Our Flag Still Waves Proudly From the Walls Alamo Anniversary
A 1936 anniversary tribute recalls Travis and his men dying at the Alamo to defend liberty rather than material gain. It honors their resolve, the stone wall shrine, and the enduring call to action to defend rights and resist surrender. The piece links the Alamo to Texas independence and urges unity for freedoms.
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Travis
Alamo
Texas
San Antonio
Thermopylae
Verdun
Col
William Travis
Mand
One Way Traffic: Ripley Visa Refusal by Russia Sparks Debate
The refusal of a Russian visa to Robert L. Ripley of Believe It or Not! shows ongoing one way traffic between nations. Hearst papers note the US recognized Russia while Moscow did not reciprocate, while Ripley argues Soviet propagandists enter the US with tacit protection. McCormack says the case informs public opinion on Soviet Russia.
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Robert L. Ripley
Hearst
Russia
United States
Ripley
Paradise
Mr. Ripley
John W. McCormack
Soviet Russia
Stalinland
Does Help Pay to Help People The Right Way
Elsie Robinson argues that true aid starts with faith in a person’s pride and self-respect. She critiques advice, prolonged sympathy, and money gifts as insufficient or harmful, urging that real help empowers individuals to solve their own problems and “help a man to help himself.”
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Sobib
Jasna
Lost Maya Civilization Across Time and Atlantis Theories
Edwin C. Hill reflects on a Maya ruin in Guatemala and contrasts ancient Mayan feats with modern descendants. He speculates about Mayan origins from Atlantis or Egypt, noting astronomical skill, large cities like Tikal, and engineering feats without wheels, while lamenting the obscure fate of the Mayan people and the jungle’s reclaiming of their temples.
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Edwin C. Hill
Guatemala
Egypt
Peten
Yucatan
Atlantis
Rome
Greece
Nebuchadnezzer
Man
Guatesnisia
UN & Land Bridge
South Atlantic
Tikal
Ond
Shea
Kite Peas. Synd., Inc
Nightmares in Children and How to Help Them
This 1930s advisory explains that nightmares in children arise from fear, fatigue, and nerves. It warns against scolding and suggests sympathetic handling, calm questioning after waking, and simple routines. If persistent, consult a doctor for possible adenoids, enlarged tonsils, or nervous disorders.
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ROYAL
Copeland
M. D
Elati
King Ferg
Wise Words On Workmen At Quitting Hour
A saying notes even the slowest workman is usually on time for quitting hour, reflecting common punctuality expectations.
New York Show Folks and Fashion Notes From McNaught Syndicate
A sprawling 1936 McNaught Syndicate piece jokes about Broadway notables and social scenes in New York. It riffs on Rubinoff, Groucho Marx, Spencer Tracy, Mencken, and fashion choices among city elites, laments New York’s cultural buzz, and recalls vivid portraits of actors, writers, and editors in a brisk, satirical tone.
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New York
Rubinoff
Phillips
Enmine
Mink
Alice Hughes
Gus Bhy
Martin Mooney
Jimmy Walker
Kate Smith
Groucho Marx
F. P. A. May
LaGuardia
Charles Laughton
Jos
Hattiell
Antos
Eugene O'Neill
Spencer Tracey
Edward Mulrooney
Grover
Jen
Vincent Lopez
Slick
George ‘Wrangel
Society
Witter
San Antonio Light historical briefs march 6 1926 and 1916
Ten and twenty years ago items from the San Antonio Light note progress on a $195 072 Bexar county jail addition with two floors to be added after a construction letting and, separately, the 1916 formation of the San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association led by B R Webb to unify local car trade and curb aggressive selling.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
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Bonham
Elsie Robinson
King Fras, Syn, Inc
Ti- Fal
America
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Mcintyre
Lnyman
Henry L. Mencken
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Taltt- More
Central Park
Strel
Britain
Loch Lomond-boat
Gio
Stuident
Bouticer
McNaught Synd
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