Odd Facts From Daily Circulars of India and Britain
A collage of curiosities notes India has 400 motion picture theaters and Western Australia three men per two women. Amethysts once remedied drunkenness. sunflowers in Russia. Scotland makes paper from sawdust. 800–900 US towns named for British places. longest word Autonomiously. royal theatre programs printed on satin. London uses 27 million gallons water yearly for fires. Ballarat gold weighed 2280 ccs from 1869. world babies per day could repopulate Houston or Duluth. watches have 175 parts and 2400 operations. Sikh vow of bare-earth burial. seed from a single potato could seed 10 million in ten years. butter sold by the yard in Cambridge. England's battleship kitchens feed 1400 meals. Italian waltz ends with two couples still dancing at noon.
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India
Western Australia
Russia
Scotland
United States
London
Ballarat
Victoria
Houston
Duluth
Cambridge
England
Italy
One Cent For Car
Miss Etta Mc Coy won one cent in a case where Akron police confiscated her loaned car after a Kentucky friend used it to secure a whiskey bill in West Virginia. The car was turned to the whiskey owner and Miss Mc Coy sued Police Chief Durkin for the nominal verdict, while acknowledging the principle over payment.
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Associated Press
Akron
Etta McCoy
Miss McCoy
Kentucky
West Virginia
John Durkin
Orient origins of Americans, says Hewett at El Paso
El Paso May 17 Dr Edgar L Hewett Santa Fe archaeologist tells El Paso Chamber of Commerce that Americans were originally peopled by Orient inhabitants. He cites excavations showing similar traits between Mongol and American Indian and argues Indians built stone cities five thousand years ago before metal tools. He contrasts Indian civilization as cultural with modern races' mechanical progress.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
America
Edgar L. Hewett
Santa Fe
N. M
Hewett
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
American Indian. Dr. Hewett
Europe
Dr. Hewett
Orient
Army surplus sale at 1701 Hidalgo Street
Economy Salvage House offers 20000 Army shoes 1000 Army wool shirts 300 Army cotton mattresses 20000 Army leggings and many other articles plus 1000 pairs of new ladies shoes at less than cost of manufacture located at 1701 Hidalgo St an August third sale note tf
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Hidalgo St
Social Calendar Highlights From Mrs Violet S Obertfeldt
Monday events include the Woman's Missionary Society at 4 PM at the Methodist Church and a 4 PM Woman's Club meeting in the club room. Tuesday features the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church gathering at the Rectory at 4 PM. An auction bridge event honors Judge and Mrs H A Greer at 8 15 PM hosted by Mr and Mrs A Hamilton. Virginia Penn is honored at a dancing party at 8 30 PM by Mrs M B Mowry. The Sunbeam Band meets at 4 PM at the Baptist Church. Miriam Chapter No 86 meets at Masonic Hall at 8 PM with officer installations. visiting members welcome.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Christ Church
A. ©. Hamilton
Auction Bridge
H. A. Greer
M. B. Mowry
Virginia Penn
Sunbeam Band
The
Baptist Church
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Social News Highlights From Local City Visits and Weddings
Mr and Mrs Ernesto Vidales arrived to visit Mrs Vidales parents Dr and Mrs J C Guajardo, while Mr Vidales returned to San Antonio and Mrs Vidales stayed longer. Louis D Beckham plans a summer in East Las Vegas New Mexico with his sister Mrs C H Gerard. Miss Clara Hall arrived after closing Bruni school term, and Miss Alice Traylor of Cotulla visited Mrs Bettie Allce and Dr May Foster. Mrs Rex Tarver returned from Austin after a three week visit to her sister, and Mrs George Hill of Webb joined Mrs Bettie Atlee and Dr May Foster. Miss Kula Ward heads home to San Marcos after visiting Miss Ruth Scratchley. For a weak stomach take Pl ls Chamberlains Tablets. Mrs M W McLaurin of San Antonio visits her mother Mrs BE J Wiggins. Mrs EB Buenz to entertain Tuesday Bridge Club in honor of Mrs Hal Greer. Richard Pyle infant son of Captain and Mrs Norman P Groff christened at St Peters Church. John David Seymour and Miss Minnie Belle Brindley wed in Big Springs and depart for Dallas to start life together. The Girls Club hosts a tacky party for the seniors with costumes in overalls and fetch-aprons, a short program, games, and refreshments. Mrs A B Derby entertained on Saturday evening in honor of her son Arthur Derby.
