Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-31
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THE PRIVACY OF CALVIN
COOLIDGE

COOLIDGE
6 a. m.-The ~ex-President Is
awakened by the footing Of summer
tourists getting an early start home
after an overnight stop at Ply
mouth.
6:30-He hears a strange noise
downstairs, and, investigating, finds
several strangers chopping chips out
or the porch for souvenirs.
7 a. m.-He opens front door 70
let out the chow and is startled by
cries Of Hold itl' by an army OF
amateur photographers who have
been hiding in the front yard for
just such a snapshot.
7:l5-Mrs. Coolidge at breakfast
remarks: 1T looks like a nice day"
Calvin answers: "Where?"
8 a. m.-The ex-President takes
a walk around the yard and causes
an immediate traffic tie-up as
scores Of tourists jam OH the brakes
and exclaim: There he is, Emma!"
Yep, that's him. He sure is a plain
locker, amt he, Willard?" II think
he's put on a little weight since he
turned newspaper man" wouldn't
you think he'd cut out those high
collars in Augusta" &C. &C.
9 a. m.-The letter carrier deliv-
ers a couple Of postcards. and. as
Mr. Coolidge takes them, three
groups Of school teachers. four
platoons OF visiting Rotarians and
a various assortment OF dusty
strangers swing into action again
with their cameras. IN the con-
fusion an Elk from Sioux City
socks a retired pothook manufac-
turer OF Bangor, Maine. in the eve
for stepping in front Of the Presi-
der just as he snapped the shut
ter.
$3.50 a. m.-The main street Of
Plymouth now begins to iell up
with new arrivals from all points.
TIL procession is slowed I'D consid-
erably by q fake declaration BY a
Cape Cod tourist in a linen suit
that he has Just seen the ex-Presi-
dent enter 4 barber shop. Before
1t Is established that the barber
shop patron Is a buggy striper named
III Al0AaNhNA AAGA4AI AAaN DENAA dN a.
standstill for a half hour. Traffic
Is moved again through a report
that Calvin Coolidge has lust en-
tered the general store and Is buy
ing a pound OF butter.
10 a. MIR. Coolidge would like
to walk over to the center or the
village, but can't get across the
street, due TO the rush az tourists
driving 10 the cheese factory. They
really don't want any cheese. but
think that because Of its adjacenCy
to the Coolidge home they may get
a better view Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Coolidge.
1890 a. m. Calvin decides to make
a break for the general store.
Noon.-He reached the store
pretty worn and spent as a result
OF a struggle with autograph hunt
ers. bugs who insist they were
original Coolidge men. women who
chirp Three cheers for the next
President" and a couple OF fellows
who want 10 sell him a bird. dog.
! p. m-The general store reports
the biggest tourist trade Of the week
and expresses regret that Calvin
doesn't stay longer TO hold the
; customers. Mr.. Coolidge has a rather
tough time leaving at that, and has
to delay his return a half hour in
order 10 pose sitting on the store
steps for the r~otogravure sections
of 300 Sunday newspapers.
? p. m-Calvin decided TO take a
nap. JUST as he settles down a head
protrudes from under the sofa and
til fellow announces that as the
representative OF three news syndi-
Gates he has been hiding there
twelve hours in order TO reach him
for an exclusive interview on wheth-
er he would accept another term in
the White House or PREFERS HIS
PRESENT PRIVACY
Iryo reports the case OF a speak
easy proprietor 50 thoughtful that
he runs a place across the street
from a park SO the customers can
all 90 to bed on the grass con-
veniently.
WANTED - Building specially
man; one who has an expensive
following with architects and build
ers. r. 531."-New York Times.
You know the kind.
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