Watermelon Boom From Texas Plains Draws Early Shipments
Special to the Sun reports artesian water in southwest Texas unlocking prime watermelon country. Falfurrias shipped the first car to El Paso for 4 dollars to Colorado buyers, with prices around 75 cents to a dollar. The industry, three years old, planted over 18 acres this year and aims to produce up to 5,000 carloads totaling about 30 pounds per melon. Profit per acre averages around 90 dollars, driven by low cultivation costs and a four month harvest window enabling two crops per plot. The piece notes regional planting timing and a cultural aside about watermelon as a popular entertainment feature in the area.
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Prize Ram Lamb Sparked Small Town Gossip
In a rural tale set after a county fair, Jane Bender wins a ram lamb prize and faces judgment from her neighbor and community. Amid pride, she explains spending the winnings on personal comforts and plans to send funds to relatives overseas, while others gossip about marriageables and status, reflecting local values and tensions.
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Village talk turns on charity and prize money
A distressed scene unfolds as Jane contemplates sending prize money to Lavin and refuses third party handling. The widow’s mite sentiment surfaces among villagers, with Lavin’s kitchen and household tasks highlighted as the talk turns to a forthcoming event and prize draw.
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Latita Ald AWNiliary Meeting and Holiday Notices
City news briefs list meetings of the Latita Ald AWNiliary to the Progressive Spiritual church on Tuesday morning. the Women Missionary Neats of Tabernier Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon. and a lawn fair Friday eve ning at Indiana Door of Hope Rescue Home.
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Fashionable society wedding sparks whispered scandal
The London Chronicle reports a fashionable wedding incident where a half year hat fashion sparked a whispered volley. A self-nulled woman caused a stir as chiffon and spring flowers framed an alleged compromising scene, ending with a libel but no major fallout.
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End View on Kindergarten Spanking Incident
A tense opening day at a local kindergarten features Mite Bille punished by Miss Harrington, provoking Mrs. Bille a school board member to demand the teacher explain the motive for disciplining the boy. The dialogue portrays a clash over punishment and authority in early education.
Queen Helene's War Poem Prompts of Peace
Special to The Sun Rome Aug. 15 Queen Helene of Tatly has written a book of poems in Servian with a German translation. The piece War is inspired by the Russo Japanese conflict and questions the costs of war through a dialogue between the Queen and King. The monarchs reflect on the innocence of children and argue that only strength can sustain peace, urging restraint amid conflict.
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Gambling Holes and Homes in Saratoga Described as Dangers
An exposé laments Saratoga gambling dens and associated vice. It condemns men and women drawn to high stakes gaming, their families harmed, and calls for closing the doors of elite establishments. The piece argues moral decline stems from wealth and entertainment venues fueling reckless leisure.
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Princess Maria of Flowmania Escapes Again Abroad
Special to the Sun reports Princess Maria of Flowmania, famed as Europe’s most incorrigible royal flirt, has escaped from Bucharest yet again. Now visiting her uncle King Edward at Ingham Palace, she draws eager attention with her vivacity and rumored marriages, while her family circle and royal peers remain wary of her restless Europe-wide wanderings.
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Prize Awarded For Best Answer In Oklahoma Riddle
A NaWaraPer offered a prize for answering the conundrum Why is nawapepir Nike woman The winner in Oklahoma was a lady whose reply referenced Bechard ry mas and not chasing after Bis neighbor's, in terse slang.
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Playing Politics In Council On Gas Franchise Debate
Councilman Shea seeks to move the 0-cent gas franchise to a committee of the whole. Critics view the move as weakening the contracts and franchises committee. The measure not yet introduced and referral sparked outcry as expectation grows for rapid franchise approval. The same committee also weighs amendment to the Kanapoba Traction and Central Company contract.
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