Pecans Prove Robust Across Texas Despite Pests
Houston scientist Professor H. P. Attwater highlights Texas pecan potential noting expanding shelling plants and new confections. He says pecan byproducts fuel industry, aid threshing labor, and even flavor wild turkey dishes while pecan wood and oil rank highly among nuts.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Texas
H. P. Attwater
Virginia
Attwater
Iowa
Kentucky
Mexico
Afghan King Visits King George in Western Europe
The Afghan king Amat valla travels to London to pay homage to King George and shows openness to Western dress and customs. The accompanying queen, described as graceful, is 30 and adept at riding and shooting. Natives follow his car as he departs, signaling strong public interest.
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International News Service
London
Afghanistan
George
Paris
Amatvalla
Europe
America
Pussyfoot” Johnson
Johnson
Signor Mussolini
Uncrowned Queen of Limehouse Leads London Underworld
A London Times report alleges a white woman known as the Uncrowned Queen dominates Limehouse Chinatown. She heads a crime network tied to gambling, opium trafficking, and aiding Chinese to evade or evade law. She allegedly funds and guides defenses from a hidden office, never appearing publicly.
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London
Chinatown
International News Service
Limehouse
China
Pennyfield
Queen of
King’s farewell to loyal crowd as royal carriage departs
The king, after kissing three runners, bids farewell to his tribe leaders soldiers and peasants. In Karachi on India’s west coast the reception features scarlet carpets overhead planes and flags. The royal party travels by special train toward Bombay and then sails for England.
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India
Karachi
Bombay
England
Nonstop piano craze grips England with Peter McBride
YORKSHIRE declares the nonstop piano playing craze the latest trend in England. Peter McBride, pianist of the Olympian ensemble, leads the public fascination as audiences flock to hear extended performances and marveled at stamina and technique.
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International News Service
Yorkshire
England
Peter McBride
Waxahachie Man Killed After Gap Jump
A. P. Smith, 93, of Waxahachie, died after leaping a guard rail and falling 40 feet into a railroad tunnel while trying to free an immobilized car. He died hours later as an ambulance could not reach the spot. he was carried out in a Santa Fe switch engine cab. Nearby, 15,000 people in South Wales await emigration to the United States.
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Associated Press
Dallas
A. P. Smith
Waxahachie
Smith
Santa Fe
South Wales
United States
Heckmondwike pianist drops 100 hour bid after 61 1/2 hours
In York shire a pianist attempting a 100 hour piano endurance challenge halted at 61 hours 30 minutes as his left hand failed. The current record stands at 65 hours.
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Heckmondwike
Yorkshire
No Grace Days In Sight For Car Licenses
County traffic officer Jim Pottinger warns there will be no extra time to secure 1927 automobile licenses. Drivers with 1927 numbers on streets next week face arrest. Five deputies process licenses at the tax collector’s office as efforts continue to reduce unissued licenses. Amarillo residents in Randall county use a South Amarillo substation to obtain licenses.
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Jim Pottinger
Potter County
Soviet Oil Trade Breaks All Records
The Soviet Naphtha Syndicate reports a record year in foreign business with over 2,100,000 tons of crude and refined oil sold to Europe, up 27 percent from 1926. Italy was the top customer, followed by France, England, Germany, and Czechoslovakia as Britain’s market diminished due to trade tensions.
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International News Service
Moscow
Europe
Italy
France
England
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Light Rays Combined With Fungus Derived Material Treat Rickets
Rochester researchers report that light rays paired with a rye fungus growth product aid rickets treatment. Dr. Ethel Luce Clausen outlined the findings in The Biological Effects of Light, noting extensive rat trials and collaboration with Kan Uniform Kodak chemists before human application.
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International News Service
Rochester
N. Y
Medical School
University of Rochester
Ethel Luce Clausen
Kanfman Kodak Company
Clausen
American artist McCleary honored by French government
Paris reports Nelson McCleary, Missouri native and student of Huppert and Van Millet, has water color The Place de Tertre recognized by France and exhibited at major salons. He studied in Paris with Vigne and Charouset, gaining acceptance at Salon National des Hauts Arts and related shows. Egypt market noted in 1927 oil import report. A second notice details a Texas sale action for a Studebaker owned by J. W. Wortman and stored for 70 days with $60 owed.
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Paris
Place de Tertre
Nelson McCleary
Missouri
EB. A. Huppert
G. van Millet
McCleary
Pierre Vigne
Henri Charouset
Public sale ordered to satisfy charges on 201 Polk Street
Notice is given that on January 4 1928 between 10 a m and 4 p m at 201 Polk Street Amarillo Texas there will be a public sale of the specified property under execution to pay charges and costs with the surplus to the rightful owner. The notice is signed by L M Lawrence sole proprietor Amarillo Hotel Garage dated December 14 1927.
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Polk Street
Amarillo
Texas
Ehall
Fierson
A. D
Amarillo I Hotel
L. M. Lawrence
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