Wild Animal Acts and Siamese Twins Trade Tales
A fragmented sketch recalls Eng and Chang Siamese twins near Mount Airy North Carolina and a bearded lion act by Clyde Beatty in Texarkana. The piece blends gossip about marriages with reports of injuries to circus performers and showmen, reflecting local curiosity and sensational detail.
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Mount Airy
N. C
Eng
Chang
Siam
Mr. Bunker
Scurry County
Adelaidius
Miss Adelaidne
Adelaide
Mi Yates -Hompous
Clyde Beatty
Texarkana
Texarkanna
Young
Snake Electrocution Darkens Nacogdoches Power Plant
A large moccasin invaded the Nacogdoches city light station igniting a brief blackout as workers tracked the snake among electrical wires in the generating room. The incident halted power flow and prompted plant officials to inspect for further hazards.
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Nacodoches
Tex
World cotton use climbs to record highs
United Press reports world cotton consumption rose to record levels as the Agricultural Department notes most cotton is grown and picked in the United States. For the six months ending July 11, 1925 world mill use reached about 2,000,000 bales with 7,022, CON bales produced in America. East Indian and Meyotian cotton consumption slightly declined from the prior six months.
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United Press
Washington
America
Agriulttual
Halls Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Catarrh Relief
An old advertisement claims Halls Catarrh Medicine cures deafness caused by catarrh with an ointment for external relief and a liquid tone for internal use. It notes sales through J. Ghency & Co. of Toledo and over forty years of distribution.
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Diageieta
J. Ghency & Co
Tuiledo
Winter Pasture Seeds Offered by Rogers Woodward & Roberts
Rogers Woodward & Roberts Company advertises seed rye barley and wheat for winter pasture. G8 2 1 21 1.
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Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Company
Japan tests radio telephony for emergency link to telephony
United Press reports from Tokyo that the Japanese government is experimenting with radio telephony to connect across Japan with the existing telephone network. The goal is to maintain communications in emergencies when land lines fail. Trials are under way between Yokyo and Numadzu.
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Iy United Press
Tokyo
Uiscover
Japan
Department of Communications
Yokyo
Numadzu
Seed For Winter Pasture Rye Barley and Wheat
Company offers winter pasture seed including rye barley and wheat varieties. Contact 682-131-1 for availability and pricing details.
Attention, School Girls: Will Appreciate Your Sewing Skills
A brief notice encourages girls to contribute sewing work, mentioning May Latta and a local request for assistance with a garment project. The tone is instructive and community oriented.
New Modes In Villinery Desig Favored Style Creters
Fragmentary text notes new fashions in hat design and creation with emphasis on modern silhouettes. Mentions designers and ateliers exploring innovative trims and fabrics. проч
Red Ball Stage to Dallas Passenger Schedule Notice
Bonham to Dallas and Dallas to Bonham service via Blue Ridge Farmersville runs with multiple daily departures. Southbound times include 9:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. from Dallas, northbound departures start at 7:30 a.m. from Bonham. Fares are one way $3.00, round trip $5.00 with contact numbers for Red Ball Depot and Commerce location.
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Dallas
Bonham
Red Ball Depot
West 4Th St
Commerce
T. S. Ford
Sam Kennedy
Penn
J. H. Baker
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