World seaplane record set on three kilometer course
In San Diego California on June 7 aviation crews of the battle fleet air squadron set a world record for seaplanes on a three kilometer course. Boatswain E Reber piloted a torpedo plane at 102.88 mph to take first. Lieutenant L B Webb followed at 102.78 mph in an M-6 mono plane. Lt G T Cuddihy forced to land after propeller loss, uninjured. The Cuddihy craft matches the type used by A W Gordon to win last fall’s Curtis marine trophy in Pulitzer races.
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Han Diego
Cal
North Island Navallr
G. T. Cuddihy
Cuddihy
A. W. Gordon
Senator Harrison Optimistic for Democratic Victory
Temple Texas report shows Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi telling Rotary Club voters that the Republican administration has no police and predicting a Democratic majority in both houses after the next elections. He argued a Democrat will win the presidency and likened the current team to a pitcher near the bum with the crowd demanding changes. He spoke on a chautauqua program tonight.
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Temple
Texas
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Rotary Clile
House
Senate
Harrison
Scurry County Fair Dates Set With Poultry Show Link
Snyder June 7 Scurry County Fair and Live Stock Show may run November 28 to December 1 this year, depending on Poultry Association approval. The fair joins with the Poultry Show to form a combined livestock poultry and agriculture event, with J J Koonsman presiding and committees named for Hereford breeders sheep hogs and other livestock.
Baptist Secretary for Young People Begins New Duties
George F. Elam, newly elected secretary, arrives from Fort Worth to start duties with the Baptist Young People's union in New Mexico. He and state Sunday school secretary R. S. Russell plan to boost youth and teacher work after Montezuma assembly in Las Vegas. Reverend H. F. Aulick of Canyon City will serve as stewardship and enlistment evangelist traveling the state to strengthen church stewardship.
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H. F. Aulick
Canyon City
Texas
New Mexico
Judiciary bill agreed by both houses in Texas
The judiciary bill, the first general appropriation from conference committee, was agreed upon today with committees from both Houses receding from minor amendments. The bill totals 3.6 million dollars for two years, matching the vetoed version except for the Kastland court of civil appeals recently approved by the governor.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
Kastland
Kansas Board of Health Closed by State Council
Topeka Kans June 7 The state executive council formally closed the doors of the state board of health and ordered it remain closed until a secretary is appointed. The action followed a dispute between the old Republican board and the new Democratic appointees who seized board rooms and sought access to vault records for an audit ordered by the governor.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
State Executive Council
State Board of Health
Old Republican Board
New Democratic Board
Executive Council
A S
New Board
Davis
Dan Henry
Fant
Speeches at Institute Push Fair Rail Service Deals
Transportation Act framed as first legislative step toward a square deal for railroads. Speakers urged cooperation to improve service and ensure fair returns. Burns predicted the era of railroad strikes is over as wage issues look to be resolved. Afternoon talks included Mrs. Frank C. Vaden, L. E. Pendleton, Phoebe Warner on Palo Live Canyon park plans, K. J. T. Ekblaw on concrete farm buildings, and Arthur W. Large who organized the institute. Rev. R. Thomson opened with prayer. H. S. Ensign conducted the Wheat Show and led the crowd in America.
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Burns
Frank C. Vaden
Armstrong County
L. KE. Pendleton
Dodge City
Kansas
American Milk Goat Association
Phoebe K. Warner
Claude
Sesson
Palo Live Canyon
Rock Island
K. J. T. Ekblaw
Portland Cement Company
American Association of Engineers
Arthur W. Large
Institute
R. Thomson
E. H
Ensign
Wichita
America
White Youth Clay Beauty Ad by Edna Wallace Hopper
Edna Wallace Hopper promotes White Youth Clay claiming 20 years of science refined to a purer clay from France. The ad touts rosy youthful complexions, claims of removing blemishes and wrinkles, and lists accompanying products priced 10 cents to 1 dollar with a beauty book and business address in Wisconsin.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
France
Teiler
Amarillo Leaders Welcome Rock Island Officials At Institute
Ross D. Rogers amid Amarillo civic growth review welcomed Rock Island officials and guests to an institute here. He released a paper on Amarillo’s development, wealth, industry, and services, surprising local officials. Allen, Rock Island VP, praised civic effort and predicted rapid city growth, noting Amarillo’s strategic location on three trunk lines. C. G. French of Fort Worth Stock Yards Company also spoke.
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Ross D. Rogers
Amarillo
Alien
Panhandle
Mr. Allen
C. G. French
Fort Worth
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Knasas
Coset
Wankesha
Wics
M. & L. Transfer & Storage
Allen
Jemima
Aunt Jemima
Flourwnt
Jemima Mills Company
ST. Joseph-Mo
Jemma
Caunt Jemima Mills Company
ST. Joseph, MO
Waples Platter Gro
Amario, Texas
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