Mexican Oil Production Slumps Dramatically in Toteco
Toteco Mexico sees a sharp drop in oil output with 13 000 barrels on October 4 the poorest showing for Mexican Seaboard produced 25 000 barrels while Gulf of Mexico Crude 31 000 totaling 69 000 a day. Analysts warn of continued decline and potential price effects in the United States as Toteco pools shrink from about 424 000 barrels daily to 70 000 75 000.
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Mexican Seaboard
Toteco
Mexican Petroleum
Gulf
Wall Street Journal
United States
Mexico
Oil & Gag News
Flappers Farewell and the Push for World Leadership
The piece argues isolationism is a political fad supported by leaders while pulpits urge responsibility. It notes bankers at a York convention, including J P Morgan associate Thomas nt, support shifting policy toward international engagement and pressuring legislators to adopt a stronger global stance.
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United States
York
America
Thomas Nt
J. P. Morgan
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Senate
Case
Pblic
Samuel G Blythe on the turbulent political scene
The Saturday Evening Post essay by Samuel G Blythe criticizes U S politics as incoherent and driven by protest and demand for change. It notes shifting aims and a lack of clear consensus, with readers encouraged to consider the broad view of political flux.
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Samuel G. Blythe
Saturday Evening Post
Rock Island Celebrates 70 Years of Service
The Rock Island commemorates seven decades of operation with a special Chicago Joliet train run. Charles Hayden presided at the throttle as the official party traveled from La Salle Street to Joliet. Luncheon and bronze medals honored pensioned and current 50 year service employees led by Thomas Knight of Fort Worth.
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Rock Island
la Salle Street
Chicago
Joliet
Illinois
Charles Hayden
Thomas Knight
Fort Worth
J. W. Still Dies After Illness In Graham
J. W. Still died at his Plum Street home after months of illness. He went to Fort Worth for an exam but developed pneumonia and grew critically ill. Services were at the Baptist church with his pastor Dr. C. R. Taylor and the Masons handling the graveside rites. Survived by wife Mary E. Still and six children across Graham Bridgeport Goree Oklahoma Electra and others, with many grandchildren. born in Kentucky March Fannie Estes 1869, later married Mary Dononahue in 1915. Still was a longtime Graham Baptist deacon and trusted community member.
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J. W. Still
Plum Street
Fort Worth
C. R. Taylor
Baptist Church
R L. Wiliams
Graham
Brother Still
Mary FE. Still
Jake Schlittler
R. J. Robertson
Frank Still
Bridgeport
Kentucky
Fannie Estes
Mary Dononahue
Graham Baptist Church
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Bargains and New York Shipments
Bargains on dresses in Poiret Twills browns and navys priced from $12.50. Blouses in Crepe de Chine Canton Crepe and Pongees from $2.95. Children’s hats at special prices including Madge Evans. New York shipment adds pattern hats and large stock of flannelette gowns and pajamas for ladies and sleepers for children.
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PN Es
Madge Evans
New York
Dip Potatoes in Lime Water for Preservation
A Southland Farmer note advises dipping freshly dug sweet or Irish potatoes in lime water. Fill a barrel halfway with lime water, submerge potatoes in a perforated bucket for 30 to 40 seconds, then remove and air dry. This method reportedly yields successful storage.
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Southland
Aquitania Bravely Faces Atlantic Storm
The Cunard liner Aquitania weathered a week old Atlantic gale with seventy mph winds and ninety foot waves. Passengers described the sea as a vast water world with peaks and valleys while the ship rode on, some venturing outside to witness the maritime spectacle.
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Aquitania
Cunard
Atlantic
Governor Neff Fumes Over Unauthorized Speaking Dates
The Texas governor complains that papers announced three public appearances without his consent causing confusion and disappointment. He jokes he will invite reporters to a hot tamale supper if they stop making promiscuous announcements.
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Neff
Automatic telephone switching arrives in New York
An advertisement in a New York paper proclaims the city will adopt machine switching telephones for the first time in its history. The notice notes Dallas and other Texas cities have long used these modern devices.
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New York
Dallas
Texas
Preachers’ sons yield notable figures in US and UK
Collier's Weekly quotes statistics showing 1000 of 12000 prominent US men and 1270 of 2145 English notable men are sons of preachers. It notes 1910 Hall of Fame had ten of fifty one as preacher's sons and five presidents were sons of preachers. Collier's Says adds an editorial challenge to the idea that preachers' sons amount to little.
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Collier’s Weekly
United States
England
Hall of Fame
Collier's
Captain Wade Died In New York After Slocum Heroism
Captain John L Wade who earned a congressional medal for saving about 400 women and children when the General Slocum caught fire in 1914 died at his New York home last week. He guided a tug to the burning ship and remained aboard until all passengers were removed.
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John L. Wade
General Slocum
New York
Wade
Britain pays $50 million interest on war loans to US
Great Britain turned over a check for 50 million dollars to the United States as payment of interest on war loans. It is said that after the check has served its purpose it will probably be preserved as an interesting historical relic.
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Great Britain
United States
Legion Women Debut New Head-dress at Orleans Rally
Thelma Lines unveils the Legion women's new head-dress at the American Legion gathering in New Orleans. Attendees admire the formal headwear as a highlight of the event.
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Legion Women
Thelma Lines
A'Nee Ak
Jan Lary
Amperes
Att
Orleans
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Davenport
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