Borzoi Russian Wolfhound History in Texas Notes
Special contribution to The Leader outlines the Borzoi breed origin as ancient and noble, tracing its run to Russia and Britain. It details a syndicate led by Joseph B. Thomas Jr and others importing Borzois, royal sponsorship, and early American showings including 1924-25 Texas events with several hounds entered. The Williamses plan to display at the Young County Fair Oct 7-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Williams
Graham, Texas
Russia
England
United States
Messrs. Jos. B. Thomas, Jr
Ralph H. Thomas
A. Douglas Dodge
Howard H. Mossman
Chauncy J. Hamlin
Jos. B. Thomas, Jr
Nicholas
Perchina
Moscow
Gatchina
Queen Alexandra
Wales
Russias
Tivoli Theatre
Chicago
Ill
Clarrie
Marybeth Brown
Greenberg & Richman
Texas
Wichita Falls
J. W. Kenny
R. Snowdon
A. W. Walliser
Fort Worth
Guardian seeks oil and gas lease for ward estate in Young County
I A M Martin guardian of Arthur Medlan Martin and Ruth Myrtle Martin minors filed September 24 1925 in Young County seeking court order to lease an undivided 340 interest in 50 acres in Bayland Orphan Home land Stephens County Texas. Hearing set October 6 1925 at Graham County courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Medlan Martin
Ruth Myrtle Martin
Young County
Texas
I. A. M. Martin
Stephens County
Bayland Orphan Homeland
Graham
A. M. Martin
Adlerika promises relief for gas and digestion
Mrs B Brinkley reports years of stomach gas improved after Adlerika. The ad claims one spoonful removes gas and relieves bloating, with extra benefit for constipation by evacuating waste matter. Sold by L. M. Davis Drug Co. in Eliasville.
Accidental Death Toll Among Pru Life Policyholders
Last year one in twelve policyholders died from accidents in the Pru life fund. Of about 124000 total deaths nearly 10000 were untimely with many due to motor and drowning incidents on Sundays and holidays. About 35 percent of accidental deaths were ages twenty to forty and nearly 20 percent under twenty. The company faced substantial excess costs from these premature losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company
Natural Ous
Mary
How is it Dad that night falls yet day breaks
A playful exchange between a father and son about aging. The son asks how night falls while day breaks and the father jokes that in the sunset of life he has not yet dawned on the idea.
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Son
Dickson boasts new automobile under chilly reception
Dickson declares he finally has the car and jokes about its cold showroom mood while a friend asks if it is ready to go up or down. The dialogue captures a light moment showcasing pride in a new purchase and a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Weekly
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
Dickson
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Hill and Ashton
Meersbrook
Sheffield
Duchess of Newcastle
Boris OF
Kanza
Francis Atta Miller
Wichita
Kas
St Louis
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co
Ballball UM Wen
York “Rerky
AR Elrat
Prudential
Minera
Wells
Pate
Eryan
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Fourth St. Tidwell Bldg
C.D. Shamburger
North Grove Street
Craham
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