More Simple Farm Loan Law Is Urged
At the National Farm Congress in Indianapolis resolutions call for a simpler farm loan law, more funding for the office of marketing, and actions to ease car shortages. The resolutions committee led by Joshua Strange of Marion and J. H. Patton of Belton debated making the loan law easier to access for applicants. The sessions, tied to the International Soil Products Exposition, feature talks by agricultural officials from western states, foreign representatives, and officials from Canada and Mexico. The gathering will hear talks on homestead law, irrigation aid, and water impounding.
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Dianapolis
Ind
Congress
Office of Marketing
National Farm Congress
Joshua Strange
Marion
J. H. Patton
Belton
D. C
H. E. Stockbridge
Jacksonville
Fla
Houston
Tex
W. M. Jardine
Tom Lea
el Paso
R. B. Orndorff
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Andres Garcia
United States
F. H. Auld
Canada
Niel Nielson
Dry Farmers Press for Large Homesteads at El Paso Congress
At El Paso Texas the International Dry Farm Congress opened its session to debate revised homestead laws. Delegates argued that the current land allotments are insufficient for settlers and urged larger homesteads, with proceedings expected to run through Saturday.
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EL Paso
Tex
International Dry Farm Congress
Sam Speir Hardware Co Ad Promotes 20% Lawn Mower Discount
A brief advertisement from Sam Speir Hardware Co. announces a 20 percent discount on lawn mowers. The notice highlights savings for customers shopping for garden equipment and mower maintenance during the sale period.
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Sam Speir Hardware Co
Jewelry Stolen from Ranger Drug Store
Between two thousand and three thousand dollars in jewelry was taken from Terrell's Drug Store in Ranger Texas early today. Police believe the robbers fled toward Fort Worth or Dallas and have alerted authorities in both cities to watch for the thieves.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Terrell’s
Ranger
Here
Dallas
James W Best Dies After Long Health Battle
James W Best longtime Texas Siftings Magazine writer and Texas Siftings Ranch owner near Austin died October 10 in California and was buried today in Houston after returning for the funeral.
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James W. Best
Houston
Tex
Texas Siftings Magazine
Texas Siftings Ranch
Austin
California
Circus Foreman Dies After Tent Pole Fall
Joe Hanson, tent foreman for a traveling circus in Galveston, died in a local hospital from injuries a tent pole caused when it fell on him Sunday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and spinal injuries.
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Galveston
Tex
Joe Hanson
Episcopals Revise Entire Prayer Book In Major Meeting
In St Louis on October 19 the House of Deputies of the general convention debates overhauling the prayer book line by line to broaden service freedom. Deputies weigh adding prayers and potential doctrinal shifts while aiming to correct mistranslations in scripture. A bid to enable creation of Negro dioceses under Negro bishops and shift supervision from white heads awaits action by the bishops, with final word expected today.
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ST. Louis
House of Deputies
General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
New Process Roofing Receives Texas Permit. Met Investment Raises Capital
Austin, Oct 19. The New Process Roofing and Supply Company of East St. Louis was granted a Texas permit to do business, with capital stock of 100,000 dollars and Texas headquarters in Dallas. An amendment filed by the Metropolitan Investment Company of Dallas increases its capital stock from 65,000 to 100,000 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Secretary of State’s Department
Process Roofing and Supply Company of
East St. Louis
Dallas
State Department
Metropolitan Investment Company of
Tall Story Material About Perkins Fishing Trip Conversation
A brief fragment notes Perkins and his fishing trip as a lively topic that could fuel weeks of chatter. The line suggests a humorous tale or notable catch shared to entertain readers and keep Perkins in ongoing dialogue.
Alzafar Temple to be instituted by Shriners at San Antonio
Oklahoma City nobles deliver charter for Alzafar Temple at Gunter Hotel. San Antonio gains a permanent Shrine temple as officers are installed, parades planned with Houston and Austin delegations, and a full day of ceremonies, receptions, and a grand ball.
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Alzafar Temple
San Antonio
United States
Noble Jack Jones
Oklahoma City
Gunter Hotel
Imperial Council
Buffalo
Jones
Imperial
Noble G. A. Paul
India Temple
Okla
Oklahoma
Alcafar Temple
Noble Jones
O. G. Bantley
Charles Derr
Frank R. Newton
Gunter
Sylvan Lang
J. H. Haile
Noble P. D. Mathis
W. J D. Hood
Noble Wallace
H Newton
Robert Burns
A. C. McDaniel
Robert S. Michiael
Stanley Winters
Houston
Austin
Alsafa Temple
Scottish Rite
St. Mary's Street
Imperial Council of North America
Jack Jones
Shriners
Alzafar Temple to Be Instituted and Initiate Novices
The Alzafar Temple set for a major Shrine celebration in Texas will institute and initiate novices in a grand San Antonio event. Officials anticipate a large turnout as members prepare ceremonial rites and community activities.
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Alzafar Temple
Texas
San
Scottish Rite reunion to close in San Antonio
The Scottish Rite reunion at the cathedral on St. Marys Street ends Thursday night to give way to the Shrine program Friday. It is reported as the largest and most successful San Antonio reunion with nearly 200 candidates. The thirty first and thirty second degrees occupy the final day with T. T. Van der Hoeven and R. L. Ball respectively officiating. A banquet in the cathedral Thursday night expects over 500 attendees.
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St. Mary's Street
San Antonio
T. T. van derHoeven
R. L. Ball
Grand piano sale with liberal terms in San Antonio
A lengthy sale notice offers upright pianos at 95 to 197 on payments and cash discounts. It urges readers to visit, call, or mail for bargain lists, and offers shipping, railroad fare repayment, and full guarantees. The ad promises easy terms as low as 1.25 per week and large cash payment discounts.
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San Antonio
No Reserve Furloughs Halted By War Mobilization
Washington Oct 19 secretary Baker ordered stop on all furlough applications to the regular army reserve under the national defense act. The move reflects the need for all available soldiers in active service and the concentration of forces amid mobilization.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
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