Point Isabel Poised as Major Atlantic Port
A Texas fishing village Point Isabel near Brownsville is billed as a future international port after Rio Grande Railway bond pledges prompt dredging and rail realignment. Plans call for an 18 foot deep, 400 foot wide ship channel linking Laguna Madre to the Gulf, with maintenance costs set and Congress approving the port improvement. President elect Harding and party are slated to stay at the Jefferson Inn.
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United States
William T. Burnett
Dallas
Brownsville
Point Isable
Harding
Rio Grande Valley
Atlantic
Mr. Burnett
Rio Grande Railway Company
Point Isabel
Burnett
Rio Grande
Tampico
Mediately
Brazos de Santiago
Laguna Madre
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Washington
Morris Sheppard
R .B. Creager
Jefferson Inn
Officer slain in Maplin jail shooting
Oscar Sharp Deputy Sheriff aged 40 was killed when he opened a jail door for prisoners' noon meal near Falls County Grand Jury session in Marlin Texas Jose Flores Mexican prisoner and trusty was found holding Sharp's revolver after two shots rang out Flores held in jail pending appeal on a two year sentence for assault with intent to kill a local case discusses with Cicil Glass Assistant County Attorney in Waco
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Marlin
Texas
Falls County
Grand Jury
Oscar Sharp
C. C. Moore
Jose Flores
Trusty
Shary
Waco
Cicil R. Glass
Flores
Precinct Sheriff Sharp Killed in Jail Fight Near Marlin
In a northwest Marlin incident, Sheriff Sharp was shot during a jail struggle. Neighbors describe prisoners grabbing a cabbage pan and grappling with deputies as a Mexican assailant attacked. The case, led by county attorney N. C. Jennings, remains under grand jury secrecy. Sharp leaves a wife and four children. his jail keys were discarded from the window, foiling an attempted breakout.
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Marlin
Sharp
Jordan Israel
Grand Jury
N. C. Jennings
Chilton
American Party Wins Washington County in Texas Vote
Brevham Texas November 4 The American party carried the county with H J Neinfast defeating Seward for the sixty ninth district legislature While strong American party showings were posted for governor and congress T H McGregor Pat Neff and B G Neighbors led the ticket Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for rheumatism and muscle pain sold by Pace Marshall Drug Co
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Brevham
Texas
H. J. Neinfast
Seward
Washington
Congress
T. H. McGregor
Pat M. Neff
Culbertson
B. G. Neighbors
James P. Buchanan
Ballard
Pace-Marshall Drugt.Co
Diamond Tires Stand Rough Roads At J. T. Parma's
Diamond Tires will stand rough roads and testing at J. T. Parma's shop. The notice highlights tire durability and local retail involvement.
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J. T. Parma
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Eczema Remedy
Advertisement claims Blue Star Eczema Remedy cures eczema itching skin troubles including ringworm. Product marketed as guaranteed by all drug stores.
Diamond Tires Offered by J T Parma
An advertisement invites readers to buy Diamond tires at J T Parma's shop. It mentions a 6 to 14 day cure guarantee and a money back offer if PAZO Pree fails, plus a note about relief after first application. The fragment references Texant, a died leg, and buying tires at the noted business.
Vermituire Cream Promises Worm Relief for Children
The text claims White's Cream Vermituire removes worms in children, noting the child improves at once and soon becomes healthy and active. This record preserves a historical remedy claim with no modern endorsement.
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Maplin
American Party
Washington County
Central Produce Company
Citizens National Bank
Robert McLane
Cameron, Texas
Bartlett
Red Seal
Charlie
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Gersbagh - Wagker Company
Noblesse Oblige
First N National Bank
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