The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965, September 07, 1939, Image 7

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As Amazed Britishers Viewed Runaway Launching
H. M. S. Formidable, new British aircraft carrier, rides serenely off the Belfast, Ireland, ways after
launching herself a half-hour ahead of time. The 23,000-ton craft started sliding down the ways as workmen
were knocking out the props preparatory to the launching. As It picked up speed, careening wildly into the
(water, It hurled timbers in all directions, killing one woman and Injuring 20 other people. Lady Kingsley
Wood, sponsor of the boat, managed to hurl the traditional bottle of champagne at the retreating craft. The
new craft Is considered one of the most modern of its kind in the world.
■ Monument Unveiled to Founders of Liberty
Gov. William Vanderbilt of Rhode Island, right, unveils a monument presented to the city of Newport by
Ae Jewish congregation of the city which was first established in 1658 when 15 Jewish families arrived at
Newport from the West Indies. Rabbi Morris Gutstein, right, participated in the exercises, which were part
of the colorful Newport tercentenary celebration.
Flood Waters Undermine Dixie Street
Undermined by flood waters from a swollen tributary of the Alabama
river, this section of the Prattsvllle, Ala., main street collapsed, halting
traffic through the business district. Floods were caused by heavy rains,
and though there was no loss of life, more than 3,000 persons in the
southern part of the state were forced to flee their homes.
Wife Beater Collapses in Court
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Max Hartwell, confessed Los Angeles, Calif., wife-beater, collapsed
in court recently when the judge administered a withering tongue-lashing.
Hartwell was accused of the unmerciful beating and kicking of his crippled,
frail wife, and of torturing her. After hearing Hartwell’s surly admission,
the judge lamented the fact that whipping post punishment could not be
■yiministered.
Meet the Champ!
Doctors decided that seven
months-old Sandra Judd Kirchmann
was the champion baby in the an
nual baby parade at Ocean City, N.
J.—and another look will convince
you the doctors were right.
Oversees Maneuvers
Maj. Anthony Eden, former for
eign minister of England, gives in
structions to a dispatch rider with
his battalion of rangers (King’s roy
al rifles) in the forest near Beau
lieu, where British army maneuvers
were held. !.
Harvard Expedition to Retrace Columbus’ Route
Tbe crew of tbe barkentine Capitana, In which the Harvard expedition la retracing the historic voyage of
discovery made by Christopher Columbus in 1492, is shown aboard the little craft in Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Third from right in rear: Capt. Jarillo Walter, sailing master, Is in charge of the ship. Right: A view ef
tbe Capitana as It lay in the placid waters of Long Island sound.
S.P.C. A. Approves Bull Fighting—If It’s Weaponless
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An exhibition of bull-baiting was given in New York recently before members of the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals by Sydney Franklin, Brooklyn, N. Y., matador who made good In the
arenas of Central and South America and Spain. This was a preview performance for the A. S. P. C. A., who
gave their approval of this form of bull fighting as long as Franklin and his assistants leave their weapons at
the ringside. Regular fights started later—but without benefit of cutlery. Franklin is shown feinting with a
scarlet muleta, his only “weapon” of defense.
Music Soothes Tiny German Refugees
The spirits of these tiny waifs from Germany were buoyed tempo
rarily wlieu one of their numbers struck up a tune on her violin as 150
refugee children arrived at the Liverpool, London, station. Homes had
been found for the children previous to their arrival, and excitement kept
them from becoming completely despondent.
Neck and Neck Finish Can’t Be Avoided
Something new, even for California, is this ostrich race in which the
world’s largest birds pull sulkies, something similar to those used in
trotting horse races. Nothing was said about the supposed tendency of
the ostrich to bury its head during a stubborn mood—perhaps allowances
»re made.
A Cartoonist Relaxes
Percy Crosby, famed cartoonist,
takes time out during his vacation
in Honolulu to sketch a hula dancer
instead of his favorite comic strip
character, who may soon be wear
ing a sarong.
He Talks Turkey
Talking turkey, Myles Standish of
Boston, Mass., direct descendant
of the famous soldier of the first
Massachusetts colony, declared him
self against President Roosevelt’s
proposal to move Thanksgiving date
from November 30 to November 23.
The former date, he declares, ‘‘will
be Thanksgiving day to the Stand
ish clan.”
Make Quaint Doll for
A Toy or Decoration
She's bound to be the belle of
the bazaar—this charming old
fashioned doll! She does equally
well as decoration or toy and is so
easy to make. Pattern 6433 con
tains a pattern and instructions
for making doll; illustration of it;
materials required.
To obtain this pattern send IS
cents in coins to The Sewing
Circle, Household Arts Dept., 290
W. 14th St., New York City.
By burning 25% slower than
the average of the 15 other of
the largest-selling brands test
ed— slower than any of them —
CAMELS give a smoking plus
equal to |
EXTRA
SMOKES
PER
PACK
Which cigarette gives the most
actual smoking for your money?
Here are the facts recently con
firmed through impartial labo
ratory tests of 16 of the largest
selling brands:
1 CAMELS were found to con
tain MORE TOBACCO BY
WEIGHT than the average for
the 15 other of the largest-sell
ing brands.
2 CAMELS BURNED SLOW
ER THAN ANY OTHER
BRAND TESTED-25%
SLOWER THAN THE AVER
AGE TIME OF THE 15 OTHER
OF THE LARGEST-SELLING
BRANDS! By burning 25%
slower, on the average, Camels
give smokers the equivalent of 5
EXTRA SMOKES PER PACK!
3 In the same tests, CAMELS
HELD THEIR ASH FAR
LONGER than the average time
for all the other brands.
Buy shrewdly. Get extra smoking and
also enjoy the cooler, milder, tastier
smoking of Camel's long-burning
costlier tobaccos. Camel is the quality
cigarette nrry smoker can afford.
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Camels
LOHG-BURNING
COSTLIER TOBACCOS