Hoover Aide Arrives in Pedro for Goodwill Trip
Kert Hoover arrived in Pedro from Palo Alto and boarded a battleship for a goodwill trip to America. He was met at the train by Admiral William Pratt and other naval officials who escorted him to the launch. A presidential salute followed as the battleships fired in the harbor.
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Calif
Kert Hoover
Palo Alto
Land
America
William Pratt
Pacific Coast
Batip
Texas railroads seek transit rights for cotton seed oil
The Texas railroad commission may grant transit privileges for shipments of cotton seed oil from Sherman Fort Worth San Antonio Greenville and Houston. If approved oil shipments could be stopped at cites named and reshipped as substitutes at standard rates plus a per car charge. Refunds on inbound freight would apply up to thirteen cents per hundred pounds.
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Associated Press
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Wichita Ley
Commission For
Las
Sherman
Tonio
Greenville
Hous- Th
Two Paris Men Honor War Service With Medals
Paris reports two local veterans Granville Farmer and Edgar Ige received medals from the city of Ordun for their roles in the defense of Verdun in 1918 with the 28th Keystone Division. Each earned five citations including a personal commendation and a regiment citation. Farmer was wounded in action during prior service.
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Paris
Verdun
Granville Farmer
Edgar Ige
Ordun
Rarmer
Milk for Infants Should Be Carefully Prepared
Denton report stresses infant feeding is vital and mothers must favor milk over artificial foods. It recommends low fat cow or goat milk, warns against diluted Jersey milk, and notes contamination risks. Include cod liver oil and egg yolk for rickets prevention, add spinach with vegetables and cereal to six month olds, and prefer juice for vitamin C.
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Denton
Jersey
Supreme Court upholds New York law on Klan filings
The U S Supreme Court rules New York's Walker law requiring the Klan and similar groups to file oath by laws and membership roster with the secretary of state is constitutional. Justice Vandeventer cites sharp New York court denouncements while Justice McReynolds dissents on jurisdiction. George W Bryant of Buffalo, jailed for alleged non compliance, lost his habeas corpus challenge. The law excludes Masons Knights of Columbus labor unions and others. A new "searchlight handbag" features a built in electric lamp and flashing illumination from a battery compartment.
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Supreme Court
Ku Klux Klan
New York
Secretary of State
Justice Vandeventer
Justice McReynolds
George W. Bryant
Klan
Buffalo
Bryant
Walker
Masons
Knights of Columbus
Annual Red Cross Membership Drive Opens in Brazos County
The Brazos county area sponsors a Red Cross roll call from November 11 to 29 with a $1 annual dues. Half supports the national relief fund at Washington DC while the other half stays in local Brazos chapter funds. D L Wilson serves as roll call chairman and lists Bryan volunteers and chairmen across College Station Kurten Harvey Wellborn Shirock Rock Prairie Reliance Steele's Store Brazos Varisco Steep Hollow Rye and other communities.
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Brazos County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
The
Washington, D. C
D. L. Wilson
College Station
M. L. Cashion
Kurten
David Bunting
Harvey
Florence Means
Wellborn
John Hensarling
Millican
J. Walter Smith
Shirock
Rock Prairie
Victor Boriskie
Leonard
Artie Hearne
Edge
Johnnie
Famous Justice Bean of Texas Narrates Ancient Penalties
In a city office a revived Justice Bean of Great Bend appears to discuss historic powers of a justice of the peace. He recounts executing verdicts by hanging, penitentiary, fines, and even taking a pistol as payment for a fine in a case of instigating.
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Justice Bean
Great Bend
Texas
Pecos
Bride of a Week Killed in Auto Wreck Near Atlanta
Mrs. Charles Haynes bride of a week was killed when their car wrecked near Atlanta Georgia en route to Florida from Indiana. Rev Charles Haynes her husband survived injured and hospitalized at Atlanta. he is father to Mrs B F Clark and Miss Marie Haynes of College Station.
