Animas Ananias Musings and Wartime Weather Notes
The column mentions 1.25 inches of rain at Animas with more at Rodeo, and notes a roadless stretch from Animas to Cloverdale. It references a local candidate described as a “kid 82 years young,” Layton’s pipe-taming rescue, and a barnyard general speculating on German tanks crossing the Channel. It also comments on Hoover, Wilkie, marriage and draft, captured pilots, pond draining, and a German jail term, ending with observations on information sources and beliefs.
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Animas
Rodeo
Garland
Cloverdale
Layton
Germany
English Channel
Europe
Italy
High Seas
Mr. Hoover
Wilkie
Congress
High Command
Nes
Hole in One Chatter and Golf Tales
A columnist riffs on hole in one anecdotes from friends and locals. Dickie Allen nails several shots with a tirecup at thirty feet, Dr Bavens avoids friction with a hunting shirt, and Mac’s Bobby Jones clubs show progress as others tease about betting. Two Paola girls issue a challenge.
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Dickie Allen
Dr. Bavens
Pete Chase
Doe
Doc
Mac
Donald
Paole
Golf to tennis shift sparks tale of time and trouble
The writer recalls quitting golf for tennis and mocks a Father Time figure who speeds ahead in a threesome, delaying others. Bob Poindexter’s recent golf drama in the rough stirs controversy, while local players Mayfield va Robinson Johnson and others sit out.
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Father
Bob Poindexter
Bob
Poindexter
Mayfield Va
Robinson
Johnson
Donald
Tom
Cruces
Mildred Hill
Sunshine
Gladys Gene
Club Camp Provides Interesting Program at State Encampment
The annual State 4-H Club Encampment will be held at New Mexico State College the week of August 1924. About 2756 4-H members and leaders from ten counties will attend. The program aims to teach new developments in agriculture and home economics while providing enjoyment. Educational features include group conferences led by subject matter specialists of the Extension Service.
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New Mexico State College
Srevere
New Mexico 4 H Club Encampment Plans Items and Tours
Conference topics include Plant Growth and Reproduction Poison Weeds Rural Electrification Landscaping the Home Grounds and Handicraft A group discussion on Rural Youths Responsibilities led by L H Gould State 4 H Club contests feature girls judging dress revue health dairy foods and drama Tours will cover the campus experimental farms laboratories and El Paso business firms including Cotton Oil Mill 7 Up Bottling Works and Purity Bakery A chuck wagon supper barn dance game carnival and drama contest are planned with the candlelight ceremony closing the encampment.
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L. H. Gould
el Paso
New Mexico
Cotton Oil Milla
Purity Bakery
Rodeo Week Promises Family Fun in El Paso
El Paso hosts Rodeo Week August 20 to September 2 with a three day Herald-Post Championship Kids Rodeo starting August 20. Entries close August 24 at 5 pm for boys and girls under 16. Over $500 in cash prizes plus merchandise prizes. Champion saddle prize and other awards. Queen contest offers a $560 cash prize. Ranch Hands Rodeo set for September 1 and 2 with two performances daily.
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el Paso
Tex
Herald-Post
Ranch Hands
Southwest
Herald-Post Kids Rodeo Seeks Young Entertainers
Entertainment plans for entrants highlight the eight year old Herald-Post Kids Rodeo called the daddy of all rodeos for youngsters. The event features top young performers and laughs while the Police Department posts 1400 in prizes with finals funded by entry fees. A Cowboy dance is set for August 31 at Liberty Hall in El Paso.
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Herald-Post
Todeo
el Paso
Liberty Hall
Officers Needed For U S Naval Reserve
The Navy Department seeks unmarried men aged 19 to 26 with at least two years of accredited college to commission as officers in the Naval Reserve. Recruits enlist as apprentice seamen, sail on a paid schooling cruise, receive initial outfits, then train toward midshipman status with a three month shore course and a yearly pay of 786 dollars plus rations.
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Navy Department
Eisigne
Naval Reserve
Naval
U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy Reserve Ensign Path For Midshipman Appointment
The notice explains that a candidate will qualify for a U S Navy Reserve Ensign rank upon commission as Ensign D V G Deck Officer of the Volunteer for General Service. In peacetime promotions depend on reserve activities. in war the member serves as a Reserve Officer. Applications should be sent to the U S Navy Recruiting Station in El Paso Texas.
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Tion
D-V
U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy
Naval Reserve
U. 8S. Navy
Fl Paso
Texas
Navy on Land in World War I War Effort Praised
The Navy has served on land in every U S conflict and its personnel have earned praise from senior officers. In World War I 1917 18 Navy crews manned the largest Allied artillery guns.
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United States
Navy battery of 14 and 16 inch guns on rail cars
The passage describes naval guns of 14 and 16 inch caliber mounted on railway carriages. The battery, commanded by the late Admiral Plunkett, was manned entirely by naval personnel.
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Admiral Plunkett
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