Hero of the A E F Barkley dies then alive again
Ohn Lewis Barkley, famed as the outstanding hero of the A E F, is described as a 43 year old Kansas farmer and reserve lieutenant. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor, multiple foreign decorations, and a storied machine gun defense in France. He later served with the Kansas City Police and returned to farming near Holden, Missouri.
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Mepariam
Kas
U.P
Ohn
Lewis Barkley
James
Orhard
Barkley
John J. Pershing
France
Impany
Sion
A.E.F
Monte- Leer
Kansas
Persiing
Skater
Pershing
United States
Holden
Kansas City
Musical Maniacs to Headline State Fair Show in August
Milt Britton's Musical Maniacs, billed as the Clown Prince of Swing, join the State Fair lineup for Music on Wings at the grandstand from August 31 to September 5. The act, noted as the top comedy band of the era, features onstage pratfalls and instrument chaos, with Britton joking that even costly props and repairs are a small price for laughter.
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Milt Britton
Prince of
Swing
Britton
Rudy Vallee
Milt
Aluminum Bauxite From South Dakota Draws Defense Attention
Reports from the United Bureau of Mines and state geologists estimate 20 000 square miles of bauxite in South Dakota. Locals note deposits extend to shale depths of 1 000 feet with cliffs along the Missouri River. Engineers see river power potential to aid mining, with 21 percent aluminum content and over 400 pounds per ton in the deposits.
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Chamberlain, LL. D
U.P
United Bureau of Mines
Missouri
Bureau of Mines
South Dakota
South Dakota Faces Aluminum Ore Prospects Near Manganese Beds
Experts estimate the aluminum ore in 30,000 square miles could yield astronomical figures. Bauxite occurs near the continent's largest manganese beds. The state geological department studied feasibility of developing the state's aluminum supply and is believed to have submitted findings to government officials.
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South Dakota
State Geological Department
Wheel Failure on Road Ends in Tire Blowout
A driver experiences a tire blowout when the wheel gives way on the road. Emergency crews respond as the vehicle remains safely stopped and no injuries are reported.
License Issued for Jasonville Couple Cline and Chastain
A marriage license was issued by Claude Story, Greene circuit court clerk, to Clif ford Cline of Jasonville, son of Mrs. Sam Cline, and Goldia Chastain of Jasonville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Worth.
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Claude Story
Greene Circuit Court
Clifford Cline
Jasonville
Sam Cline
Goldia Chastain
Clarence Worth
Georgia Peach Crop Woes Hit 16-Year Peak
Georgia growers face a six million bushel peach crop but market prices collapse to 40 cents per bushel. Agriculture Commissioner estimates two million bushels remain on trees as profits vanish. Competition from North and South Carolina floods markets, plus a Kentucky Georgia truck road dispute hampers distribution.
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Atlanta, Ga
U.P
Georgia
Tom Lander
North
South Carolina
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kentucky
Shepherd of the Hills Show Opens After Midnight
Inspired by the Paramount Technicolor film the Shepherd of the Hills lights up the mountain tale with a midnight Saturday opening and showings Sunday and Monday. Local superstitions color the print as illustrated above.
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Paramount Technicolor
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Switz City
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Linton Daily Citizen
Mack Tyler
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