Pigeon Bearing 1623 A J 278 H Finds Its Owner
Rural resident Esther Stewart of Grafton writes she has possession of eight pigeons bearing band number 1623 A 327 and seeks to identify the birds owner. The note references homing pigeons and long journeys as tests of training, with the bird possibly lost or injured. she hopes to return it to the rightful owner amid wartime relief and public interest. The piece blends local inquiry with mentions of notable relief efforts and public entertainments tied to a broader narrative.
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Mike’ Esther Stewart
Grafton
Mise Stewart
Hoover Leads Relief Effort Amid Drought Crisis
President Hoover directs federal relief for drought stricken regions with low freight rates to curb speculation. County agents certify special rates as railroads extend relief to dry areas north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi rivers.
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Belgium
United States
Central Europe
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Hoover
16 Americans Continued from page one
Wickersham former attorney general and John H Wigmore dean of Northwestern University law school are named among those suggested to complete the panel or committee referenced in the continuation on page one.
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Newton D. Baker
Roland Willa Boyden
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Charles “Cheney Hyde
Northwestern’ University Law School
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Kellogg
Pound
Scott
Wickersham
John H. Wigmyre
George
Grafton
Wilson
League
Council
Assembly
British Dirigible R-100 Heads Home After Engine Defect
The British airship R-100 departed for home without its starboard forward motor after a defect developed on the Canada leg. A Canadian technical officer and several British and Canadian newspaper men accompanied the voyage. With a favorable tail wind, officers expect a 50 hour Atlantic crossing to Gardington Airport, aiming for a record in lighter-than-air travel.
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Rage Uns
Ontario
Gardington
Ohio and Nebraska primaries shape party contests
In Ohio the Democrats back George White for governor and R J Bulkley for U S senator amid an inconsistent anti prohibition stance. Republicans renominated Gov Myers Y Cooper and Sen Roscoe C McCulloch. In Nebraska Charles W Bryan wins the Democratic governorship bid.
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Anti-Saloon League
Stephen M. Young
Oklahoma
Ohio
Senate
W. B. Pine
Roscoe ©. McCulloch
Alabama
Nebraska
Charles W. Bryan
Columbus
Prohibition
George White
Marietta
Ciry
R. J. Bulkley
Cleveland
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Myers Y. Cooper
Roscoe C. McCulloch
Bulldeg
White
Young
Robert J. Bulkley
W. W.durbin
Char Jon V. Trunk
John Ve Sweeney
George S. Myer
St Louis Fliers Extend Endurance Effort Amid Rain
The St Louis Fliers push toward a new endurance record as rain delays linger. Pilot teams Dale Jackson and Forest O Brien maintained altitude near the field and reported steady fuel use and oil consumption. The craft remains on track to surpass the 653 hour mark, with official readings continuing despite weather.
Record of 65 gallons fuel and endurance plane flight
A refueling crew reported taking on 65 gallons then more fuel for the Greater St. Louis endurance plane as weather threatened. The aircraft circled Lam bert-St. Louis field with no signs of a demonstration while pilots Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine pursued a looming record.
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P. V. Chaffee
William Brewster
District Levy Cuts and Increases Targeted by Schools
City and Gratton district school boards push levy cuts from Fettermans 20 cent drop toward Pruntytown and Booths Creek while Flemington faces a 2 to 3 cent rise for another teacher and 50 more students. Road funding totals include Booths Creek 2609, Court House 4937, Fetterman 5031, Flemington 4237, Knottsville 3180. Taxpayers debate centers on the Independent district as current funds run short, despite reduced teacher salaries, with only 6000 in the school fund to cover ongoing expenses and a four cent levy reduction over four years. Further data on Gratton district finances pending.
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Raniea
Booths Creek
Flemington
Court House
Knottsville
Gratton Independent
Jthe
Heyy
Rice
Independent School Fund
Gratton
Ramon’s sweeping triumphs across continents noted
A nostalgic tribute declares Ramon alone conquered America, Europe, and all points east in a fleeting moment. It contrasts his rapid, camera like rise with the longer legacy of his Spanish forebears who began with Mexico and extended influence across generations.
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Mexico
Ramon
America
Europe
Reds defend Changsha as authorities tighten wartime defenses
Enkowi presents a beleaguered image as authorities bolster defense against a threatened Communist attack. Reds re-enter Changsha, wealthy capital of Hunan, amid reports of bands burning ports and widespread unrest. Sandbag fortifications ring key points in Hankow while machine guns are placed on alert.
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Changsha
Tapi
Hunan
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