History of Oil Told by M S Bates
M S Bates of the Hempstead County Oil Dealers Association traces oil’s rise from Drake’s 1839 breakthrough to today. He notes widespread production in about 22 states, a vast industry payroll, thousands of wells, refineries, service stations, and diverse petroleum products fueling daily life. The piece highlights growth in reserves and deeper drilling targets.
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Edwin Laurencine Drake
M.S. Bates
Hempstead County Oil Dealers’ Association
Drake Memorial Park
Titusville
Drake
United States
Colonel Drake
Mary
Mr. Bates
Roosevelt Says War Not Certain In European Crisis
Washington reports President Roosevelt stated he does not view the current European situation as sure to lead to war. He told reporters at a press conference he would not call Congress for neutrality measures unless war seemed imminent. In Danzig, Poland protested the elevation of Nazi district leader Albert Froster as chief of state of the Free City.
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F. D. Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Poland
Danzig
Faland
Abert Froster
The
Free City
Warsaw
Hitler
Albert Forster
Danvic
Poland braces for war as Germany presses demands
Berlin reports Germany rebuffs Roosevelt appeal while Soviet pressure grows on Poland. Poland readies its army and frontier defenses as Hitler and top aides confer. Paris warns U S citizens to depart while Britain and France signal possible mediation efforts.
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Germany
F. C
Berlin
i-Pi
Roosevelt
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Hitler
Great Britain
France
Fuehrer
Ignace Moscicki
Frey Gains Confidence on Second Base Skills
Cincinnati second baseman Lonny Frey credits a growing familiarity with second base as the key to his improving season. This marks his second year as a full-time second baseman.
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Frey
Cincinnati
Pj— Lonny Frey
Castt
Government Seizes Factories and Orders Rapid Mobilization
After hours of interrupted service authorities called up reservists, commandeered vehicles, and deployed emergency patrols to guard danger areas. The union government, extending to all but the Communists, assumed control of private factories manufacturing war materials. Employees on vacation were recalled and managements informed they acted under government orders.
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Ebm
Hope Lewisville Will Play Sunday
The Leo Robins baseball team of Mope will meet Lewisville in a doubleheader at Fair Park Sunday afternoon, first game at 2 o clock. This likely ends the season. Probable Robins lineup includes Catchers Clifford Russell and Newton Soerest. Pitchers Blackie Ellioth and Percy Ramsey. infielders Chester Ramsey, Raymond Urban, Lanksy Bary, Rev Eng. in outfield Frank Ramsay, Seck Sullivan, MacKee. other outfielders A D B D Russell, Brown. Clyde Messer, Jimny Touk in left.
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Leo Robins
Mope
Lewisville
Fair Park
Robins Tincup
Clifford Russell
Newton Soerest
Blackie Ellioth
Percy Ramsey
Chester Ramsey
Rayemond Urban
Lanksy Bary
Reveng
Standings and Friday Games for Thursday Night Scores
Thursday results show Little Rock 7 Atlanta 6 Nashville 6 Chattanooga 3 Birmingham 4 Memphis 0. Friday schedule lists Atlanta at Little Rock Birmingham at Memphis Chattanooga at Nashville. Only games scheduled.
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Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanoga
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Chattanango
Knoxville
Big Birminghiay
New Orleans
National League Thursday's Resujits
National League results include Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 and Chicago 6 Boston 1 with Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 5. Friday matchups feature Chicago at Boston and Pittsburgh at New York with additional games Cleveland at Philadelphia and Washington at Detroit shaping the schedule.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington St
St. Lewis
Philadelpha
Washington
Cheeinnati
AGA Pittsburgh
Aer
Blue stamps aid welfare families in Rochester food drive
A period piece describes welfare cases in Rochester as blue stamps replace red stamps in food aid. It notes a family with a disabled breadwinner, monthly relief of 20.92 dollars, milk for children, and a three room apartment. Grocers report higher sales as families swap stamps every two weeks.
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Stacy Pierchesees
Taled Stoplus
Orve
Lake Beet
Punt Ian
WEA
Hickey
FSCC
Stillson Street
Rochester
Regulation Claim Shrouds Arkansas-Louisiana Project
A fragmented report discusses a proposed water and light plant project linked to Arkansas and Louisiana. It notes regulatory friction, potential profit motives, and appeals to higher authorities as officials describe aims and obstacles in the federal court system.
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Arkansas
Louisiaivn
Lepke Bachalter Surrenders to Government In Framing of Case
federal officials announced Lepke Buchalter, famed racketeer, surrendered to authorities amid a nationwide hunt. Hoover declined to reveal location or details, while executives said no immunity or money was promised. A special grand jury probes crime syndicates as Frank Murphy prepares Lepke’s arraignment. Lepke remains listed as a top wanted figure in racketeering cases.
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New York
Pedlerol Bureau
Dnyvnstigation
Lepke
Bachalelon
Cackelee Seer
PLB
Meo
Monver
Frank Murphy
FOB
Hoover
Aquary
Gran Jury Beearmne Tou Pet
Former Hope Man Ines in Texas City
An obituary notes the death of a former Hope man Ines in Texas City after illness. Survived by his widow, a son and daughter, plus grandchildren and relatives including Miss Mille Barlow of Hope and J. Benny of Tape. Memorials and services were noted at Corpus Christi.
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Ines
Texas City
Ubaewerence Bagelakon 67
Teyse
Hig
Mind Your Manners Testof Correct Usage
Fragmented text imitates a lesson on manners and language rules. The readable parts hint at pronunciation, addressing a mother and child, and examples of calls or phrases. The passage lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable persons to summarize as a coherent news item.
Chile Revolution Alleged Put Down
Unclear text reports chaotic events in Chile with references to military figures and escape attempts. Fragmentary names imply a wave of arrests or suppressions within a disorganized account. Readable entities include Chile and army, but details are uncertain.
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Red Birds
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England
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Yugoslavia
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Portland
Wos Rumbo Indians
Lisbon
Portland Pilgrims
Gelong
Australia
A. H. McLean
Hope
Antarctic Territory
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Muanistique
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Festival
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Lef
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King Tul Arrewood
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Buchalter
Chaawrence Baye
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Owen
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Chile
Santiago
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Ups
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Neil Cartas Ubaned
Father Leater
Kool Simmer
Talbot Feidd
Mamiger
Reviance Life Insurance Co. Life, Health and Accident Box 44
Hope, Arkansas
Vince
Calvin
Mérst
Ward & Son
Drougelst
Maeturyele
Hope Hardware Company
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