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Bryan
College
Charles Haynes
Atlanta
Haynes
Rev. Haynes
Collision law under Austin ordinance to be appealed
A city ordinance in Austin making proof of a collision prima facie evidence of negligence may violate the presumption of innocence. The case involves a verdict in corporation court with a $150 fine for a local resident and could go to the Court of Criminal Appeals depending on trial outcomes.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
22 year old Muretania beats westward Atlantic time
The 22 year old Muretania has just broken the westward crossing time of the Atlantic Ocean. What a revolution it would cause if a 22 year old automobile should get out and show up the 1929 models.
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Muretania
Guide Sign For Aviators Erected On Motor Building
A public subscription funded a large sign on the Chambers-Wilson Motor Company roof marking the town name and a northward arrow to the local landing field. Visible from 3000 feet, the sign aims to establish a city airport.
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Chambers-Wilson Motor Company
Texas Counties Oversee License Fees Exceed Limit
Fort Worth reports that ten Texas counties receive more license fee money than the $50 000 retainage allowed. The November Texas Highways analyzes motor vehicle license fees with tables, aiding Moody committee study on the highway system and potential uniform gasoline tax legislation. The issue reproduces the Model Gasoline Tax Law from the Memphis conference.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Highway Department
Committee of 31
Moody
Dominion of Canada
Memphis
Tenn
Texas Highways Magazine
Brazos Pair Weds in Pennsylvania Ceremony at Munce Home
Dr John D Jones of Bryan Texas and Miss Viola Grimes of Alto Texas wed at 4 pm in Bellevue Park Harrisburg PA. Rev Dr C Waldo Cherry officiated. Bride a Stephen F Austin alumna and Spanish teacher in Corpus Christi. groom a Texas A&M graduate and veterinary surgeon. They will reside at Second and Forster streets after a wedding trip.
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Bellevue Park
John D. Jones
Viola Grimes
J. T. Grimes
Alto
Texas
Jones
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Munce
Miss Grimes
Bryan
Stephen F. Austin
Nacogdoches
Corpus Christi
Dr. Jones
J. J. Jones
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
William Allen White to Speak at A M College
William Allen White of Emporia Kansas renowned editor author and social worker will speak at A M College during the Social Science Seminar in the Assembly Hall on December 5. White drew notable attention in the last Democratic campaign challenging Governor Al Smith on his public record.
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William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
A. and
M. College
Assembly Hall
White
al Smith
America
Texas Educators Lead in Southern Association Meeting
Texas educators will play a prominent role at the thirty-third annual Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meeting in Fort Worth December 4 through 7. UT President H Y Benedict will welcome attendees, with W L Battle of the University chairing the junior colleges report.
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Birmingham
Texas
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Fort Worth
Association
Guy E. Snavely
Birmingham Southern College
H. Y. Benedict
University of Texas
W. L. Battle
Lone Star State
Colby D. Hall
Texas Christian University
R. L. Paschal
Central High School
Edward M. Waites
M. H. Moore
Meridian, Miss
Joseph Romer
University of Florida
Sue Powers
Memphis
Gold Star Mothers Honored In Collin County
In McKinney on November 19 the Mothers and sisters of 52 Collin county soldiers killed in World War I were honored at a memorial service. A gold star was presented to the mother of each local service member, a first for a Texas county, under the Jimmie Geigas American Legion Post.
University May Add Course In Hotel Management
University of Texas may add a hotel management course to the curriculum, per Dr. J A Fitzgerald dean of the School of Business Administration. He spoke with W C Leary Texas State Hotel Association president and Bruce Carter association committee chair about offering practical training for future hotel managers.
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Austin
University of Texas
J. A. Fitzgerald
School of Business Administration
Baptism Service at New First Baptist Church
A Sunday night baptism at the new First Baptist Church drew fourteen converts including Mrs Charley Myers Bessie Skelton Marjorie Jones Irene Higgs and twelve men led by M F Martin A K Jennings Lewis Ball W C Pate J H Johnson Victor Aiken W L Cowden J J McCarty J Poole and Marion Jones.
