Early Texas History and Cotton Trade Reflections
Fragmented reminiscences from the University of Texas News Service discuss Civil War era cotton flows from Matamoros to the lower Rio Grande, noting government and private interests, supply risks, and public selling of cotton. The piece contrasts military logistics with economic signals while touching on a debated tree belt idea inspired by Napoleon's dune stabilization projects.
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Early Texas History
University of Texas News Service
Golone
Wisin
Ford
Texas
Mexico
Matamoros
Biles
Merritt
Col. Benavides
Roosevelt
Wee
Indianapolis News
Garcons
Bremovitier
Sonaul
France
Napoleon
United
Bordeaux
Indian Blowgun and Curmus Weapon History
An 18th century overview describes the blowgun as a cane or wood tube firing tiny darts by mouth, noting use among Cherokee Iroquois Muskogea Hopi and South American tribes. The article details materials, methods, and examples including a Louisiana specimen and the Macusi pucuna, with dimensions and sights.
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United States
Amaaun
Orinoco
National Museum
Louisians
Guiana
Max Baer Rings Future in Iris Rave Crisis
New York reports Max Baer’s boxing comeback may hinge on wife Iris Rave formerly Mary Ellen Sullivan’s approval. Mrs Baer vocally opposes fights and says she hates boxing, while Max remains reluctant to discuss his ring future in her presence. The scene hints at a domestic clash amid boxing plans.
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New York
Max Bave
Iris Rave
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Max Baer Siara
Baer
Prises
Maxis
Buer
Max
Malaria and historical decline in Borneo natives
Fragment from a historical note reports Dr. A J Copeland linking malaria driven extermination of Murate people in inland Borneo to malaria mosquitoes. It cites multiple malaria types and immunity gaps, suggesting centuries of exposure shaped decline and race tensions.
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Greece
Rome
A. J. Copeland
Borneo
Peter
Fragmentary history note on industry and agriculture
The text notes a decline in something described as fallen and a rise in Latin Acai rate with unions and sanitary measures to curb germs. It predicts extinction of the Murats and cites 100,170,000 books sold in 1929 in the United States and 25,000,000 bushels of oven used yearly for corn syrup.
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United States
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores U.S. Safety Claim
Firestone promotes more than 500 Auto Supply and Service Stores and thousands of dealers offering tire, brake, battery, spark plug testing and service plus lubrication. They claim Gum-Dipping prevents blowouts by reducing internal friction and heat, and advertise high speed non skid tires for longer mileage and economy, with tests cited and race safety notes.
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Firestone
Piresone
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In Angeles
San Disso Cote
San Francisco
Carly
Temple
Clifton
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Tunishes
Tedule
Waco
W. A. Johnson
Ginstes
Twea
Thure
Bate
Bono Heine
Malar LA
Colds Sones Cekariva
Tranter Senden
Ada
Citton, Texas
Boettcher Grain & Lumber CO
Bjhore
Ab Jenkins
Uuthy
Abe
A. G. Gilliam Motor CG Pons WA
Gilfton
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