224 Texans Fined Under Game Laws in Dec 1929
In December 1929, 224 Texas hunters and fishermen paid about 3000 dollars in fines to the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission. One woman was convicted for hunting without a license, and seven hunters were fined twice. Fined violators came from 107 towns, with 10 non residents from Louisiana and California. San Antonio led with 24 fines, Fort Worth 10, Houston 8, Dallas 7.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
William J. Tucker
Louisiana
California
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
Dallas
Valuable Violins Taken at Kerrville
Kerrville Texas January 10 loss of two violins valued at 500 and 350 reported by Erwin Ernst music instructor and Schreiner Institute director. Instruments made in Saxony for Ernst's father the late Anton Ernst brought from Europe eight years ago. Four bows and leather cases taken along with a few pieces of jewelry. house entered over holidays while residents away.
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Kerrville
Tex
Erwin Ernst
Schreiner Institute
Saxony
Ernst
Anton Ernst
Europe
Grand Jury Told to Indict Liquor Purchasers
Dallas January 13 The newly impanelled federal grand jury opening the winter term was instructed by Judge William H. Atwell to indict the purchaser of liquor and grant immunity to the seller for testimony if the evidence warrants. He cited Indiana precedent and stressed that the criminal procedure should not be ignored by allowing immunity for buyers from sellers violating the law.
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Dallas
William H. Atwell
Armour & Company doubles Round Rock cheese factory plan
Round Rock news states Armour and Company will expand the cheese factory to twice its size, raising payroll to 12 000 15 000 per month up to 20 000 or 25 000. Grant H. Johnson announced the move, with Tom E. Nelson Carl A. Nelson and Gus R. Lundellus involved in the purchase. The firm also outlines broad dairy routes a poultry and egg buying station and other plans for Round Rock.
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Round Rock
Armour
Grant H. Johnson
Armour and Company
Tom E. Nelson
Carl A. Nelson
Gus. R. Lundell
One Day Only Dr Rea to Visit Minneapolis Clinic
Dr Rea a licensed American physician visits Minnesota for a one day event offering free consultation and examination. He specializes in stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves and other ailments and treats with hypodermic injections. Services priced reasonably. married women should come with husbands and children with parents. REA BROS Medical Laboratory. Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Rea
REA Bros. Medical Laboratory
Minneapolis
Minnesota
High Court Rules Infected Tooth Death Accidental
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that death from infection after a tooth extraction is accidental under an accident policy. The decision, affirming International Travelers Association v Francis, awards $5,000 to the guardian Marvin Lee. The case rejects insurer by law defenses and upholds state liability statutes.
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High Court
C. M. Cureton
International Travelers Association
W. H. Francis
Guardian
Dallas
Marvin Lee
Travelers
Lee
White Mule Explosion Shatters Springfield Restaurant
In Eugene Oregon on January 11 a jug of liquor dubbed white mule blew up inside a cookstove oven in a Springfield eatery. The blast rocked the building shattered plate glass and sprayed a cook with flames. Deputies described the liquor as white mule and bystanders mistook it for a bombing.
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Eugene
Ore
Springfield
Diadem of Moonshine Sighted in Local Exchange
Residents claim moonshine drinkers spot diadems quicker than non drinkers in a social exchange, a quirky observation fueling local legends and informal bets.
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Willie
Fr iday January 1 sale window noted
The fragment notes a sale or event on Friday January 1 from 9 30 A M to 4 P M but lacks full details. It references a narrow time frame and date presented in the OCR fragment.
Kerosene Lamp Blamed For Fatal House Fire Near Findlay
Six people, five of them children, died when fire swept the Long residence 12 miles east of Findlay. Officials say a kerosene lamp was upset during the night, trapping the sleepers. Long’s invalid sister may have tipped the lamp and could not raise an alarm.
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Long
Starving wolves ravage farms in southern Missouri
Near starvation after the Ozark blizzard a pack of small gray wolves or coyotes has ravaged livestock and poultry about six miles west of Springfield. Chickens ducks and even small pigs have been killed. A local hunt was organized by neighboring farmers.
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Missouri
Springfield
Clarkes Debate Mail Chore Sparks Terse Exchange
A satirical dialogue between Mr and Mrs Clark exposes communication gaps over a forgotten letter and the way information travels between genders. The exchange hints at domestic frictions and household tasks in a humorous frame.
Unusual reference request delays cash car purchase
A salesman asks for references when a customer insists on paying cash for a car. The exchange highlights the salesman’s cautious stance toward cash deals in auto sales.
Two Kerrville Druggists Robbed In Weekend Burglary
Kerrville Texas on January 13 reports show two pharmacy owners robbed over the weekend. J L Pampell lost 11 dollars from a stamp machine and cash register plus jewelry and candy. The Rawson drug store suffered cash and stock losses including wrist watches valued over 250 dollars. Tools and breakage found at scene include a screwdriver near sacks and a chisel left in the Rawson store.
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J. L. Pampell
Rawson Drug Store
Pampell
Rawson
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Kerrville, Tex
Kerrville Pharmacy Proprietors
Edgar Rothmann
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