Fate of the Chinese Eastern Railway Examined in Bulletin
A National Geographic Society bulletin traces the Chinese Eastern railway from its Boxer Era origins through Russo Chinese control to its wartime impact. It notes joint management by Russians and Chinese, the line’s gauge differences with the South Manchurian Railway, and Harbin as a key trade hub.
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Washington
China
Russia
National Geographic Society
Japan
Manchuria
England
France
Mediterranean Sea
Amur
Vladivostok
Manchur
Pogranichnaya
Chicago
New York
Vinadivostok
Viailivostok
Menelinrin
Teor
Lipotung
Dalay
Port Arthur
Warbin-Dalay
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Dairen
Changchun
Nwanchentze
Japen
Chanechun
Kansas
Tsit
Kirin
Harbin
The Mary Louise Hoax and Jimmy Stiles Plan
Jimmy Stiles engineers a thousand dollar hoax promising a mystery great Uncle to Mary Louise. She exposes the ruse when she confronts him and retrieves the certificate of deposit. he realizes his error and declares his love, promising a straight path from deception to reconciliation.
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Jonathan Benjamin Cowles
Jimmy Stiles
Mary Louise
Jimmy
Drift Harbor
Mary
Spain
Drift Larbor
Jonathan
Comanche County 4-H Club Attends A and M Short Course
Six girls and four boys from Comanche County 4-H traveled to the 20th annual A and M Short Course in Waco and College Station. The group reported learning valuable lessons, attending lectures, poultry judging results, a free picture show, and a visit to the Amicable Life Insurance building in Waco before returning home.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Waco
Cameron Park
Guion Hall
Sones
Wells
Wayne Chambers
Lubbock
Amicable Life Insurance
Ware
Pricey 1751 Elegy sells for 6700 at Sothoby’s
A copy of Gray's Elegy printed in 1751 and priced sixpence sold at Sothoby's for 6700 dollars. The poem is linked to General Wolfe who reportedly said he would rather have written it than captured Quebec.
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Gray
Sothoby's
General Wolf
Quebec
Studio Murder Mystery Anchors All Talking Majestic Show
The all talking film The Studio Murder Mystery opens at the Majestic Theatre on August 19 and 20. Neil Hamilton, Fredric March, Warner Oland, Florence Eldridge, and Doris Hill star in a suspenseful mystery set in a Hollywood studio with authentic sound-stage sequences and a gripping final revelation.
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Majestic
Hollywood
Paramount
Neil Hamilton
Fredric March
Warner Oland
Florence Eldridge
Doris Hill
Studio
Majestic Theatre
Chilton Visit Highlights Texas New Mexico Trip
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Chilton visited Southwest Texas and New Mexico last week, outlining a brief regional tour and meetings with local acquaintances.
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William C. Chilton
Texas
New Mexico
Pyorrhea Warning From Paris Druggist Ad
An old advertisement notes sore gums and loose teeth as alarming and promotes Leto's Pyorrhea nocredy as highly recommended by Louling dentists. It promises money back if unsatisfied.
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Leto
Ioruggista
Paris Smith Druggist
Mrs Pf ol Hamilton Buried In August
Susan Elizabeth Drummond Hamilton of Slaton Texas died at home Saturday in August at age 81. She married R L Hamilton and moved from Georgia to Texas later settling in Comanche where he ran a furniture store. She is survived by son Paul of Slaton and stepchildren Mrs A M Carwile Comanche George Hamilton Ware Mrs CC W Helcomb Fort Worth and Mrs Dave Treadwell Anson.
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Hill County
Comanche
Hamilton
Paul
Slaton
A. M. Carwile
George Hamilton
Ware
CC. W. Helcomb
Fort Worth
Dave Treadwell
Anson
Stailey and Weaver Wed in August Ceremony
Garvin Stailey and Miss Ottis J. Weaver were married Saturday August 10 by Rev. N. E. Gardner at his residence. Stailey is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stailey and Weaver is daughter of R. L. Weaver of Sidney.
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Garvin Stailey
Ottis J. Weaver
N. E. Gardner
Mr. Stailey
J. A. Stailey
Mrs. Stailey
R. L. Weaver
Sidney
Mosquito Bites and Insecticide Claim LY-TOX
The note explains how mosquitoes inject thinning fluid to spread disease and warns of infection risks from bites. Health authorities recommend LY-TOX, sold in blue labeled bottles with simple insect killing instructions. It claims a perfume like scent and credits Mellon Institute research by Rex Re search Fellowship.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
A. E. Hill Buys Rus sell Farm Near Comanche
A. E. Hill purchased the Rus sell farm of 110 acres two miles northeast of Comanche. Hill resides in the Turkey Peak community. The Comanche Chief notes the sale as a local land transaction with full rural details.
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Buys
A. E. Hill
Russell
Comanche
Mr. Hill
Turkey Peak
Pict Whitesides Childress Families Hold Si Day
The Whitesides and Childress families held their si Sanday at Sipe Springs on August 11 with Aunt Fa Whitenides honored. Pioneer kin gathered from all over, over a hundred guests. Barbecue dominated the day as family members visited for hours.
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Sipe Springs
Fa Vnitesides
Principe
Studio Market Event Promises Spectacle This Week
A local notice invites residents to the Studio Marketery event on Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th featuring performances and exhibits. Residents are urged to attend for demonstrations and sales opportunities.
Worms in Poultry Promoted by Poultry Specialists
Poultry specialists assert intestinal worms indirectly affect most poultry. Germo Worm Powder Poultry claims to rid flocks with one dose, causing no loss of production and not triggering moulting. Available for sale by Prater.
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Brownwood
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Corpus Christi
South Texas
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Parens
Ed Boswell
Aaron Massingill
Shelton and
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R. E. Everette
Howard Payne Summer School
J. H. Jones
Maskell
W. G. Herring
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Marino
Tion
Mr. Herring
Lesmanship
Univerty of Texas
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Abilene
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His Mather
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Ith
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J. L. Braezeale
Colondo
Willa Sharp
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Son Farle
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Crossant
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Ethel Catherne Purvis
Otho Jo Miller
Ap Saba
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J. E. Miller
A. E. Thompson
Wederday
Denver, Colorado
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Will Roberson
California
Louise
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W. W. Kilpatrick
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J. E. Chilton
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W. F. Rogers
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Royse City
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Texon
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A& M. Trip
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Price
Whitesides
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Pacific
Thompson’s
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