Soap Bullets and Western Whiskey at Glacier Park Dance Hall
In Glacier Park Montana patrons recount a prohibition era tale where “Mild Mike” Shannon explains a soap bullet stunt at his dance hall. An intruder bears a fake bleeding wound from soap rounds while the owner claims such nonlethal bullets deter trouble and entertain summer tourists. The scene contrasts Western lore with safety concerns as sheriffs approve the ruse to preserve decorum.
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Glacier Park
Mont
Fike
al Tober
Mike’ Shannon
America
Gateway
Mike
Wro
Worst Storm Strikes Stockton Fort Stockton Texas
A severe storm across Fort Stockton Texas leaves barns and garages destroyed in the irrigated district. The Patterson family narrowly escaped when their house caved in. a small child suffered scratches. Outbuildings tumble, a hay barn collapses, windows break, shade trees blown, fences down, and utility lines down leaving the city in darkness for hours. The deluge follows months of drought, marking the worst storm in 25 years in the area.
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Fort Stockton
Tex
Patterson
Charley Devlin
Clean Necking at the Shore Sparks Daring Rescue
A young couple were bathing at the shore when the woman ventured beyond her depth and called for help. A heroic man tossed a cake of soap to reach her and assisted in washing her back.
Secret Entertains Honoring Recent Bride
Mrs J P Byers hosted the Lucky 13 Bridge lab with sister in law Mrs L Hn St Clair and many guests from area towns. Prizes included a guest prize for Mrs L C Byers and a trophy for Mrs Gilman as the group enjoyed a salad and ice course.
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J. P. Byers
Lucky 13
Bridge Lab
L. Hn St. Clair
E. Gilman
D. C. Jeter
Werry, Jr
Jack Cross
Felix Moughy
Bernal Slight
Raymondett
Lucius Hurley
Edgar Martin
Joe Hord
Meriwether Durke
Smith
Marfa
Brannon
Missionary Society Study Session at First Christian Church
The Missionary Society of the First Christian church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. H W Ferguson's home to study Witnesses to His Companionship. Despite bad weather, a good number attended and benefited from the well prepared program. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Bridges, Mesdames Jackson, McGaughy, Rixon, Lacy, Mollison, Gaines, Nichols, J W Ferguson, H W Ferguson, Matthews, Parker, Weyerts, Chaffin, Steere, and Miss Ora Matthews, with Mrs F S Matthews hostess assisting.
President Hoover Calls Off Trip to El Paso
President Hoover cancels tentative plans to visit Texas in October for a celebration of the Eden purchase as White House discussions and tariff deliberations proceed. Creager and Republican National Committees outline the reasons for delaying the trip, noting the president’s ongoing meetings.
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Hoover
EL Paso
Washington
Texas
Creager
White House
Congress
Know
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Mayer Porter
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Ihe
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Tecaivine Covemenien
Stockton
Melba McMurry
Locust
Kandy Whitehen
Wednesday Bridge Club
Joe Burgess
Holland
Lewis
Mestt
Clay Holland
E. Gillett
Alpine Motor Co
Eugene
Milady Beauty Shoppe
Kraut Juice
Libby
Starks
Doz
Ile
Maer
Big Bend Grocery Co
Alpine
T. A. Beard
George Baines
John Perkins
J. D. Jackson
A. F. Robinson
Dom Adams
Henry Fletcher
Homer Ferguson
J. F. Nichols
D. Adams
Joe Hard
J. P. Parker
D. Wood
Frank Young
J. E
F. M. Steere
C. Burgess
J. H. Head
Harold Sims
Felix McGaughy
Harper Sparks
J. C. Cooley
Kermit Allen
Frank Taylor
Frank McCollum
Murphy Johnson
D. J. Murray
L. W. Bridges
Buren Sparks
R. F. Davis
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