17 May 1929
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
The famous bell bottom helmet and the London bobby’s straight jacket are to be placed in a museum. Within a month the London cop will wear a peaked military cap and a military jacket replacing the tight tunic. The leather belt with an electric lamp will go, replaced by an electric hand torch. The double breasted coat will be discarded for a blue suit worn open at the neck with a storm collar for most weather.
Best, Kern county, a town of about 1,000 residents, faces relocation on July 1, 1980 unless a new lease is negotiated. The town sits on land leased from Texas A and M University, leased to PP LE Childress of Ozona who paid $1,152 and 20 percent of sublease net proceeds. Additional towns may arise in Ward and Reagan counties if development proceeds, with $1,600 paid per lease and 20 percent of sublease proceeds to the university.
Mrs. Mary Georgeson has applied for a divorce in Worcester Mass claiming her husband beat her for giving 25 cents to the Salvation Army and objected to her taking piano and taste lessons while insisting she wash his hushurns feet six times weekly.
Athanta, six years old, claims she is one of the oldest dolls. The doll in question shows a worn wax face with faded complexion and a nearly vanished nose. It has reportedly served for many generations in England and remains a cherished plaything despite significant deterioration.
A lengthy survey from the National Geographic Society explains why nations split on driving on the left or right. It traces origins from historical weapon handling and coachman seat positions to oxen ages, notes Britain’s left rule and many colonies’ followings, and highlights varied patterns across Europe, the Americas, and Asia with several exceptions.
Perry of this city, a member of a noted group who have battled sea monsters, fought a 16 foot devilfish at Point Arena while hunting abatones. His partner aided him as the two men wrestled with the creature for five minutes before Perry freed himself. The monster's body was described as dishpan sized and its eyes as large as a cat's.
Rome hosts ceremonies marking the city founding anniversary with patriotic displays and a military review led by the dictator Musawini. Officials attended as outlets of Italian culture showcased the event.
Captain Benjamin Mendez, a Colombian ace who flew from New York to Bogota, will be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the United States Congress. His breast is adorned with medals from Cuba, Guatemala, Panama and Colombia.
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