Campaign push tightens Texas governor race as runoff nears
Tom Hunter and James V. Allred sharpen campaign plans for the Texas Democratic runoff on August 25. They spend days of rest ending with intensive statewide speaking tours from Wichita Falls to Amarillo and Comanche to Stephenville. Possible endorsements from Clint Small and former Gov. Ferguson loom as both men avoid conflicts with Fergusonism.
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Dallas
Tom Hunter
James V. Allred
Texas
Hunter
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Alfred
Comanche
Stephenville
Clint Small
C. C. McDonald
Edgar Witt
Maury Hughes
McDonald
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Farmer Jim
Fisher
Fossil Ear of Corn Proves a Clever Peruvian Fake
Smithsonian scientists admit the famous 20 year old ear of corn on display is actually a clay rattle crafted by an ancient Peruvian artisan. The object, once hailed as the oldest corn, shows Peruvians knew maize long ago, even as the rattle’s maker earns posthumous praise for artistry.
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Colton
Associated Press
Washington
World of Science
Smithsonian
Old
Peru
Smithsonian Institution
Cuzco
National Museum
New World
Roland W. Brown
Geological Survey
Brown
Glory Gates Lead to Death in Madrid Bullring
In Madrid at Plaza Novillada Pablo Sanchez, 20, an amateur spectator with a muleta, leapt into the ring to attract the crowd and was fatally gored by a bull. Attendants removed him after the chest wound proved mortal. A prior spontaneous entrant, Jose Cueva, was also escorted out. Spanish law imposes penalties for spontaneity in the arena.
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Madrid
Plaza Novillada
Pablo Sanchez
Sanchez
Courthouse and vehicle records from a historical register
Courthouse transfers list conveyances including Wynnet ux to Moore, Roberson to Barker. property parcels in Roberts and Humphreys areas. Vehicle registrations cover Plymouth and Ford models from the 1930s with owners and addresses. Building permits show repairs and additions to homes and local businesses with dollar amounts.
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J. I. Wynnet
Virgie G. Moore
Plane Crashes Into Brazos River Near Bryan injuring aviators
A plane struck a cable over the Brazos River near Bryan and plunged into shallow water. Pilot E V Gaither of Houston escaped unconsciousness. a second aviator, unnamed, suffered a suspected broken neck and was near death. Gaither often sprayed cotton boll weevil poison from planes. The incident occurred as swimmers rushed to aid the wrecked aircraft. The text also references the Marine Band history.
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Bryan
Brazos River
Here
E. V. Gaither
Houston
Gaither
Tack Letters Readers Seek Help With Room Board and Wages
A continuing Tack Letters note calls for housing room and board plus small wages for workers. A correspondent asks readers to answer via Box 5193. In a separate Pet Water appeal, Amarillo residents are urged to hydrate pets during the heat with hydrants and hoses used by dogs and cats seeking water.
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Tack
Amarillo
Lost box with personal items in Canyon Texas
Charles King of Canyon Texas asks readers to locate a lost box between Follett and Canyon containing a dictionary Bible baby book printed stationery and other belongings with addresses for Follett and Hereford. A small reward is offered for return or information.
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Tack
Pollett
Canyon
Follett
Hereford
Pinder
Charles
King
Texas
Lost items prompt return of two brown pants and boy shirt
A note requests return of two pairs of light grey slippers repaired at Tenth Street Shoe Shop and taken out Monday July 30. It also reports a misdelivered brown pants and a size 14 boy shirt on Washington Street between the Canyon highway and Winningers Dairy Friday morning.
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Tenth Street
Washington Street
Canyon Highway
Winningers Dairy
Widow seeks work and aid for home farm duties
An unencumbered widow with two small children requests help finding room and board with a permanent housekeeper or childcare job. She offers farming skills including tractor and milking work and accessible references, and provides contact details for reaching her outside city limits.
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Tack
Roosevelt Power Ownership Debate Echoes Across Page
The piece contrasts public ownership of power with utility control, citing Roosevelt’s stance and warning against elite influence. It references an elephant metaphor, a Mexican circus incident, Jack Dempsey and family photos, and a Jersey City dysentery outbreak linked to house flies spreading disease.
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Chilren
Jersey City
Edward H. Salmon
Frank Hague
Health Bureau
Egypt
Energizing Effect of Camel Cigarettes Promoted by Researchers
A New York laboratory confirms Camel smokers experience an energizing effect after work and during long sports sessions. Ellsworth Vines Jr. touts Camel as boosting energy and calming nerves without affecting performance, emphasizing the brand’s mellow flavor and uninterrupted smoking experience.
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New York
Ellsworth Vines, Jr
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