Buck the Tiger Gambler Sign in Early American Chinatowns
A tiger statue with a coin in its mouth served as a sign outside gambling houses in early American Chinatowns. The phrase Buck the Tiger emerged to mean gambling with odds against the player.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
8
Notable anniversaries in early American history list
A compiled list marks birthdays and deaths of figures such as Friedrich Froebel Samuel Mills Reginald Heber Henry Shaw John Muir Charlotte Brown Rockford John C Van Dyke and Abraham Lincoln. Entries note birthplaces and dates of death with brief biographical touchpoints and historical events tied to their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Mills
United States
Africa
Torrington
Conn
Reginald Heber
Calcutta
Greenland
Henry W. Shaw
Josh Billings
Lanesboro
Mass
John Muir
California
Scotland
Los Angeles
Charlotte E Brown
Rockford
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Andover
East Orange
N. J
John C. van Dyke
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
Dee
Year of lawmaking slows public onslaught in 1937
The 1937 legislature passed 17 194 new laws and 37 000 other bills were introduced, many voted down or vetoed. While some acts only enable agencies, too many laws risk public confusion and unenforceable standards. Improved public understanding and tighter needs are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
A. B. Chandler
Barkley
Congress
Garner
Texas
New York
Ilinois
California
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Massachusetts
House
Spring safety push urges home fire prevention
A spring safety appeal urges homeowners to clear attic and cellar clutter to cut fire risk. It warns against burning trash on windy days without supervision and stresses safe disposal of oily rags and paints, noting spontaneous ignition from paint rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Profit Motive and Prosperity in a Troubled Era
The author argues that profit drives labor and invention, warning that removing profit harms progress and liberty. He cites bond and stock buying, long work hours, and risk versus reward, blaming punitive taxes and overregulation for current unemployment and sluggish industry recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Propaganda At Taxpayers Expense Spurs Congressional Probe
Representative Thomas of New Jersey investigates government propaganda surpassing a single department. He reports sacks of Labor Department magazines and full mailings from many New Deal agencies. He notes rising costs, extra staff, and farm bulletins used to boost votes ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
New Jersey
Department of Labor
New Deal
House
Farley
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ashineton
Morgenthau
Senate
Gilbertsville
Jefferson
R. F.C
Labor
Congressional Investigation
Ashurst
California
Mexico
Works Progress Administration
New York State
Homes Neglected, Minister Warns of Family Decline
Rev C Everett Wheeton of a New York church laments neglect of homes amid scientific progress in domestic facilities. He urges a revival of interest in home building, stressing strengthening family life over pursuits outside the home. He warns the United States faces a grave decline in home ties if action is not taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Everett Wheeton
New York
Agner
United States
Wagner
Helium sale to Nazis stalls as Ickes and Hull clash
The fight over selling 10 million cubic feet of helium to Germany stalls amid Ickes Ickes and Hull disputes. The White House State Department and Congress face protests after Austria's loss of independence while Roosevelt weighs the political stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Chicago
Secretary of the Interior
Cordell Hull
White House
State Department
Congress
Austria
Roosevelt
Xdott
Berlin
Hull
United States
Farley
Colorado
Alva Adams
Adams
Denver
Mr. Adams
Texans Defeat Mexicans Under Santa Ana in Early Texas War
Jacinto where Sam Houston led 783 Texans to defeat Santa Ana’s larger Mexican force. Six Texans died while many Mexicans were killed or captured. The clash underscores Texas independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacinto
Texas
Sam Houston
Santa Ana
United States
Spain
Ohio State Penitentiary
New Jersey
Maine
Chicago
Washington and Lee University president born in DC area
Dr. Francis P. Gates of Washington and Lee University Virginia born at Due West Washington DC forty six years ago Harold Mason of Vermont secretary of the Republican National Committee born forty three years ago Arthur Stanwood Pier of Concord New Hampshire teacher and writer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Francis H. Brownerl
New York
American Smelting
Rhode Island
Percy W. Bridgman
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
Britain
Francis P. Gates
Washington and Lee University
Due West
D. C
Harold Mason
Republican Nat'l
Arthur Stanwood Pier
Concord
N. H
Independent and Domineering Traits Warn Reward Access
The text notes a today’s characteristic of independence and dominance with a tendency to dig deep and use uncommon means to reach goals. It warns such behavior may alienate associates and hinder rewards one is entitled to.
Italian-Brazil Air Service Inaugurated Flight Rome to Bathurst
Major Umberto Klinger, president of the line, inaugurates the new service by flying from Rome to Bathurst in West Africa in under 12 hours marking the start of the Italy Brazil commercial air link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Brazil
Umberto Klinger
Rome
Bathhurst
West Africa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buck the Tiger
Trust Companies
Farmnershire Invsurance and Loan Company
U.S
Friedrich Froebel
Iss
RB. C
Fiame
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
San
By Denys Wortman
Charley” West
Under Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Kentucky
Capitol Hill
Mr. Ickes
Checker Cab CO
R. G. Hochenedel
Msgr
Liccurr & Mrans Tosacco Co
Ieee
Grace Moore
Andre Kostelanetz
Paul Whiteman
Deems Taylor
Paul Douglas
Chesterfield
Altman & Ackerman
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