Jefferson eulogized in air talk on Jefferson birth observance
Dr. Edwin Anderson Alderman led a nation wide radio address concluding a three day observance of Thomas Jefferson 187th birth anniversary. Senators Dill and Fess spoke on Jefferson religious freedom, with a prayer at Monticello grave and a wreath from President Hoover.
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Associated Press
Harlottesville
Thomas Jefferson the Statesman
Edwin Anderson Alderman
University of Virginia
Jefferson
Jefferson the Crusader
Monticello
Clarence C. Dill
Washington
Simeon TD
Fess
Ohio
United States
Collins Denny
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Edward N. Calisch
Richmond
John I. Kelleher
Hoover
Probe Fatal Plane Crash Near Pecos
A plane crash near Pecos on Saturday killed Miss Letah Prewitt and injured five others. Inspector Delaney investigated, the wreck viewed from the air, and funeral services for the victim were held. The barnstorming plane piloted by Jack Eckles stalled near the ground.
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United Press
Pecos
Letah Prewitt
Inspector Delaney
Department of Commerce
Delaney
Miss Prewitt
Jack Eckles
William Turner
Chick Crowing Two Day Old In Arkansas
A two day old Plymouth Rock chick named Chickie owned by Mrs. Whack Burns in Blytheville Arkansas began crowing at dawn. The exceptional bird climbs the chicken coop steps to crow, greeting the sun while curious hens gather to watch. Local observers are convinced the chick is unusually precocious.
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United Press
Blytheville
Ark
Whack Burns
Chickie
Plymouth Rock
Two Suspects Held In Dallas A P Store Holdup
Dallas April 14 Two suspects were held for questioning at Police headquarters in connection with the holdup of 15 customers and employees at an A and P store Saturday night. A lone hijacker held occupants at gunpoint while ransacking the cash register of 150 dollars. Police believe an outside accomplice aided the crime.
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United Press
Dallas
Railroads Merge and Expand as Santa Fe Opens Yard Plans
The Trinity and Brazos Valley is to be removed from receivers and folded into Fort Worth and Denver for ten years, with T B V offices moving to Fort Worth. Santa Fe acquires 600 acres at San Angelo and plans 10 miles of track, yards for freight and passenger service, yard office, and water facilities.
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Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad
Fort Worth
Denver
Teague
Childress
Santa Fe
San Angelo
Horses Vanishing From Kansas Farms Warn Of Change
Topeka April 14 United Press Kansas farms face a drop in horse numbers. W A Atchison of the state board of agriculture reports 1 000 000 horses in 1920, 766 000 counted last year. Prices fell from an average of 130 in 1916 to below 100 since 1920. The tractor and powered machinery are blamed as wheat farmers increasingly avoid horses in all farming tasks.
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United Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
W. A. Atchison
State Board of Agriculture
Plans Proceed for Fillmore Underpass
City Engineer E N Stanley announced preliminary plans for an underpass on Fillmore Street beneath the Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island tracks. He has gathered Denver Railroad comments on property effects and will share details today. Negotiations with the railroads are the first step toward joint planning.
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Fillmore Street
Fort Worth
Denver
Rock Island
E. N. Stanley
Ice breaking skipper crowned with ancient hat in Toronto
Captain Bob Wright of the Sandland became the first to enter Toronto harbor after Lake Ontario ice breakup and was ceremoniously crowned with an ancient silk hat as reward. The harbor master has observed the custom since 1854.
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United Press
Toronto
Bob Wright
Sandsucker Sandland
Lake Ontario
Niag
Delicate pastel evening gown inspires chiffon hosiery tone
A notice notes you may purchase hosiery in the exact pastel color to match an evening gown. The item colors are described as chiffon and tailored for coordinated fashion.
Free $3.50 truss offer from Dr Kaiser for ruptures
Kansas City readers are invited to try a new hernia truss by Dr. Andrew Kaiser at 1422 Koch Building and 2906 Main St. The $3.50 device is sent on a 30 day trial with no cost if not helpful, and an uncomplicated method aims to reinforce weakened tissues without leg straps or binding springs.
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Kansas City
Andrew Kaiser
Nature
Koch
Eggs peel off easily after cold water plunge
Cold water immersion after boiling makes shells separate from hard boiled eggs more readily. This quick method helps remove shells without cracking the whites.
Fasteeth Promises Comfort Against Dropping Teeth
An ad touts Fasteeth powder to prevent false teeth from slipping while eating talking or sneezing. It promises a gummy free taste and safety, recommending Fox Drug Co Post Office Drug Co or any drug store for purchase.
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Fox Drug Co
Post Office Drug Co
Silk Hat Ceremony Opens Spring Lake Navigation Season
Harbor officials present a time worn silk hat to Captain Wright as the Sandland docks after a sand voyage from the Niagara river marking the lake navigation season opening. Captain F J Marigold, longtime hat winner, passes the hat to Wright in a ceremony watched by harbor officials and steamship line officers.
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