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Rosalie Biggio
John T. Hassell
Katherine Tarver
Estelle Kline
Alma Pierce
Mrs Richter Hosts Bridge Party For Mrs Wormser And Mrs Watson
Mrs Charles Richter entertained a large group of friends on Saturday afternoon with a bridge party honoring Mrs Marcus Wormser and Mrs Horace Watson. The rooms were prettily arranged with daisies. a two course luncheon preceded rounds of bridge and prize awards for high and low scores.
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Marcus Wormser
Horace Watson
Charles Richter
Jorace Watson
Barlow
H. G. DaCamara
Esther Hirsch
W. M. Brennan
Joe C. Martin
B. M. Alexander
W. W. MacGregor
J. E. Winch
Helene Kenney
Maria Mowry
Inez Hill
Betty Hill
Betty Beene
Rouff
Victoria
Alma Pierce
Amar Penn
Helen MacGregor
Annie
Frances Alexander
Vera
Grace Lang
Richter
A. C
Farm Labor Shortage Threatens Texas Agriculture
May 17 reported by the Dallas Lions Club that Texas farm labor is shrinking with only 72 percent of last season's workforce available. William Peteet of the Texas Chamber of Commerce urged making country life as attractive as city life, improving schools, fair prices, and better distribution to retain farmers and prevent a desperate future.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
William Peteet
Agricultural Department
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lions’ Club of
Hall's Catarrh Medicine cited as constitutional cure
A historical advertisement claims catarrh is best treated constitutionally, not locally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is described as a constitutional remedy taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward offers proof of failure to cure.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Vacant Lands in Texas Cases Set for Trial
The Texas cases seeking to recover vacant off lands, deemed illegally occupied, were set for trial during the current term of the 58rd District Court in Austin. Gulf Production Company faces 160 acres in Stephens county with $600,000 in proceeds from five producing wells. Prairie Oil and Gas is slated for June 14 over three tracts in Eastland County totaling 127 acres. Texas Company land in Eastland County, valued at about $500,000, is set for June 28.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Gulf Production Company
Stephens County
McKinnon
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Astland County
Texas Company
Wastland County
Ohio State selects Chic Harley as coach and mentor
Columbus, O May 17 Charles W Chic Harley Ohio State football star and All American has chosen to join the Buckeye coaching staff at his alma mater. He will begin in the fall and likely coach the freshmen in punt return drop kicking and ball handling while completing remaining studies interrupted by military service.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Charles W
Harley
Ohio State
Buckeye
Barge Line Eases Mississippi Freight Strike Slump
Government barge line reports relief of yard workers strike in the Mississippi and Warrior rivers. Since April 1 over 40,000 tons of freight moved weekly. 19 barges of 2,000 tons and 16 of 600 tons are in use with six 500 horsepower towboats and two 2,000 horsepower boats due by June 1. Floating docks planned to cut handling delays, including a $560,000 dock at Dubuque for use at East St. Louis. Freight handling could drop to about 30 cents a ton, roughly half current costs.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Warrior Rivers
Dubuque
Norway Independence Day Marked by Norwegians Abroad
Chicago May 17 Norwegians in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas and elsewhere take a day off to honor Norway's independence anniversary. Norway adopted its constitution at Eidsvoll on May 17 1814 establishing an independent nation after centuries of struggle beginning with Harald Haarfagre in 863.
