Modern Robinson Crusoes On Island Of Cocos Found
Three American castaways in loin cloths were found on Cocos Island in the southwest Pacific by a U.S. gunboat. They survived as Robinson Crusoe refugees for six months after being shipwrecked off the island on April 15. Names: Paul Stachwick of Huron, D. Elmer J. Palliser of San Diego, and Gordon Brawner of Springfield, Ill.
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Cocos
Southwest Pacific
United States
Paul Stachwick
Huron, &. D
Elmer J. Palliser
San Diego
Cal
Gordon Brawner
Springfield
Ill
Railroads Expand Motor Cars and New Lines Across Texas
Rail lines push efficiency with 730 rail motor cars since 1923, US and Canada report 58 US roads with 673 cars, 3 Canadian with 50, 1 Mexican with seven. Santa Fe and Rock Island run light-traffic routes Amarillo to Slaton and Amarillo to Liberal Kansas daily. Del Rio to Quemada line proposed, 150 miles, $3 million, linking Sonora with Santa Fe. Santa Fe aids Las Vegas NM with old ties for aid recipients. Local meetings, labor notices, and line construction updates fill the week.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Canada Roads
Santa Fe
Brill
Amarillo
Slaton
Rock Island
Liberal
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
del Rio and Northern Railroad
del Rio
Quemada
Maverick County
Allred
Sonora
San Angelo
Sweetwater
Killo
Aspironal touted as swift relief for colds and coughs
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy claiming rapid relief within two minutes. It markets itself as endorsed by authorities, available for sixty cents, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after two minutes. It promotes use by both adults and children and urges wide drugstore purchase.
Railroads Still Crowned as Safest Swiftest Transport
In a time of rapid travel and distance, railroads retain their edge for public convenience. Lord Cottesloe criticizes demand for quick returns, while science probes the Pisa cathedral echo where two notes echo oddly but three produce a harmonic swell.
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Pisa
Farmers to Be Advised on Cotton Acreage Law
Attorney General Allred says he cannot give opinions to individuals but an opinion is being prepared by Assistant AG Cheek. J. B. McDonald may inform farmers of what the opinion states to guide them on applying the new cotton acreage reduction law.
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Austin
U.P
James V. Allred
Maurice Cheek
J. B
McDonald
D. A. R. Delegates Visit San Jacinto Battlefield
Houston reports the final day of the gathering centers on a D A R delegates visit to the San Jacinto battlefield in Texas. Festivities highlight history and patriotism with organized tours and commemorations for attendees.
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San Jacinto Battlefield
Houston
Famous Doctor's Way to Move the Bowels
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a gentle laxative of herbs and pepsin. The ad cites 47 years of practice and claims it is the world's largest selling laxative and safe for babies, offering quick relief from biliousness and indigestion with a pleasant taste.
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Dr. Caldwell
DAR Conference News and Washington Monument Fund Drive
Report from the annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution notes progress on a $50,000 monument to George Washington on the University of Texas campus. Mrs. Alice Newbury of Austin cites rapid fundraising, while Mrs. O E Baker of Abilene announces the Texas bell installed in the DAR carillon at Valley Forge.
Italian porations exhibit charts in Milan show rise in holdings
The Association of Italian porations displayed charts in Milan highlighting a growing number of portions in the country and noting that investments in such organizations now exceed eight times the amount invested in 1912.
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Milan
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Equador
John Moore
National Pension Plan Association
G. F. Majors
J. W. Finney
M. L. Montgomery
P. J. Damarell
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Associated Charities
Las Vegas
N. M
Odd Fellows Hall
R. L. Wooten
Etta
Boise City
Buchanan Street
B. F. Neely
Plattsville, N. J
Gene Howe
Texas
New York Central Railroad
Denver Northern
Childress
Pampa
W. E. Danvers
Tucumcari
Dalhart
Dalhart Terminal
J. M. Mode
Denver
O. R. Bodeen
Texas Sand and Gravel Company
Ady
J. T. Henderson
New Mexico
L. A. McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Bob Spicer
H. FE. McMullen
G. A. Carroll
Union
Tyler
Lipscomb
Amarillo Lumber Company
Dwight Newby
Mer
Washington St
Lord Cottesloe
League of Nations Union
W. B. Catowetts
Doctors
Girls About Town
Kay Francis
Joel McCrea
Lilyan Tashman
Eugene Pallette
SHEIK
Paramount Sound News
Owersn
William Powell
Singapore
Doris Kenyon Marian Marsh
Rex
Evelyn Laye
John Boles Leon Errol
Rien Boone Firestone
Louis H. Smith
Aing
Firestone
Aleel Venia
Jyler
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