States May Aid Legion in Work
Alvin Owsley former Texas official and American Legion official outlines a program of Americanization for schools. He urges English instruction history and civil government studies in grade schools with accreditation at colleges and daily patriotic exercises. He seeks immigration restrictions and will study Ellis Island conditions.
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Washington
American Legion
Alvin Owsley
Texas
Americanization Commission
The
Owsley
Legion
United States
Congress
Ellis Island
Balloonist Farrell testifies on Ontario altercation
Lieutenant Stephen A. Farrell testified before a naval board about an incident with Lieutenant Walter Hinton at Mattice Ontario after their balloon voyage into Canada. He said he could not recall details due to his physical condition and that Hinton gave no cause for the blow.
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Rockaway
N. Y
Stephen A. Farrell
Walter Hinton
Mattice
Ontario
Canada
Naval Board
Hinton
Hudson Bay Trading Company
Farrell
Kloor
Rice Growers Vote to Cut 1920 Output for 1921 Crop
In Welsh, Louisiana, a historic Southwest Calcasieu gathering of 400 rice growers voted to sacrifice 25 percent of the 1920 on hand to export about 2,000,000 bags, pending nationwide concurrence. E A Eignus urged curtailment to 6,000,900 bags for home use, with rest exported, as weevils threaten crops.
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Lake Charles
Louisiana
Welsh
Calcasieu
Jefferson Davis Parishes
Rice Growers’ Association
Southern Rice Growers’ Association
E. A. Eignus
Eignus
Frank Roberts
Calcasieu National Bank
D. G Richie
Jennings Bank and Trust Company
R. L. Abbot
C. E. Carr Jones Lovett
Milano section crews organize a union labor local
A local union of the Maintenance of Way and Shop Laborers was organized in Milano at the W O W hall. Eleven members met with organizer F J Sewell and filed for a charter. G D Hooker was elected President, C J Stevenson Vice President, J J Beavers Recording Secretary, and Mr Anderson Financial Secretary. Meetings set for each Sunday at 2 PM.
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Milano
W. O. W. Hall
F. J. Sewell
G. D. Hooker
C. J. Stevenson
J. J. Beavers
Mr. Anderson
New Ben Milam Highway Route Discussed in Milano
TALK around Milano centers on a proposed straight route for the Ben Milam highway. Engineers may have not confirmed the path but residents debate keeping the line near G W Butts and J D Peeples farms toward Elevation. Officials surveyed Milano Tuesday following the Santa Fe Milano Gazette.
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Milano
Ben Milam
West
G. W. Butts
J. D. Peeples
Santa Fe
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Vitality Booster
An ad touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a blood purifying and enriching iron and quinine syrup. It promises increased energy color in the cheeks and better appetite, noting it destroys malarial and grip germs and is pleasant for children, priced at 75c.
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Grove
Notice of Application for Order of Sale Estates
Notice to publish in Milam County Texas paper for twenty days. Sue M. Read filed in Milam County Court an application to sell 206 acres on Pond Creek west side part of W. L. Hannum League from Lucia Myers estate. Hearing at the court's next term.
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Lucia Myers
Sue M. Read
Milam County
Pond Creek
Texas
W. L. Hannum League
Notice of Estate Sale At Cameron Milam County Texas
First Monday in June 1921 the Court House Cameron Milam County Texas. All interested in the estate must appear and show cause why the sale should not be made. Writ and return must be shown in court. Dated April 29 1921. Will T. Yates Clerk Milam County Court. Deputy K K Robbins.
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Cameron
Texas
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Combo
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. The carton includes a salve for children and a 35 cent price for the combined treatment. Doctors or druggists are advised to supply the duo upon request.
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Hayes
Grove
Girove's Tasteless Chill Tenic Restores Vitality
An old advertisement touts Girove's Tasteless Chill Tenic as a blood purifier boosting energy and strength. The copy promises rapid vitality and invigoration for users, noting a price of F0c.
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Girove
Skating Record Broken in International Match
Harold Stroem of Norway set a new world mark by clocking 5000 meters in 27 minutes 21 seconds, six seconds faster than his previous best, during an international skating event in Christiania.
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Christiania
Harold Stroem
New Oil Well at Goose Creek Houston Texas
The Gulf Production Company's No. 14 J Gaillard well at Goose Creek in Houston came in Friday at 3400 feet. It flowed 2500 barrels of liquid, with 16 percent salt water and basic sediment.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf Production Company
J. Gaillard
Goose Creek
Senate approves kidnaping bill in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma Senate Friday passed a bill making kidnapping of a child under 12 a felony with penalties up to death or life imprisonment.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Senate
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Milam
A. D
Will T. Yates
Clerk County
K. K. Robbins
Gerba Bottling Co
Cameron, Texas
Ralph Head
Willard Battery Station
Ness
Milam County Battery Station
Willard Batteries
Ee Lee
Pat Lal
Saf. Poe
J. F. Mathis Telephone
Fletcher
Castoria
Clie
Ax Orvy
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