Beauty Contest Sparks Harsh Public Rejoinder
A disgruntled participant vents about perceived unfairness and insults the contest, claiming extensive practice and praise at home contrasted with the judges or winner. He demands compensation and questions the notion of beauty reflected in the event.
Father of Bishop Temple's Widow Dies in Waco
J. T. Davis age 76, father of Mrs. Mary Craik Temple, widow of Rt. Rev. E. A. Temple, died after a lengthy illness in Waco. A wealthy landowner and former bank president, he had long operated in McLennan and surrounding counties with holdings in Falls Concho and Sterling counties. Surviving are two children, J. Lee Davis and Mary Craik.
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J. T. Davis
Mary Craik Temple
E. A. Temple
Waco
Mr. Davis
McLennan County
Alabama
Texas
Marlin
Colorado
Mitchell County
Davis
Citizens National Bank
Waco Loan and Trust Company
Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company
Waco Drug Company
Waco Dry Goods Company
Planters National Bank of
Falls, Concho
Sterling Couties
J. Lee Davis
Mary Craik
German L-1 disaster recalled as Shenandoah parallel
Navy files recount the L-1 loss on September 9 1913 near Heligoland with fourteen dead from a 20 crew. The records note 61 Zeppelins used in World War I. 17 shot down, 24 lost to weather, 4 destroyed by immediate flame, 6 unairworthy scrapped, 10 held for fleet scouting.
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Washington
Navy Department
Shenandoah
Walter R. Gherardi
United States
Berlin
Wilbur
Naval
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Air Ship Works
Los Angeles
Shenandoa
Hamburg
Heligoland
Ocean
Gherardi
Navy
Odd Fellows to Take Part in Plainview Ceremonies
Amarillo Odd Fellows under F. E. B. Walker grand patriarch of Texas will lead a degree work in Plainview on Saturday night assisting the Plainview lodge to install several candidates. Members from across the Panhandle are to participate in the ceremony.
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ODD Fellows
Plainview
F. EB. Walker
State of Texas
Amarillo
Panhandle
Gray County Highways Are Being Improved
The Southwest Trail is being reshaped through Roberts county and a plan to straighten the Southwest Trail between Miami and Canadian would shorten eight miles. Grading on the Fort Elliot road aims to standardize it and trigger state maintenance. Fort Elliot highway feeds wheat belt and Oklahoma City from Panhandle oil fields. Gloria Swanson in The Coast of Folly Mission Monday. Atlantic Life Insurance Co. Virginia-Wam. F. Manning, Genl. Agt Tricycles, 113 West Seventh.
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Pampa
Roberts County
Miami
Canadian
Fort Elliot
Wheat Belt
Plains
Oklahoma City
Panhandle
Royal mound builders found in Ohio burial chamber
In Chillicothe Ohio archaeologists uncovered what are believed to be royal family remains in a Seip group mound near Bainbridge. Bodies were wrapped in large pearl strands with many copper silver and tortoise shell ornaments and copper helmets on two skulls. Curator Sherrone director Mills and explorer Guy Fowkes oversaw the discovery as more finds were anticipated.
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Associated Press
Chillicothe, O
Pricer Mound
Seip
Bainbridge
Ohio
Harry C. Sherrone
C. W. Mills
Ohio Archaelogical Historical Museum
Guy Fowks
Ten Santa Fe Years Of Growth And Service Expanse
The Santa Fe Railway System reports 1914 to 1924 saw 922 more miles operated, 54 percent heavier locomotive haul, and 14 000 more freight cars. Passenger miles per mile rose 15 percent and revenue tons per mile 79 percent while taxes per mile advanced 196 percent. freight rates rose 28 percent and passenger fares 47 percent.
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Santa Fe
Southwest
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Taylor Street
Henry Thomson
General Insurance
Lightnin’ ’’ Fair Theater
Canyon
Tulsa
Lubbock
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Western Packing Company