Garza County wins top agricultural display at Dallas Fair
Garza County led by George Samson earned first place honors for the best agricultural exhibit at the Dallas Fair with grain sorghums scoring 1938 of 200 points and forage seeds 47 of 50. The display also topped in Lubbock and Abilene, with Randall and Hartley Counties following. A large crowd welcomed Samson back to Post, signaling the triumph.
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Garza County
West Texas
South Plains
Dallas Fair
George
Scotty) Samson
Garza
Lubbock
Abilene
Randall
Hartley
George Samson
Dallas
The meek shall inherit the earth says Canadian Onward
A quip on business wisdom notes that meek behavior wins in the long run. It claims loud rivals tire themselves out while the meek quietly continue, inheriting the earth by steady work and patience.
Prize Given For A Broken Window
Babe Ruth added a Chevrolet to his World Series feats after a fourth game blast at St Louis shattered a shop window near Cardinal Park. Ruth posed beside the coupe with the ball, joking that times have changed since a similar hit would have been a serious offense.
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Babe Ruth
St. Louis
Cardinal Park
Nim
Ruth
Antoona merchants' advertising drought in past decade
The Alteona Tribune notes Stall Owing The Pikridge Independent reports four merchants in the town failed financially in ten years, all without advertising. In Antoona, only one business failure in twenty five years paid little for ads. the lone ad run recently still aims at attracting attention.
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Pikridge Independent
Ailure
Antoona
Alteona
Kans
Stroked His Whiskers
A club member recounts a tale from India of a tiger approaching women by a water source. A woman splashed water to scare it away, and another observer confirms the tiger’s whiskers were wet when he stroked them moments later.
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India
Ladies Wanted for Weekly Easy Work at Elm Service
A classified notice offers a $25.00 weekly easy side job addressing cards with no canvassing or experience needed. Respond by writing immediately and enclosing a stamp for particulars to Elm Service, 117 N. Dearborn, Chicago.
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Elm Service
N. Dearborn
Residential Building Share Dominates Early Year Construction
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey shows more than half of first half construction was residential. One family dwellings accounted for 25.4 percent of total building costs, multi family 24.9 percent, with hotels the costliest per structure at about $610,600. Average cost: residential $9,930. non residential $742.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Sheriff Sale Notice from Pecos Texas 1926
Public auction to satisfy a judgment of 396.70 dollars plus costs in favor of Investment Finance Corporation against Fred Carl et al. The sale, of a Cadillac Touring Automobile Motor No 654 and subject to a mechanic lien, is set for the first Tuesday in November 1926 at the Pecos County courthouse, Reeves County, Texas. Proceeds will cover the debt and costs.
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County Court of Law No. 1
Dallas County
Investment Finance Corporation
Fred Carl Et
H. C. Ragland
Court House
Pecos
Reeves County
Texas
Fred Carl Et al
Fred Carl
Perty
W. H. Drummond
Pecos Texas
Did You Ever Stop to Think about Advertising Success
Wilbur E. Sutton editor of the Muncie Press argues that advertising is cumulative like a snowball and drives business when done well. He links successful ads to appearance, personality and honesty, warns against sloppy copy and banalities, and notes most people buy advertised goods. Advertising and business rise or fall together.
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Wilbur E. Sutton
Muncie
Indiana
Editors Feature Service
Good taste and health demand sound teeth and breath
A brief call to prioritize dental care for health and confidence. It links taste, health, and fresh breath to daily well being and social ease.
Citation by Publication in Reeves County Texas Divorce Suit
Public notice commands the Reeves County Sheriff to publish weekly citations for four weeks to Mandie Imnecan in a divorce suit against Jack Duncan, filed Oct 9 1926 in District Court No. 2601, Pecos. The suit alleges cruel treatment and failure to support. next term on Nov 22 1926.
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Jack Duncan
District Court
Reeves County
Pecos
Texas
Mandie Imnecan
Pleintif
Monahans Business Changes Hands
Frank Pigman and Sons sold their general merchandise stock and building in Monahans to J. B. Tubb of Crane County and Nath Fielding of Monahans. The land under the building had been previously purchased by Tubb and Fielding, forcing Pigman to relocate or sell. Pigman plans another venture, while Tubb and Fielding vow to maintain the business reputation.
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Ward County News
Monahans
Frank Pigman & Sons
J. B. Tubb
Crane County
Nath Fielding
Tubb & Fielding
Pigman
Pigman & Sons
Mr. Pigman
The Secret Service Man Who Said Women Are Not Detectives
A historical remark attributed to a Secret Service man claims women lack detective skills, prompting speculation on his marriage status and beliefs about gender roles. The quote reflects attitudes toward women in policing and intelligence work from the era.
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Secret Service
Daughter and mother compare dust and shine in home stance
A humorous family observation notes that a daughter's annoyance at a little shine on her nose rivals her mother's concern for dust on furniture, reflecting domestic habits and attitudes in a light moment.
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