Ford Purchase Muscle Shoals Project Likely Dead
Washington September 25 Officials believe Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals plan failed as War Department sold the Gorgas power plant to Alabama Power. Gorgas was key to Ford's bid and he would not bid without it. Secretary Weeks billed Ford's engineer Mayo with surprise at the sale.
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FORD
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Henry Ford
War Department
Gorgas Power
Alabama Power Company
Gorgas
B.d
Coolidge
Bankers Open National Convention in Atlantic City
The forty-ninth annual convention of the American Bankers Association opened with President J H Pueacher delivering a forceful speech attacking radicals. He defended the capitalist system as yielding greater comfort and leisure, but warned against wild labor, seven day work weeks, and treacherous business cycles.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Amercan Bankers’ Associaton
J. H. Pueacher
Sapulpa Murder Case Dismissal Denied In Ward Trial
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on September 25 judge Robert F. Wagner denied a motion to dismiss the first degree murder charge against Walter Ward, alleged killer of Clarence Peters, after the state rested its case. The incident occurred during a trial day in which proceedings also noted public notices and local advertisements in the same issue.
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Ward
White Plains
N. Y
Aganst Walter
Clarence Peters
Robert F. Wagner
Sapulpa
Okla
Walton
Cty
Dynamic
Cit
Qkirahoma City
the Record
Aldrch Blake
Military Court
Tulsa
Wal
Walton Gailing
Capitol
Grand Dragon Jewett
Jewett
House
Austin
Texas
West
San Antono
Knights of Kamela
Roswell Anticipates Crowded Cotton Carnival Weekend
Roswell prepares for a three day cotton carnival draw of visitors from across the region. Cars will fill the area and campground taxes will apply as facilities are expanded. Hotels report many advance reservations as city departments plan to handle the crowds.
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Roswell
Rowwell
South to Stage Football Invasion of the East
Southern college teams prepare a bold schedule of inter sectional clashes across the East and Middle West. Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Yale, Penn State, Army and Michigan among others are listed in 13 major matchups. Nebraska and Washington & Jefferson also travel east, with Detroit hosting a western venture.
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New York
East
Middle West
Mason-Dixon
George Tech
North Carolina
Invaders
Penn State
Notre Dame
Carolina
Yale
Georga
Centre
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Army
Florida
Alabama Poly
Arkansas Aggies
Alabama
Syracuse
Washington & Lee
Washington & Jefferson
Vanderblt
Michigan
Missssippi Aggies
Agai
Wash
Ington & Jefferson
Pres Dentg
Detroi
Universty
Detroit
Special meeting called for Roswell Camp W O W
Roswell Camp No 6 W O W meets at 7 30 p m on September 26 1923 in rooms 1 and 2 over Luff's Confectionery Main and Fowbrh streets. Matters of special importance will be discussed with all members asked to attend. CO E Little C C WL A Brown Clerk Advertisement mattress work offered by G W McCracken phone 1185R.
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O. R. Rutledge
Roswell
Luff
Main
Fowbrh
E. Little
C.C
A Brown
Winsome Winn e The Pretty Tile Charmer At The Lake
Winsome Winn e is described as a cheerful, attractive figure who meets people with a smile. The verse highlights her hair, eyes, and charm, noting her skills as a swimmer, boat operator, and car driver. It emphasizes her calm, focused work ethic and restraint in conversation.
Ball Tonight Sets Roswell Queen Contest at Armory
Secretary Rieman oversees ballot counting for the Roswell Carnival Queen contest as Ball begins at 7:30 PM at the Armory. Elks officials arrange seating, cloakroom, refreshments by St Andrews Guild, Lemp’s orchestra to play, and auto parking for hundreds.
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Roman
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Roswell
Armory
Rieman
Mr. Rieman
Begu Lment
St. Anthony
Cep
The
Elks
Ace Guffey
Womans Guild of St Andrews
Lemp
Carl Gordon
Riemen
Church Night at First Christian Church Wednesday
The Church Night supper and program at First Christian Church last Wednesday drew good participation. Tomorrow night the event continues with supper at 25 cents, a program on Prayer and Evangelism, and choir rehearsal led by Mrs Long. Reservations to Mrs T H Gibbany are welcome. Sidney M Bedford, pastor.
