Long distance walker Lambreth eyes record 300,000 miles
Fort Worth reports Mick Lambreth, famed globe walker, on foot en route via Indianapolis to Texas. The Alabama born traveler claims to have surpassed 270,000 miles, aiming to hit 300,000 by July 11 1924, with 75 000 miles in Europe and Asia and 45 percent of world rail lines.
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Mick Michigan
Fort Worth
Louisville
Meniday
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lambreth
Liverpool
England
Walking Associations
Texas
International Walking Ton
Paris
America
Bombay
India
San Swan Hill
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Hog Island
Elk’s Clubs
Alabama
South America
Mexico
Central America
Canada
Alaska
Newfoundland
Europe
Asia
Edward Payson Weston
Port Huron
Mich
Winnepeg
Bantam Rooster Fights Hawk to Death in West Virginia Farm
In Bluefield West Virginia a bantam rooster defended a flock as a hawk attacked. The bantam jabbed with spurs and darted, lasting ten minutes before the hawk lay dead. Harvey Harman’s birds witnessed the dramatic clash.
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Hawk
Bluefield
W. Va
Harvey Harman
Arman
Dan
Mayor Arthur Pyer Seeks Fourth Term in Bridgetown
Bridgetown's famed spank machine mayor Arthur Pyer, known nationwide for his method to curb juvenile misbehavior, announces a run for a fourth term. He plans to seek the Republican nomination at the September primaries. Critics note high juvenile handling and parental involvement, with over a hundred boys processed at City Hall since his tenure.
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N. J
Arthur Pyer
Bridgetown
Ema
Whitaker
Former School Instructor Named Wisconsin Principal
O F Nixon formerly the Fairfield High School principal plans a Chicago suburb summer. Mrs Nixon and the children will be in Ottumwa. Nixon just closed a successful year at Green Bay Wis where he serves as principal and the school graduated 94 this month. He will return there next month.
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Fairfield High School
Chicago
Fabled Gold Mine Lures Prospector Seekers
Bisbee Arizona reports tell of a legendary Old Tyopa mine in the Sierra Madre region of Sonora and Chihuahua Mexico. Tales recount priestly maps and repeated failed attempts due to Indians and outlaws, with only fragments and gold specimens ever recovered.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Sierra Adre
Sonora
Chinahua
Mexico
Tyopa
Mexico City
Jack Dunn
Warren
Old Tuopa
Auga Fria
Faqui River
Max Covita
Naco
Casa Blanca
Old
Tuopa
Bert Grover
Idaho plans move American Falls for large irrigation dam
Engineers tackle one of the hardest projects as American Falls population about 2000 is moved several miles to a higher site. The Snake River dam will create a 76 square mile reservoir with a 4 mile wide cross section, 90 feet deep at points, and 76 miles of shoreline. Oregon Short Line Railroad and Idaho Power plant will be relocated to accommodate the project.
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Idaho
Pocatello
American Falls
Snake River
Blackfoot
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Idaho Power Company
Farm Bureau notes on July Fourth community picnic plans
July Fourth events include a farmer picnic at Parrett's grove west of Cedar Bridge on the Fairfield Batavia road with speakers Richardson Pella Smith Brook Hart Milo Reno, music by a band and drum corps, Old Settlers quartet, horseshoe games, and a county team selection for the state fair. A Batavia baseball game is scheduled and a Farm Bureau ladies meeting is set for July 5 at Miss Merle Wright's office. E Leber advertises picnic supplies.
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Parrett’s Grove
Cedar Bridge
Fairfield-Batavia Road
Richardson
Pella
Smith Brook
Hart
Washington
Milo Reno
Old Settlers
Batavia
Farm Bureau
Lady District
Merle Wright
South Main
Celebrate the Fourth at E. C. Leber's fireworks sale
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks available at E. C. Leber's. Advertisement notes a July Fourth event and sales location.
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E. C. Leber’s
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Towa State Savings Bank
Fairfield, Iowa
Farm Bureau Notes
E. C. Lebers
the Tribune
Lawrence
GEM City Business College
Quincy
Illinois
Davon
California
Kirk
Swift
KASH
Alfred’s
N. E. Corner Square
Iowa State Savings Bank
Gale
Liberty Elastic
Oliver & Anderson
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