Buick Standard Sixes Named New Buick Car Line
McMurtry Motor Company announces eight new Buick body models built on a 114 38-inch wheel base chassis. The Standard Six, a valve in head six cylinder with 3 inch bore and 12 inch stroke, delivers fifty brake horsepower. Models include sedans, roadsters, touring cars, and coupes with enclosed tops and heaters. Engine features automatic lubrication, removable head, integral clutch and transmission, and heavy drop forged crankshaft.
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McMurtry Motor Company
McMurtry
New York Seeks Crown as World Money Capital
Treasury officials say New York is gaining on London as the world money capital. They cite low U S interest rates and the largest gold stock in one country attracting borrowers from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Treasury
United States
German Naval History Volume Justifies Lusitania Sinking
Announcement that a new volume of the German official naval history will soon appear includes another justification of the Lusitania sinking. The text claims the ships carried ammunition and outlines this detail extensively.
Texas Pupils Win Twenty Safety Prizes
Washington July 30 J W McGann of Cumberland High School Dallas won first prize in the national safety campaign earning a gold medal and 15 dollars his essay to enter national competition for top prizes a gold watch and travel to Washington second Texas prize went to Henry McFahyn Cameron who received a silver medal and 10 dollars Mrs Mary Poppell El Paso teacher won first honors among Texas teachers to contest for national prizes include 500 prize and trips plus smaller checks eighteen third prizes bronze medals and five dollar checks names of Texas pupils who contributed essays are listed with many towns including El Paso Graham Dallas Pharr Corpus Christi Tyler Plainview Navasota Mineral Wells San Antonio and many others.
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Washington, D. C
J. W. McGann
Cumberland High School
Dallas
Highway Education Board
Washington
Henry McFahyn
Cameron
Texas
Mary Poppell
Morehead
el Paso
Lucille Soltner
Bettie Walker
Graham
Helen Sharp
Myrtle Butler
Ruth Vernon
Pharr
Robert Estes
Tyler
Leslie Thompson
Christine Sharp
Lone Oak
Eula E. Savage
Plainview
Minervia Watson
Hughes Springs
Maude Warren
Navasota
Grace Conner
Sealey
Marjorie Burford
Texarkana
Winnie Fowler
Mineral Wells
Doris Henrikson
Martha E. Kelly
San Antonio
Contract Set For First Tech Buildings
The final contract for Texas Tech administration building and the president's residence at Texas Technological College in Lubbock was awarded to Acme Brick Company of Fort Worth. About 150 000 variegated gray facing bricks will cost 46 dollars per thousand. Amon G. Carter and C W Meadows were authorized to sign contracts for Friday and Saturday. The livestock judging building contract will be let at the August 27 board meeting. Mamey Brothers of El Paso secured the administration building contract at 371 383 dollars with a completion deadline of July 1, 1925 or a 500 dollar daily penalty.
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Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Acme Brick Company of
Fort Worth
Amon G. Carter
C. W. Meadows
Mamey Brothers
el Paso
First Woman Acting Governor in New Mexico
Mrs. Soledad Chacon secretary of state became acting Governor on June 21 in the absence of Governor James F. Hinkle who is at the Democratic convention in New York. She will serve until his return.
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New Mexico
United States
Soledad Chacon
James F. Hinkle
New York
Threshing Statement Books for Sale at The Leader
The Leader office advertises threshing statement books for purchase. Local owners or farmers may obtain these compact record books from the newspaper office. Limited stock available for immediate purchase.
Alvin Owsley Tribute To The Flag Speech
A Mas on Col Alvin Owsley of Dallas honors Old Glory in a stirring tribute. He urges respect for the flag and the national anthem, saying it stands for liberty and equal opportunity and should be saluted even when among crowds. He stresses the flag as a symbol of humanity and a future of liberty for all.
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Betsy Ross
Texas
Committee On Masonic Service and Education
Alvin Owsley
Dallas
Republic
W J McKinney Takes New Sales Post at Hinckley Brothers
W J McKinney departs for a territory spanning many West Texas counties with Hinckley Brothers Wholesale Leather and Shoe Machinery of Waco Texas. An experienced salesman and shoeman, he receives good wishes from friends as Graham serves as his headquarters.
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W. J. McKinney
Hinckley Brothers Wholesale Leather and Shoe Machinery House
Waco
Texas
West
W. J
Graham
Missing mirth as milkman returns homeward
A weary milkman wends his way home after early calls missing the mirth of Steven Gray Plumb. The scene hints at indulgence with Scotch high balls and a somber tone.
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Steven Gray
Hop Raising in Willamette Valley Hop Industry
A. L. Whitson profiles hop farming in New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington. Describes two year cultivation, field preparation, trellising, and labor from pickers to receivers, with daily earnings and bands for recreation, ending with payment through the paymaster.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Willmetta Valley
Oregon
Spokane
Washington State
Willmette Valley
Two Seats Found in Coolest House Row
A ticket seller offers two seats together in the coolest part of the house to a fussy patron who requests prime seating. The exchange suggests preference for comfort and visibility in a theater setting.
Necessary Qualifications Salesman Prompted By Organist
A salesman praises the new Elegant Eight car’s driving controls while a pipe organist customer jokes he can learn to drive. The exchange suggests confidence in the car’s usability and the organist’s musical background.
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International Deering-McCormick
G. B. Johnson
Hdw. Co
Standard
Buick Company
Southwest
Star of
Olga Strashun
Cincinnati
First Tech Buildings
F.o Fitintich
Shamrock Motor Co
Dodge Brothers
Texas Motor Camp’y
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
Elm Street
Goodyear Tires
Gulf
A. L. Whitson
Ford
LeSage Motor Co
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