Doweney Announces Consummation Of Big Oil Deal
Edward L Doheny announces the completion of the contract uniting Pan-American Western Petroleum Company with Pan-American Petroleum and Transportation Company. The California subsidiary Pan American Petroleum Company becomes part of the holding firm. Doheny heads the new company with E L Doheny Jr as vice president and other officers named. The Pan-American Petroleum Company of California remains active in production refining and marketing.
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Doweney
Fated Press
Los Angeles
Edward L. Doheny
Pan-American Western Petroleum Company
Pan-American Petroleum and Transportation Company
California
Pan-American Petroleum Company
E. L. Doheny, Jr
ER. M. Sanders
Fred Ritter
Dohenys
Ritter
J. C. Anderson
Warren Smith
Doheny
Pan- American Petroleum Company of California
Texas Insurers Report 1924 Premiums and Claims
The 629 Texas-licensed insurers collected 1924 gross premiums of 133,768,222 and paid 44,427,012 in claims. Commissioner John M. Scott released a lengthy report noting net premiums of 107,197,000 after expenses of 26,571,222. The data will feed a detailed 1925 fiscal year report to Governor Miriam A. Ferguson.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
John M. Scott
Scotti
Miriam A. Ferguson
Trainman killed when fallen from log train at Orange
W A Miles aged 19 a trainman was killed instantly today when he fell from a log train as it passed over his body in Orange Texas He is survived by a widow and two children.
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Associated Press
Orange
Tex
W. A. Miles
Irrigation Project Could Feed Plains From Amarillo Area
Discussion centers on dam across the river near Logan to irrigate hundreds of thousands of acres west and east of Amarillo, with a survey showing feasibility. Dr. Elwood Meade of the Bureau of Reclamation planned to attend the meeting, boosting prospects for federal action and congressional approval.
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Congress
Logan
Amarillo
Vega
Panhandle
Canyon
Claude
Elwood Meade
Bureau of Reclamation
Washington
Stinnett
Dr. Meade
Titles of Ownership Fail to Safeguard Cuban Autos
In Havana on August 8 an Associated Press report notes how Cuba’s practice of issuing an ownership title with each car license once reduced thefts. A police check failed to recover stolen vehicles, leading rural guards to uncover an underground storehouse where cars were dismantled and sold for parts to unscrupulous garages.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Republic
Got Him Right Life Cries Over Exams and Bread
The message mixes a failed exam claim with a remark on grade-crossing accident and a mention of Life. It also references Red Star Flour and pest biscuits bread or cake as a product prompt. No clear news event or named organizations are provided.
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John
Miko
Parking Automobiles in Air Is Latest Proposal
Fayette Indiana August 8 Invention by James E Morton completes a model for an 80 by 150 foot space to park 1764 autos. Towers with movable carriages move up and around in endless fashion with a central control room showing each car’s location. Each tower accommodates 10 to 60 cars and a single operator can manage five to ten towers.
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NEA
Fayette
Ind
James E. Morton
Morton
Farmland Shifts Toward Tenant Harvest in 25 Counties
The report shows tenant farmers surpass owner farmers by 499 across 25 completed counties, with Rains Morris Franklin Moore and Howard tipping in favor of tenants. Between 1920, owner farmers rose to 5 468 while tenants reached 5 967 indicating a close shift in agricultural control and farm management.
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Morris
Franklin
Moore
Rains
Howard
Rains County
Randall
Roberts
Potter
Ochiltree
Texas counties show big gains in farm and cattle counts
The report lists gains in farm counts for counties such as Uvalde Randall Jefferson Midland Martin and Howard with increases up to 876 in Howard and 278 for Martin. Cattle totals rose to 585 849 from 488 499 494 with notable gains in Potter Oldham Andrews Sterling Kinney Jefferson Orange and Howard while Randall Ochiltree Midland and Uvalde showed declines.
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Hutchinson
Oldham
Culberson
Andrews
Loving
Midland
Martin
Sterling
Upton
Jefferson
Orange
Kimble
Kinney
Uvalde
Real
Texas
Randall
Howard
Potter
Ochiltree
Oe See
Noted Quip Sparks Banter Over Women's Garb
The Princeton Tiger quotes a witty exchange about women’s clothing weights. A speaker claims eight ounces for average garments while another quips that heavy shoes negate the lighter attire. The remark spotlights fashion humor from campus discourse.
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Princeton
Tire maker and cake maker have things in common
A historical note contrasts tire production with bread baking, noting shared goals of ingredient quality and mixing skill. It explains using long cotton fibers and pure rubber, with careful testing by Miller engineers, to create strong, durable tires.
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Miller
Advertising in the dull season by Dr. C D Johnson
This piece argues merchants should advertise year round, citing John Wanamaker as a model. It outlines six reasons: readers have more time in dull season, ads imprint, less competition, boosted confidence, better annual rates, and higher value from continuous ads. Continuous advertising drives quicker turnover, better service, and sustained profits.
How Tires Are Made From Moulds And Curing
A historical description explains tire manufacture from inflated rubber doughlike mix to moulded tread design. After curing by heat the tire is wrapped for delivery. The process emphasizes that tread design marks tires, while the inner workmanship remains hidden.
Paige-Detroit Introduces New Five Passenger Sedan
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company unveils a new five passenger sedan at the lowest price yet offered by any quality car maker. The firm claims the model reaches the zenith of efficiency and affordability after months of competing coach and brougham deals.
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Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Paige
Paige Sedan Promises Low Price With Large Interior
Amarillo distributors present specifications of all competing cars to prove the Paige Sedan offers the lowest price for its length and power. The 131 inch wheelbase enables a roomy interior with full length front and rear seating and extra rear luggage space. Paige body engineers focused on safety, comfort, and convenience with comprehensive equipment throughout.
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Amarillo
Paige
Northwest orchard industry ships ladybugs to fight pests
WENATCHEE Washington August 8 A shortage of 6 million ladybugs was reported this spring by Clark Turner known as the ladybug king who is building a new industry in North Central Washington. Turner sold nearly 3 million ladybugs this spring. In the Cascade highlands they gather in crevices where they are thick. The red insects are shipped to fruit ranches and planted about a thousand to an acre. They breed several times a season and multiply quickly acting as a natural enemy to green and woolly aphids and other pests.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Clark Turner
Washington
Turner
Cascade Mountains
Santa Fe debuts new dining car and club lounge
The Santa Fe Railway reports a successful trial of its new all steel dining car and a club lounge car on the California Limited. The design, from Fred Harvey, promises faster service with seated dining for 42, centralized kitchen, and amenities including a soda fountain and private crew baths.
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Santa Fe Railway
California
George M. Pullman
Alsle
Santa Fe
Fred Harvey
U. S. Health Officer Transferred to Havre Harbor
U S Health Officer Dr Bradbury N Robinson, four years at Liverpool, transferred to Havre. He is succeeded in Liverpool by Dr L G Weldon of New York.
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U. S
Associated Press
Liverpool
Bradbury N. Robinson
United States
Havre
L. GO. Weldon
New York
Old Manuscript Found as Original Thousand and One Nights Tale
Leningrad researchers claim a 15th century original manuscript of One Thousand and One Nights has been found in the city archives. The discovery, once thought destroyed, has been incorporated into the Russian National Museum in Moscow.
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Preas
Leningrad
Academy of Science
Moscow
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