China Demands Withdrawal of Japanese Troops
The Peking government issued a note to the Japanese legation demanding the immediate withdrawal of troops from Tsinanfu and Tsingtao in Shangtang province and the recall of any further forces. It warned of awaiting an early reply as Japanese forces strengthen in Tsingtao and Dairen.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Foreign Office
Legation
Tsinanfu
Tsingtao
Shangtang
New School to Be Built in Country Club District
J L Summers developer of the Country Club district notes the school board’s plan for a grade school on Blocks 16 and 17 between Dixie and Kansas avenues. The campus would serve all grades to seventh. Property values are rising in the addition amid the announcement. Over four acres in Block 20 is offered to the city for park purposes, likely to be accepted by the park board. Public invited to view the Firesafe Home opening on East Fountain next Sunday.
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J. L. Summers
Dixie and
Kansas Avenues
Country Club
Block 20
Park Board
East Fountain
Must Rebuild Town Swept by Fire in Alabama
West Blocton Alabama faced mass destruction after a fire yesterday that devastated the business district and homes. The blaze caused an estimated $500000 in losses, left over twenty families homeless, and destroyed 35 businesses and 20 residences. Firefighting was hampered by low water pressure and lack of chemicals, with dynamite used in an unsuccessful bid to halt spread. The Masonic temple, West Blocton bank, and two hotels were among major losses.
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Associated Press
West Blocton
Ala
Masonic Temple
West Blocton Bank
Mrs Cobb Dies at Wichita Falls Mother of Amarillowomen
Word comes of the death in Wichita Falls of Virginia Walker Cobb 82. Her daughters Mrs Henry C Harding and Mrs A S Stinnett of Amarillo were at her side. Funeral services were held in Wichita Falls. She was born in Mississippi, daughter of a prominent Southern family. Her husband Major Robert Cobb, a lawyer and commander of Cobb's Kentucky Battery, died about 14 years ago. Surviving are two other daughters a son and the two Amarillo women.
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Wichita Falls
Virginia Walker Cobb
Kentucky
South
Cobb
Harding
Stinnett
Cake Queen in Wheelchair Turns Out 1200 Cakes a Year
Miss Roxie Irene McCormick once paralyzed from the waist down now bakes and markets about 1200 cakes annually. She started during World War I helping the Allies, then built a home bakery with simple tools and a strict prep routine. Her line includes Large Angel Food Cake and Sunshine Cake with lemon filling, all made in her kitchen without modern thermostat equipment.
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Kansas City
Roxie Irene McCormick
Red Cross
France
Women's Relief Corps
Miss McCormick
McCormick
University of Michigan Advances in 5 Million Dollar Building Program
At Ann Arbor the university advances a 5 million dollar construction drive including a men field house a women athletic building a Women's League house the 1 million dollar football stadium and a 900 thousand dollar campus museum. Progress on the 73 thousand seat stadium is rapid with sod completed and stands partly up ready for the fall season.
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International News Service
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Medical
Washtenaw Avenue
Dr Wolcott Returns Eyesight Measured Without Dilation
Doctor Wolcott returns and offers eye examinations without dilation with glasses sized for maximum correction. Includes nose throat and ear condition diagnosis at 222 Blackburn Building, established 1894.
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Blackburn Building
Amarillo Market Reports Mixed Produce Prices and Strong Meat Supply
Daily retail notes tell of scattered good and poor produce with steady prices. Tomatoes are scarce and uneven in quality while beans, cabbage, yams, potatoes, greens, and fruit vary in value across markets. Fresh figs and cherries appear at notable prices. grapes and peaches show limited availability. Local meat markets offer unusually good meats at moderate citywide prices due to seven large packing firms. Wide fish variety available with prices around 40 cents.
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Amarillo
Concord
Dallite Refinishing Shop offers new finish for pianos
Pianos refinished with Dallite finish claimed to be durable and crack free. Uprights priced at 60 dollars and grands at 75 dollars with cash or terms. Work promises repaired damaged areas and a factory quality look. Located at 107 East 9th Street, contact via phone 886.
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Dallite Refinishing Shop
East 9Th St
Market Reports Strong Frog Leg Sales
A market reports heavy sales of frog legs priced at 40 cents a pair. Each pair weighs about a pound and is described as a fine eating choice.
Alleged Dallas con man held in Rochester
Rochester police arrested Joseph Wilson alias Davis a 27 year old from Dallas Texas on a confidence game arrest and it is believed he is wanted in several western cities He offered to give
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Joseph Wilson
Davis
Dallas
Texas
Counterfeit Swindle Report Involves Charles Andrazek
Charles Andrazek offered $1000 in counterfeit money for a $35 item. He left to obtain the money and alerted detectives before a planned second meeting with Wilson. Wilson confessed to the attempted swindle after arrest. Mrs. J. M. Adams is ill at 1606 Pierce Street.
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Charles Andrazek
Andrazek
Wilson
J. M. Adams
Pierce Street
Leto's Pyorrhes Remedy Ad at City Drug Store
A City Drug Store advertises Leto's Pyorrhes Remedy claiming one bottle enough to cure any case of pyorrhea with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy urges use as directed and promises pharmacist refund.
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Leto
How Can Women Stay Well Enough to Sing Again
A testimonial from Mrs Belle Thompson of East Lake Tennessee about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She says six bottles improved sleep appetite and energy, enabling her to care for three children and do more housework. She notes the medicine has helped her for over fifty years and invites readers to write for letters.
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Belle Thompson
44Th ST
East Lake
Tenn
Georgia
E. 44Th St
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Jennig Boreerman
11Th St
Union City
N. J
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White and Kirk’s
Scholl
Roxie M’cormick
Woman's League
W. D. Henderson
Jean Moore
Canyon
A. D. Lidia
DR. Wolcott
Polk St
Sale
Schilling
Schilling’s
Tea
Japan
Fort Worth
Houston
Galveston
Beaumont
New Orleans
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Brooklyn
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East Fourth St
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D. C
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