Better Homes Week Campaign Promoted Nationwide
A Better Homes campaign runs June 4 to 10 across the United States. Local committees should form, ask their home demonstration agent, and request the free plan book from Better Homes in America at The Delineator New York. The program urges thrift, more home ownership, strong home life, improved environments, and community pride to shape America's future.
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Better Homes
United States
Better Homes In America
Bureau of Information
Delineator
Spring Street
New York City
America
Hunting Big Game in Africa at Lyric Theater
Universal film of H. A. Snow expedition to Africa drew crowds of 18 000 to 20 000 at Oakland Museum for three months. It moves to the National Theatre for an eight day engagement starting Monday May 28 in New York City.
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Universal Picture
Africa
Lyric Theatre
New York City
Oakland
Cal
National Theatre
Shah of Persia's diamond encrusted pipe valued at 400000 dollars
The pipe named Il Kalidin, used by the Shah on state occasions, is described as entirely inlaid with diamonds, rubies, pearls and emeralds, with an estimated value of four hundred thousand dollars.
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Persia
Kentucky donor gives million to uplift mountain residents
A Kentucky citizen donates 1,000,000 in cash and 16,000 acres to be used for educational, social, intellectual and moral uplift of mountain region residents, directing funds and land to community development and welfare projects.
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Kentucky
Texas Emerges As One Of America's Great Oil States
From the Red River to the Rio Grande, Texas oil drives a booming industry. The text notes rapid drilling, new wells, and towns thriving around Electra Wichita Falls Breckenridge Olney Ibex Moran Ranger Pioneer Abilene and El Paso with oil profits reshaping cities, taxes should stay favorable to sustain growth, and Fort Worth may join the field centers.
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Red River
Oklahoma
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Old Mexico
Dallas
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
el Paso
Burkburnett
Electra
Kemp and
Holliday
Archer County
Olney
Seymour
Young County
New Lands
South Bend
Oil City
Herron City
Graham
Breckenridge
Stephens County
Curry and
Shipley
Breckenriege
Albury
Moran
Ibex
Sedwick
Eastland County
Ranger
Eastland
Cisco
Ranger Ailfields
Rising Star
Pioneer
Palo Pinto County
Jack Dalton
Dalton
Brazos
Fl Paso
Putnam
City of
Abilene
Colorado
Rotan
Westbrook
Toyah Bell
Toyah
Midas
Tom Mix Stars in New Fox Western at National Theatre
Tom Mix returns Friday and Saturday June 1 and 2 at the National Theatre in the new William Fox picture 3 Jumps Ahead. The film features daring stunts including a ninety foot canyon jump with his horse Tony and a cliff roll during a stagecoach ride.
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Tom Mix
National Theatre
William Fox
Tom
Tony
Western Plains
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For May Couples
H L Stroud with Eula Thompson W Glenn Fitzgerrald with Ada M Atkisson W O Cencebaugh with Anna Smith Walter R Hussey with Bessie Banzer J A Gholson with Lottie Key J L Jones with Nellie Taylor J O MecCluer with Gladys Duckworth Robert Norford with Ruth May Barker colored Solomon Green with Leoner West colored.
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H. L. Stroud
Eula Thompson
W. Glenn Fitzgerrald
Ada M. Atkisson
Walter R. Hussey
Bessie Banzer
J. A. Gholson
Lottie Key
J. L. Jones
Nellie Tay
J. O. MecCluer
Gladys Duckworth
Robert Norford
Ruth May Barker
Solomon Green
Leoner West
Stay Married by Choosing a Wife Named Mary
Fort Worth Star Telegram reports divorce statistics showing Marys top the list with 16 filings in six months, followed by Annies at nine. The article lists counts for dozens of names with many James and Dorothy entries. notable names include Ruby, Louise, Blanche, Florence, Elizabeth, Helen, Helen, Hazel, Sally, Sue, Pearl, Pauline, and others.
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Mary
Sam William
Marys
Annies
Rubys
Louises
Texanna
Zayle
Winnie
Rebha
Ora
Nadine
Biddie
Crecia
Catalina
Hortense
Lottie
Lola
Leta
Decia
Dellie
Lion Statue Symbol of Nile Waters Origin
The water from many public fountains flows from a lion's mouth. Ancient Egyptians linked the Nile's annual rise to life and prosperity, believing it happened when the sun was in Leo the lion constellation. They adopted the lion shape as a symbol of life-giving waters.
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Nile
Leo
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First National Bank
Bank of Steady Service
Purina
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Ind
S. W. Phone
Throckmorton
W. O. Cencebaugh
Miss Anna Smith
W. C. Durant
Cadillac
Locomobile
Hubbard Motor Company
Dorothys
Daisys
Eulas
Ethels
Evelyns
Normas
Evas
Effies
Elizabeths
Emmas
Essies
Florences
Francises
Fannies
Fays
Georgies
Gertrudes
Graces
Hazels
Hesters
Hatties
Helens
Irenes
Idas
Jeanettes
Jewels
Max Laure
West Fourth Street
Graham, Texas
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