Jesse James Lives as Lawton Man Faces Skeptics
In Lawton Oklahoma 1326 East Fourth a 102 year old man claims to be Jesse James. Relative Dora Ballard 82 recounts meeting the bandit in 1938 and offers family lore tracing the outlaw through Quantrill Younger and Belle Starr with claimed pardons and a life in side shows. The narrative blends history and legend as skeptics are urged to trust Ballard’s memories.
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Jesse James
Lawton
Okla
East Fourth
Dora Ballard
Ballard
Jesse
James
Cole County
Reuben Samuels
Samuels
Pere
Ma James
Teasing the Vital Spark Through Blood Strength Hints
A fragmented ad-like piece claims improving blood strength boosts energy and appetite. It touts a drug named 886 Tanic and components Allegedly “Alsa 685” as activating ingredients to improve digestion and nutrient use, urging readers to “rebuild” their vitality.
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Biops
Hare Bypo
Smith Seeks Proof of Jesse James Identity in Stories
Amarillo resident R. Frank Smith 82, grand jury bailiff, shares scrapbooks and recollections that Lawton Jesse James is authentic. He recalls Cole Younger confirming Jesse’s continued life, a Colorado contact, and papers from the Tri State Fair era supporting the claim. He cites a 1869 photo, 1882 hideout image, and a sold New York horse as corroboration.
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Harry Hoarer
Frank Smith
Amarillo
Lawton
Jesse James
Denver
Colo
Mr. Smith
Little Rock
St. Louis
Cole Younger
Younger
M. Smith
James Gang
James
Jesse
Lawton James
New York
Grandchildren Crowding Week-Long Birthday for Mrs Novak
In Reedsville Wisconsin 87 year old Mrs John Novak known as Grandma has 166 grandchildren. Descendants include 74 grandchildren 88 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Sixteen of her 21 children are living and birthdays on her anniversary are of note. The rambling country house can not fit all at once so the celebration lasts a full month.
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Reedsville
Wis
John Novak
Novak
New Georgia Street paving to be handed to city tonight
The city commission will receive control of the Georgia Street paving from Fifteenth to Wolflin Avenue at tonight’s regular meeting. John Halley, Precinct 1 county commissioner, will make the official presentation.
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Georgia
Georgia Street
John Halley
Precinct 1
Fifteenth
Wolflin Avenue
US and NBC Divide Blame In Broadcasts
A House expenditures subcommittee found Voice of America broadcasts during the Know North America series were negligent and NBC failed to use safeguards. The hearings traced scripts to Rene Borfia who said superiors ordered the cheap comedy and he disliked it.
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Washington
Congressional
Voice of America
State Department
National Broadcasting Company
House
Texas
Senate
Rene Borfia
Venezuela
Borgia
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Porum
Toan
Kwitcherkikkin Seg Eosemi
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NBC
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Complete Insurance Service
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Zemo
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Delhi
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Greseeres
Dey & Sight
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Amarillo Cement & Builders Supply
Harrison ST
Amarillo, Texas
Department of
Agi
Uusus
Blackburn-Shaw Insurance Company
East Fifth Ave
Pol My Family
Blackburn-Shaw Insurance Co
OLD Line Legal Reserve
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Mercury
URY
Garner-Randall Motors, Inc
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