Poem and Legend of Joaquin Miller From the Sierras
A literary sketch traces Joaquin Miller the poet of the Sierras through London and England, noting his Songs of the Sierras and reception by Queen Victoria. It contrasts his wild Western persona with British tastes, likening his pose to Byron and Rossetti while praising romantic color in his verse.
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Saeguin Miler
London
Victoria
British Empire
England
Elizabeth
Creat Ag
Guren Anne
Sodoaquin
America
Natwy
Joaquin
Miller
Byron
Dante Gabriel Rosett
Joaquin Miller
Wake Up Your Liver Bile Soap Song Parody Poem
A reflective poem fragment blends nature imagery with a call to vigor through a joking product pitch. It moves through wine fields oak groves and heavenly gates, then pivots to a mock ad urging readers to take Liver Pills to stir the bile and energy.
Britain’s Most Famous Ship Sunk
The admiralty announced the sinking of the destroyer Cossack, a famed British vessel involved in key wartime actions. Details were sparse on when or where she fell, but she served since 1938 and participated in notable operations including rescuing captured sailors and engagements with German forces.
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London
Expioita
Pebruecy
Altmerk
Sjord
Soldier Receives Army Commission At Fort Benning
A. Wilbur O. Lytle son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lytle 1758 McKinley Ave has graduated from the officers training class at infantry school Fort Benning Ga and has been commissioned. He formerly served as an enlisted man in the infantry at Port Som Houston and now joins the Sind division at Camp Living. The article also details a vivid wartime scene with memories of battle and the harsh realities of trench warfare. The second portion reports on sustained Allied air raids on Hamburg and other German occupied areas with significant explosive bombardment and continued British operations along the North African front.
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aKy Wilbur O. Lytle
Edward Lytle
McKinley Avenue
Infantry School
Fort Benning
Germany
Italy
Axis
North African
Gemuen High Command
Margate
Hamburg
Communiquy
First Lecture on Morale by Dr Ledylan at OL Lake College
A first lecture in a series on iilan psychology and morale will be presented at 6 15 p m at Our Lady of the Lake College by Dr Jerome P Ledylan instructor in Psychology and philosophy The talk will be technical in nature addressing psychology problems from periods of excitement and will include an open discussion.
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Iilan
Theaday St Our Lady of the Lake College
Jerome P. Ledylan
Capetown Clipper begins first leg of Atlantic air service
New York novelty Capetown Clipper, Path American Mrwaya Qying, flew via Flushing Bay on the inaugural leg toward a regular U S Belgium Congo air route. The 400 passenger liner included Pan American observer John C. Les Me. Officials expected a Miami to Leopoldville leg with San Juan Puerto Rico as first stop.
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Capetown
Roosevelt
Miami
Pla
Leopardville
Belgian Congo
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Matel
Dravzd
Dathidret
Britian Gamble
Afric
Marine Sergeant Transferred to Austin Base
Marine Sergeant GRI BP. Hynes, on duty in Austin, replaces Sel. Robert McQuarran who is transferred to Corpus Christi naval base. The move was announced Monday and affects San Antonio duties.
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GRI BP
Hynes
Austin
Lo Uberrerine
San Antoo Way
Sel
Robert McQarran
Corpus Christi Naval Base
Air Force Praised as Finest in the World by War Dept Official
Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson hailed the army air forces as the finest in the world and urged keeping a unified military structure. He warned a separate air force would duplicate efforts without boosting effectiveness, noting the air arm’s status equals field forces. Private papers of ex Governor Colquitt were donated to the University of Texas library by his widow Alley Murrell Colquitt.
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Robert Patterson
Army
Britaine Raf
Nantliftwafte
Patterson
War Department
Navy
Caribbean
Panama Canal Zone
Atlantic Recs
Poth Alr
Newfoundlard
Vietory
Goverenor
B. Colquitt
Texas Polittus
University of Texas Library
Alley Murrell Colquitt
War Roundup From the Front Lines During Global Tensions
The report cites Churchill pledging a wartime alliance if Japan and the United States clash, rejecting any Nazi peace offer. It notes German advances toward Leningrad and Sevastopol, Finnish and Russian forces countering, and new offensives from Karelia. British air raids intensify, Mediterranean losses are claimed, and Vichy signals a looming crisis over the blockade and deteriorating supplies.
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Churchill
Gays
U. S
Japan
United States
Tikhyin
Taningrad
Leningrad
Helsinki
Washington
Germayis
Crimean
Black Sea
Germany
Mediterranean
London
Vichy
Jihat
Plea to Churches Praised Attacked in New York Defense Row
New York civil defense chief says he is not ashamed to pray for the safety of the country and to thank God for freedom in response to criticism over a letter to clergy. The controversy centers on Civilian Defense week November 11–16 and a proposed emphasis on religion in democracy. Critics called the letter an attempt to goose-step clergy, while church leaders and supporters defend the mayor’s stance as essential to world freedom.
