Investigation clears rumors in Pecos River hanging death
Sheriff W S Willis of Crockett county concluded the unidentified Mexican man found hanging near the Pecos River west of Mc Camey died by his own action. Rumors of lynching over Mexican labor protests were dismissed after investigation noting a two inch rope and a folded coat with hat, the man walking from Fort Stockton area prior to the death. Burial services were held at Ozona. The man’s identity remained unknown.
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Light Light and Power Company
Pecos Valley
Pecos River
McCamey
W. S. Willis
Crockett County
Willis
Trans-Pecos
Santa Fe
Fort Stockton
Crocket County
Ozona
Llano Cowboys Win Society Polo Honors at Meadow Brook
Roslyn captured the Monty Waterbury high goal handicap polo cup with a 15 to 6 victory over Greentree at Meadow Brook. Texans Cecil Smith of Llano and H. W. Williams will take home the cups, rare for eastward keepers. About 6000 watched as Smith led with four goals and Williams starred alongside him.
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Westbury
N. Y
Roslyn
Meadow Brook
Greentree
Texas Cowboys
Cecil Smith
Llano
H. W. (Rube) Williams
Lone Star State
Harold Halbott
Williams
Thomas Hitchcock
Meadowbrook
Great Britain
Notice to Debtors and Creditors Estate of Gottlieb Friedrich
Executor William Friedrich notifies debtors to settle and creditors to present claims against the Gottlieb Friedrich estate in Gillespie County Texas. Claims must be filed at Frederickburg residence by law within the legally prescribed period. The notice is dated September 30 1930.
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State of Texas
Gillespie
Gottlieb Friedrich
Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
A. D
Davis assails tariff and Farm Board in Syracuse speech
John W. Davis, permanent chairman of the state Democratic convention and 1924 presidential nominee, denounces the Republican tariff policy and the Farm Board’s actions. He criticizes Hawley Smoot Grun dy and accuses the board of plunging into grain and cotton markets, causing losses and market disruption. He also condemns Prohibition, urging repeal and federal reform.
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Syracuse
N. Y
John W. Davis
Davis
Federal
Farm Board
Intemperance and corruption blamed for rising lawlessness
A historical note condemns the "intemperance, corruption and lawlessness to which it has given rise" as the source of unrest, signaling a strong call for reform and order. The passage underscores public concern over societal decay and the need for remedy.
Highway Patrol to File Charges Against Buses and Trucks
Austin Texas September 29 Chief L G Phares ordered state highway patrol to file charges against bus and truck operators who flagrantly violate highway laws. The bulletin stresses speed limits rear view mirrors maintenance and highway parking. He said warnings have failed for a certain class of operators while others heeded guidance.
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Austin
Tex
L. G. Phares
Phares
Goose Feed Mix Proportions from Historic Guide
A historic ration suggests equal parts yellow corn meal, wheat bran, wheat middlings, and ground oats, with 15 percent meat scraps and 0.5 percent fine table salt to feed geese.
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Washington
Andy
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Walter Scherer
Pillsbury
Maxwell House
Magnolia
Gerber
Highway Patrol
Texas Maid
Sara Maxwell House
Rio
Bordens
Belle of
Wichitia
Velvet
Prompt Delivery Service
Michaels Stern
Lord Rochester
Sterling Bros
Met and Boys
Perera Bell Xp
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Dunhams
Frank Goodale
Mater’s Piggly Wiggly
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