Death of J. J. Bennett brings Taylor mourners
The remains of J. J. Bennett, longtime Taylor resident and cashier of the First National Bank of Deming, N M, were laid to rest in Taylor city cemetery with Masonic rites after dying in Asheville North Carolina. He is survived by his widow and three children, four brothers and one sister. The sister is B T Bennett and W J Bennett of Crystal Springs Mississippi. Other brothers include W C Bennett of Canyon C W Bennett of Clarion and Mrs J J Thames of Taylor. Staacke Bros offer carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices.
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J. J. Bennett
Taylor
Tex
First National Bank of
B. T. Bennett
W. J. Bennett
Crystal Springs
Staacke Bros
Crest of Mississippi flood passes jetties gateway
New Orleans reports the Mississippi River crest moving past the jetties 90 miles below New Orleans as gauges show no rise in 72 hours. Weather forecast predicts high water through May with crevasse near Nestor Canal prompting engineers to crib the break.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Gulf
St. Louis
Weather Bureau
Nestor Canal
United States Engineers
Cc. O. Sherrill
Sawed Off Limb He Sat On
In Richmond Virginia on May 14 1935 Augustus Davis a 58 year old Black man sat on a tree limb which broke and he was sawed off with the limb he died.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Augustus Davis
Fire Destroys James Sanitarium in Raleigh Springs
MEMPHIS Tenn May 14 The James sanitarium at Raleigh Springs suburb was destroyed by fire early today. Sixty patients were asleep inside all escaped some only in night robes. Loss estimated at 125000.
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Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
James
Raleigh Springs
Dies From Eating Easter Bees
Irene Wise a 3 year old girl dies in Waco Texas after illness from eating Easter eggs believed tainted by impurities or dyes on shells. The poisoning followed a lingering illness traced to Easter egg consumption earlier in the season.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Irene Wise
Home Treatment for Tuberculosis And Recovery at Home
An advertising feature promotes Eckman's Alterative as a home remedy for tuberculosis and other lung conditions. A Colwyn Pennsylvania reader testifies to recovery after trying the medicine, claiming ten years of good health. The ad touts nonpoisonous, nonhabit forming ingredients and lists Fischer's drug store and Eckman Laboratory as sources.
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4Th St
Colwyn (Darby
Eckman
Mary Wasson
Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Plant Juice touted by San Antonio man in testimonial spread
Lew Kofman of San Antonio recounts relief from fatigue and indigestion after using Dillingham's Plant Juice with claimed boosts to energy and digestion. The ad promotes a money back guarantee and a demonstration at Fischer's, urging others with nervous debility to try the vegetable tonic.
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Frank A. Dillingham
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Lew Kofman
Kofman
Dillingham
Texas
Fischer's
Socialist delegates split at national convention in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis 290 delegates divide over platform and resolution committees with opportunists aligned to Victor Berger and Charles Edward Russell winning large majorities. The conference aims to balance labor union ties while resisting immediate socialist upheaval and seizure of production by workers.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Socialist National Convention
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Charles Edward Russell
New York
American Federation of Labor
Industrial Workers of the World
Socialist
William ©. Haywood
William ©. Haywood, A Leader of the Industrial Workers
Socialist Party
San Diego
Cal
Berger
To Keep the Face Fresh and Youthful with Mercorized Wax
An old home remedy advises mercorized wax as the best way to keep the face clean fresh and youthful. The article claims wax absorbs wornout skin particles and that cosmetics worsen complexion. It promotes nightly application anounce of wax and washing by morning for a gradual reveal of rosy underskin.
Conness to lead San Antonio Publicity League drive
W S Conness was elected chair man of the Publicity League division of the Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. The group approved a plan to double San Antonio's population by 1929 with strong support and noted $6732 spent on advertising the prior year.
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W. S. Conness
Publicity League
Chamber of Commerce
Conness
J. H. Kirkpatrick
B. M. Hammond
T. N. Smith
James Kapp
William Dobrowolski
FP. M. Swearingen
A. B. Stephens
J. F. McGowan
George C. Saur
T. H
San Antonio
Fred Reutzel
League
Missouri Pacific Railroad
T. L. Conroy
Charles H. Norton
Associated Press
General Reyes
Norton
Fol
Staacke Bros Rubber Works Solves Carriage Fire Woes
Staacke Bros offers Springfield rubber firing for carriages and buggies. They claim superior rubber application to prevent fires and improve reliability.
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Staacke Bros
Neee Springfield
Shriners Open Fair Begins in Austin Texas
The twelve day fair under Ben Hur temple Shriners opened at the Shriners hall in Austin with Mayor Wooldridge delivering the welcome and Attorney General Lightfoot calling the event a milestone for Masonry in Texas. A Driskill hotel parade preceded the new hall and booths offer attractions expected to raise funds for the temple.
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Austin
Tex
Ben Hur Temple of Shriners
Shriners’ Hall
Wooldridge
Lightfoot
Shriners
Ben Hur Temple
Texas
Driskill Hotel
New Hall
Tribute to Titanic Heroes Dominates Texas D A R Gathering
At the Texas D A R state meeting in Austin on May 14, leaders were elected for the coming year including P. Smith as state president and Wells Thompson as first president. A grave marking committee reported six graves dated 1812, with two already marked, as the group observed the Titanic anniversary with music and addresses.
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Austin
Tex
Daughters — the Confederacy
State House
P. Smith
Wells Thompson
Bay City
Edwin Bruce
Gary
Mnene
Broop
Eugene Barkering
Scrnarys
T. A
Marka Austin
Herytan Austin
Elton Perry Austin
Governor Colquitt
Titanic Victims Brought Ashore at Louisburg
The government steamship Mony arrived with bodies of Titanic victims Harold Reynolds of Toronto S Smith from the cooking staff and a young Syrian unnamed. They landed in Louisburg and were taken to Halifax for burial.
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Associated PR
Louisburg
Mony
Harol Reynolds
Toronto
S. Smith
Halifax
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the Centaur Company
New York City
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R. M. Haan
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
Union Stock Yards
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Cairo
Memphis
Arkansas City
Helena
Vicksburg
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Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
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Mississippi
Atchaffalaya River
Martin Wright
Bedell Bldg
Avenue C
Trom
Platform and Resolutions Committee
National Hygienic Review
Batiste
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Saul Wsetson
Conne
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Daughters of 1812
Pape’s
U.S. Pat
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