Texas Items Highlight Local Bonds and Farm News
The itemized Texas roundup notes Livingston voters approved a $20,000 school bond, farmers at Brenham and Del Rio-Canadian groups meet in coming months, Corsicana opened a new yarn plant producing 4000 pounds daily, and regulatory actions include a M K T R Co depot rehearing and a tax vote defeat in Cleveland precinct 18. It also reports crop damage from boll worms and boll weevils near Dallas, large June port exports, county tax value gains, a Stephenville dormitory grant, bond approvals, Confederate pensions, oil field oversight meetings, and land purchases in San Antonio and Brooks Field. The leaf worm outbreak in De Witt County prompts organized pest control.
Waterways May Solve Problem to Boost Merchant Marine
War department aims to revive inland waterway transport under the new merchant marine law. Preferential treatment and routes to be set to aid U S shipping against foreign competition. Plans include combined rail and water terminals and a construction loan fund for private shipbuilding.
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Warrior River
Alabama
Alabam
Mobile
Great Lakes
Department
Sliow
New York State Burge Canal
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Germany Agrees to Disarm Troops in Postwar Protocol
Spa Belgium Germany signs the disarmament protocol as demanded by the Allies. Dr Simons announces Germany will not consent to further occupation without Reichstag approval. Allies set Sept 1 deadline for 150000 troops or Ruhr occupation.
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Spa
Belgium
Fehrenbach
Walter Simmons
Marshal Foch
Wilson
Simons
Lloyd George
Dr. Simons
Mr. Lloyd George
Ruhr
Thirty Nations Enter Olympic Games in Antwerp
Five weeks before the opening, thirty nations have entered the Antwerp Olympic contests. China and British India join as probable competitors. Chile and Brazil are the only South American entrants, with Mexico fielding contestants in several events. Additional possible participants include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, the United States, England, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Poland, South Africa, Roumania, Sweden, Switzerland, Czecho Slovakia, and Jugoslavia. Guardsmen to Remain Indefinitely in Galveston after longshoremen strike, per Governor Hobby’s secretary.
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British India
Chile
Brazil
Mexico
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Egypt
Spain
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England
France
Great Britain
Greece
Holland
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Norway
New Zealand
Portugal
Poland
South Africa
Roumania
Sweden
Switzerland
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Austin
Tex
Texas National Guardsmen
Galveston
Ralph Soape
Hobby
Dallas man Green Hunter on scaffold admits additional crimes
Green Hunter alias James Brown, condemned for assault on an elderly white woman, was executed in Dallas on Friday. He confessed to two more crimes, including murder, as the noose was or soon to be used.
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Dallas
Tex
Green Hunter
James Brown
Paris Sets July 16 For Austria Peace Treaty Ratification
Paris announces an exchange of ratifications for the Austrian peace treaty scheduled on July 16. Key officials confirm steps toward finalizing the agreement between the warring powers and Austria.
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Paris
Austria
La Grange Votes Bond For New School House
The La Grange area district No 14 votes a 3000 dollar bond issue and a maintenance tax to build a new school near the district center and have it ready for the next term.
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la Grange
Valhalla
Poles Launch Offensive Near Rovno Front
London reports Polish armies struggling to stem Soviet forces on the southern front have counterattacked near Rovno, taking the initiative in a renewed offensive as the war presses in that region.
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London
Rovno
Antarctic Ocean Depth Marks Shallow Baseline
The record states the Antarctic is the shallowest ocean area with an average depth of about 2008 fathoms or less according to the source.
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Antarctic
Eatonic Offers Quick Relief and Long Term Benefits
Chicago reports show Eatonic helps belching bloating and heartburn within weeks with 1 2 tablets after meals. Long term use removes excess acids and gases from the body leading to renewed vitality and wellbeing. Consult your druggist for guidance on regular use. When you learn to laugh at annoyances you learn to live.
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Chicago
Ill
U. S
Adv
Vermifuge Claim for Dr Peery’s Dead Shot
An advertisement urges readers to insist on Dr Peery's Dead Shot for worms or tapeworms and promises the druggist will supply it. The note claims it is the only vermifuge that works thoroughly after a single dose.
Swift handshakes mark brisk greetings in public life
An observer notes how quick friendly handclasps punctuate social interactions in public settings, signaling cordial outreach and community warmth. The habit reinforces connection among locals and public figures during busy days.
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