Earth Sinks in Sour Lake Oil Field Near Belmont
The Sour Lake field and nearby leases show earth subsidence threatening 25 years of oil production. Tanks topple, four leases affected, wells show mixed gains and losses, pipelines damaged, and geologists seek explanations as salvage efforts begin.
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Belmont
Tex
Sour Lake
F. D. Hart
H. M. Terry
Crater
Wash Brown
Texas
Minor
Gilbert
Reward Offered in $26,000 Diamond Robbery
Houston, Oct 9. Diamond importer Joe D. Rose posted rewards totaling 3500 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the men who robbed him of 26000 dollars in diamonds and for recovery of the stolen gems. Police said new clues have developed in the case. Rose was attacked Sept 29 and found unconscious after showing the diamonds.
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Houston
Texas
Joe D. Rose
Rose
Machine Gun Stolen From Detroit Armory
Police in Detroit bolster guard presence in financial and industrial districts after two men stole a Browning machinegun and ammunition from the United States Marine Corps reserve armory at 6 a.m. The guards Col. Z J Forsyth and Pvt H W Pryor were ordered to lie on the floor during the theft as payrolls of hundreds of thousands of dollars moved through the city.
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United States Marine Corps Reserve Armory
Goard
Col. Z. J. Forsyth
Pvt. H. W. Pryor
Cotton price too low warns Terrell in Austin
Austin Tex Oct 9 George B Terrell Commissioner of Agriculture says the cotton price is too low and should be 20 cents a pound or more. He notes Texas cotton crop estimates of 3950000 bales are approximately correct and that consumption has exceeded production for three years while prices remain below the ten year average. He accuses cotton gamblers of controlling the market to the detriment of producers.
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Austin
Tex
George B. Terrell
Texas
Special Bargains in Used Cars at Star Garage
Star Garage showcases special bargains on used cars with a selection of sedans coupes and trucks offered at reduced prices. Buyers are urged to act quickly as these deals cover a limited stock and include warranty options.
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Star Garage
Eggs Laying Contest Closes October 23
The second Southwest National Egg Laying contest ends October 23, run by the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce. Through September, 142,132 eggs have been produced at an average of 209 eggs per hen. Top hen is Australorp with 300 eggs. second, White Leghorn from Golden Rule Poultry Farm with 299. Leading group from 12 states and Canada has 2,598 eggs at 78 percent. Net profit per hen stands at $2.59 for 11 months. Supervised by Texas A and M College.
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San Antonio
Tober
Lone Star Poultry
Australorp
Golden Rule Poultry Farm
W. A. Heidel
States
Canada
The
Texas A. and M. College
Wool Growers to Be Organized
Chicago October 5 The Farm Board moves to organize American wool producers into a central corporation similar to the proposed grain marketing body. A committee will be formed with Farm Board leaders including Alexander Legge and Frank Ridgeway meeting wool representatives to unify the industry as a single unit.
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Chicago
Farmers’ Grain Marketing Corporation
Frank Ridgeway
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Alexander Legee
Census Examinations Announced for Fifteenth Decennial Census
The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications by November 2 1929 for temporary Census Bureau posts in Washington D C. Junior clerk junior tabulating machine operator and card punch operator with salaries 1440 1260 annually. Open to all US citizens men and women meeting requirements. Positions likely for one to two years, not beyond December 31 1932. Full details available from the Civil Service Commission or local Civil Service Board offices.
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Washington
D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of the Census
United States
Card of Thanks for Ida Kuhlmann
The bereaved family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy at the death of Ida Kuhlmann their mother grandmother and mother in law They thank Miss Mary Stein Keidel and Witte for service Rev Koerner for condolence wake and floral offerings
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Ida Kuhlmann
Mary Stein
Keidel & Witte
Rev. Koerner
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Jersey Cattle Sale
Boerne
Kendalia Road
Col. H. E. Howard
Bartholmae’s
Fruit Store
Wesson
H. ©. Maier
Fredericksburg
Rio Bravo Company
Gulf Refining Company
Pickford
Stehling Bros
Lord Rochester Styling
Lord Rochester
Fifth Avenue
New York
Michaels Stern
Detroit
Terrell
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board
Custom House
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