Orient extension is now assured
San Angelo Texas reports Mexican government financing and extension of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway into Chihuahua from Falomir to near Presidio. The project aims to shorten the Alpine to Chihuahua line gap and foster agricultural and commercial development, with Obregon backing and promises of future regional compensation for loyal communities along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
Chihuahua
Falomir
Concho River
Presidio
Orient
Mexico
C. W. Kemper
Kansas City
Kansas-Oklahoma
The
Texas System
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Alpine
Arthur E. Stillwell
Rio Grande
Kemper
Conchos
Chihuahua City
Presidio County
Sanchez
Fuerte
Sierra Madres Mountains
Topolobampo
Pacific Coast
Orient Management
United States
Mr. Kemper
Obregon
Republic
Pesident Obregon
Wichita
Kan
Harding's Marion origin echoed in three year mark
The obituary notes that President Harding would have marked exactly three years since leaving Marion to accept the party nomination. His first speech outside Marion was at Worthington Ohio where he urged a plea for greater understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Worthington
Columbus
Stop Broom Corn Quarantine Aims at Corn Borers
Federal action tightens plant import controls to curb European corn borer spread. The quarantine prohibits broom corn imports through most ports year round except Boston, and New York allowed November through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Horticultural Board
Boston
New York
Fort Worth Stock Market Report Dip in Fat Cattle Trade
Fort Worth Texas reports cattle sales with fed steers at 7.25 to 7.50, fat cattle 250 lower. Common to medium steers unchanged, butcher stock steady, calves slow but steady when sold. Receipts 1,800 cattle and 600 calves. Heavy steers 7 to 7.50, good cattle 5.75 to 6.75, cans 1.50 to 1.75, fat cows under 4 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas News Briefs Highlight Dallas to Austin Actions
Gov Neff received a telegram from President Obregon lamenting President Harding's death. Rangers will be sent to Canyon for a criminal trial. Reclamation talks proceed in Wharton and Matagorda counties. Oil tax collection moves forward under a 2 percent rate through June. The AG protests El Paso holdings consolidation to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Crops in Central Texas look strong per Walter Long. Four Travis County tax collectors face indictments for misapplication of public funds. Rangers remain in San Antonio gathering evidence on gambling and vice. Alliance Manufacturing negotiations for Texas prison shirt work resume. New business permits issued to several firms. County teachers exams set for Aug 17-18. Prison survey auditors to work in the House reception room. Railways dispute Texas tax on rolling stock imports.
New Technological College Chooses Lubbock Site
The Texas Technological College locating board unanimously designates Lubbock as the official site for the million dollar institution after weeks of review. Thirty seven towns entered the contest, with 26 offering sites. the decision was read in the cactus room of the Texas hotel and signed by all board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Claude
Amarillo
Technological Board
Cactus Room
Texas Hotel
Lubbock County
Texas
M. N. Marrs
United States and Turkey Sign Two Treaties
Lausanne reports the ratification of two U S Turkey treaties marking a new era in relations. American representative Joseph C Grew said the conventions enable close cooperation between the two nations. Ismet Pasha stressed democracy ties and Turkey’s shift toward a people driven government and friendly cooperation with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausanne
United States
Turkey
Joseph C. Grew
Mr. Grew
Ismet Pasha
Labor Prosperity Rises From 1920 Peak Levels
The American wage earner is more prosperous now than during the 1920 peak period, says the national industrial conference board in a study of plants with over 600,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Industrial Conference Board
President Harding Life Insurance Details Revealed
New Yorkreport indicates President Harding carried life insurance totaling 52100 across six companies. The largest policy for 15000 with Mutual Benefit on the 15 Payment Life plan was issued in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harding
Livestock Shipments Jump From San Angelo in Early August
San Angelo reports over 60 carloads of livestock shipped westward during the first week of August on Orient and Northwest routes via Santa Fe. The movement originates from San Angelo and surrounding points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Orient
Santa Fe
Value of German Mark in New York Exchange
In New York the market shows one million German marks cost 28 cents, a premium of 4.2 cents per 1 mark over prewar levels. The figure reflects the postwar devaluation and persistent currency instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swift Star tanker feared lost after ice box washed ashore
In Los Angeles shipping circles fear grips over the Mallory Line tanker Swift Star after a Tampico radio report claims an ice box marked Swift Star with a crewman’s body washed ashore on St Andrews Island far north of Colon in the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Mallory Line
Swift Star
Tampico
Mexico
St. Andrews Island
Colon
Carribean Sea
Reconstruction Progress in War Torn French Regions
