Proponents Confident on State Highway Bond Pass
In Austin the $175 million statewide highway bond issue moves toward final passage as the engrossed concurrent resolution for a constitutional amendment to permit state securities advances. House debates saw 94-41 vote to engross. opponents included Coke R. Stevenson Ed R. Sinks and W T Graves. Supporters featured Walter Beck R M Hubbard A P C Petsch and George Puel.
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Associated Press
Austin, March
House
Woodul- Williamson
Senate
Hubbard House
Debate Tonight on Government Systems At High School
The Memphis high school debaters and the Amarillo team will debate at 7 30 in the high school auditorium over which government system is more efficient. The Amarillo team will next debate in Quanah on March 16.
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England
United States
Memphis High School
Amarillo
Quanah
Texarkana Holds Wounded Suspect
In Texarkana Texas a man suspected of the $6000 First National Bank robbery at Texas City was arrested with a bullet wound in his right arm. He claimed the injury occurred in Birmingham Alabama on January 31. A newspaper clipping tied him to the Texas City case under the name Johnnie Martin. He had been pardoned for bank robbery in 1927.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Texas
First National Bank
Texas City
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Johnnie Martin
Houston
Brooks
Scientist Sees No Fun Living After Age Forty Five
London report quotes Sir Arthur Keith arguing the ideal body should preserve energy until age 50 and then fade, with forty five as nature’s ideal age for man. He claims life begins to age at this point and opposes extreme old age.
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International News Service
London
Sir Arthur Kieth
Spelling Officers Enforce Turkish Alphabet Signs
In Constantinople, 1928, Mustafa Kemal Pasha backs municipal officers sent to correct misspelled shop and office signs after the Latin alphabet adoption. Officers carry an official spelling dictionary and can order changes within a week under fines. Many merchants had misspelled names. Ankara replaces Angora and Stamboul becomes Istanbul.
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International
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemel Pasha
The
Language Commission
Angora
Ankara
Heath and Wife Speak On Sargon Worth
Mrs. W. J. Heath of 1908 Cockrell St Dallas praises Sargon claiming health gains and invites calls to share opinions. The statement appears in a brief local notice segment.
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Wife
W. J. Heath
Cockrell St. Dallas
Sargon Health Revival Told by Engineer and Wife
A Procter Gamble civil engineer and his wife describe severe stomach trouble biliousness and headaches finally eased after using Sargon and Sargon Soft Mass Pills. They report restored appetite sleep and energy with quick liver relief and no sickness or purging. Available in Amarillo from Fox Plug Co. multiple stores.
Japan Drops Plan To Tax Waitresses Wages
Tokyo March 8 Thousands of waitresses in Tokyo cafes and restaurants breathed relief as the plan to tax their wages was dropped after an investigation into kimono clad girls.
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Japan
International News Service
Tokyo
Place Names Listed in Early Map Fragments
OCR fragment shows historic spellings of cities including Istanbul Smyrna Ismir Brusa Bursa Trebizons Trad zen suggesting a cartographic or travel note. No clear events or dates, but shows varied transliterations of regional place names from the era.
France Links Murders to Cocktails Jealousy and Stock Trades
Paris reports Dr. Pierre Vachet of the Paris School of Psychology says most French murders stem from cocktails jealousy and stock speculation. He notes 65 percent involve husbands or wives and explains gendered jealousy differences while aging the role of mental strain.
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International News Service
Paris
Mar
The
Stock Exchange
France
Pierre Vachet
Paris School of Psychology
Vachet
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Prompts 400000 Replies
Questionnaire enclosed with every bottle has drawn over 400000 responses. Ninety eight out of a hundred say the remedy helped them. If it has aided so many women, it may aid you. obtain a bottle from your druggist today.
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Waterbury’s
Waterbury
Court House Records: Deeds and Permits Listed
Warranty deeds record transfers including J. N. Beasley to Walter H. Wayland and C. McMurtry to B. C. Morgan. Building permits issued for Fred Killian and F. A. Shik. Vehicle registrations and marriage license notes. Entries include properties in Prem and SJstm areas and addresses such as 2112 A Fillmore and 1012 Pierce.
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J. N. Beasley
Walter H. Wayland
Prem
C. McMurtry
B. C. Morgan
Fred Killian
Contr
N. McMasters
Gary
Miss Doby
Pierce
Rep
F. A. Shik
Cable first sent from London to New York in 1857
The first transatlantic cable was dispatched from London to New York on August 28, 1857 highlighting early telegraph connectivity. The fragment mentions addresses and names but the clearest fact notes the historic cable event on that date.
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London
New York
Myers Brothers Auto Wrecking Song Ad
A playful local jingle urges car owners to bring wrecks to Myers Brothers auto wrecking. The song extols inspection from bumper to bumper, parts salvaging, and a dealer friendly sale, promising fair offers and to lift dealer burdens with a catchy refrain.
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Myers Brothers
Brooklyn Becomes Style Center for Women's Shoes
Brooklyn houses about 175 factories producing nearly 100000 singles or 50000 pairs daily valued around 75000000 dollars yearly. About 2000000000 dollars yearly paid to 14000 shoe workers.
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International News Service
New York
Brooklyn
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