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Chicago, Jr
Harald Haarfaage
Norway
Texas Peanuts and Historic Diamonds Highlight Past Trade
Texas yields twenty million dollars in peanuts annually while a bygone era saw monks inventing famous liquors. A century and a half ago Brazilian stones flooded markets with first quality diamonds selling around five dollars per carat.
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Texas
Reparation Talks Target 30 Billion Dollar German Debt
Paris May 17 The Anglo French conference at Hythe agreed Germany should pay 120 billion marks in gold or about 30 billion dollars. Germany would issue bonds for its allied debt with annual installments. A special allied conference at Ostend is planned to discuss financial questions separate from the League of Nations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hythe
Germany
Ostend
League of Nations
French Evacuation Begins in Frankfort Areas
Mayence reports that French troops occupying Frankfort and other German cities began evacuation this morning. The move affects Frankfort and nearby cities as announced locally.
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Mayence
Frankfort
Bolsheviks Strike Back Near Kiev in Moscow Dispatch
London reporting on May 17 says Soviet forces counterattack Polish Ukrainian troops who seized Kiev. The Moscow wireless says Soviet troops advanced and now press 10 miles northeast of Kiev amid ongoing fighting.
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London
Kiev
Moscow
Levi P Morton Dies, Last U S Vice President
Levi P Morton, the last surviving former vice president of the United States, died Sunday in New York. The death marks the end of an era in which Morton served alongside presidents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Associated Press
New York
Levi P. Morton
United States
Self Supporting Students At University Of Oregon
In Eugene Oregon on May 17 university officials released figures showing 37 percent of University of Oregon students are wholly self supporting and 67 percent earn more than half of their expenses. The data also notes many women start college supporting themselves but often drop off in the first year.
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Associated Press
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Mexico declares dictatorship era ended says Calles
Juarez General P Elias Calles proclaims in a speech that the dictatorship era has passed and Mexicans reject tyrants. He credits Chihuahua’s joining the revolution for its success and denounces Carranza as a tyrant eclipsing Porfirio Diaz. El Paso notes Alvarado pleads for American patience.
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Flins Calles
Juarez
Associated Press
Mex
Mexico
America
P. Elias Calles
Chihuahuua
Carranza
Porfirio Diaz
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Chihuahua
Candido Agui lar escapes to join Carranza in Vera Cruz mountains
Vera Cruz May 17 reports Candido Aguilar son in law of Carranza who had been held by revolutionists for a week escaped last night. He is believed to be attempting to join Carranza in the Vera Cruz mountains as government forces vigorously pursue the rebel leader.
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Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Vera Cruz Mountains
Mexico City General Pablo Gonzalez Withdraws From Presidential Race
In Mexico City on May 18 General Pablo Gonzalez announced his definite withdrawal from the Mexican presidential race, ending his campaign amid the political contest.
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Mexico City
Pablo Gonzalez
England Plans to Control Petroleum Abroad
Washington May 17 British policy aims to exclude aliens from control of petroleum within the empire and to gain control over oil properties in foreign countries. The Senate was informed today in a state department report transmitted by President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Senate
State Department
Wilson
Major the Fire Horse of Beaumont Dies After 20 Years
Beaumont Texas May 17 Major a fire department horse served twenty years and died after being pensioned a month. Firemen raised funds for a marble slab inscribed Major went to work 1902 pensioned March 1920 died April 28 1920 to mark his central station service.
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Beeaumont
Beaumont Fire Department
Fire Department
Central Station
Former North Carolina Governor Robert Glenn Found Dead
Former North Carolina governor Robert Glenn was found dead in his bed in Winnipeg on Sunday. The Associated Press report from New York dated May 17 notes his death occurred in Canada where his body was discovered.
