Texas towns bid for 1927 convention in Central West Texas
Rush business leaders with Kiwanis help raise funds for a modern hotel estimated at 50 000 for Stanton. Merkel and Post City compete with Waco for the 1927 Central West Texas district convention. Baylor President Dr. S P Brooks to address Navasota high school graduates on May 28 1926.
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Rush, Texas
Kiwanis Club
Stanton
Texas
West Texas
Navasota
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
West Water Company Sells System To City of West
The West Water Company sold its water system to the city of West, located about eighteen miles north, for a consideration of 37,500 dollars. The sale transfers ownership and operation of the municipal water supply to the city.
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West
Texas
West Water Company
Here
Dallas sued for bear bite damages at city zoo
Ludlow Daniel sues the city of Dallas for 1500 for injuries from a bear at the Dallas Zoo that bit his son's finger. He seeks damages for himself and his son.
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Dallas
Texas
Ludlow Daniel
City
Austin Texas Fire Records Question Body
Austin Texas towns with poor fire records are discussed as a topic. The note references Texas communities and concerns about fire safety performance.
Insurance Rates Set by Loss Percentage Rulings
Subject to a 15 per cent increase in rates the state fire insurance commission announces. The final rates will be determined by the percentage of loss.
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State Fire Insurance Commission
Trinity Builds Water and Sewer System for City
Trinity Texas advances a water and sewer project expected to install seven miles of water mains and four miles of sewer pipe to serve the city after completion.
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Trinity
Texas
Slaton Teas Road Contract Authorized to Lubbock
An order was issued requesting the State Highway Department to let a contract for a hard surfaced road from Slaton to Lubbock. Work on the new road will begin soon.
Caldwell and Patterson Sail On World Cruise from New York
Mrs. C. A. Caldwell and Miss Pearl Patterson, sisters from Tyler, Texas, are departing New York for a seven month world cruise. The pair plan to be away about seven months.
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Tyler
Texas
C. A. Caldwell
Pearl Patterson
New York
Taylor Brothers Win Dairy Barn Contract in Wichita Falls
Taylor Brothers of Whichita Falls awarded a $12,525 contract to build a dairy barn at Wichita Falls State Hospital in Austin Texas. The project funds and contractor names are listed in the official notice.
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Austin
Texas
Taylor Brothers
Whichita Falls
Whichita Falls State Hospital
Language quirks in animal care phrases
The question contrasts idiomatic phrases for feeding animals. People say water a horse when it is thirsty, but milking a cat is not a standard or natural expression for obtaining a drink. Correct wording would describe the action directly, such as giving milk to a cat if appropriate, or offering a drink.
Less Cotton More Money
Atlanta leader H. G. Hastings argues against overplanting cotton and calls for diversified farming. He says high acreage with low prices harms farmers and urges growing food on home acres to reduce costs, improve health, and avoid debt from cotton.
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Atlanta
H. G. Hastings
Farm and Market Bureau
The
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
South
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Boy Confuses Anna and Lottie in Quirky Dialogue
A playful exchange shows a boy complimenting Anna while misunderstanding her name. He then realizes she is Lottie and repeats his admiration, aiming to charm the girl he sees as wonderful.
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Anna
Lottie
Health Questions Trout Healthiness At UK Restaurant
In a humorous exchange a customer asks if trout are healthy at a UK restaurant. The saucy waiter replies that he has never heard any complaint about healthfulness.
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U. K
Resturant
Ten years between twenty and thirty education urged
Roger W. Babson argues ten years between twenty and thirty should be funded by education. He promotes Tyler Commercial College Extension Department in Tyler Texas offering correspondence courses in secretarial work bookkeeping shorthand and business subjects with a free book Achieving Success in Business.
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Roger W. Babson
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Byrne
Epworth League Tonight on Goal Setting and Scripture
Louise Johnson leads the Epworth League on a program themed Our Goal And How To Reach It. The evening features a song scripture lesson from Proverbs 4 1 15 prayer on The Value of a Goal by Kathryn Ledbetter discussion Setting the Goal by Ola Mac O Neill goals for 1926 by Harry Tag and Striving for the Goal by Beatrice Rylander Readings by Kathleen Baggett and an address by Rev. R S Marshall.
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Louise Johnson
Vagrant Arrested in Dallas Fined for Begging
A Dallas man was arrested and fined 350 for begging. He refused to pay, though authorities found 7,000 in his pockets. He preferred county farm work to keep his money for old age.
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Dallas
Texas
Boy Swallows Watch in Yorkville Trick Gone Wrong
In Yorkville Ohio Bernard Finney aged 10 tried to swallow a wrist watch after a magician’s show. A doctor had to remove the watch from his stomach. He is expected to recover.
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Yorkville
Ohio
Bernard Finney
Chicago man burns cash then commits suicide over kin
Charles Helmar arranged his $4000 in ten dollar bills into a fire used to destroy the money before taking his own life to prevent relatives from fighting over the inheritance.
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Chicago
Charles Helmar
Blind man wins Lawrence cigarette box guess prize
Ralph Simmons, blind since birth, won a prize in Lawrence for the closest guess of the number of cigarette boxes in a window display. He predicted the exact amount, while the next closest guess was off by forty boxes after being shown the pile’s dimensions.
Relays Meet in Austin Sees Heavy Entries This March
In Austin Texas the relay meet will run multiple events simultaneously due to a large entry list. Coach Littlefield will be assisted by fifty field judges to manage the competition efficiently.
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Austin
Texas
Littlefield
Honey Hidden Above Roof in Woodwich Home
Mr and Mrs John Thomas of Woodwich Maine reported a roof leak that led to an discovery of more than 125 pounds of honey stored above their ceiling after an investigation. Authorities noted the unusual storage but found no harm to residents or structure.
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Woodwich
John Thomas
Trinity Tigers Name Roy Elms Football Captain
Roy Elms of Grandview has been elected next year s football captain for the Trinity Tigers. It will be his fourth year to play.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Roy Elms
Grandview
Trinity Tigers
Personal Touch in Student Theme Echoes Letters
A college professor notes a student’s final line asking about his wife and three kids, the old Ford, and requesting a ten spot until Saturday. The playful aside reveals a personal voice amid academic work and hints at strain or humor in campus life.
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Cc. E. Gambill
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Cameron Chevrolet Co
Cameron
Rockdale Chevrolet Company
Rockdale, Texas
Hastings
Eer
Tyler, Texas
Cameron Herald
Achotarstir
Epworth League
Kathryn
Ola Mac O'Neill
Harry
Fletcher
Castoria
Sin Av A
Entaur Company
of Cameron
People Efficient Service
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