(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
A newspaper printer in Lörrach, Germany was sentenced to seven months in prison for a mistake. The phrase “Heil Hitler” (“Hail Hitler”) was misspelled as “Heilt Hitler” (“Cure Hitler”)
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
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The first ten Penguin Books went on sale in Britain. Paperbacks up to this time were associated with a lack of quality in both their bindings and contents, but Penguin became the first to offer good quality literature in the format.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Mailed Carsey’s letters at 10. Mrs. Ochon wanted to know if she should hold his room for him. He must not have written her anything. She really should know.
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Astronomer Harlow Shapley is on this week’s Time.
The FBI National Academy was started.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
After breakfast at Hotel Italia where we stayed I put James and Betty on a dinky train – cito for Cholula and after buying some flowers, went to the hospital. They felt Carsey might like to visit without their being there but I think that I had been with them about enough too. I had a nice long visit with Carsey until they came about 2. We ate dinner and visited the Church “La Coupania” with its 12 apostles up back of the altar carved and covered with gold.
After an hours walking and much inquiring of the police department we finally reached La Corona del Convents de Santa Rosa which is famous because of the “mole” legend connected with it – It is the built entirely of tiles. walls, ceiling, floor, sink, stone and shelves. Very interesting but we were quite ready to leave after a hasty adieu at the hospital. Took 7 o’clock bus back.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Italian race car driver Tazio Nuvolari wins the greatest victory of his career in the Grosser Preis von Deutschland (German Grand Prix) held on the Nurburgring racetrack in Nurburg, Germany. Also the Boeing Flying Fortress B-17 prototype takes her first flight.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Left early for Puebla. On going to see Carsey a red-headed boy proceeded us who we learned later was the son of a missionary in the hospital – name = Jim Lacy. After saying hello to Carsey we visited the Casa del Alfenique. Finding it closed we hired a Libre for an hour and went up to the Forts of Lareto and Gualdalupe and around the city. Saw the Chapel of Rosario
which with its altar of gold struck by the afternoon sun, was the prettiest church I have seen so far. Found the Casa de Alfenirque open and enjoyed it – Particularly the rooms upstairs furnished in the typical colonial period. Gorgeous wall hangings and furniture. The kitchen walls covered with ollas (pots) and
sartenes (pans) and casuelas (casseroles)! The house is clean and well preserved in the colonial style. Saw the tile factory againand then it was time for supper. Went to see Carsey again in the evening but didn’t stay long. Too tired to do anything after supper.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
A new Saturday Evening Post.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Left early for Teotihuacan but hadn’t gotten out far on the crowded-to-everflowing bus when two men in a car saw our plight and offered to drive us out. We were lucky going in a private car. We had to wait until almost 12 for the pageant that was to start at 10:30 but it was worth it – sides of all the pyramids in the citadel, had been decorated with aztec printing, geometric designs, Little Tlaloc Gods 
sat on the corners of the pyramids in the citadel and large ones on each of the monuments around the sides of the “ciudadela” (citadel) . The first part of the pageant portrayed the ceremony of the Renewal of Fire which is done on the first day after the 52 year cycle has been completed. That day incidentally fell this year on the 26th of July, today, as it was appropriate 
besides being in honor of the Lions! Six or 8 men worshiped the un-risen sun and tried to decided from which direction it would rise. A human sacrifice was made to the sun and quetzalcoatl said it would rise from the East – After it rose, the planters and maidens gave a dance of thanksgiving – after that people dressed like insects also gave a dance to the sun. The moon appeared after they shot arrows at the sun. Have day and night – These people more appreciated costumes, the planters held stalks of corn in their hands. The second part of the pageant showed an emperor in purple robes entering seating on a throne which was borne by several slaves. He ascended the long flight of steps of the pyramid at the back and was seated, surrounded by his wives and daughters dressed in white. After him and standing one on each step in line formation at each side of the huge flight, were warriors – Back of them entered the knights of the Eagle and Knights of the Tiger. 
These latter groups were dressed to represent the animal they named for, the other warriors were in red and gold robes! The tigers and the eagles had a battle (done as a dance) in which the Eagles were awesome. The captain of the defeated group was taken before the emperor who sentenced him to fight 8 picked men , single handed. He conquered these and as a reward was given one of the emperors daughters as a wife. Then the whole procession filed out – There were between 1500 and 2000 people who took park – the costumes and music made it one of the most gorgeous presentations I’ve ever seen. We wandered around the pyramids and museum until about 3 – Another private car brought us home. One of the workers on the bridge had an empty car to return to Mexico in. So we didn’t use our tickets at all. Had my hair fixed but not too satisfactorily.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
A new Popeye.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Missed my 8 o’clock but went to the others – Visited Prof Vallis advanced Spanish course and head him give some interesting information on the wealth of Mexico- In the afternoon we located the Teotihuacan bus station and found an ice cream parlor where sodas are 15 centavos!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
All Jewish tourists were driven out of the German seaside resort town of Misdroy.
Heavy rains left 70% of the Chinese province of Hubei flooded.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
At 12 I went to town, had money changed and ate lunch. Got on the Puebla bus at 1:30. While waiting for the street car to town Profirio Gonzales who works for Park Davis Luke introduced himself to me and accompanied me to town. If I hadn’t been on my way to Puebla, I’d have a dinner date! Said he would call me sometime. In the bus an Austrian Jew talked to me but got so troublesome I told him to shut-up! Visited about an hour and a half or little more with Carsey. He is feeling like walking already! I told him he’d have changed his mind when he started it – He has everything in the way of reading – a good many American Magazines etc. I left just before seven and just missed the 7 o’clock bus. 
Caught the nine o’clock and reached home at midnight – It was a very foolish trip and I wish I hadn’t made it. We plan to go back Saturday, James, Betty and I and stay until Sunday. he will leave Puebla about Wednesday!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Dust Bowl heat wave reaches its peak, sending temperatures to 109°F (43°C) in Chicago, Illinois and 104°F (40°C) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin above – Dust Masks Worn During the Dust Bowl, 1936
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
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(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
At one I almost went with James and Betty to see the Monte Alban Jewels which I saw last year but fate or something told me to go on home and I found a letter from Carsey waiting for me! Bless his heart! Was I ever glad to hear from anyone. They had fed him so far on liquids, mostly hot water, and he wanted me to bring him “un bistek con papas fritas en los bolsillos” (steak and fries in my pockets) when I went down. But I imagine that by that time he will be on for regular meals.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
A newsreel from the day.
Joseph P. Kennedy is on the cover of Time magazine.
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