The Fatal Flight and Will Rogers Legacy
A compact remembrance tracing Will Rogers rise from Oklahoma ranch to global fame and his death alongside Wiley Post in the Winnie Mae flight. The piece honors Rogers as a universal friend and cultural icon whose humor cheered nations and whose sky voyage marked a historic aviation era.
Knitted Spring Suit and a Fatal Flight Tribute
A mournful verse honors two brave men whose fatal Alaska flight ended their journeys high in the sky. The poem recalls their daring, the nation’s cheers, and hopes for a heavenly reunion beyond the pearly gates. It nods to Will Rogers’ humor and keeps alive the tales of their deeds for mankind.
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Texas women to take active part in centennial exposition
Texas women will play a key role in the Texas Centennial Exposition opening June 6 in Dallas. Women's clubs federations auxiliaries and patriotic societies plan days of programs led by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and the Texas Federation of Music Clubs. Relic collection hostess committees and educational and religious themed programs are planned with a tri state musical festival and school orchestra concerts on the Exposition grounds.
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Volney Taylor
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Texas Federation of Music Clubs
I. D. Cole
Amarillo
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Texas Music Teachers ’ Association
Exposition Grounds
Lets See You Smile Lets See You Smile
A fragment from a humorous social scene shows a celebrated violinist asked to perform at a Park Avenue affair. He quotes five hundred dollars and offers four hundred if barred from mingling with guests. A domestic exchange and quick one liners follow in a light, playful tone.
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Park Avenue
Florida Citrus Queen Purchases Gift for Wife
Florida Citrus Queen buys a birthday present for her wife as a clerk asks a question about interest.
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Florida
Statesmanship Debate Trounces Truth in West Virginia Tale
Colonel Billy Gilmore, famed Morgane horse trader, spikes a student question on statesmanship during a high school talk. He proclaims statesmanship as the county need and quips that a man who makes speeches may not be a statesman, while a freshman suggests a statesman is a man who makes good speeches.
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Morganetown
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