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Ly Associated Press
New York
Robert Glenn
North Carolina
Winnipeg
No Funds for Sects: Baptists Advocate Public Funding Ban
Washington May 17 A constitutional amendment to bar public funds from sectarian institutions was recommended by a Southern Baptist convention resolution adopted unanimously. President Dr Gumbrell stated Baptists oppose state money for religious work and argued every religious order should cover its own expenses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Baptist Convention
Gumbrell
Pets for Patients
El Paso May 17 reports that dogs and cats keep veterinarians busy as horses decline due to autos. Dr. D F Proper notes pet care sustains his practice with about 500 dollars monthly income from dog patients, while cats also boost business. Goats and burros are cited as never getting sick.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
D. F. Proper
Texas Vehicle Registrations Rise Through Early May
Motor vehicle data from Austin shows 3531 licenses issued for the week ending May 5 with 55 dealer licenses, 62 motorcycles registered, 2545 automobiles transferred, 324 chauffeurs licensed, and 215 duplicate seals issued. Registrations for 1920 already exceed 1919 by about 10,000.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Highway Commission
Kennedy Delicatessen and Bakery Ad Promises Reward
A vintage ad offers a $100 reward for proof that the Kennedy Delicatessen and Bakery uses artificial coloring. It proclaims only pure butter in cakes and pastries and invites customers to try home baked ham veal loaf roasted meats sausages cheese mayonnaise potatoes chips fresh butter and eggs. Contact via phone 841 at Reed's Drugstore.
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Kennedy Delicatessen and Bakery
Reed's
Naval NC-4 reaches Azores in transatlantic flight
The NC-4 flying boat completed a leg of its transatlantic voyage and arrived at the Azores. Champ Clark has been chosen as the leader of the Democratic minority in the House of Representatives.
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United States Naval
Azores
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Let Go Broadside Against Opponents Prussianize Navy Dept
Secretary Daniels attacked advocates of a general staff for the navy during a Senate naval committee hearing. He said their aim was to Prussianize the department and make a civilian secretary a rubber stamp while Rear Admiral Sims sought to curtail the secretary’s power and remove civilian control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Navy
Navy Department
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Indictment Charged Profiteering Against Morris & Company and Cudahy Packing
The federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned an indictment against Morris and Company and the Cudahy Packing Company charging profiteering in foodstuffs.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Brand
Brooklyn
Morris & Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Supreme Court Recesses On Prohibition Amendment Case
Washington May 17 The Supreme Court recessed the case without ruling on the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act, adjourning until June 1.
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Washington
Supreme
Llano Jury Re-Sent Back In Callan Murder Case
The Llano Texas jury in the James Callan murder trial was sent back by the judge after reporting they could not agree. Balloting continued into Sunday afternoon with Callan charged in the killing of M R Billings.
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Llano
Texas
James Callan
Callan
M. R. Billings
Enid Enacts Sanitary Inspection Ordinance
Enid Oklahoma May 17 city ordinance requires beauty parlors barber shops soda fountains and all food handling places to pass sanitary officer inspection. Employees will be examined every sixty days for contagious diseases under the ordinance.
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Associated Press
Enid
Okla
Brisk Omaha Building Market Bits Draw Suspicions
A brisk Omaha market sees tall buildings change hands at low prices. In one hotel lobby a three story deal for the 18 story Woodmen of the World building at 3000 stalled when a detective intervened. Two days later a farmer bought the Beeline building for 5000 but police interrupted again.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Woodmen of the World
Beeline
Passport Pride Triggers Domestic Violence Trial
In El Paso on May 17 a man admitted beating his wife after she tore up his passport, claiming he wanted to cross to Juarez for a drink. He said he flogged her after discovering the torn credentials and was released on a promise not to repeat the act.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Texas Grain Dealers to Convene in Galveston May 21 22
The Texas Grain Dealers Association will hold its annual convention in Galveston on May 21 and 22. John M. Del Curto, state botanist and plant pathologist, will present an address on The Texas Seed Law.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas Grain Dealers’ Association
Galveston
John M. del Curto
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