British sailors at Canton China and tense border fight
British gunboats began works in Shameen as Canton braced for Kwangsi attacks. Gates closed and consulate urged Brits to stay near Contanolloon. U S S Tulsa en route from Hongkong. Reports say Kwangsi troops nearer Canton and fears of sacking grow while 40 Americans remain safe with U S S Guam. Mexican silver moved to Hongkong for safety as civilians flee.
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Associated Press
Canton
China
Shameen
de H
Contanolloon Railway Compound
Hongkong
Wuchow
U. S
Potter County Sheriff Sale Notices in Amarillo 1929
Two property sales authorized by Potter County courts in Amarillo Texas proceed on the first Tuesday in June 1929. The first sale involves J W Culwell G Baum C E Willmering and J M Mullen for a $172 judgment at Lot 3 in Block 180 Plemons Addition. The second sale targets C E Slaton for a $1,909.02 judgment, Lot 12 Block 3 Wolflin Place in Amarillo.
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State OF Texas
Potter
Juba District Court
Potter County
H. P. Canode
J. W. Culwell
G. Baum
C. E. Willmering
J. M. Mullen
Court House
Amarillo
Texas
Plemons
C. FE. Willmering
H. P. Canade
Allen
Johnson
Sam Ramsey
Wolflin Place
C. E. Slaton
J. Pr, Ewing
A. D
W. N. Thompson
Stewart
Planes Boost Trade With Latin America Tour Aims
Airplanes to aid U S trade with Latin America with a 27000 mile, 34 center tour in 22 countries. Sponsored by the American Manufacturers Export association the multi motor amphibian flight will carry six crew and backers from 30 plus municipalities and firms. After South America a US city tour is planned. A Hollywood balloon traffic cop signaled pilots to quiet their noise during filming. R J Goodman Crouch named VP at Whittelsey Manufacturing and will supervise new aircraft services in Bridgeport.
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Central
South America
American Manufacturers Export Association
South American
United States
R. J. Goodman Crouch
England
Whittelsey Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport, Conn
H. N. Whittelsey
Crouch
Whittel
Gordon's Stomach Antiseptic Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic as a cheap remedy for sour stomach indigestion dyspepsia gas bloating and heartburn. One dose supposedly soothes inflamed stomach lining and costs less than three cents with money back if unsatisfied.
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Gordon’s
Human factors in aviation rise with cockpit nerve centers
An aviation article explains the cockpit as a set of human-augmented nerve centers with the tachometer as a key gauge for engine health and altitude. It notes the Pilot Electric Laboratory achieving a radio reception record from five watts over Long Island and mentions New England towns agreeing to air mark rooftops for navigation.
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E. A. Dieman
Consolidated Instrument Company of America
Flying Radio Laboratory
Pilot Electric Manufacturing Company
Brooklyn
Ths
A. Feith
Wein
Austria
Long Island
Committee of Aviation
The
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Legion Posts
New England
New England States
Tells Skinny Men How To Gain Weight
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Tablets as a guaranteed weight gain for underweight men and women. The copy promises at least 56 pounds gained after 4 sixty cent boxes or 2 one dollar boxes, with a money back offer if unsatisfied. Marketed by McCoy's Laboratories, also distributing cod liver oil.
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McCoy
McCoy's Laboratories
German Ministry in Short Wave Study
Berlin reports a study by the German ministry on the use of short wave radio. Officials examine transmission reach and signal quality across regions during May.
Ultra short waves show targeted range and secrecy
Reports indicate ultra short waves of about three meters can be produced by small transmitters and directed to a definite distance. German Ministry of Traffic and Professor Kern of Jena along with other scientists conducted experiments, suggesting controlled reception limited to the intended station.
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Ministry of Traffic
Kern
Jena
Oth
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Sam Petegge
Hebron
Conn
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Monroe
Monroe Calculating Machine Co. Inc
Oliver Eakle
Budweiser
Westinghouse
Eres
Estinghouse
Bservich
Hicks
Dayton DE Luxe
STAR
Star Tires
ALL Black
Sterco
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Dayton Thorobred Truck Cords
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Tyler
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