Farm dispute ends in double murder suicide near Schulenburg
Victor Jordan and his father in law Joe Hester, both farmers, killed each other at the Hester farm home three miles from Schulenburg late Saturday night. Deputy Jim Flourney said each used a pistol. Jordan was an oil worker for Magnolia Pipe Line and was estranged from his wife, Hester's daughter. Mrs. Hester fled the scene and was later found away from the house. Jordan, a World War veteran and former semi pro baseball player, leaves a wife, mother Mrs. B. Jordan, and a young son. Hester leaves a wife and two children.
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Jordan
Hester
Magnolia Pipe Line Company
B. Jordan
Proverbial Wit on Mind, Conscience and Marriage Roles
A string of wry observations on human nature, conscience, and marital duties. It cites fools who avoid accountability, wise advisors who gain nothing, luck versus effort, and the odd mix of virtue and apology. It ends with a jab at husbands who start domestic, but end by dictating chores.
Rickie Urges Self Advertising for Local Merchants
In a hometown column Rickie stresses merchants should advertise themselves rather than rely on others. He warns against letting rivals handle all promotions and urges proactive, self driven efforts to bring people to town.
Noted Magazine Editor Authors New Serial Dragons Drive You
Edwin Balmer, noted editor of Red Book and Blue Book, writes a new serial Dragon Drive You reflecting his training and experience. Balmer, Chicago native with Harvard M A and Phi Beta Kappa, has a storied career as a reporter and editor and coauthored When Worlds Collide with Philip Wylie.
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Edwin Balmer
Mr. Balmer
Chicago
The
New Serial
Evanston
Northwestern University
Harvard
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Psi
Chicago Tribune
the Commons
Philip Wylie
Saturday Evening Post
Europe
Red Deer Declared Noblest of Britain's Wild Animals
From the Montreal Herald account the article extols the red deer as Britain s noblest wild animal living on Scottish moors and Exmoor. It notes its diet from heather lichens moss and salt hunger and winter seashore for seaweed. It also mentions otter weasel golden eagle with brief traits and declines in eagle numbers.
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British Isles
Britain
Scotland
Cumberland
Exmoor
Bittern Courtship With Lion Like Roar Described
The bittern a small heron roars like a lion during courtship. Males boom loudly in early spring, display by puffed feathers, and circle the mate. Rival males contest with wing shields while sparring, keeping damage minimal.
Retention Shields Demonstration By H L Hoffman
Expert H L Hoffman of Minneapolis will demonstrate his Perfect Retention Shields in Yoakum at the St. Regis Hotel on Saturday October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Physicians will discuss rupture dangers and the shield’s claim to hold ruptures under exercise. No mail order.
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H. L. Hoffman
C. F. Redlich
Minneapolis
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Quick Colic Relief
McGee's Baby Elixir claims to ease infant colic by neutralizing indigestion and gas, aiding digestion, and helping babies sleep. The product, described as pure medicinal extracts and syrup, is offered in two sizes priced at 35 cents and 60 cents by Kopecky Drug Company.
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Astv
Get Your Stationery At Eagle Printery
Local printer Eagle Printery advertises complete printing services including lithography and job work. It encourages residents to spend money locally to help restore community prosperity and prime the Eagle Job Office.
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Eagle Printery
The
Eagle Job Office
Candid Proverb Reflects on Trouble and Satisfaction
A terse aphorism notes that certain men seek trouble and only rest when they escape it, while acknowledging the difficulty of pleasing some people regardless of outcomes.
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Fr. T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Moulton Lumber Dealers
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C
State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
Mueller
Moulton
Uv. P. Knape
Moulton Texas
Flourney
Rickie
Hall of Varied Industries
Court of Honor
Dallas
Cuba
Mexico
Hawaii
Japan
Balmer
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
New York
Montreal Herald
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Mouton, Texas
Bittern
Kopecky Drug Company
Philco
Oruc “Company
Rexall Pruc
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