Germany's Ruhr Valley the great coal and steel district
Washington reports on the Ruhr region of Western Germany, a narrow basin around Essen and adjacent towns famed for coal, iron ore, and heavy industry. The bulletin notes its role as the empire’s steel heart, its dense rail network, and the concentration of Krupp and related industries, with population centers clustered in Duisburg, Oberhausen, Mulheim, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Bochum, and Dortmund.
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Washington
Ruhr
Germany
France
National Geographic Society
Lorraine
Luxemburg
Bismark
Easen
Krupps
Alfred Krupp
Krupp
Essen
United States Steel Corporation
q@ary
Ind
Stuppe
Fien
Duis- Surgite
Oberhausen
Mulheim
Gelsenkirchen
Bochum
Dortmund
St. Paul
Minn
Flint
Midh
Albany
Rochester
N. Y
Richmond
Rhode Island
N. C
Aberdeen
Wash
Austin
Texas
Chattanooga
Tenn
Comanche Man Wins First in West Texas Gun Shoot
Lige Woodward of Comanche won first place at the Abilene Gun Club competition with 146 hits out of 150 and a run of 86. The event drew sportsmen from across West Texas and awarded Woodward two prizes, a pair of solid gold cuff buttons and a .22 rifle. R W Haynie of Abilene took second with 140.
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Lige Woodward
Abilene
West Texas
Dallas News
Comanche
Woodward
R. W. Haynie
Gorillas Tie Up Season With Final 10 to 5 Win
The Gorillas defeated the Tigers 10 to 5 to close the Bull Weevil League season. Hornets and Eagles followed one game back, with Magness Adams and Spivey batting for Gorillas and Rogers Smedley for the Tigers. Standings show Gorillas 22 2 28 4, Hornets 7 5 583, Encentenncemet 7 5 5R3 2 10 167.
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Tigers
Gorillas
Hornets
Eagles
Magness
Adams
Spivey
Rogers and Smedley
Nencentenncemenet
Senator Dudley Praises Lobbyists In Paso Speech
State Senator R M Dudley of Paso lauds lobbyists calling them helpful and the source of valuable information for lawmakers. He credits public spirited lobbyists with aiding beneficial laws while warning against insincere ones as he quips about the El Paso senator.
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R. M. Dudley
Paso
el Paso
Fort Worth
Special hay tools and cotton chopping hoes sale
Todd and Jennings advertise special prices on hay tools and cotton chopping hoes. Sale runs in 41 and 42 cent price range.
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Todd & Jennings
Organization for China Famine Relief formed in Comanche
Mrs J A Tabor of Dallas seeded a Comanche local chapter of the China Famine Relief organization with Dr C C Klingman as president and E E Anthony as treasurer. The drive aims to feed starving millions in China with pledges suggesting one life can be saved for 8 cents a day and $1 a day can sustain a life until harvests arrive.
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J. A. Tabor
Dallas
Comanche
C. C. Klingman
E. E. Anthony
United States
Robertson Family Visits Hammond Family in Van Dyke
R. 8. Robertson and family of Meridian are visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hammond at Van Dyke.
New Wheat and Oat Shipment Arrives at Store
Todd and Jen announce a fresh shipment of wheat and oats. Come in and grab what you need while supplies last.
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Todd & Jennings
Ruhr Region Banks and Transport Dominate Germany’s Trade
The Ruhr area centers banking and transportation for Germany’s vast industrial output. Major facilities handle the heavy throughput of coal steel and manufactured goods from this industrial heartland.
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Ruhr
Germany
Tubal-Catns
Texas Railroad Commission Lacks Power Over Train Fans
Texas railroad commission decides it cannot compel railroads to install or retain electric fans in passenger cars. Mayfield sought to bar removal by Texas and Pacific. Also reports Guaranty State Bank at Sipe Springs closing with $250,000 in deposits. depositors to be reimbursed in full.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Allison Mayfield
Wallace Hawkins
Mayfield
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Commission
Hawkins
Railroads of
Guaranty State Bank
Sipe Springs
Indictments in Death of McCurdy Led to Seven Arrests
A grand jury returned multiple indictments this week with seven arrests. Five are linked to the death of Jack McCurdy whose body was found on a Frisco railroad track, two to illicit liquor manufacture. Judge McClellan will docket murder cases for trial next Monday week with 200 jurors available. Herbert Goodson hired to assist the district attorney.
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Jack McCurdy
Frisco
McClellan
Herbert Goodson
Cotton Acreage Cut 32 Percent in Texas Report
Texas 32 percent acreage reduction reported by Agriculture Commissioner George B. Terrell with 182 counties furnishing data. The crop is two weeks late and in bad condition as field agents bankers farmers institutes and other sources contributed to the compiled figures.
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Austin
Texas
George B. Terrell
Terrell
Hoffs attend College of Industrial Arts graduation at Denton
Judge and Mrs. Hoff and their son John E. attended the commencement exercises at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton returning home Wednesday with Miss Glennie Hoff, a Kindergarten Course graduate. Judge Hoff praised the school and its progress under Professor Bralley, a noted southern educator.
