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

Wrote to Mrs. Berkness – Heard Bernard was in town – That he arrived Sunday! I knew someone had called yesterday but supposed it was Harry who came up from the fair.  Ate rabbit at Velma’s and me, Harry and Evelyn went to the Fair. Rode the fastest Ferris Wheel I ever  hope to go on!  Watched a man burning fall into a tank of water covered with burning gasoline.  Got home at 11:45 P.M.!! Wrote form for applications!

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

The Cubs take the Tigers 3-0 in game 1 of the World Series.

Unconfirmed reports circulated of a battle between Italians and Ethiopians in the vicinity of Mousa Ali. Italian officials denied the reports.

President Roosevelt speaks in San Diego.

Benito Mussolini gave a radio address in Rome informing Italians that “A solemn hour is about to sound in the history of the fatherland … ”

Bulgaria imposed a state of emergency after a failed coup against the government

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