Finis to Guffey’s Oil Empire Ends After Tidewater Takeover
New York reports Tidewater Oil, a Standard Oil subsidiary, gained control of the Guffey Gille spie Oil company after a failed effort by Joe Guffey to sustain the fortunes of his ventures. Guffey, nephew of Col. James M. Guffey, had led vast holdings in Mid-Continent, Texas, Colombia, and related enterprises and faced massive debt as bears crushed his stock. The board resigned as Tidewater moved to place a receiver, ending his leadership role.
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Tidewater Oil Company
Standard Oil
Guffey-Gillespie Oil Company
Wall Street
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Joe Guffey
Joseph F. Guffey
Pittsburgh
Mid-Continent
Texas
Atlantic Gulf Oil Corporation
Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies Steamship Lines
Tampico
Colombia
Guffey-Gillespie
Agwi
Magdalena River
South America
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pennsylvania
A. Mitchel Palmer
Guffey
James M. Guffey
United States
Guffey & Gillespie
Bears
Gillespie
Tidewater
Postmaster General Hays Happy Over Air Mail Life Save
A dying Nebraska woman is saved when Dr. Selby secures permission to fly her across the flooded South Platte. North Platte air field manager Sluder initially refuses without Washington approval, but the doctor insists, noting the post office department’s humanizing reforms.
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Washington
Wil H. Hays
Washington Town
Postoffice
Nebraska
Dr. Selby
Post Office
C. A. Slude
North Platte
Sluder
Heavenly Dust Cloud of Vast Bulks Found
Dutch scientist Dr. A Pannekeck claims a vast celestial body in Taurus, a dust cloud with mass 20 billion times that of the Sun. He says its size exceeds many estimates of the universe’s total mass and proposes it as a gigantic celestial gas.
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London
A. Pannekeck
Pannekeck
Constellation of
Taurus
Elixir of Youth Found in Chicago
John Shebec a 67 year old Chicago man reportedly found an elixir of youth. Before the dose he was stooped and lame and senile but after a single dose he could hop a speeding street car outrun a flivver and stand on his car observed by Detectives Blerndt and Janaczuk at Western Avenue and Cindison Street as crowds hampered him. He asked for a quarter for fare.
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Chicago
John Shebec
Bir Shebhee
Blerndt
Janaczuk
Western Avenue
Cindison Street
Shebec
Bierndt
Shebee
Sherice
Vanishing Shebee Baffles Police In Hectic Chase
In a city scene Bierndt watches the aging Shebec flee a taxishare pursuit after a remark about nickel fares. The chase ends when Shebee is caught near a streetcar as police recover twenty dollars in bills and eighty five cents from his pockets.
Paris Struggles with Profiteering Hurting Tourists
Paris officials weigh remedies for high living costs blamed on profiteering by hotels, furnished apartments, and tour operators. Undersecretary Paisant proposes publicity to curb extortion by lodging providers and invites American visitors to join in a press protest. Hotels may be urged to publish rates. apartments remain a major profit source with sharp rent hikes and furniture charges.
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Paris
France
Paisant
Pallant
Western Canada Wool Clip Totals About Five Million Pounds
The wool clip for western Canada is projected near 5,000,000 pounds with Alberta at 2,200,000, roughly steady from last year. Manitoba Saskatchewan and British Columbia together are expected to contribute about 3,600,000 pounds to the total.
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Winnipeg
Man
Western Canada
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
$80,000 Rat House Planned by Wistar Institute
The Wistar Institute of Anatomy plans an $80,000 building dedicated to housing thousands of white rats used for biological research. The new facility will support ongoing experiments and studies conducted by the Institute.
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New York
Wistar Institute of Anatomy
Antioch Church Launches a New Missionary Center
Lesson on Acts 12 19 to 30 and the Antioch church. The text highlights a religious awakening, Barnabas's inspection, Saul joining, and the first Christians. It notes the city’s diverse population and the sending of relief to Judea, proving unity between Jews and Gentiles.
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Jerusalem
Saul
Antioch
Jesus
Christ's Blessing: A Message From Heaven to Believers
The passage portrays Christ sending a blessing from Heaven and sharing His nature to guide how believers should live. It invites faith hope and love as the means to bear the weight of glory and live Christ within.
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Christ
H. Monsell
Where Love Reigns In The Heart Of Jesus
A devotional note urges enthroning Jesus to cultivate true love. It states that where He reigns, love governs the heart, promoting harmony and spiritual growth.
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Jesus
A Hero of Faith by Rev. J. R. Schaffer
A sermon notes Abel as a faith hero, contrasts Cain’s offering with Abel’s, and links righteous sacrifice to salvation through Christ. It cites Genesis lessons and 1 Timothy 3:16 to illustrate God’s approval of faithful obedience and the gospel plan from creation onward.
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J. R. Schaffer
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Paradise
Cain
Sin
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Mother
Cio
God
Ife
Hurman
Chris
Ele
Crivars
Psalm Verse Connectivity Reflects Divine Majesty
A devotional line highlights the majesty of God's name and glory above the heavens, emphasizing reverence and praise from Psalm 3:1. The passage centers on the transcendent nature of divine glory and worship.
Tanlac Restores Lakeville Farmer's Wife to Health
Amy Peterson of Lakeville Massachusetts says Tanlac cured her acute indigestion and weight loss. She weighed 103 pounds before treatment and 129 pounds after gaining 26 pounds plus a restored appetite. She suffered cramps gas bloating and restless nights. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Amy Peterson
Lakeville
Mass
New Bedford
Feo
Tanlac
Tombstone Over a Beer Barrel Sparks Witty Rebuttal
A countryman carves the name of a revered deacon on a tombstone resting atop an empty beer barrel in his shop. A friend warns the placement given the decedent never drank, to which the sculptor quips that he would likely trade a pint now, highlighting lighthearted charity in a grave joke from the Chicago American.
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Worthy
John
Chicago American
Cuticura Routine Promises Clear Skin and Soft Hands
The advertisement urges rubbing itching scalp with Cuticura Ointment then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It praises retiring the problem gently and suggests using Cuticura products as daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands.
Probably So. George Is Home Alone
A neighbor finds seven year old George at home with siblings and asks where their mother is. George says she is downtown and charmingly implies she may be tired of the children, explaining to the neighbor about their family situation.
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George
Uncle Josh and Nephew Harry in Africa Letter Mystery
A humorous cartoon snippet mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for true blue snow white clothes and a nephew Harry in Africa reporting laughing hyenas near his house. A wife remarks on neighbors as a lighthearted aside about appearances and mischief.
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Josh
Harry
Africa
Global trends and services in a 1920s advert digest
The notice lists women physicians in France, English courses in Argentina, and a large number of American Legion posts. It notes Boston married women working, women as major retail shoppers, and education prevalence. It advertises Camden Chemical Mfg Co offering a free demonstration kit from New Jersey.
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Cialty
Camden Chemical Meg CO
Mickle Streets
Carden
New Jersey
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