Official French figures show that by June 30, 1922, 20 000 of 22 900 destroyed factories were rebuilt and 590 000 of 741 993 demolished houses restored. Land recovered to cultivation reached 7 875 000 of 8 260 000 acres. population within the district stands within 400 000 of prewar levels. Tax revenue in 1922 neared 2 billion francs. France votes 13.314 billion francs budget for 1923 reconstruction and related recoverable expenses from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Ministry of the Liberated Regions
Bankers Trust Company
M. Rethel
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Statewide Industrial Survey Underway in Texas Drive
Dallas Texas Burt C Blanton leads a statewide Texas chamber of commerce survey counting manufacturing plants in textiles cotton gins oil mills and others The project seeks plant counts employment payroll total product value capital invested and local cooperation from about 350 chambers with a 10 year goal to triple plant numbers to about 17000 with emphasis on locating facilities and resources per community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Burt C. Blanton
The
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Blanton
Chamber
Federal budget warns sharp cuts in expenditures
Washington budget bureau warns that sharp cuts must be made in federal expenditures in coming months to bring the current year's total within three billion dollars. Director Lord says July deficits are temporary and September tax payments will correct the imbalance. He notes July receipts from income and profits taxes were only 73 million as July is not a heavy payment month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Budget Bureau
Lord
Tornado Wrecks Scott City Kansas injuring thirty five
A Sunday tornado near Scott City Kansas injured 35 people, three severely, and caused extensive property damage. Only the bank survived in the business district as most homes were destroyed or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott City
Kan
Scott
Fort Scott
Cotton Damaged by Leaf Worms and Weevils in Moore
Cotton growth in Moore Texas is harmed by leaf worms and boll weevils. Farmers use boll weevil catchers and poisons. extreme heat also aids in controlling the pests.
Kansas Wheat Crop Slumps In Ten Year Outlook
The Kansas wheat crop averages nine bushels per acre totaling 79,596,000 bushels placing it as the second smallest in ten years. Corn, by contrast, shows a bright outlook and is poised to be the state’s third largest crop in ten years, according to E. C. Paxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
E. C. Paxton
Paxton
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Genuine Tablets Safety
Advertisement warns buyers to verify Bayer on package or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. Claims long history of safety for colds headaches toothache lumbago earache rheumatism neuralgia and pain. Mentions common pack sizes and price, notes trade mark of Bayer Manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Electric Minnow Promises Night Time Fishing Aid
An artificial minnow powered by electricity attracts fish day or night. A luminous wriggling worm casts into water, aided by fine wires protecting the battery and a compact electric current source.
Cuticura Promises Full Toilet Assistance
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for sore hands and general toilet use. It suggests soaking hands in Cuticura Soap, drying, rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, and removing excess ointment with tissue. It claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet uses.
Grandparents Reflect On Reading Habits And Worries
Grandfather and grandmother share memories of reading dime novels and paying high prices for inferior content. The exchange contrasts past reproach with current costs. A proverb notes that avoiding wisdom leads to limited wisdom, and that even small troubles can trouble a small mind.
Curious Mine Strike Over Mule Named Jim
A strike in Ohio arose when workers, fond of a mule named Jim, learned the boss would transfer the animal to another mine. The entire workforce of about 400 walked out, but Jim ultimately remained at his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jim
Blinks and Jinks Debate Speed vs Spending
Blinks quips that he is fast while Jinks responds that his pace fails to match ongoing running costs. The exchange highlights humor about velocity and budget.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin
Gov. Neff
Texas Conservation Association
San Antonio
Board of Water Engineers
Thos. D. Barton
Canyon
A. A. Stiles
Bay City
Wharton
Matagorda
Colorado River
Smith
Attorney General
Interstate Commerce Commission
el Paso and Southwestern Holding
el Paso & Southwestern
el Paso & Northeastern Railways
Walter E. Long
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Long
Travis County Grand Jury
Adjt
Thomas D. Barton
Grand Jury
Adjutant General
Rangers
Alliance Manufacturing Company of
Chicago
Texas Prison System
Insurance and Banking Department
Philadelphia Fire and Marine
Philadelphia
East and West Insurance Company
New Haven
Conn
Old Republic Indemnity Corporation
No Capital
Empire Mutual Insurance Company
Department of Education
House of Representatives
St. Louis, San Francisco & Texas Railway Company
Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway Company
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company
Missouri Corporation
NEW Technological College AT
U. 8
U. S
Kansas Town
BeLoans
Pena Ie Airtel
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patehogue
Wilsed
Srety
Houston
Grandpa
Karo
Rmaramaterate
Anglo-American Drug Co
Fulton St
Tam
Mrs. Winslow
Attoo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!