West of Zanzibar in Dramatic Exotic Setting
Tod Browning directs the Chaney feature West of Zanzibar set in equatorial Africa. Lionel Barrymore, Warner Baxter, Mary Nolan, Jane Daly, Kay Daly, and Roscoe Ward appear in support as the plot blends native customs with sensational action. The story centers on a masterful colonial figure whose conduct unsettles locals while exploring exotic rituals and a dramatic hunt for power.
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Mr. Chaney
Equatorial
Afriag
Lionel Barrymore
Warner Baxter
Mary Nolan
Jane Daly
Kalla Pasha
Rosaoe Ward
Mr. Kaney
Tod
Estate of C. S. Polley Lease Notice in Reeves County Texas
No. 1037 EN THE COUNTY COURT OF MIL SON COUNTY TEXAS Estate of C. S. Polley Deceased Notice is hereby given that I Wiseman Administrator of the Estate will lease for oil and gas the described tract in Partition No 3 of Surveys 300 and 301 granted Felipe Ruiz, Pecos Reeves County Texas. The lease terms: twenty five cents per acre rental per year paid in advance and one eighth royalty on oil produced and saved. The description begins at the S W corner of survey 300 and runs N 12 deg E 453 varas, S 78 deg E 8800 varas, S 12 deg W 432 1 3 varas, N 8 deg W 3800 varas to place of beginning, containing 291 acres. Witness my hand.
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C. S. Polley
Decca
I. Wiseman
Floresville
State of
Texas
L. W. Stieren
Falowang
Felipe/Ruiz
Toyah Creek
Pecos
Reeves County
S. W. Boundry
Wilson County
J. J.polley
I. R.A. Wiseman
J. J. Polley
Wilson
L. W. Stieven
Felipe Ruiz
Reeves
N. E
N. W
S. W
Freshmen Triumph in Pecos School Track Meet
Freshmen win with 47 points to 26 over High School foes, claiming six first places in sprints and distance events. Notable gains include Delery Sivils in multiple events and James Wolfe leading in high jump, 880, and other races. Hobos at a party later themed as hoboes entertain staff and students.
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Sophs
Delery Sivils
Jesse Bush
James Wolfe
Harrison Baker
William Bush
Pink Bowie
Allen Wilkenfield
Humphrey
Colegan
Mr. Thurston
Miss Whittenburg
Keeping Crows Out of Corn in College Station
Texas farmers face replanting corn as crows threaten crops. Entomologist R R Reppert advises coal tar seed treatment as a practical pest deterrent, noting other deterrents are limited. Scarecrows, twine lines, and occasional crow shooting may help, though not always. The note ends with unrelated quips about a toothache and a golf ball.
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College Station
Texas
R. R. Reppert
A. and M. College Extension Service
Reppert
Fifteen new cruisers praised amid submarine threat
The Hope Star notes fifteen new cruisers will answer the purpose admirably until another country builds a submarine, reflecting wartime naval concerns and confidence in existing fleets.
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Hope
Ark
Star
Estate of J J Polley Lease Notice in Wilson County
Notice of lease of land owned by the estate of J J Polley deceased to L W Stieven. Property described as Partition 2 of surveys 300 and 301 on Toyah Creek Pecos Reeves County Texas. 25 cents per acre per year rent in advance and one eighth royalty on all oil. Administrator R A Wiseman signs March 15 1929 for estate. Includes unrelated satirical quotes from various newspapers.
Musical Enthusiast Delights in Song Not Mosquito Minded
A Sherman Democrat item highlights a music fan who expresses pure joy in hearing and singing, stating that his focus was on melody rather than insects during the moment.
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Ti Sherman Democrat
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Chaney
Ilm
Zanzibar
Metro-Goldwyn
Milson County
R. A. Wisemann
Polley
Budapest
Dallas Vial
Olean Herald
Elizabeth Chapman
Auline Stephen
Mervin Whalen
Virginia Thomas
Jas
Hudson Starley
Elizabeth Lilley
Norabelle Hollebeke
Bobbie Collie
Billy Fletcher
John Brocat
Gainesville
Detroit News
Bowser
Graham
Star Brand
Mint Cafe Masonic
Peces, Te
Hollis
Smith
Mobiloil
New Mobiloil
Rasp ND
Vacuum Oil Company
R. A. Wiseman
J. J. Vailey
Lewis County Herald
Bocton Herald
Longview News
New Castle News
Brunswick
Panatropes
Pecos Mercantile Co
Furniture Department
Jno. Brocat
Scott
Asia
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet CO
RTA Tin
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