Cream supper planned at Lanes Chapel Church
A cream supper will be held at Lanes Chapel Church on Friday evening September 15 on the church lawn. Rev. Nichols preached a regular appointment Saturday. Various local residents visited relatives and dined with friends in the area including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner of near Meridian and Mr. and Mrs. A C Golden.
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Lanes Chapel
Nichols
Tom Turner
Meridian
A. C. Golden
Valley Mills
Sturgeon Weiles
Clifton
Joe Whitley
Marvin
Ray Wilkes
Bosqueville
Waco
Marie Poston
Dyersville
Marie
Joe McCormack
Spurgeon Woiles
Harley Lee Vickrey
Texas School For the Deaf
Austin
Melvin Grimland
Norse
Alma Rice
A. B. Poston
Charley Townley
Oyster Season Opens at Denton Cafe Delights Diners
Oyster season is here at the Denton Cafe offering high quality oysters and other good eats as patrons enjoy fresh seafood and casual dining.
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Denton Cafe
Charcoal Gas Tested as Motor Fuel in China
In China researchers are testing charcoal gas as a motor fuel to address the need for inexpensive energy. The project explores how charcoal gas can power vehicles and reduce fuel costs amid economic pressures.
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China
Everest Still Unconquered by Human Effort
An unsigned reflection argues that Mount Everest remains unattained despite multiple British attempts led by Hugh Ruttledge. It notes climbers reached over 28 000 feet but failed with two deaths, and questions the value of risking life for mere adventure. It suggests autogiros or parachutes as alternatives, urging the summit remain untrod unless a meaningful goal justifies the danger.
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Mt. Everest
Himalayas
Everest
Great Britain
Hugh Ruttledge
Ruttledge
North Col
Father and son exchange money note joke
A college student writes a fake sob story to elicit funds by repeating Who needs money? Your son. The father replies with a harsher taunt Who is a bum? Who is a bum? signing it Your father.
Roaming Wildlife In National Parks Reaches Peak Levels
Recent game counts indicate more wild animals now roam forests within national parks than at any time since they became game sanctuaries. This points to a surge in wildlife populations and potential impacts on park ecosystems and visitor experience.
Eminent financial expert speaks on improving conditions
The Corsicana Sun notes an eminent financial expert declares improvement in conditions while the paper states a differing view that conditions are improving.
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Corsicana Sun
Greatest Jubilee Ringling Bros Circus Heads to Waco Tour
The Greatest Show on Earth Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey marks its Golden Jubilee with a Waco date on September 22. The gala includes The Durbar spectacle, 2000 performers, 50 elephants, exotic acts from Burma and Delhi, and a 100 clown lineup.
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Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Waco
Delhi
India
Ringling Bros. and
Gandi Moodi
East
Don Colleano
Alfredo Cadona
Vabanque
Marcellus
Ageno
Yacopi
Danwill
Rubio
Ben Hamid
Gretona
Chicago Exposition Praised for Courtesy and Progress
A reader observes Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition as a great success noting welcoming police and officials, low incidents, and strong civic order. He recalls kerosene history, old coins, and humor from former President Hoover, concluding with Montagu Norman’s visit and loyalty as a character test.
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Chicago
Hoover
Santa Clara Valley
California
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
John Markel
Philadelphia
Bar Harbor
London
Markel
England
Fighting Windmills Huey Long In Speech
The piece critiques Huey Long as he delivers a fiery speech, accusing him of wildly flailing at opponents and destroying public respect. The column portrays him as self-absorbed and temperamental, likening him to a man with a mental disorder.
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San Angelo
Standard
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Wall Street
United States
Huey
Local paper subscription service advertised by The Clifton Record
The Clifton Record says it acts as an agent for The Fort Worth Star Telegram Dallas News Houston Chronicle Waco News Tribune and Waco Times Herald. It offers renewals and new subscriptions and collects a small commission on every order.
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The
Record
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dallas News
Houston Chronicle
Waco News-Tribune
Waco Times-Herald
Tfe
Clifton Record
Radio Here and Abroad Exposes Global Broadcast Trends
Article surveys 15 European nations and the United States, comparing licensing, fees, and advertising. It notes 17 million American homes own receivers, with 1.6 billion spent over 15 years, and Russia and Germany show distinct programming patterns while Britain bans ads. Commercial radio in the U.S. tops 600 stations earning about 500 million annually.
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Hill Billie
Eddie Cantor
Sam
Sky
France
Holland
Iceland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Russia
Switzerland
Sweden
Great Britain
Germany
Norway
International Broadcasting Office
Geneva
Europe
Albert Coates
America
Moscow
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Spencer Corsetsere
Bettie Kugle
Clifton, Texas
IT. C. Carpenter
Carpenter Bros. Drug Store
Texas
Thedford
Willard
Ralph Thompson
Prop
Mount
Frank Parker Stockbridge
Halifax
Abraham Gesner
Gesner
Nova Scotia
Pennsylvania
Driskill
RADIO
D. A. Carpenter
Clifton Texas
H. J. Cureton
Meridian, Texas
J. T. Hill Drag Line
Optometrist
Sat
Conoco
Red Triangle
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