Grito de Dolores, 214 Years -- September 16, 2024

San Francisco Call, 16-September-1901

A portrait of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Mexican priest whose Grito de Dolores led to the birth of the Mexican indepence movement, 214 years ago today. He was captured and executed in 1811. 

The President of Mexico raises a version of the cry every year:

“Viva México! Viva la Independencia! Vivan los héroes!”

Nash Leads the World in Motor Car Value -- September 14, 2024

Omaha Bee, 28-September-1924

4-Wheel brakes were starting to appear on American automobiles. Nash Motors later merged with Hudson and became American Motors.

Ella Mae Morse 100 -- September 12, 2024

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Ella Mae Morse was a popular singer. She started out with Freddie Slack's band. 

Cow Cow Boogie by Ella Mae Morse

Ella Mae Morse--"Shoo-Shoo Baby," 1944 Film

Pig Foot Pete

Comic Book -- Rex the Wonder Dog -- September 11, 2024

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Rex the Wonder Dog was a DC hero. He was a brave dog of many talents. Here we see him helping the fire department by rescuing three frightened kittens.

Pulp -- Spicy Adventure -- September 10, 2024

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The Spicy pulps from Culture Publications, Spicy Adventure, Spicy Detective, Spicy Mystery and Spicy Western, were too intellectual for some people, but they remained popular for several years.

Happy Admission Day, 2023 -- September 9, 2023

San Francisco Examiner, 09-September-1924

We don't hear much about Admission Day anymore. Today is the 174th anniversary of California being welcomed into the Union as the 31st state.

I thought it was interesting that the cartoon is set in Santa Cruz and shows the beach and boardwalk, but does not include the Giant Dipper, which went into service that summer.

Toonerville Trolley -- During a Presidential Campaign -- September 4, 2024

Spokane Chronicle, 17-September-1924

I love Fontaine Fox's The Toonerville Trolley That Meets All the Trains. In light of the current presidential campaign, I thought this was appropriate. 

Washington Times, 30-June-1918