(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

At 11:20 thinking the teacher wasn’t coming, Carsey and I went to the museum to look over the “headdress” for my paper in Art Class. tried to find Abelardo Rodriguez Market but merely found where it was not!  Carsey came to lunch at Ruiz’s. Later he and I went to Chaplultepec castle and I think saw every room.  Saw the roof garden and inner rooms upstairs.  Even sat in some of the chairs!  The guide knew English and as usual was eager to talk – It was too cloudy to see Popo!  He left me at Chapultepec to see about getting at ticket to the dinner – dance tonight.  Left at 9 for the Swiss Club with Betty and James.  Very nice time – Stayed till four and then rode to Xochimilco and back to see the sunrise. Ate tacos and fruit in Tacubaya for “breakfast”.  Carsey was lucky about not having to pay for the dinner.  He keeps talking about Vera Cruz (a beautiful dream!) and his maroon colored Chevrolet Coupe that he is going to buy –

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

President Roosevelt signs the National Labor Relations Act into law.  It’s hot in Europe and the holiday takes a toll.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Holiday – 4th of July.  Went to Parque Espana, the three of us in the morning.  It is out a little past Gen. Calles’ home.  Had a hot dog, watched a boxing match, almost rode on a  Merry go Round (los caballitos) and watched Americans  milling back and forth.  From there to town (toston in open libre) to Regis. Ate lunch with Carsey at his place around the corner from the Regis.  Bought Betty an umbrella.  went to Carsey’s house for my hat that he had and met Felipe and Enrique.  Decided to get our hair fixed while Carsey hunted Dignomitty. He was not successful in seeing him –

We two went to the show at night – saw “Vivamos esta noche” with Lillian Harvey and Julio Carminati.  We were both so tired that we could hardly appreciate.

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The 29th Tour-de-France begins.

The RMS Mauretania sets  sail.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Saw National Theatre and went to Sanborn’s.

At the Regis I ordered a Coca-Cola that tasted like syrup of pepper.  No more there for me – Went to the Olympia then for something good.  Saw “Cinelandia” with Carsey. Just a succession of comedies and newsreels, no features.  More of a children’s theatre.

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The Cuban government deports Americans and efforts to put American’s back to work are underway.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

School – first day.  Am dropping Spanish  Epic.

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The  Flying Key  brother’s land safely after 27 days in the air in Ole Miss.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Inauguration services at 11.   Fair. Saw Harriet Lawhorn and found that her telephone number is 45333 in stead of 45336 so I had been told.  She is the same as ever. In the afternoon I got this pen out of the P.O.  and was so relieved that I didn’t have to pay duty on it. Carsey and I started to Tepogothan but didn’t go.  Carsey and I double dated with Bettty and Chas Reeves to the show.  I hope we can double date often because that makes a grand combination.

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A  riot breaks out in Regina, Canada when the Canadian Government stops a train bound for Ottowa full of people who plan to complain about relief camp working conditions to the Prime Minister.  Canada was also suffering from a great depression at this time. 120 were arrested and one person died.

John Cowles is on the cover of a new Time Magazine

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Thought Carsey said he would come by to take me to church.  He didn’t so I tried to find it myself, to see Harriet if possible. I was shown the Mexica Balderas Church and the Epicsopal but no Union – I finally gave up and came home – Surely did want to see Harriet but she might not have gone. Saw the “Iron Duke” with Carsey at the Primavera Theatre close by, at night.   It wasn’t very good  nor was the sound clear enough to be easily understood,(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. ).  Betty spent practically the whole day in bed.

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The miners strike ends before it begins, a partial solar eclipse underway and a look at what’s in fashion.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Finished registration and paid the fees.  Betty bought some woven shoes.  I find that Harriet called for me yesterday by telephone but I was out. Tried later but found the number must be wrong – the lady who answered said no American girl lived there.  I guess I’ll just have to wait until she calls again. Carsey, Betty and I went to San Angel.   Dignomitty lives in the middle of a beautiful garden but he wasn’t at home. We visited the monastery, saw the gardens of San Angel Inn and had chocolate at the Inn.

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

Germany’s first launch of a  submarine u-7 that carries 29 people.  A coal strike is looming,

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Started to register. Got courses all arranged and discovered we must have pictures  so spent the afternoon getting some for Betty. I gave them 2 terrible ones of me that I had taken in Roswell, of the 3 for a dime variety. Decided to go to the show, called Carsey to go with us.  Finally decided on the “Scarlet Pimpernel” even though Carsey had seen it.  It was worth suffering through a Western to see.  I have quoted “They seek him here, they seek him there ” ever since.

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Riots stop the building of a gas pipe-line, the wealth tax is soon to become a reality and the flood water begin to recede.

The German ministry expands its criminal code to encompass prosecution for homosexual activity. 

“For better or worser” a new Popeye cartoon is released.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Met Mrs. Rojo on the train who knew Dad at Palmore and Miss Buck (Vegas) who is now teaching in Michigan somewhere.  The train was 3 1/2 hours late but when we arrived in Mexico at 5:20, the first person I saw was Mrs. Ruiz.  She was dressed in blue and looked so much prettier than in the black last year. Carsey was at the station gates carrying an umbrella.  He went up to the house with us and stayed for supper.  Everything is the same in the home except that several oil paintings of a religious nature have been bought for the living room.   We had just chocolate and breads for supper as we had dinner at 2:30.  Carsey suggested we go to the Commencement Exercises at the American School to hear his Excellence Ambassador Daniels.  I was a trifle disappointed in the man because I had pictured him rather differently but he made a very good talk. The graduating boys wore tuxes and the girls elaborate silks and satins.  They looked quite gala.  Ramoncito has grown a lot but is so bashful that he really hasn’t  spoken yet!  Meche goes everywhere.  I haven’t decided whom she looks like.

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The so called Mallet Murderer is set to be executed tonight, and taxes are on the way.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

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The National Youth Administration is launched today . It is a New Deal agency designed to provide work and education for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 25.

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