101st Birthday in Wilson County Still Smoke and Smile
Campbell Haddox, aged 101, celebrated at home in Wilson County near San Antonio with 101 candles on a cake. He recounts a Civil War service with Company 1 Third Texas Infantry and claims not to have been sick a day in his life while enjoying tobacco and cigars.
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Campbell Haddox
Ron San Antonia
Wilson County
EB. B. Haddox
San Antonio
Haddex
Texas
Wilson-Bexar County
Third
Texas Infantry
Green
Devine Farm Loan Officers Elected
At a Devine health meeting of the National Farm Loan association officers were elected for 192? President J Thompson Vice president J W Roberson secretary treasurer Frank R Briscoe and directors George T Briscoe J R Howard J W Roberson J W Heath and Frank Rhin The report notes the chapter departs in good condition and lists a line of bushes春.
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Devine
Devine Health
National Farm Loan Association
J.thompson
J. W. Roberson
Frank R. Briscoe
George T. Briscoe
J. R. Howard
J. W. Heath
Frank Rhin
Ineal
Disaster Legend Returns as Afrika Sinks in Svo Storm
In Narvik Norway Jan 6 a sea superstition resurfaces as the 10 000 ton German steamer Afrika sinks after a fatal aboard brawl during loading. The captain stayed with the ship as a gale drove iron ore cargo and the hull was pierced leaving 3 crewmen in lifeboats. The body of a killed sailor was carried to Germany for burial fueling unease aboard.
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Narvik
Norway
Germany
Fran
Near-Death Quagmire Rescue Near Lake George Macomb County
Wayne county official Charles Newkirk described a narrow escape after sinking knee to chest deep in aquashy mud while deer hunting near Lake George in Macomb county. A party member yelled for help as the marsh trapped him, and a wire cable was used to drag him to safety with rescuers pulling him free.
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Detroit
Jan
Charles K. Newkirk
Newkirk
Wayne County
Lake George
Macomb County
Kensick
Revolving Great Lakes Exposition Stage Promised in Cleveland
Cleveland officials announce the 1937 Great Lakes Exposition will feature a world leading revolving stage at the Wake front. General manager Lincoln G. Dickey describes a towering circular platform 200000 square feet in area, set at the north end of the amusement area beside Lake Erie. The 101 Days Ofne expedition will bring world famous guests India stars and celebrities, with elaborate costumes, color scenery, a public address system and dramatic lighting to accompany performances.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Ndia
Paralysis Noted as Century Old in U S
New York January 16 paralysis is not a new disease in the United States though only recently recognized for what it is a malevolent mystery to the flesh. Plans to hold more than 5000 community celebrations to raise funds for the fight against the disease continue as part of the nation’s birthday observance for Franklin D Roosevelt.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Jacol Heine
City News Dance Adjoins Turner Hall in San Antonio
San Antonio hosts a Saturday dance at Turner Hall featuring Buddy Hancock in a piano and music set. Ads list admission and schedule notes with a Sunday dance by Gregaretin and Wan a Adm. dc and 250.
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Turner Hall
San Antonio
Gregaretin
Wan
Names Lose Ground as Public Board Targets Realistic Town Names
Washington January 22 The American public is beginning to protest provocative place names. The U S geographic board announced it is removing certain tongue twisting tiles from the official list while noting many readable names remain. Kentucky lists Biscuit Busy Barefoot Piedmont and others while Arkansas Georgia and Texas provide further examples of quirky names.
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Voultery
Dundalgale Falls
Crooked Lake
Manuka
Tayel Lake
Mirror Lake
Kentucky
Happy
Hot Spot
Mamainie
Arkansas
Dowdy
Georg
Ty Ty
Gar
Loco
Texas
Oregon
Open Forum on South Flores Street Traffic Woes
Observant Citizen urges immediate action to widen South Flores and extend nearby streets to alleviate escalating traffic from the Laredo highway and growing population. The piece proposes field appraisers, bids for right of way, and a bond issue, noting WPA funds might aid and emphasizing life over stadiums and parks.
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South Flores Street
Probandt Street
South Alamo Street
Mitchell Street
Bebler Sit
Harlendale
South Pieres Street
Pleasanton Road i
South Main Avenue
South Alamo
United States
Pleasanton Road
Laredo
Nogaiilas Street
Harjlatdale
Mayfield Park
Flores Street
Wrtter
Laredo Highway
Mexico City
Nogalitos
Tourist Suggests Less Horn More Head Edit
A fragment hints at a playful suggestion to reduce horn use in favor of calmer head thinking. The text notes horn sounds cause confusion and nerve strain, urging a practical change for better harmony.
Texas Gas Expands Reach Through Vast Pipeline System
Texas gas supplies stretch across Paucteen states and northern Mexico via a 15,000 mile main trunk network. The new pipeline links Texas fields to regional distribution, boosting regional energy access and reliability for neighboring areas.
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Texas
Paucteen
Mexico
Labor and Finance Aid For Infantile Paralysis Drive
Labor and finance mobilize nationwide to back a presidential birthday event on January 30 for fundraising to fight infantile paralysis. William Green leads labor efforts with Matthew Woll and Gil bert Hyatt coordinating units. other AFL leaders join the national committee. Finance members contribute through the national committee, with broad banking support reported by Colonel Doherty. Carnegie Tech graduate Poly Bowles, a universal player, is noted.
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New York
UINS
Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Matthew Woll
Gilbert £. Hyatt
Hatiom
Cal Hen- Wo L. Doherty
George M. Harrison
George M. Hetty
John L. Lewis
Frank Morrison
B. Robertson
A. A. Myrnup
Thomas E. Burke
Harvey
Shock-Proof Anesthetic Discovery Reported in New York
Dr Raymond L Osborne of Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia University announced the discovery of Epicaine a shock proof local anesthetic with advantages over procaine and cocaine preparations. The preliminary report notes epicaine raises blood pressure and acts as a gastopressor, contrasting with traditional insensibility effects.
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New York
Raymond L. Osborne
Roosevelt Hospital
Columbia University
Osborne
Tomorow
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