Kentucky Derby Upsets Through the Years Remembered
A recount of the Derby's early history from its 1875 inaugural race at Churchill Downs to notable upsets and record times. The piece notes Aristides as the first winner, Chesapeake's near miss, and later jockeys and horses shaping the race, plus shifts in distance and weights. It frames the Derby as a landmark Kentucky tribute beyond a simple horse race.
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Aristides
Chespeake
Arstides
Chesapeake
Price McGrath
Lewis
Tunning Vagrent
Baden Baden
Spokane
Sir Barton
Behave Yourself
Morvich
Zev
Black Gold
Flying Ebony
Omar Khayyam
Old Stose
Old Churchill" Downs
William Cottrill
Bonariventure
Billy Lakeland
Kentucky
Publicity Madness and Upcoming Silent Features
The periodicals note a slate of Wednesday and Thursday showings including Publicity Madness with Lawrence Gray and Polar Perils along with the sixth chapter of Vultures of the Sea. Friday brings Hoot Gibson in Burning the Wind, next Sunday Cullen Lewis in The Midnight Adventure, plus Chor us Kid with Virginia Browne Faire Bryant Washburn and Tom O'Brien. Comedy Models in Mu and more continue amid talk of Silent film evolution and star appearances.
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Lawrence Gray
Lois Moran
Hoot Gibson
Cullen Lgwlis
Virginia Browne Faire
Bryant Washburn
Tom O’brien
Pola Sexi
Moscow
Norman Kersey
Buffalo Bill
Douglas McLean
Student Coaching Changes Central Wesleyan Athletics Direction
Warrenton Missouri Central Wesleyan college shifts all athletics to students after 14 years of professional coaching. 1929 team coached by captain Leemon Schuette went 10 and 3 and finished third in Missouri College union. Alumni faculty and students praise the move noting strong cooperation and student responsibility. Baseball to be student run next spring with no professional coach.
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Warrenton, Moapi
Central Wesleyan College
Warrenton
Missouri College Union
Chiles
Eo Isponibile
Central Wesleyan
S -At- Vooce
Baketal
Local Miranda visiting kin andMontgomery guest list dominates
Miss Lillian King of Montgomery spent Sunday here with homefolks. Several Montgomery residents visited Elba and Troy relatives over the weekend. Visitors and acquaintances named include H H Dowling Howard Gullago Lila Kinoh Edith Galiee and others.
Banked Turns Ordered For New French Roads
A report notes that banked turns are being ordered for new French roads. The text references rapid design changes and mentions changes to alignment and speed considerations amid ongoing roadwork.
Webb People Donate Liberally to Relief Victims
Local community members contribute generously to flood relief for Geneva Elba victims. Donors include numerous individuals, churches, and small businesses, with totals listed such as 100 and 50 dollar gifts. A long roster names contributors and groups alongside cash and in kind offers.
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Webb
Geneva-Elba
Dothan Student at Florence Normal To Go To New York City
Miss Ruth Welcher elected president of the Florence Normal Student Government Association at a special business session last Friday. She is a Fayette County graduate pursuing an education degree and has a strong record in dormitory life. Welcher, with Harvell and Mrs. Annie Warde, attended the National Conference of Student Organizations in New York City.
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Florence
New York City
Ruth Welcher
Florence Normal
Thin
Miss Waldh
Fayette County
The
Normal
Miss Welch
Miss Harvell
Annie Warde
Dothan
Panesent the
Piet, Normal
New Yok City West
Legal Notice Fragment From Damaged OCR Text
fragmentary OCR legal notice references court action and hearings with names and dates garbled. it mentions a court house, witnesses, and a timeline suggesting a public notice regarding a case or hearing, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
Famous Wildcatter Sells Out to Oil Lure
The piece recounts a renowned wildcatter's career shifts as he abandons prior ventures, lured by abundant oil prospects. It notes his moves into new fields, his association with Slick's oil firm, and the impact on early prospects in Oklahoma and Texas, featuring unnamed ventures and a youthful team.
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Slick'x “Ane Akin Corporation
Ohta Tomas
Wyte State halfback stars in hectic Texas project
A fragmented OCR note mentions a Wyte State College football player, a Texas project, and disrupted operations with unclear details. It hints at a star halfback and a day of rest amid shifting plans and production issues. The text remains garbled with several unreadable names and contexts.
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Slok
Sinaliayy
Allan
Permanent employment offered by old established firm
An old established firm seeks permanent employees with good salary for producers and excellent advancement potential. Beginners receive careful training from an experienced man. See Mr. F McCormick at 303 N Lena Street between 5 and 7:30 p.m. on May 18.
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N. Lena Street
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