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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1924
Page
7
The 35 by 12 foot horn at Idora Park in California broadcasts music over roughly 20 square miles. Built with 1000 feet of beamed lumber, its electro dynamic producer claims true tones with reduced distortion, highlighting the park's grand scale and technical ambition.
In a mid spring ascent Henry S White reports in Poor Mechanics Magazine that six members of Mount Everest expedition reached a 500 foot point above sea level, within 1702 feet of the summit, aided by oxygen gear. The final push was halted by the monsoon on June 3, with Captain Geoffrey Bruce and scientist George Meir among the two climbers closest to the summit, awaiting better conditions.
A car inspector in Arbyitle, Y, found a bird nest on a Journal box of an empty car. Investigators learned the empty car had been picked up at Davenport, 34 miles away. Switchmen and yard workers arranged to return the car to Davenport where the mother bird located her young, and all were happy.
A chaotic scene follows a candidate calling himself the end of the people as crowds scatter fleeing white faced figures in a frenzied wake. An observer notes the eerie exodus and puzzled questions about the candidate’s arrival.
An article notes bears are usually peaceful and flee when humans appear, but a rare bold bear can threaten cattle. It recounts Jim Laney in a berry patch who slapped a black bear with a bridle, prompting the animal to retreat.
The article cites Hannah Wooley in the Gentlewomen's Companion of 1875 warning young ladies on table manners. It urges avoiding greedy looks at meat, finger licking after burning, lip-smacking, and blowing large breaths to clear a full mouth.
The Chief office seeks clean cotton rags and old stockings or pants at top prices. Announcement notes Zim is coming on the 20th and urges prompt delivery to secure payment.
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