Navy's giant dirigible reaches St Louis in four hours
The ZR-1, the Navy's giant airship, landed in St Louis at four am after a 1200 mile non stop flight from Lakehurst New Jersey averaging 55 mph. It stayed for a brief visit then departed at 10 10 am returning to Lakehurst. Mayor Willis Ford left town to attend his mother's illness in Monroe Louisiana. Local dairy ad and Santa Fe visitors tied to carnival week.
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It. Louis
Lakehurst
N. J
Ford
Willis Ford
Monroe
Cotton crop yields drop from last year. forecast 11 million bales
Washington reports September 25 crop condition at 49.5 percent of normal, down from 57.5 last year and 54.1 on August 25. Expected yield about 137.7 pounds per acre and total production near 11,015,000 bales. Real estate transfers and local ads wrap the page.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Walton Fails to Prevent Oklahoma Election
Oklahoma voters faced a tense election day as Governor Walton attempted to halt voting, splitting law enforcement actions across seventy-seven counties. Despite heavy turnout, deputy sheriffs carried two guns, and martial law was scaled back as the adjutant general’s orders shifted hearings to other towns.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Walton
Oklahoma
National Guardsmen
Election Board
Adjutant General
Chickasha and
Cushing
Frank Stevens
Court House
Stevens
Ardmore
Healdon
Wilson
London
Carter County
Sherif London
Oklahoma County
Church Night At First Christian Church
Tomorrow night at the First Christian Church features supper at 6 30 for 25 cents and a 7 00 prayer and praise service. Mrs Lucile Mize of the Vawter Party will speak and an 8 00 choir rehearsal will follow under Mrs Raymond Long. Sidney M Bedford is the pastor.
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Christian Church
First Christian Church
T. H. Gibbany
Lucle Mize
Raymond Long
Vawter
Sidney M Bedford
The Graceful Appearance of a Federal Card Tire
Roswell Auto Company advertisement highlights dependable tires and a sense of security for car riders. Parade notice explains spectators’ cars backed into curbs for Cotton carnival parades so pedestrians can view safely. Mrs. Harriet M. Parkhurst returns from Chicago after weeks away. Weather forecast: generally fair tonight and Wednesday, unsettled in parts.
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Roswell Auto Company
Hotels urged to house cotton carnival crowd
Advance hotel reservations show crowds for the cotton carnival will exceed regular rooms. Citizens willing to rent rooms for three nights should notify the Chamber of Commerce at once to aid accommodation. Phone contact provided.
Joyland Prep Underway Elks Host Big Booster Night
Joyland preparations proceed with Elks hosting a booster luncheon. Superintendent W E Bloop reports plaza work on schedule and chief architect G N Amis places the main dance floor, illuminated from multiple angles, as Maxwell trio and Shaw perform daily. Army fireworks and a searchlight display are planned for opening nights.
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Joyland
Elks
Heduse
W. E. Bloop
G. N. Amis
Henry Selleck
Maxwell Trio
Shaw
Maxwells
Shaws
Elks Grounds
Fair Grounds
Army
Fort Bliss
Fordel Oil Promises Easier Daily Travel
An old promotional verse extols Ford vehicles for daily commuting and happier work life. It urges using Veedol Fordel O to keep the engine quiet, bearings sound, and the motor clean. The ad emphasizes fuel and oil efficiency with a cheerful tone.
Clerks and Carriers Examination Notice in Roswell NM
Notice of exams for clerks and carriers to form an eligible list for local post office vacancies. Held in the Federal Building Roswell October 20 1923 with 10 11 am and 4 5 pm hours. Applications to be filed. blanks and details from Local Secretary at the Post Office. Signed J D Hearn Local Secretary.
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Roswell
N. M
Bulding
J. D. Hearn
Roswell School Closure Sparks Carnival Prep
Roswell schools close all day Friday boosting carnival plans for pupils. They aim to enter the Friday parade bicycle race with a $10 top prize for best decorated bike and a second prize for the next best. The parade starts Friday at 10 o'clock. Opening ceremony is Thursday at 10.
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Chaves County
Pecos Valley
Whch
Miss Apple
Mss
Alfalfa
Artesia
Carlsbad
Mexco Military Institute
Man
Court House
R. C. Reid
C. N .Moore
Dexter
Roy Lockhead
Hagerman
New Mexico
Miss Alfalfa
King Cotton
Forest Service
Roswell
New York Official Visits On Tuberculosis Service
Arthur J Strawson, supervisor of the field service of the National Tuberculosis Association, is in town from New York City spending several days handling official matters.
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Arthur J.strawson
National Tuberculosis Association
New York City
German Government Captures Last Monarchists at Kuestrin
Berlin Oct 2 The last Monarchist rebels holding the fortress of Kuestrin surrendered to government forces after heavy fighting They will be tried by a special court set up under President Eberts state of siege proclamation.
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Roswell
Berlin
Germany
Kuestrin
Ebert
Government Reports Big First-Quarter Surplus
The Treasury Department records show a surplus of 180,484 in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30. Gross receipts were 972,024,995 while expenditures dropped to 791,540,036 due to higher receipts and cut costs.
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Washington
Treasury Department
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