standards and mediums with premiums and specials noted. Butter and cheese prices rise modestly while general market listings include home purchase ads and want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Midwestern
Ancy
Floods, Deaths, and Military Skirmishes Reported in China
Reports from Shanghai dated July 16 describe June floods in Moran province causing about 160,000 deaths and leaving 300,000 Chinese homeless. Guerrilla actions in South Shantung and North Kiangsu claim Chinese victories against Japanese forces while the Yellow River changes course, washing out a 30-mile Kaifeng to Lanteng highway and hindering the Japanese advance near Henan. officials say defenders hold along the Yangtze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghay
Taos
Moran
Shantung
Kiangsu
Shanghai
Inter Yanetse River
Kaifeng
Lanteng
Henan
Yellow River
Ghiny
Kelfenk
Uhengehow
Obituary for Mrs Augusty McManus 77 of San Antonio
Mrs Augusty McManus 77 of 1081 Soul Flores Street died. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Zizik Kearna chapel followed by services at St Henry Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Rainville officiating. Native and longtime resident of San Antonio. Survivors include sisters Mrs Mary Powers and granddaughters Mrs Mary Fanning and Mrs Amy Hoefle of Los Angeles and Misses Virginia and Geneva McManus of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusty ‘McManus
Soul Flores Street
Pricay
St. Henry's Catholic Church
Joseph Rainville
San Antonio
Mary Powers
Mary Fanning
Amy Hoefle
Los Angeles
Virginia
Geneva McManuis
San Antania
Garner Gavel Breaks During Philippine Assembly Debate
In Manila the ceremonial gavel given by Vice President Jos W. Garner to the Commonwealth era was shattered during a heated session in the Philippine National Assembly. The speaker struck hard to restore order amid a riotous debate on religious education and public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Philippine House
Manila
P. I
Philippine National Assembly
Jos W. Garner
Commonwealths
Indian rebels routed in Waziristan frontline clash
British forces on the southwest frontier reported sweeping a swarm of rebel tribesmen from scrub huts in Waziristan. Leading the revolt is the feared Fakir of Toi, a renowned frontier firebrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Razant
Indis
Jy 16
Sa! Tocht
Waziristan
Fakir
Toi
Grain Market Rumors and Antorio Royal Telegrams
Fragmented grain prices appear from Antonio to Canada and interim notes on corn and hay values. reports mention White and Yellow corn, 650 bushels, 65 cents per bushel, 502 bushels at 4 miles a mile, and varied hay quotes. In a separate dispatch, British forces endure a siege while a relief party suffers casualties as garrison sorties succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antorio Raha
Spry at 109 Dies Never Married in London and Liverpool
London notices report Citadés H and N Arnold, both 109 years old, and a Liverpool wheat sprightliness tied to baptismal records. Records claim they expect to live 20 more years while citing various names and ages as part of a fragmented obituary-like item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Citadés H
N. Arnold
Liverpool
Snot
Terember
Bachange
Greis He Heyer
Cotton Market Money and Metals TOXDON WOSEV
A fragmented financial market brief covers cotton futures and metal prices with scattered figures. It notes open and close quotes for cotton and various metals, listing futures in New York and London, and hints at short-term price movements and commodity tickers, though the OCR text is garbled and uncertain in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Cottom
Erestly
Pav
BBC En York
Conpar
Ateady
Enot
Uterty
Leily
Tnt Boon
Baetran
Alwayls Otober
Wray Orleans
Ulgets
Cegr Open Iifiinense
Dshodef
Tatainry
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Runyon
Uld
Jige
George McManus
Jong Jiggs
Diggs
Mangie
Siggs
Maintein
Treshnesa
Brother McManus
Esd
McManus
Chris
Jiggs
Father
Magell
Old St. Louis Republic
Buoday
Chars
George
New York American
Hollywood
Randy Scott
Robert
Robert Barrat
Walter Brennan
Wan
Cummings
Raymond Hatton
Shisholim
Abilene
Nak
Billy Kremp
Kay
Prackenridge Park
Ons Vai
Jon
Jefferson and
Quin
Stalin
Delos Finch
Dave Watson
Toots and
Casper
Colonel Hoofer
Danny
Jimmy Murphy
Polly
Clif Sterrett
Berkie
Herriman
Oie
Ernia
Brogan Flats
S. A. Produce Market
Comblisston
Central America
Colo
Garrats Gale
Calif
Ark
Euuplant
Teaches
Georgia
Buanc L. Ruiabagas
Dette
Uous
Sea Pont Feuchas
Peaches
Arkansas
Colorado
Louisiana
India
Antonio Hay
Johnson Grass
Tukmann Wrasse
Prairie Bay
Canadax
Black' Nose
Fort
al Datta Hel
Ravant
Spry
Toxdon Wosev
INDON
Amunes
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