Taft Donates Land for Texas College
Official notice from Taft interests reports a 200 acre ranch in Taft Texas donated for a Texas State Industrial Farm for Girls. An industrial college will be built focusing on Mexican girls with agriculture and trades education. Charles P Taft owner of the Cincinnati Times Star funds contribute with Taft heirs.
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Taft
Texas
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati Times-Star
United States Supreme Court
William H. Taft
Index catalogs 1400 color tones from world dye makers
An index displays 1400 color tones with no duplicates. The list collects samples from 29 American factories and 32 each from England and Germany. Tests reveal many tones look alike but differ under examination.
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Amerca
England
Germany
Trunks Labeled China Shipped to Shanghai Missing
Traveler complains his trunks labeled China were shipped to Shanghai and have not been seen. Fawkes asks if they were handled unusually, but the traveler has no answer yet.
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China
Fawkes
Shanghai
Tiny Mite the World’s Smallest Full Grown Horse
The smallest full grown horse is twenty six inches tall and weighs fifty one pounds. Tiny Mite lives at Revere Beach in Massachusetts where a miniature barn was built for him by his owner.
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Tiny Mite
Tiny
Revere Beach
Massachusetts
Livestock Division Only Quarantine Affects State Fair
The Texas State Fair in Dallas will keep its poultry and dog shows on schedule October 11 to 26 after modification of health orders. The livestock division remains the only affected area. poultry entries exceed 5 000 with the show opening October 11 to 20 and Kennel Club events October 24 to 26. The fair also features a 13 day racing program, 250 horse entries, and a large fireworks and entertainment lineup.
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Texas Kennel Club
State Fair of Texas
Dallas
W. H. Stratton
The
Fair Association
J. J. Boog Sett
State Sanitary Live
Toyo
Near East Relief exhibit at State Fair of Texas
The destitute children of the Near East will be showcased by the Near East Relief Society at the State Fair of Texas. The exhibit will feature exquisite rugs and similar handicrafts produced by the children as part of the aid effort.
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Near East
Texas
The
Near East Relief Society
Visitors to State Fair Dallas Will Enjoy Courtesy
Visitors to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 11 to 26 will be treated the same by traffic police. A Charlotte visitor praised the courteous officers who helped him navigate signals, and Police Chief Trammel promised consistent courtesy for all travelers whether in a flivver or a luxury car.
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Texas
Dallas
Charlotte
N. C
Trammel
James Hardwick
Constable Sale Planned in Young County Texas
In Young County Texas on October 8 1924 Constable J D Dawson announces a sale of an oil and gas leasehold estate covering the north 80 acres of the J Fulkerson Survey Abstract No 101 at the courthouse door in Graham. The sale is set for November 4 1924 to satisfy a $35150 judgment in favor of G D Hinson against B F Weekley plus costs.
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Texas
Young
District Court
Young County
G. D. Hinson
B. F. Weekley
Court House
Graham
Towit
J. Fulkerson
J. D. Dawson
Unspoken Faith Shines Through Daily Actions
A note on religion suggests true belief appears in deeds and words without boasting. It emphasizes that faith reveals itself through everyday conduct rather than public display.
Historic elm where Washington took command dies in Cambridge
The old elm at Cambridge Massachusetts once used by George Washington to command the Continental Army in 1775 was declared dead. It toppled during attempted removal by workmen before it could be moved.
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George Washington
Cambridge
Massachusetts
President weighs air defense over battleships in war plans
The article argues the President should listen to experts on air power, noting a battleship costs 45 million dollars while 2000 fighter planes could be built for the same price. It contrasts France and England's defense, urging focus on aviation to deter invasion and avoid turning the nation backward in preparedness.
Air Defense Advocate Remarks On War Costs
Mr. W. J. Davis of San Diego argues air power will decide future wars. He notes a sixteen inch gun costs as much as two airships and lasts enough to fire twenty shots, while the life of a single large gun equals that of a standard dreadnought. The nation keen on air defense leads in the next conflict.
