Ranger Kills Doc Snow in Wichita Falls Raid
Doc Snow was fatally shot during a Ranger raid on a soft drink parlor in the Freeman Hamp ton oil fields near Wichita Falls Texas. Sergeant W N Koonsman and others left for Archer City to surrender after returning to the city. Snow had been convicted in Wichita County for murder tied to a Kemp City gambling raid but was out on bond awaiting another trial.
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McCormick
Snow
Wicuits County
Kemp City
Highest copper mine and railroad in South America
The Cerro de Pasco mine in Peru sits fourteen thousand feet above sea level, claimed as the highest copper mine and home to perhaps the most valuable copper deposits in the Southern Hemisphere along with the region's highest railroad.
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South America
Cerro de Pasco
Peru
Hemisphere
Prolific Tree Cotton Dreams From Mulberry Root Grafts
Galveston July report on P Dan George a Roumanian-Hungarian plant breeder who grafts cotton to mulberry roots blending Egyptian Sea Island and long staple varieties. A single grafted plant yielded 917 bolls this season while parent had 542 last year. George plans further crossings and seed sales amid strong interest from breeders worldwide.
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Galveston
Texas
Sea Island
P. Dan George
Lamarque
Galveston County
George
Lamarque, To Which Mr. George
Hitchcock
Mace Stewart
Mr. George
W. D. Hunter
United States Department of Agriculture
George Place
Asia
South America
Cuba
United States
Belgium
East Africa
Australia
Great Britain
What’s the matter with America these days
An Illinois Bankers Association Bulletin summary argues America suffers from excess luxury and risk, with too many comforts and not enough discipline. A Kansas City judge advises practical rules for a spoiled nineteen year old, including curfews, work, and restraint. The piece concludes that America must return to simple living to restore morals, religion, and production.
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America
Illinois Banker’s Association Bulletin
Flemming
Kansas City
Capper
Crude oil by pipelines drops in May in Texas
Crude oil gathered by pipelines in Texas during May totaled 7,878,062 barrels, down nearly 1,000,000 from April. Limestone county’s Mexia field led with 2,033,725 barrels, Wichita county followed with 1,908,207, and Stephens county with 1,061,987. The commission’s statement lists counties and barrel counts.
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Texas
Limestone County
Mexia
Wichita County
Stephens County
Barrels County
Atascosa Oe
Fort Bend
Harris Senne
Jack Dee
Shackelford Setar
Stephens Sennen
Young Senneese
Williamson
Felsnoittciek
Fairbanks Surprises Plainmen In Shoot in Thru
Douglas Fairbanks headlined the desert shoot for Shoot in Thru with Allan Dwan directing. He learned horsemanship from real cowboys and used many tricks in the Western thriller. The star insisted no doubles and sought tougher challenges against outboxing a pugilist and outriding cowboys. The feature will be shown at the city theater.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Allan Dwan
Progressive Florida Proposes Twenty Five Year Tax Exemption
Florida legislators submit a constitutional amendment to bar income and inheritance taxes for twenty five years claiming it would attract capital, spur investment, and boost real estate and industry revenue more than a broad tax on wealth. The notice mentions National Theatre events on Friday and Saturday August third and fourth.
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Florida
Tech Locating Board Plans Long Itinerary for Site Visits
The Texas Technological College locating board outlines a detailed trip schedule visiting towns across Texas and Oklahoma from July 14 to August 7, including Boerne Lampass Brady Brownwood Abilene Dallas area corridors and ending with Vernon. President Millerand notes a third reception of goodwill tours at the Elsee Palace, calling it a pleasant habit.
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Board of Texas Technological College
Boerne
Austin
Ptts
Leer
Lampass
Brady
Menard
Brownwood
Coleman
Ballinger
Paint Rock
Miles
San Angelo
Midland
Stanton
Big Spring
Colorado
Sweetwater
Abilene
Buffalo Gap
Clyde
Cisco
Seymour
Monday
Haskell
Stamford
Snyder and
Post
Wilson
Lubbock
Crosbyton
Spur
Floydada
Plainview
Tulsa
Amarillo
Claude
Memphis
Quanah
Vernon
Millerand
United States
Elsee Palace
Convict on gallows thanks officials and lawyer
A condemned prisoner, led to the gallows, paused to thank prison officials and his lawyer for kindness. He then spoke to the attending minister, saying I will see you later, before the execution.
Start Out Is Right New Ranch hand from City
A city newcomer volunteers for a ranch job and asks for a gentle horse due to inexperience. The corral boss assigns a young broncho that has never been ridden, suggesting the pair can start together.
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City
A Good Highway a Necessity for Fast Traveling
During World War II a Black man hastened to back areas as a white officer halted him. The officer claimed rank, a general, but the man questioned him, and a humorous exchange ensued about status and travel.
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Doc Snow
Wichita Falls
HH. C
Doc) Snow
Typewriter
S the
Fairbanks
National Theatre
TECH
Evter
Texas Motor Comp'y
Babb Building
Toomrock Motor Co
South Side Square
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