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New York
Office of Civilian Defense
Lae
Guardia
GUD
Jeter
Eid
John Haynes “Holmes
Citizens Peace Petition Committee
American Civil Liberties Committee
Charles. Claytor Morrison
The
Christian Century
United States
Rey Willam ‘T. Manning
Bby Kenneth Leslie
Protestant Digest
Tully
Bisnap ‘Manning
Leaile
Sivilian
City Dwellers Feel Isolated By Lone Footed Pains
Philadelphia expert Dr. James Hassard warns that urban life causes social drift and loneliness as residents meet many people yet know few well. He notes city sidewalks and busy routines strain feet while deep friendships erode and urban living weakens traditional small community ties.
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Philadelphia
James H. 5
America
Bossard
Willian T. Carter
Pensylvania
Cab Driver Finds Tumult Hazard In City Cab
A taxi driver W. G. Steffey of 022 East Quincy Street worked for Tvory-Black Cab Company. On Sunday a Cay passenger attacked him by kicking him in the head and striking him. The assailant was jailed Monday on charges including assault and disorderly conduct.
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W. G. Steffey
East
Quincy Shreet
Tvory-Black Cab Company
Steffey
Wity
Abilene Hosts Baptists For State Convention
Abilene today welcomed the Baptists as 10 thousand messengers arrived for the state convention of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. A 3000 strong first contingent is in town with five thousand expected by Friday for the sessions. Dr J S White of Hardin-Bimmons University will speak, joined by Thomas J Pitts Roy S Noleman W W Melton and Lt George W Pratt. United States Brethren from Oklahoma will address tomorrow.
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Abilene
Baptista
J. 8. White
Hardin-Bimmons University
Thomas J. Pitts
Ordessa
Roy 8
Noleman
Paso
W. W. Melton
Dallas
George W. Pructt
United States
Bretoy Joxh Wee
Oklahoma
French Colony Near Fall At Red Sea Port Jhouti
Vichy reports indicate Jhouti the Red Sea port of French Somaliland fell after a British blockade and attacks. Rear Admiral Rene Platon, secretary of colonies, was en route back from a flying mission to verify the situation. A London denial said an officer in a French outpost invented the tale to desert with his men to the Free French.
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Vichy
Fran
Colonial Ministry
O- Guy
Jhouti
Red Sea
Sramtent
Rene Platon
Abuti
London
Detroit Suspect Returned to Face San Antonio Federal Charges
A suspect from Detroit was brought to San Antonio to face federal charges of violation of the Dyer Act. The accused is charged with theft of an auto and transportation of a vehicle across state lines.
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Detroit
San Antonio
Britain slow on U S grants for supplies
In Washington strong indications suggest Britain is reluctant to grant the United States the concessions sought in exchange for billions in lend-lease aid. The United States proposes three key terms including base access, Britain accepting U S trade principles, and fairer control of rubber and tin. Negotiations began in September but no agreement is in sight as discussions are expected to continue long and focus on war needs over policy details.
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Srogweee Ooagl
Washington
Britain
United States
Henge Jade
State Hall
State Department
Congress Jat
Weazhington
Hull
Clement Atties
Abbee
Woodrow
Army Probes Wreck That Killed Four Soldiers
An army board of inquiry convenes to investigate a collision between two army trucks that killed four soldiers and injured twelve. The victims were in Battery A, 103rd Field Artillery, 44th Division, a former Providence National Guard unit. The crash happened Saturday during a convoy returning from Rock Hill to the bivouac area.
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Chester
W. C
Army Board of
Battery A
103Rd Field Artilery
National Guard
Providence
Rock Hill
Burning of Texas Capitol Recalled
An Austin report marks the sixtieth anniversary of Texas Capitol burning on November 1804. Legend ties the fire to Henry McBride, a long time attorney general office employee, who allegedly left a stove burning waste paper and wood that caught the floor. McBride later died, having claimed Claude Polined as a favored boss.
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Austin
Navy
Texas
Henry McBride
Vegta
Attorney General's
Attorney Generala
Rand
McBride
Attorney General's Office
James V
Allred
Claude Polined
Bos
False Teeth Worries Hit Daily Life
Shaky dentures cause embarrassment during meals and conversations. A dental product promises comfort by stabilizing plates and reducing slipping and irritation, aiding speech and eating without noticeable adjustments.
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