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Frst Christian Church
Whch
Long
T. H. Gibbany
Sidney M. Bedford
Carnival Queen Dance Drives Car Checks at Armory
Elks arrange car checks for Carnival Queen Dance located behind the Armory. A lightsed lot and competent escort will ensure cars are parked properly and watched. After the dance, patrons can retrieve their cars with a 25 cent service charge. Drive in to the Armory entrance to the parking grounds.
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Elks
Imen
Perth
Grounis
Merchants May Light Windows At Reduced Rate
The Ragwell Advertising Club helped propose lower window and sign lighting rates via Public Service Company. If 75 percent of Main Street merchants join, lights will be installed and operated at a flat monthly charge based on globe count, about one third lower than current rates. The club urges merchants to accept, noting benefits to stores and the community.
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Ragwell Advertising Club
Public Service
Whch
Main Street
Public Service Company
Advertising Club
Goffe
Beral
Burkhart Wins Handicapped Golf Meet at Country Club
Wy K Burkhart captured the handicap golf tournament held at the country club over a two day weekend. He posted a gross 91 with a 26 handicap for a net 65, ahead of W C Lawrence and Jaffa Miller at 72. Langford Keith and Dr Connor tied for third. later playoff rounds to determine final prize. A Cahoon trophy tourney is planned with qualifiers the coming weekend in handicap match play.
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K. Burkhart
Ll Lawrence
Jatiia Miller
Langford Keth
Farmers Advance Plans for Cotton Carnival Next Week
Farmers and farming communities hurried this week to prepare for the cotton carnival set to start next Thursday. The executive committee says success hinges on farmers and orchard men bringing in exhibits to show valley productivity and foster exchange of ideas. Amusement features aim to draw crowds while exhibits justify the investment, with keen competition expected in classified and community booths and judging by nonresident experts to avoid favoritism.
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Ind V'Duial
Spartan figure leads fight against dope menace in film
Mrs Wallace Reid wages a personal crusade against narcotics, detailing her husband’s death and two orphans left behind. She fronts a nationwide campaign, appearing in the photodrama Human Wreckage to illustrate the drug threat, and travels 3000 miles to advocate public action at a national narcotic conference in Washington.
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Wallace Re
Reid
Vccus
T He Evil
Mrs. Red
Miss
Washington
Reit
Sessona
Islaca
Canve
Rome
n-Washington
Wishea
Godea
Congressmin
Porter
Congress
Fars
Mrs. Reid
Joan
Jerusalem
Floats Entered in Cotton Carnival Parade
The parade committee faced flub in the Cotton Carnival buildup as Friday’s parade nears. Additional floats from Modern Woodmen Piggly Wiggly Knights of Columbus Mabie Lowrey Woodmen of the World and others are expected to join with decorated cars, with many women planning car decorations but few having announced yet.
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Modern Woodmen
Piggly Wiggly
Knights of Columbus
Mabie Lowrey
Woodmen of the World
Chistan Church
Gross-Miller Grocery’ Co
Purity Furniture Company
Brown's Garage
Ks Lodge
Crystal Bottling Orks
Purity Creamery Company
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Reich
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Waterbury
Roswell Pump Co
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Charles Vaughn
Frank Riddle
Frederick Howden
Albuquerque
Roswell Advertising Club
Chamber of Commerce
Ad Club
Fannie Kirvin
Brice
Las Vegas
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Afano Bata
Carlsbad
Cial Vist
Roll Auto Company
fiOswell Floral Company
Pecos Valley
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G. W. McCracken
Christian Church
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J. W. Mullens
Juan Cobas
Mulleng
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Goodyear and
Kelly
Simon Gonzales
Denason
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Purity Creamery Co
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