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John P. Hoff
John E
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Glennie Hoff
Judge Hoff
Bralley
South
Hyman Todd's Body Arrives From France
The 21 year old son of Mr and Mrs Sam Todd arrives home from France and will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors The Rector Cunningham Post American Legion will conduct the funeral at 10 am at the Baptist church and with closing of business houses in respect to the deceased.
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Comananche County
Oakwood Cemetery
Hyman Todd
Sam Todd
France
Cunningham
American Legion
Legion
Baptist Church
Merchants Should Use Newspaper Ads Not Personal Letters
The piece argues merchants waste time and money sending circulars to individuals instead of placing ads in the newspaper. It notes newspaper ads reach whole families, are read and kept, and are cheaper and more effective than personal letters or circulars. It urges merchants to advertise in the columns readers use daily.
Special June offer for Chief and Star-Telegram subscriptions
During June a special arrangement sells the Chief and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram daily and Sunday issues until December 1 for 3.75, daily without Sunday for 3.15. Subscribe at the Chief office. Offer valid for Jane.
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Chief
The
Fort Worth
Program for First Baptist Church Sunday Evening June 5
The order includes song, prayer, announcements, and musical numbers by Velma Herring and Mrs Jack Moore with a duet and a trio featuring Callie Rose Mabel Fern Forrest Maddox. Readings include What the church can do for a man of my age by G W Jessup and What a man of my age can do for the church by K I L Macon with The Ministry of a mother in the home by Mrs B W Speed. The program closes with a song and benediction.
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First Baptist Church
Velma Herring
Jack Moore
Callie Rose
Mabel Fern
Forrest Maddox
G. W. Jessup
K. IL
Macon
Forreat Maddox
B. W. Speed
Bergdoll Heiress Plans Appeal to Harding
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll mother of Grover and Erwin Bergdoll announced plans to appeal to President Harding after additional Bergdoll assets were seized by the Alien Property Custodian in Philadelphia. The custodian previously seized Bergdoll property valued at about 832000. Erwin Bergdoll is imprisoned at Leavenworth.
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Philadelphia
Grover C. Bergdoll
Germany
Bergdoll
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover
Erwin R. Bergdoll
Leavenworth
Erwin
Delaware County
Here
Harding
Thousands of booze cases flood courts nationwide
Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty will form a committee of legal experts to draft legislation speeding liquor trials. About 700 cases in Pittsburgh, 4000 in New York, 700-800 in St. Louis, with similar totals in other regions. options include extra judges or special commissioners to clear congested dockets.
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Washington
Daugherty
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Strangers Welcomed Child As Calhouns Add New Face
A May 19 arrival in this city joins the Bill Calhoun household as a hopeful stayer. The Comanche family ties link the youngster to Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dodson through the mother, with many local friends sending good wishes for his future and family happiness.
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Bill Calhoun
Cherub
Calhoun
Hamilton Herald-Record
G. A. Dodson
Van Dyke Happenings Special to the Chief
In Van Dyke on May 31 the community seeks rain as heat threatens gardens and corn. Mrs Ann Carnes returns with granddaughters Heritage and Freddie Sprouse for the weekend after visiting near White Point. Parental visits and local travel noted with church plans and Sunday school emphasis.
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van Dyke
Ann Carnes
Heritage
Freddie Sprouse
White Point
Chariie Carnes
Sibyl
Breckenridge
Jens Springer
America Entitled to Gratitude and Generosity
The piece praises the United States for donating more than two and a half billion dollars since the war, aiding distressed people regardless of race, creed, or locality. It argues Americans acted as both government and people, feeding millions and fostering goodwill toward old country nations.
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United States
Pampa
Revival at Brownweed Sees Fourteen United With Church
Under Rev. C. EB. Moore leadership the revival grows with fourteen new members by Wednesday night. twelve baptized, two reaffirmed faith. Services at 3:30 and 8:30 pm daily. Sunday school contest with Dublin continues with 113 enrolled. aim 200 next Sunday as Dublin leads Comanche by five points.
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C. EB. Moore
Brownweed
Christ
Mr. Moore
Dublin
Comanche
W H Good Repair and Cleaning Service in Comanche
Ladies are informed of Mr. W H Good in Comanche offering machine repair and cleaning. He specializes in improving performance and can be found at the Devonport Hotel, phone 486.
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W. H. Good
Comanche
Devonport Hotel
Clemons Youth Returns From Stephenville College
Ira Clemons son of Dr and Mrs I T Clemons returned home Sunday after attending Junior A M College at Stephenville.
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Ira Clemons
I. T. Clemons
A. & M. College
Stephenville
Editorial stance on public questions by the paper
The article argues a newspaper should express its opinions frankly on public questions. It states that papers owe readers guidance and that views must be founded on reason, avoiding prejudice and impulsive sentiment.
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Elése
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J. A. Kennedy
Organization For China Famine Relief
McCurdy
Mrs. Bergdoll
Frieda McGuire
Ranger
Cleo Frost
Leonard Frost
Omega
N. V. Frost
Calvin Griffith
Gum Springs
D. EB. Nabers
Whitlee
Stewart
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