Big Farms Rise in Panhandle Texas as Steam Plows Transform Ranches
In Quanah Texas and across western Texas, steam gang ploughs convert vast cattle ranches into large cotton and grain farms. Fields of 640 acres, irrigation expansion, and a modern machinery boom reshape the Panhandle, with Dallas becoming a top farm implement hub and a notable sales anecdote illustrating Texas scale.
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Death of Indiana hotel man W. V. Turpen
Special to The Sun Marion Indiana April 93 iv V Turpen a well known hotel man in Indiana is dead after a long illness He ran many hostelries across the state and nearby He was once landlord of the Bearss hotel at Peru His last post was Spencer hotel in this city where he saved a fortune In the past year he suffered misfortune and a breakdown He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter Mrs Robert Lohmeyer Ben Turpen is in Indianapolis with Corbitt Biles Co Robert Turpen and Mrs Lohmeyer reside in this city
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Spring Shoot Opens at Indianapolis Gun Club
The annual opening tournament began Tuesday at the Indianapolis Gun Club grounds with many entries in each event. Young Bridwell of the Boston Nation als shows promise as a fielding shortstop and is noted for clean living.
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Day Dreams of the Doveydoves
In a kitchen scene Lemuel Doveydove frets over a possible salary raise as his wife Jean nette imagines new purchases. He fears layoffs and wonders if a pay boost will come, while both discuss lifestyle hopes before returning to their meals.
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Palmer to fight Sailor Burke after Sullivan bout
English pug Jack Palmer, who marched through and out of his recent Los Angeles clash with Sullivan, is signed to face Sailor Burke in an upcoming bout. Palmer’s quick exit from the Sullivan fight sets the stage for a new showdown with Burke in Los Angeles.
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Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails. The box bears EB. W. Grove's signature. Price listed as 26 cents.
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Records Destroyed as Government Archives Maimed
Carnegie Institute probes reveal Congress neglect led to large archives and official papers being sent to a Alexandria Virginia paper mill and ground into pulp. Early postal records with full foreign correspondence were lost, with other departments suffering similarly. Experts urge a proper hall of records and expert scrutiny before disposal.
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Releases for Snodgrass and Stevens by Manager Hendricks
Springfield April 23 catcher Snodgrass and outfielder Stevens were released by Manager Hendricks. Snodgrass has several offers from the O and P League, and Stevens will likely return to the Northern Copper Country League.
Restoring Army Canteen Moves via Women's Clubs
Washington April 18 The Women’s Canteen Temperance club forms to restore the army canteen at posts nationwide. Women led abolition efforts now campaign to repeal it under Spanish War Veterans auspices. Capt Walter Mitchell named special officer. his wife organizes clubs. First Washington club rapid growth under Mrs Seymour McConnell as president.
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Cella Stable Heads to Louisville with Young Yearlings
The western division of L. A. Cella racing stable led by J. D. Clayton departed for Louisville. The list mainly includes 2 year olds and Tivolini a 3 year old. Sickness recently caused the death of several promising 2 year olds depleting the stable.
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Bryce Confer with Hanlon on possible Seabaugh deal
Cincinnati April 23 Special to The Son reports President Bryce of Columbus met Manager Hanlon but no player deals occurred. Bryce may still obtain Cubs catcher Seabaugh, a waiver target for all National League clubs.
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