Scouts News Roundup of Hikes and Swim Tests
The Rotary Club organized a steak fry at the Country Club for Troop One last Friday night and scouts spent the night camping there. Troop Two hiked to Antlers Lake and spent the night. Many scouts who have not completed swimming tests should attempt it next Wednesday. this may be the last swim of the year. Names of scouts who passed swimming tests last week are Oscar Greene J C Wyly Judgen Osburn Candler Jones Edward Herbst Bud Foster John Albert Truman Hekerson Joe McKnight William Purdy Bill Smith. Members are urged to read the new Boys Life with features on Scouting Citizenship Roosevelt Coolidge and boys, plus fiction by Arthur B. Reeve and others.
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Rotary Club
Mr. Herbst
Antlers Lake
Oscar Greene
J. C. Wyly
Judgen Osburn
Candler Jones
Edward Herbst
Bud Foster
John Albert
Truman Hekerson
Joe McKnight
William Purdy
Bill Smith
Boy Scouts
Boys Life
Boys’ Life
Boy Scouts' Magazine
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
President Coolidge
Hig Boys
Homer Cray
Harding
Sonora Desert
William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
Craig Kennedy
Arthur B. Reeve
Richard Connell
W. C. Tuttle
William Wells
Martin Parker
Dan Beard
Hee
The Graceful Appearance Card Tire Ad
Roswell Auto Company features a tire ad promising a graceful appearance and a sense of security from dependable tires. The item notes two clergymen, Rev. C. Ekwana and Rev. J. C. Gores, leaving for the Methodist annual conference in Marfa Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Auto Company
C. Ekwana
J. C. Gores
Marfa
Texas
Labor to Boom Smith at Portland Convention
Washington dispatch reports that the American Federation of Labor plans a labor demonstration at the October Portland convention to boost Gov. Al Smith’s presidential prospects. Labor leaders view Smith as having strong West appeal and largely credit his gubernatorial wins to worker activity, while avoiding formal endorsement of any candidate.
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Smith
Portsland
Washington
al Smith
New York
Wll
Amercan Federation of Labor
Portland
A. F. of
la Follette
Congress
la Follett
A. F
Mississippi River
Tilden Crowned World’s Greatest Tennis Star
New York reports Bill Tilden as the world’s finest tennis player, rivaled only by Babe Ruth in American sports. The piece lauds his all‑around supremacy, recovery prowess, and strategic brilliance, comparing his resilience to boxing champion Jack Dempsey. It notes his dominant recent wins over Manual Alonso and Bill Johnson in national championships.
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Tilden
New York
Babe Ruth
America
Hig
Bill Tilden
Manual Alonso
Alonso
Earler
Bill Johnson
California
Johnson
Taden
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Four Ford ownership requirements outlined for service
The notice lists four essential Ford operating requirements: genuine Ford parts, genuine Ford batteries and service, replacements by real Ford mechanics, and Fordel Veedel to reduce chatter and improve smooth running and mileage. It concludes with a declaration of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Fordel Veedel
Roswell Auto Company
In Police Court Charge Against Five In Traffic Case
In Police Court charges alleging violations of the city traffic ordinance were filed the morning before Judge Fletcher against Willard Prager Dr B P Connor Page Morris George Slaughter and Melvin Galoway.
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Fletcher
Willard Prager
B. P. Connor
Page Morris
George Slaughter
Melvin Galoway
Why Dempsey Slugged Firpo in First Round Shock Fight
Henry L. Farrell explains the 1923 Dempsey Firpo bout. Dempsey burst out slugging in the first round, was hit hard seven times and knocked near out, then adjusted to boxing in the second round and knocked Firpo out. The article discusses why he fought that way and how Firpo’s first-round power altered the match. The piece argues Dempsey’s rapid change reflected instinct and danger, not a misjudgment of tactics.
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Henry L. Farrell
Dempsey
New York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Firpo
South Amercan
Storage garage advert promises fire-proof, convenient value
A compact classified note promotes a storage garage featuring reasonable rates and a fire-proof facility. It highlights a convenient location and courteous treatment, though the message is brief and somewhat fragmented.
County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session
The board of county commissioners met in regular session this morning to address numerous important matters and handle routine business.
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Board of County Commissioners
Indians Are Coming for Mescalero Cotton Carnival
The White Line bus will depart in the morning to Mescalero to pick up the Indians who will be among the big features of this week’s cotton carnival, promising excitement and community showcase.
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Mescalero
Weekend College Football Scores Roll In
Saturday action saw many results led by Notre Dame routing Kalamazoo 74 to 0 and Pittsburgh defeating Bucknell 58 to nothing. Other notable games included Alabama 12 over Union, Georgia Tech 28 over Oglethorpe, and Colorado Aggies overwhelming Wyoming 83 to 0.
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Iowa
Oklahoma Aggies
Chicago
Michigan Aggies
Pennsylvania
Franklin and Marshall
Brown
Hartford
Syracuse
Hobart
Lafayette
Hucklenberg
Bowdoin
Amherst C. Cornell
St. Bonaventure
Furman
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic
Hampden- Sydney
Virginia Military
Lynchburg
Washington and
Les
Western Maryland
Alabama
Union U
C. Baylor
Immons
North Carolina State
Roanoke
Pittsburgh
Bucknell
Penn State
Lebanon Valley
Vermont
Maine
Notre Dame
Kalamazoo
Georgia
Mercer
Sothern Methodist U
Denton Normal
Navy
William and Mary C. Columbia
Ursinus
W. and
Bethany
Georgia Tech
Oglethorpe
Colorado Aggies
Wyoming U
Denver U
Regis College
Forest Ranger Examination Announced for Southwest
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a Forest Ranger exam on October 23 for qualified applicants aged 21 to 36. Openings exist in Arizona and New Mexico at multiple towns. A one day written test covers timber, forest fires, grazing, with credit for education and experience. Applications and blanks available from Forest Supervisors. STewart, B. C. reports Premier mine rope length and a local marriage at Roosevelt, Oklahoma.
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Forest Service
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Clifton
Flagstaff
Holbrook
Pheonix Prescott
Safford
Springerville
Tucson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Piggly Wiggly Trade Ends Hoarding Era
A local report notes the community reduced pests by trading with Piggly Wiggly. The town faced a burden from the pest issue but secured relief through a strategic commercial exchange, marking a shift in daily worries.
Yokohama Quake Relief Effort Led by Red Cross
Photo shows Yokohama harbor ruined by quake and fire. American Red Cross actions under Judge Payne and Secretary Hoover aim to mobilize relief with a goal of 15 million dollars, with funds ear marked for Japan. Tens of thousands homeless, sick, and orphaned. U.S. aid prioritized.
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Yokohama
American Red Cross
Japan
America
United States
Coolidge
Pacific
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Commerce
Hoover
Wells Brother Visits from Manson Iowa
P L Wells brother of George Wells of this city is here from Manson Iowa for an extended visit. If you want mattress work done ring Ray McCracken phone 1185R advertisement 1123¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Wells
George Wells
City
Manson
Iowa
Ray McCracken
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Don Dye
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E. T. Amonett
Studebaker
Bert Balierd
Edward Rudd
Alama Phinney
Roosevelt, Okla
C. C. Hill
Tradin
Roswell Undertaking Co
Frank Talmage
Frank LE Pell
Spark
Spark’s Confectionery
Roswell
Buick Go
Wellborn Cleaning Works
Hone
Leod -Clethao
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