Water sources for U S homes rely on groundwater
Groundwater furnishes the domestic supply for more than half of the U S population, per Pennsylvania Public Service Information Committee citing U S Geological Survey data. Rural areas and small cities use well water. only a small share of large cities rely on wells. Memphis leads among big cities with groundwater service. Rebekah Lodge hosts a community box supper August 1 to raise funds for a hall piano.
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United States
Pennsylvania Public Service Information Committee
United States Geological Survey
Memphis
Tenn
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Food on Mt Everest Nutrition on Everest climbers diet
A Mt Everest expedition member recalled that climbers reached about 27 300 feet and survived largely on candy and sugar due to quick fuel for energy. He noted they could not spare heat or effort for digesting meat or bread, making sweets the practical sustenance at extreme altitude.
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Mt. Everest
America
Blond Bess Declares Men as Worms in Provocative Remark
Blond Bess asserts all men are worms, claiming sooner or later some chicken will get them. The remark reflects her sharp tongue and combative stance in a public confrontation.
Drillers' School Opens October 2nd
Tulsa Oklahoma July 21 In a report on the oil field trades the piece notes that young drillers and tool dressers seek broad training in cable tool and rotary methods. It highlights growing use of electricity and gas engines in drilling and pumping and previews engines from many makes will run under field conditions at the October Petroleum Exposition.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mississippi
Local Texas county fairs promote community ties and exhibits
County and community fairs in Texas counties and towns will feature local products and sizable premiums. The text emphasizes that fairs are valuable for the good feelings they create, opportunities for people to gather and discuss, and the exchange of experiences. It urges every local fair to have a hospitality committee working overtime.
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Texas
Stone Cutting In Japan
The Japanese excel in stone cutting with beautiful and perfect granite work. The precision of the cutting and the quality of settings make the craftsmanship delightful to view.
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Japan
Notice of Sale by Gulf Texas and Western Railroad Company
Seth Bock agent for the Gulf Texas and Western Railroad will sell at Loving Texas depot on August 9 1924 for cash the described 30 railroad rails thirty feet long thirty pounds per foot consigned to South Plains Coal Company in Car T M No 8371 by Texas Stone Products Company shipped December 5 1922 Rail goods have been stored over sixty days with freight due 47 88 and storage liens noted Sale to satisfy freight and storage charges per law. Witnessed July 14 1924.
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Seth Bock
Gulf, Texas and Western Railroad Company
Loving
Texas
South Plains Coal Company
Texas Stone Products Company
Consignee
Consigner
Sheriff’s sale listed for Graham Refining plant in Texas
An alias order of sale is issued by Dallas County court clerk in a Vacuum Oil Company case. The Graham Refining Company is tied to a 1924 judgment of 2336 dollars with 6 percent interest and costs. The Sheriff of Young County will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1924 at the Graham Refining plant west of South Bend Texas, liquidating tanks, boilers and pumps to satisfy the judgment.
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District Court
Dallas County
Vacuum Oil Company
Graham Refining Company
South Bend
Texas
Donovan
Frick Reid Supply Co
Memphis Machine Company
Worthington
Fairbanks,Morse
Union Union
W. J. A. Cooper
Young County
Graham
High Cost of Wild Animals Rises in Markets
Popular Mechanics Magazine notes rising animal prices with a giraffe at 5000 dollars and a hippopotamus between 2500 and 5000 dollars. Good lions fetch about 1250 dollars.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Balloon Tires Shine at Graham Tire Shop
Balloon tires are highlighted at the Graham Tire Shop in a feature that showcases their durability and performance. The shop emphasizes value, service, and a wide selection for local drivers.
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Balloon Tir&s
Graham Tire Shop
Blue Star Remedy for Skin Ailments and Sores
For sale by L. M. Davis Drug Co. Blue Star Remedy is advertised to treat eczema itch tetter cracked hands ring worm chapped face poison oak sunburns old sores or sores on children and sore feet relief. The product is pitched as a universal topical cure in a classic era ad style.
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Hunt
M. Timberlin
Durant
Oklahoma
Bon Ile
Texas Drug Company
Southwenterm
L. M. Davis Drug Co
Constable's Sale in Young County Texas 1924
In Young County Texas on the first Tuesday in August 1924 a constable sale is ordered in the case S F Bowser & Co vs R A Fain No 35041. The property is a 5 gallon 102 R E gasoline pump located at the R A Fain garage in South Bend, levied to satisfy a $32.36 judgment plus costs.
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Young
Justice Court of
Dallas County
R. A. Fain
South Bend
Texas
S. F. Bower & Company of
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Ita
Columbian Steel Taniki Company
12Th St
Kansas City
John E Morrison
Independent
Drillers
G. T. & W. Ry. Company
Sheriff’s Sale
Lillie Mae Calvin
Brazos Street
Ward Spivey W
Fourth St. Tidwell Bldg
State OF
J. D. Dawson
Eos
Buick
Roedster Space
McMurtry Motor Company
the Texas Company
U.S. A
Texaco Petroleum Products
House of Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Whistle Bottling Co
Aham, Tex
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