Veterans of blue and gray near end of era in memory
In Indianapolis and Chattanooga reunions wind down as the Grand Army of the Republic and United Confederate Veterans near final taps. Survivors fade from about eighty thousand to forty five thousand over decades, as a nation mourns and honors shared history.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Tts
Indianapolis
United Confederate Veterans
Chattanooga
Tne
Lee
GOA
American Legion
Eneniee
The Constant Plague Malaria in Sleepy Regions and Control
The article describes malaria as a persistent threat across regions, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes that bite at dusk. It explains transmission, blood-stage infection, and the need to eliminate standing water, drain pools, or use kerosene to kill larvae, with minnows suggested as a biological control.
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United States
POK SALE Remington Nile 25 Caliber Side Action High Power
Partial ad note lists a Remington 25 caliber side action high power rifle in near new condition. Mentions contact persons Lingle Hovey in Texas and a date placeholder. Not enough readable details on price or sale location.
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Newpa
Lingle
Hovey
Texas
Difficulties of Living and Public Perception
In this bulletin style note, the text reflects on the natural man facing distrust for lacking hypocrisy and cites Mark Twain’s advice to “Always do right.” It comments on modern people seeking the extraordinary and traveling to hear fringe religious ideas rather than traditional sermons.
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Mark Twain
Room and board rates and notices in local ad
Room and board prices listed per month for single meals and special Sunday dinners with cents. Notices for these should be placed Saturdays and cut rates offered for families. Names and initials appear with staff titles and terms.
Houston Fair Set to Surpass All Past Efforts
Houston fair officials announce expansion for Armistice Day week with 19 buildings, extensive lighting, and a $5,000 racing purse. New attractions include Arabian Nights production, a large educational exhibit program, and special days for schools and civic groups as Rice Institute vs Southwestern University and Rice vs A and M games loom.
Episcopal Church Services At Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church holds Sunday services at 5 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church led by Rev. S. M. Johnson. Everyone invited. Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. at the residence of Mrs. F. E. Gillett.
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Episcopal Church
Presbyterian
Oil drilling updates from Bone Springs district wells
The Nine Points Oil firm reports a sizable oil strike in section 1 block 335 Bone Springs district with dark heavy oil and notable gasoline content. Other wells including Portland Syndicate and Herbert Roker net ranch near Hovey show idle status and pending casing tools as drilling resumes.
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Portland Syndicate
Nine Points Oil Company
Bone Springs
Fennell
Jeralto
Nine Points
Miss Vandiver Offering Private Reading and Expression Lessons
Miss Grace Vandiver holder of an A B from the University of Oklahoma and former American Academy student in New York City is teaching Reading at Sun Ross State Normal College. She will also give private Expression lessons to special students in the afternoon and those interested should call Miss Cleveland in the Registrar’s office.
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Grace Vandiver
University of Oklahoma
American Academy
New York City
Sun Ross State Normal College
Vandiver
Cleveland
Town Pests and the Gent of Leisure Visit
A playful column notes the Gent of Leisure taking time to visit when others are busy. He tells comical stories and jokes that amuse the crowd despite his claim others have no tasks. The piece ends with humorous frustration at his idle attitude.
Red Cross Trains 147 Blind Vets In Useful Work
The Red Cross Institute for the Blind near Baltimore trained 147 blind ex-service men in 1920-1921 to fit them for life and work. Nineteen moved to other institutions for advanced study, twelve entered occupations, fourteen withdrew due to health, fourteen began on the job training, and eighty seven remained in training.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Institute For the Blind
Baltimore
Red Cross Institute
Red Cross Plans Million Dollar European Relief Drive
The American Red Cross outlines a six million dollar program in Central and Eastern Europe to provide medical care and clothing for thousands of children. Supplemental to Hoover chaired feeding efforts, the plan creates child welfare stations in population centers to restore health and provide balanced relief within private philanthropy resources.
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Europe
American Red Cross
European Relief Council
Herbert Hoover
Congressional probe targets Texas cattle finance crisis
A congressional investigating team led by TH W Sumners and joined by A C Williams visits Alpine and Fort Stockton to study the cattle raisers finances. They hear that dry areas hurt herds while rainfall improves conditions and bankers fear lending limits.
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Messrs
J. D. Jackson
A. Brown
Benj. F. Berkley
Alpine
John V. Means
Valentine
TH. W. Sumners
Dallas
A. C. Williams
Cattle Raisers Association
Fort Stockton
Messrs Summers
Williams
Fort Worth
Texas
Representative Summers
Joint Congressional Investigating Committee
Railroad Freight Appeal Draws Mixed Reactions
A circular from railroad headquarters pleads for sympathy over freight woes. The Avalanche staff humorously chronicles their reluctant pity turning to skepticism after a small El Paso shipment arrives and the freight bill of 14.13 dollars cannot be placed as payment. The piece ends with a souring of once-moved emotions.
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Avalanche
San Antonio
el Paso
Townsmen Skeptical of Growth and New Ideas
In every town a few linger on folk beliefs and old ways. They oppose new sewers paved streets and improved roads fearing higher taxes and waves of newcomers bringing change.
League of Nations keeps peace and may win US membership
The League of Nations remains active and has settled disputes, preventing wars among its members. If it continues to prevent conflicts, it could win broad support and lead to the United States joining.
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League of Nations
United States
Master or Slave Money
The article discusses money as neutral but warns the love of money corrupts. It cites Bible and Horace quotes and contrasts wealth as master or servant. It notes wealth can harm if idolized, yet some wealthy individuals use riches to aid others, while remaining dangers persist.
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Diageenes
Horace
Baird Star
Railroad Timetable Snapshot For Travel Hours
Southern Pacific East Bound express No 110 at 6 57 A M and Limited No 102 at 3 59 P M West Bound express No 109 at 9 29 A M and Limited No 101 at 4 27 P M Kansas City Mexico and Orient South Bound No 25 arrives 1 15 A M North Bound No 20 departs 3 15 A M.
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Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient
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