1923 Football Team Begins Practice For New Seas
The article notes preparations for the 1923 high school football season led by John Hammond and John Harrison. Key players include Red Moore Tol Wright Heavy Atcheson and Service Matthews. A benefit game at the park next Friday raises funds for equipment and the library, with hopes of securing a top opponent during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammond
John Harrison
Red” Moore
Tol Wright
Atcheson
Lloyd Bullock
Robert Lynch
Mancel Bridwell
Robert Fowler
Raymond Graham
Service Matthews
State Fair Horse Racing Aids Nation Defense
A letter from R. F. Williams, president of the American Pony Association, argues that horse racing at the Texas State Fair in Dallas during October aids national defense. He cites wartime uses of racing stock and urges legalization and support for thoroughbred breeding and racing at the fair, noting seven days of races with six per day, excluding Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation’s
Dalla Ext
R. FE
An Punt Association
An Iter
Williams
Weekltter
Pointgiri
France
Dont Quit Poem and Texas Trip Noted
Poem titled Dont Quit, selected in Searchlight from Appalachian Power Co. West Virginia. Mentions J C Fowler T B Bald ridge and J C Fowler Jr and a Texas trip to Wichita Falls and Dallas by several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Power Co
Bluefield
West Virginia
Messrs
J. C. Fowler
T. B. Baldridge
J. C. Fowler, Jr
Texas
Wichita Falls
Dallas
Fort Worth radio schedule lists market reports and sports
WBAP program guide outlines daily sessions with opening cotton and grain quotations from New York New Orleans Chicago markets then mid morning and noon quotes. Afternoon sessions cover cattle and grain markets Fort Worth produce and a Sunday church service broadcast. Major league baseball results and Texas League news appear daily with sport summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Fruits and Vegetables Division
U. S. Weather Forecast
Cotton Region Bulletin
Fort Worth
Bradstreet
Dun’s
Southwest Road
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Automotive Bureau
W. F. Barnum
First Methodist Church
J. W. Bergin
Will Foster
Simmons College to Build New Men’s Dormitory in Abilene
The Simmons College Board of Trustees authorized a new men’s dormitory costing 125000 dollars. R C Lewis awarded the contract and construction starts immediately for the eighth campus building facing Mary Frances Hall. The hall opens likely in fall 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Texas
Board of Trustees
Simmons College
R. C. Lewis
Mary Frances Hall
Cowden Hall
Biting retort and cheerful praise in brief exchange
A sharp reply contrasts with a cheerful stance, praising singing at work. The exchange includes light humor about mosquitos and a playful jab at mood and motive.
Holstein Day at Texas State Fair Oct 23 with Gov Lowden
Gov Frank C Lowden of Illinois, president of the Holstein-Friesian Breeders National Association, will attend Holstein Day at the Texas State Fair in Dallas October 13 to 28. He will also join the Texas Holstein Breeders Club banquet on October 23.
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Frank C. Lowden
Texas
Dallas
Illinois
Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ National Association
Texas Holstein Breeders
Clmb
Gov. Lowden
Hobstains
Dellas
The Hilltop Gang Initiation Incident Recalled
An aging community tale recalls a member’s role in stopping a new boy’s initiation. The accused man Tough Kelly admits involvement saying his left leg played a part in the events.
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Hiltop Gang
Kelly
Marriage of F W Mahaney and Louise A Parsons
A notice records the marriage of F W Mahaney and Louise A Parsons. The concise item notes the couple’s union and lists their names for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Mahaney
Louise A. Parsons
Mr Ernest Howard Drives New Ford Coupe
Mr. Ernest Howard is driving a new Ford coupe according to a brief item in the local column. The feature notes his purchase and enthusiasm for the updated vehicle.
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Ernest Howard
Vitamin sources in diet emphasized for health
The article notes humans obtain vitamins from plant foods such as tomatoes oranges apples celery and lettuce and from milk. It highlights a bread made with milk and butter delivering a desirable vitamin intake and urges not to neglect vitamins in the diet.
Mrs Dave Higgins Stricken Ill at Indiana Street Home
Mrs. Dave Higgins is reported seriously ill at her residence on Indiana Street, with family by her side and local doctor in attendance.
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Dave Higgins
Indiana Street
Stagecoach Hold Up Typical of Old West
W. M. Smith presents The Man Getter at the National Theatre showing Friday and Saturday August 31 and September 1. The film recreates territorial Oklahoma with masked bandits and daring outlawry reflecting early frontier days.
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Oklahoma
W. M. Smith
National Theatre
Personal Dynamics and Quick Work Ethos
A dialogue shows Sambo explaining his rapid efficient work by combining enthusiasm and natural energy, describing how he uses a spark of enthusiasm to defuse tension and work swiftly. The exchange highlights a colloquial, self confident method for handling tasks.
Forgot Himself at Party Confusion Sparks Mummsy Tease
A mother asks if her boy remembered to be good at the party. He replies that he had so much fun he forgot to pay attention to himself, turning the moment into a playful family exchange with a wink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
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New Seas
Ting
WBAP
PT. Worth Star-Telegram
Holstein
Shayne-Brun
Edj.price & Co
J.L. Taylor & Co
The
National Tailoring Co
Middleton
Smithville
Tex
Immon
Roy J. Bryan
Elberta ‘Blount
C. H. Smith
Missy
Rayborn
Louis Wheat
Missenson
Dick W. E. Skidmore
Ina Martin
Young County
Home Sweet
Oscar
Terry Gilkison
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