Internal Explosion Wrecked Battleship Maine
General William H. Bixby reports the Maine was destroyed by an internal magazine explosion. He notes deck displacement above the magazines, extensive hull damage, and concludes external blasts could not cause the same effect. Bodies are unlikely to be found aboard, likely buried in Havana Harbor mud.
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Washington, D. C
Maine
William H. Bixby
United States Army
Havana Harbor
General Bixby
Queer Happenings at Sea on a Narrow Wake
A Cuba to Philadelphia steamship named the Effective carried 27,000 tons of iron ore. It faced extreme rolling in a calm mid-ocean, driven by eastward seas that shoved the ship toward the side. Port and starboard tilts persisted after passing the Bahamas, with fears of capsizing. The wake of a previously swept eyetone is blamed for the strange conditions, marking the case as highly singular.
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Wuler
Cuba
Philadelphia
Bahamas
Onions Shipped From Balmorhea By S W Huels ter
S W Huels ter, a Davis Mountains onion grower, shipped 5,000 pounds of onions from Balmorhea to Pecos Mercantile Company this week. The crop came from one quarter acre and netted $150 by June 25, equal to $600 per acre after expenses.
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S. W. Huelster
Davis Mountains
Pecos Mercantiles Company
Huelster
Pecos Times
Honey Bees as Industry Leaders in Natural Manufacture
The text extols honey bees as nature's factory, claiming they dominate honey production without human aid. It notes their orderly, self-governing colony, argues against perfect human government, and cites Texas Almanac 1919 figures on honey and wax value. It asserts bees outperform bankers or brokers in economic influence and honors their intrinsic industriousness.
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Fvle
Ana
Bertake
Saoas
Barstow Prof Sells Peach Crop and Local Growth
Reeves County Reporter notes Prof Crawford of Barstow sold 146 dollars worth of Mamie Ross peaches from a quarter acre. He highlights intensive farming benefits. Steve Ward builds a nine room modern residence in southwest Pecos. T J Crawford of Barstow yields eight acres alfalfa totaling about 624 dollars from multiple cuttings. Pecos under construction exceeds 75000 dollars in substantial new buildings attracting Northern and Eastern interest.
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Prof. Crawford
Barstow
Record
Steve Ward
T. J. Crawford
Pecos
Long Fall in Maritime Tale Frames Aground Crew
A mistyped narration describes a housewife and a pilot aboard a ship, with a casual exchange about injuries and an airship. The dialogue hints at a rough voyage, a drop incident, and marine life while mentioning Black coffee and a farewell to a fallen colleague.
Ambition Crashed as Parade of Band Dreams Splits Parole
In a Kansas City Journal paraphrase from the state reform school tale a detained youth complains after paroled release curtails his dream of joining the band. The band is capped at twenty five despite fifty applicants. Superintendent Richard notes the parole snags.
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State Reformatory
The
Kansas City Journal
Herb
Richard
W W Keen Praises Animal Research At Dinner
Dr W W Keen of Philadelphia lauds animal research for serum therapy and medical blessings. He notes drugs retreat further into the background as the old German practitioner once claimed his medicine case was the most dangerous.
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W. W. Keen
Philadelphia
Washington Star
Boy mends dustpan with homemade handle
A boy helps his mother mend a broken dustpan by attaching a yard long sanded wooden splint as a makeshift handle. The repair allows the user to scoop without stooping, and the mother now prefers the dustpan.
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Tob
Rob
For Sale: Cleveland Bay Stallion and Mares
For sale one Cleveland bay stallion seven years old two mares four years old and two yearling mares inquiry at this office.
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Cleveland
Milch Cows for Sale by Jackson & Hanon
Milch cows available from 40 to 60 dollars. See the herd before buying. Also repair service offered by Casey, the new jeweler, at Alpine Hotel building.
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L-tf Jackson & Hanon
Casey
Alpine Hotel
Prices for dry cleaning services offered to the public
A notice from A B Sawprrer lists dry cleaning prices for suits reseeding 50 cents, suits sponged and pressed 75 cents, coats and pants cleaned and pressed 75 and 50 cents respectively, 3 piece suits 1 dollar 50 cents, ladies skirts 75 cents to 1 dollar. The ad guarantees silk safety and promises pick up and delivery by calling phone 15.
Rail Route Teases Luxury Sleepers and Electric Signals
New Orleans and San Francisco routes advertise Observation Cars, Standard Pullman and Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars and Superior Dining Car Service with electric lights and fans. An electric block signal system is stated for the entire journey.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Superior
Low Summer Tourist Rates and Lodge Meetings Across Town
Effective June 1 to September 30 low summer tourist rates invite travel to Cloudcroft. Reports of Brewster Camp and W. C. W. meetups at Lodge No. 423 of the K of F with scheduled Mondays and monthly gatherings. Notices list lodge activities, secretaries, and acting officers for Api Lodge No. 705 and Towson area groups including A. F and M. standards and warned meet dates.
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Apne Lodge
F Cate
Tsi
Imeger
Neo
He Catsionean
API Lodge
F&m
Alpine Commercial Club Headquarters Notice
Strangers and visitors to the city are invited to use this as their headquarters. Members are urged to call and visit, with H E Srenaany listed as secretary for contact.
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Alpine Commercial Club
Comen Ry. Ave
Seventh St
He, Srenaany
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