Professional Hunters Seek Legendary Center Treasure
Professional hunters led by J. S. Fisher and J. R. Latham of Del Rio Texas search a Central Texas mountain area near Dry Pond for buried silver and gold. They pursue the lost San Saba mine rumored to lie nearby while students Charlie Hattis Randy Evans and Bill Dosier plan to join after exams.
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Texas
Mexico
Bowie
San Saba
J. S. Fisher
J. R. Latham
del Rio
John Tarleton
Charlie Hattis
San Antonio
Randy Evans
Texas City
Bill Dosier
Waco
Fisher
Latham
Sunbathers Clash Over Doukhobor Nude Parades
Vancouver unit of the Canadian Sunbathers Association claims a raw deal as Doukhobor nude parades in British Columbia are labeled as disorders. Members urge newspapers to stop calling the Doukhobors nudists, stressing their protests against high taxes and historic migration from Russia.
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Vancouver
B. C
INS
Canadian Sunbathers Association
CSA
British Columbia
Russia
Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady to Higher in Market Report
May 30 market activity shows cattle mostly steady to higher with steers and yearlings $20.00-$29.50, cattle 2.400 head and hogs 1,000 with prices $19.00-$20.00 for 270 lb plus, sows $15.00-$17.00. Sheep 11,000 head steady with lambs $25.60-$28.50 and feeder lambs $18.00-$23.00. slaughter lambs $22.00-$34.50, ewes $8.00-$12.00, old bucks around $9.00.
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Vane
Woman's Death Raises Toll in Lefors Crash
In Amarillo on May 30, Mrs Vern Ferguson aged 47 of Lefors died Tuesday from injuries in an auto accident that occurred early Friday. The crash now has four fatalities including Vern Ferguson 44, his son Thomas Vern 18, and Harry Elmer Martin of Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Vern Ferguson
Lefors
Thomas Vern
Harry Elmer Martin
24 Millionth Visitor Seen At Washington Monument
The Washington Monument greeted its 24,000,000th visitor on Tuesday Beverly Brown 18 of Britton identified as the landmark's guest Miss Brown toured with her high school class. The 555 foot shaft opened Oct 9 1888 with about 4 million visitors climbing 898 steps to the observation platform while the rest used the elevator.
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Washington
Washington Monument
Shevias Beverly Brown
Britton
Miss Brown
107 Fails to Stop at Lonely Grave in Elrod
In Elrod South Dakota on May 30 the 107 freight train did not stop at a windswept grave where a boy long saluted the passing crews. Conductor Bill Chambers first met the boy in 1889 and a wreath tradition grew, carried on by Vincent J. Ford after Chambers’ death. The grave’s annual tribute continues, though the train line discontinued stopping.
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Elrod
S. D
Bill Chambers
No. 107
Chicago and Northwestern
Chambers
Vincent J. Ford
Ford
Labor Leader Foresees Quick Dissolution of Parliament
In Cockfield England Hugh Dalton a Labor minister warned the House of Commons may not endure long saying it is not a good instrument for passing major legislation. He noted Labor holds only a slim margin from the February 28 election and a confidence vote could topple Attlee’s cabinet.
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Cockfield
England
Hugh Dalton
Why Starve to Take Off Fat? Barcentrate Claim Explored
An advertisement promotes Barcentrate as a four‑pack diet aid that supposedly eliminates hunger and cravings without drugs. It claims the product reduces desire for sweets and fatty foods, dehydrates, and helps shed water weight while mixing with grapefruit juice, without forcing the user to starve.
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