17 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Farmington Republican
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
1
Harris, foreman of the Three Bar, warns Harper of the Half-Moon crew and a coming showdown over squatters and range rights. The talk sets the stage for a possible arms clash as both sides hedge their positions and seek a truce.
The article describes grass knots tied at road junctions as a long standing gypsy signaling system. The knot type and blade breakage indicate direction and when the message was set, serving as a covert guide for a second party and conveying timing as stems dry.
The article describes the Gibson girl as a symbol of wealthy vigorous beauty. Charles Dane Gibeem carved a niche as the Gelizenter of the American girl across various occupations, often outdoors.
Detriot News reports a boy inventor named Westinghouse working on a device that would cut telephone connections automatically when a householder enters the tub. The concept reflects early home automation ideas and safety concerns of the era.
Lehing and Schmidt, sentenced to 14 years for a Delmenhorst store robbery murder, were released in 1921 for good behavior. They spent years seeking innocence with sworn affidavits from three people placing them away from the crime scene. A Bremen shop meeting at five o clock and a street sighting are cited, with one witness still to be secured before seeking compensation authorized for unjust convictions.
Twin brothers Nip and Tuck Teeter attend the University of Minnesota and cause confusion among students and faculty who struggle to tell them apart. Reports say Tuck excels in wrestling against Iowa, while Nip is praised for other achievements. The pair deny swapping dates or exams and rumors circulate about one taking the other’s tests.
Sarasota resident Ed Zwinggil and his wife witnessed a barnyard melee between a six month Plymouth Rock rooster and a six foot one inch eagle. Both birds collapsed. the eagle died and the rooster was badly hurt. A taxidermist suggested the rooster struck a vulnerable spot as the eagle swooped.
A dense listing of network radio programs across RED BLUE and COLUMBIA systems with dates April 21 to April 28. Entries include Dr Stephen Wire Parke Cadman Bethen Parade Atwater Kent Studebaker Champions Roxy Stroll Young Peoples Conference McKinney Musicians Harry Emerson Foedick Enna Jettick Melodies Collier's Radio Hour Symphonie Hour Cathedral Hour La Palma Concert Bonatron program Majestic Theater of the Air De Forest Auctions Around the Samovar and more with times ranging from 6:45 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for multiple networks and regions.
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