First Speaker of the National House Muhlenberg’s Life and Work
Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg born 1750 in Pennsylvania and son of a Lutheran preacher. A Revolutionary supporter, he preached liberty, served in Continental Congress, became first Speaker of the U S House, later Speaker in the Third Congress, and died in 1801 at age 51 after two terms as Pennsylvania House speaker.
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National Republic
National House of Representatives
Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg
Pennsylvania
Muhlenberg
Continental Congress
Congress
National Congress
Clock From 1882 Still Runs at Allred Home
Fort Worth family keeps a wall clock bought in 1882 by Glyde Allred’s parents running. It features an automatic calendar showing date day and month. It was last repaired in 1908 by Amarillo jeweler Phil Seewald and is due for another cleaning this week.
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Glyde Allred
Fort Worth
Alan
Allred
Phil Seewald
Amarillo
A Letter For Santa Claus Par n is an Or
Two Wellington boys Johnnie and Billy differ in home life but share good school records. Johnnie writes a confident letter claiming he has been good. Billy, in a small hut, writes with hope yet past Christmas neglect lingers. The Leader invites donations of old toys to mend for relief enfants.
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Santa Claus
Wellington
Johnnie
Billy
Santa
Urchin
St. Nick
Leider
Leader Office
Christ
Feleton
Comradership Across Warring Lines in Naval History
The article recalls the 1898 Santiago battle where Spanish Admiral Eulate surrendered to American Captain Evans. Evans refused the sword, earning admiration from foes. Eulate later sent condolences to Evans’s family when Evans died in 1912, highlighting lasting mutual respect between rivals.
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Santiago
Cervera
Antonio Eulate
Viscaya
Robley D. Evans
U. S
Iowa
Eulate
Evans
Bob” Evans
Canary Islands
Taylor Evans
New York
Panhandle Texas History Spotlight From Adobe Walls Years
A 1936 Texas centennial feature recalls Kit Carson and Fort Bent's role near Hutchinson County with Adobe Walls, the Buffaloy Hunters battle, and Kiowa Prairie Apache clashes. It notes misidentifications of Fort Bent and Adobe Walls, Carson’s 1864 Santa Fe Trail campaign, and a near mid river clash saved by walls and cannon during a raid.
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Panhandle
Texas
Kit Carson
Mississippi River
Hent
Hutchinson County
Toway
Stinnert
Quanah Parker
Fort Bent
New Mexico
Kansas
Colorado
United States Army
Carson
Fort Bascom
N. M
Adobe Walls
Indiana
Cargon
Walla
The Christian Learner Lesson on Teaching and Learning
A Sunday School lesson emphasizes that true teaching mirrors learning, with Jesus and Apollos as examples. It contrasts two student types in Christ’s school, one formally pious yet unenriched, the other deeply learned and influential, guiding others by example.
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Jesus
Christ
Bessay
Apollos
Paul
Jots in Jests and Brief News Bits From The Era
A mix of light quips and quick news items. notes on Princess Marina wedding plans, forest visitation totals, New York elevator service, civic and social anecdotes, plus oblique hints at New Deal policy and various personal life changes including marriages, divorces, and a juror’s sudden death in a Minneapolis courtroom.
Domestic Problems and World Price Equilibrium
Olin Hinklein of Pampa News argues that domestic economic stability hinges on aligning U S prices with global levels. He warns high prices cause market contraction, unemployment, and unrest unless export markets are broadened and labor and farmers share gains.
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Olin Hinklein
Pampa News
Chicago man given ten days for gum chewing in court
Charles Keraten received a ten day sentence from Superior Judge Francis Allegitti after being reprimanded for chewing gum in a noisy offensive manner. The report notes his conduct troubled him and prompted acquaintances to attempt a shake down. Gus Heuer later confessed involvement in a 1988 holdup in St Louis. Jules Chauvin, 72, of Avignon France, drowned in a bathtub while washing his hands and face.
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Charles ‘B. Keraten
Chicago
Francis Allegitti
Gus
Heuer
St. Louis
Jules
Chauvin
Avigno
France
Jand
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Charles H. Calloway
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Peabody, Mass
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