New Braunfels Capitalist Harry Landa Retires After 47 Years
The New Braunfels community marks the retirement of Harry Landa after decades building a vast estate along the Comal river and Guadalupe. From a small mill and cotton gin, Landa expanded into a modern plant complex with wheat, cotton, and power operations, a park, and irrigation works. His successor plans to sustain the Landa enterprises and estate spanning about 600 acres.
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Lends
Dow
Citiz Dens
New Braunfels
Harry Danie
Joseph Janda
Germany
Texan
Prince Braunfels
Merigather
Comal
Lydering
Hove
Harry Zonde
Oheeseed
Harry Londe
Kansas
Mezics
Repid
Rome
Londe Park
Landa Creations
Dea
Tanda
Guadalupe
Wow Brounfely
Landa Park
Amphioxus and Labor Debates Across Nations
Fragmented column discusses Aristocratic habits versus Backbone in Amphioxus as a metaphor. It contrasts British and American labor disputes, noting coal miners in the United States seek higher pay while mine owners seek lower wages. Britain contemplates subsidies to delay strikes, avoiding direct government control of mines. The piece warns of broader economic implications and reflects on industrial policy and labor politics.
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Brmser
Amphioxus
Mana
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Baldwin
Breming
British Central
America
Park Of Evergreen Streams And Immense Springs
A historic park features emerald waters fed by immense bubbling springs and a renowned swimming pool. It spans nearly 100 acres and offers athletic facilities throughout, with a dedication to the land and its creator Marty Landsa.
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Marty Landsa
Wolves Goloperate But Lose Rooster
A fragmented field note describes a coyote tracking a Chinese pheasant rooster near a plow. The coyote moves back and forth, closing in on the rooster while an owl or guard-like animal observes nearby. A second coyote is glimpsed, crouched and trailing.
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Walla Walla
Thomax Speer
Awentey
U.S. Consul's Wife Slaps Storekeeper Over Bill
A Munich incident reported by German press describes Mrs. Murphy wife of the American consul slapping a Munich shopkeeper after she refused to refund a repaired item without payment. A male customer who scolded Mrs. Murphy for the act became involved, escalating the scene.
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U.S
Universal Service
Borls
Murphy
Munich
Moe. Murphy
Wax van Dol
Mrs Virginia Wall to Be Buried Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Wall 52 will be held from the family home at 219 Pereida Street Sunday afternoon. The Rev Andree of St Tosopa Catholic Church will conduct. Burial in Atascadero Cemetery. Survived by husband Freak T Wall three daughters Mrs Milton Indwig Mrs Oeding and Mrs akevig f9asoma Rtanley and Leavelle Wall all of San Antonio father Ey Guavelle of Dem broke Ky and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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Man
Virginia Wall
Pereida Street
Andree
St. Tosopa'e Catholic Church
Burin
Atesdawn
Freak T. Wally
Mra Milton
Indwig
Oeding
Mre Akevig
Leavelle Wall
Sana Antonio
Ey“. Guavelle
Dem
Broke
Toro
Jesse Dutipig
Lovie Altmann
Louis Pealia
Aereth Junner
Charles Renz
Tiingel
Daniel Ill
Leslie
40 Year Old Theft Bared By Revival Act
A Florida resident converted after revival confessed to stealing shoes from Copeland Brothers in Troy over 40 years ago. He offered to repay the $1.25 estimated price with interest, leaving local merchants to decide on further action and the evangelist’s possible involvement.
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Troy, Ale
Florida City
Copeland Brothers
Slivas
Bescome
Copeland
Troy
Florida
Two Boys Die From Sand Collapse in New Brunswick
In South River New Jersey on August 1 two boys aged 19 and 32 from Squith River died after a sand bank collapsed while they bathed in a pool. Volunteers and Police Chief Charles Wberwein coordinated rescue efforts as a later victim’s body surfaced. The New Brunswick fire department joined and worked ten hours without success. The victims were fond of bathing in the pool near the sand bank.
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South River
N. S
Wednasilny
Alfonin Koscinkowics
Charlee
Wyomin
Squith River
Hile
Charles Wberwein
Vromin
Koxcinkowitz
Eberwein
Pal
Brunawick
London Garter Party Sparks Social Gossip
In London on August 1, a social leader faces upset rumors after Jimmie Corrigan hosted a party with claims of gold cigarette lighters and jeweled guitars given to guests. Gossip writers, citing notes from a newspaper, reported extravagant tokens while guests reportedly left early as Savoy orphans connection is hinted and champagne flowed the next morning.
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London
Mer
Jimmie Corrigan
London Paepers
Jimmie
Grosvenor Street
West
Savoy Firphans
Gilver
Ocean City's first policewoman on duty at beach
Ocean City's first policewoman, Mrs. Lil Olney, begins twelve hour shift enforcing beach and statue area rules. She patrols Hyde Park, directs crowds, and wears no uniform while addressing visitors and guiding conduct near the memorial statue of Jacob Epstein.
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Ocean City
OCEAN
Dily
Mra
London
Aux
Finn Oluey
Momerville
Hudson
Hyde Peek
Traces of a Chinese City Unearthed in Nevada
A Cosmographic Society expedition reports uncovering a site near Piche Nevada and White Horns Springs with obsidian cliffs covered in Chinese characters from a pre Ming era. The team leader notes directions visible on etched cliffs and white pottery fragments suggesting ancient Chinese habitation in the area.
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Nevada
Soy
Nev
National Cosusegraphic Society
Piche
White Horns Springs
Sejentiate
Robert Hamilton
Ber
Atlanta
Orientilment House Hare
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Houston Building
Robert Winder
Jonet Avenue
Robert’ B. Green Hospital
Winder
Majestic Theater
Africa
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Elgin
Garter Party
Palm Beach
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