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W. J. Davis
San Diego
Obsolete Batts Could Fund Flying Machines for Peace
The text argues bats are obsolete and costly. It suggests building flying machines to defend the nation by sea or land without heavy taxes and with minimal ongoing costs. The machines would pay for themselves in peacetime and aid in forest fire surveillance.
Naval race forecast of submarines and fliers
The text claims a future war is unlikely but imagines a massive arms race. It envisions submarines rivaling cruisers in speed and a flotilla of fliers with a twentyfold speed advantage over fighting ships, highlighting a dramatic shift in naval power.
Suggestions to the President and People of the Nation
The speaker urges submitting suggestions to the President for action and to the people. He warns against paying bills in blood or money as a fatal defense mistake, noting the text is printed in hundreds of daily and thousands of weekly newspapers reaching millions of homes.
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Herald of
Washington, D. C
Railroads Handled 70 Million Baggage Pieces Last Year
The nation’s railroads moved about 70 million pieces of baggage during the previous year, reflecting the volume of passenger and freight travel.
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United States
Tiny moments shape human destiny, says R Smith
A concise reflection asserts that small everyday choices form the foundation of life, suggesting that minor acts and decisions steer larger life paths. The quote attributes this idea to R Smith, emphasizing the significance of small beginnings.
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R. Smith
Great People and the Record of Achievement
A reflection on greatness noting that many renowned figures attain their status through documented efforts and records rather than born status. It contrasts inherited reputation with measurable achievement found in historical records.
Colonel Sterrett Dies In Dallas After Four Decades In News
Col W G Sterrett a veteran Dallas News editor and writer dies at his Dallas home. He was the first Texas paper to send a Washington correspondent and was friend and confidant of Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt. His career left a lasting imprint on Texas journalism. Commander S C Loomis takes command of allied forces defending Shanghai with control of public utilities.
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W. G. Sterrett
Dallas News
Dallas
Colonel Sterrett
Texas
Washington
National Capital
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Wichita Daily Times
S. C. Loomis
Aurora
Ill
Shanghai
China
Loomis
Armenian Children Request American Flag Message
Armenian orphans in Near East Relief camps in Palestine and Syria petitioned the American consul to supply American flags for all orphanage buildings. They call the flag a homeland symbol and say America has been their father and mother. The consul invites flag contributions, 3 by 5 feet or larger.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Syria
America
Nothing Except Heart Guides True Pleasant Manners
Quote from Blair on the role of inner feeling in shaping outward conduct. Emphasizes that true politeness flows from virtue of the heart rather than mere external show.
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Blair
Guardian Seeks Mineral Lease for Minor's Estate
J H Newman guardian of James C Newman a minor files for court order to lease an undivided one half 80 acre tract known as West 80 acres of B B B C Co Survey Abstract 2306 in Young County Texas. Hearing set before County Judge October 18 1924 at Graham court house.
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James C. Newman
J. H. Newman
Young County
Texas
B. B. B. & C. Company
Graham
James Ic, Newman
Freckles From the Sun Hit by Willie in Geography Class
A geography lesson prompts a quip as Willie answers the sun's yield with a joke about freckles, illustrating classroom humor and student wit.
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Willie
Stand Firm and Fear Not, Say Tryon Edwards
A concise quotation prompts resolve to persevere with confidence. It urges steadiness in the face of danger and trusts divine grace to ensure safety. The line reflects an ethic of courage and faith in adverse circumstances.
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Tryon Edwards
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Federal Reserve System
E. S. Graham
P. K. Deats
H. B. Street
Graham Stewart
R. E. Lynch
Bloodworth
Texas College
Cincinnati, O
Retail Merchants’ Association of Graham, Inc
President Coolidge
Presidence
Paris
France
T Sea
Europe
Columbus
Christopher Columbus
American
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
W. A. Corbett
R. V. Tidwell
H. L. Tidwell
H. D. Criswell
R. B. Whittenburg A. Morrison
John
Easyville
Megal
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