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New First Baptist
Jordan
Jesus
John
Charley Myers
Bessie Skelton
Marjorie Jones
Irene Higgs
Messrs. M. F. Martin
A. K. Jennings
Lewis Ball
W. C. Pate
J. H. Johnson
Victor Aiken
W. L. Cowden
J. J. McCarty
J. Poole
Marion Jones
Revival Services at Free Baptist Church Draw Crowd
The Free Baptist Church held revival meetings starting Sunday with a large 11 AM service and a packed 7:30 PM session. Pastor Rev. M. L. Hollis announced three new members at the close, and a 15 minute song service precedes each sermon. Public invited to attend all evenings.
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The
Free Baptist Church
M. L. Hollis
P.T. A. Leader Returns From State Meeting
Mrs. E. O. Siecke of College, president of Ninth District P T A, returned from Amarillo where she attended the State P T A convention. She was named chair of the nominating committee and reported Bryan East Side and College Station as standard associations. Waco named convention city for 1929. Mrs. J M Woodson of Temple gave $1000 to the endowment fund.
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E. O. Siecke
P.T. A
Amarillo
Texas
Noyes Darling Smith
Temple
College Station
Bryan East Side
F. L. Thomas
College
Children’s Reading
Waco
Dallas
J. M. Woodson
Ninth
Famous Cow Hand Dish to Be Served in Silverton Event
Silverton New Mexico plans a cowhand's feed for 700 guests during the Denver and South Plains railroad opening later this month. Visiting delegations from Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls and other cities will attend the ceremony.
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Silverton
N. M
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Wichita Falls
Denver and South Plains
Wichita Falls Ships Turkeys to Eastern Markets
Wichita Falls wholesalers report daily packing about 1,000 pounds of dressed turkeys for Eastern markets for the Thanksgiving trade. Between now and Thanksgiving Day at least 300,000 pounds or 20,000 dressed turkeys will be shipped from the city, in addition to 10,000 dressed chickens.
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Wichita Falls
Henderson Off For Burleson County Case
F. Law Henderson left this afternoon for Caldwell to defend in the W. A. Boyett vs Burleson County Levy District No 1 case. The hearing was set to occur this afternoon in Burleson county courts.
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Henderson
Burleson County
F. Law Henderson
Caldwell
W. A. Boyett
Six Buildings Burned in Briggs Texas Fire
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed six buildings in Briggs Burnet county business district early this morning. Loss estimated around 25000 dollars and the fire caused extensive damage to multiple structures in the town.
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Texas
Austin
Briggs
Burnet County
Reel Poetry of Eve and Nell Bentley in Mineral Wells Index
The verse notes Eve troubled by troubles and a partner who did not bid a No Trump. It contrasts her wrinkled face with a gentle sip of rosy nature and mentions Nell Bentley as the author.
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Eve
Mineral Wells Index
Nell Bentley
Bevan's Pavilion Hosts Jamie Clark Orchestra Evening
A notice announces a musical event at Bevan's Pavilion on Wednesday November 28 featuring Jamie Clark's Orchestra. The concise listing invites attendance and notes live music.
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Bevan’s Pavilion
Jamie Clark
Sage of Emporia to Make Interesting Address at College
COLLEGE STATION NOV 19 Bryan and College Station residents will hear William Allen White editor of the Emporia Gazette Emporia Kansas speak at the college Assembly Hall in a Social Science Seminar program titled The Citizen s Business White a publicist and noted editor known as the Sage of Emporia will address audiences in Dallas before coming to College Station for the local appearance
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College Station
Bryan
Dee
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Emporia
Kan
White
Dallas
Chiapas Claims Raindriest Region Title on Pacific Coast
The State of Chiapas on Mexico's western coast asserts the title of raimiest region in the world with an average annual downpour around 15 feet.
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Chiapas
Mexico
Adults Contract Children’s Diseases
Adults can and do contract many children’s diseases and suffer as much as or more than children. Worm infections, common in children, also afflict adults with loss of appetite, weight loss, restlessness, tooth grinding, nasal itching, and abdominal pains. A remedy named Cream Vermifuge is advertised at Roman & Vick.
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Roman & Vick
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