Government to run displays at fair Boys Corn Club Day
The United States government through J. L. Quickfall of the agricultural department will oversee exhibits at the International Fair next fall with a focus on the Boys Corn Club Day on November 10. About 18 000 boys from Texas are expected to attend with corn specimens. the government offers 1100 in cash prizes and will mail 40 000 pamphlets detailing prizes and club work.
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United States
J. L
J. M. Vance
Agricultural Department
Washington
Texas
Boys’ Corn Club
Quicksall
Vance
A. M. Pyron
Tampico
Mex
W. T. Carley
Burglars Ravage Yoakum Homes This Week
Burglars have entered several houses in Yoakum Texas this week stealing about 50 dollars from W H Porter and taking money from Sam Weatherly on another night reported today in the local city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
W. H. Porter
Sam Weatherly
Earthquake Felt In Stuttgart Area
A moderate prolonged earthquake shock was felt in Stuttgart and surrounding Württemberg last night. The Associated Press report notes the tremor was noticeable in the vicinity, though no injuries or damage are reported.
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Germany
Associated Press
Stuttgart
Wurtemberg
Alamo Heights Seeks Bond for New School build
Alamo Heights voters will decide October 6 on a 25 000 bond issue to fund a modern school building for district No 48. The petition by 62 taxpayers prompted the election and supporters expect a strong majority with bonds issued in 100 denominations. A Royal orchestra performs daily at the Sara toga restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Friends
Citizen Army Plan Rejected by Trades
The London Glass Blowers society proposal for a citizen army failed at the Trades Union Congress session in Newcastle on Sept 6 by about 500,000 to 93,000 votes. Bill Thorne urged the plan, while opponents attacked him as a comrade of Lord Roberts, a known conscriptionist.
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Associated Press
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Trades Union Congress
London Glass Blowers’ Society
Bill Thorne
Labor
Westham
Thorne
Lord Roberts
Armour Plant Destroyed by Fire in Birmingham
The Armour Packing Company cold storage and depot, a five story building with full refrigeration, sausage making and packing facilities, was destroyed by a fire that raged several hours. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars with minor smoke and water damage to nearby Cudahy Packing and Collins & Company. Fire originated in the beer room from unknown causes. The Armour plant opened in July. H C Carson of New York Centralines Dallas was in the city as a business visitor.
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Assocliated
Birmingham
Ala
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Collins & Company
Armour
Burgess completes English Channel swim in 24 hours
William Burgess, a Yorkshireman, swam from Dover to Cape Grisnez in 24 hours, landing at 10:30 AM. The feat follows years of near misses and failed attempts amid strong tides and fog, echoing Captain Webb's 1875 record.
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Associated Press
London
William Burgess
English Channel
Dover
Cape Griswese
Cape Grisnese
Burgess
Captain Web
South Foreland
Goodwin Sands
English
Channel
Matthew Webb
Calais
Webb
Ences
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief For Indigestion
An ad claims Cascarets cure indigestion by cleansing and regulating the stomach. It says sour belching, heartburn, and nausea vanish as excess bile and decomposed waste are removed. A 10 cent box will benefit the whole family overnight, including children.
Sells Yoakum Business to Partner and Moves to Shiner
Yoakum Texas report states Co J Speigie sold his share in the Speigle Ullrich saloon on Lott Street to Joe Ullrich and bought a Shiner bottling plant, planning to move his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum, Tex
J. Speigie
Speigle
Eagle Lodge Disbands in Yoakum Texas
Eagle Lodge in Yoakum Texas disbands after several years of activity due to inability to maintain membership and finances. Local members cite declining attendance and unresolved organizational issues affecting operations.
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Yoakum
Tex
Lodge of Eagles
Nos
A Woman Remembers and Sends Flowers to War Veteran
In San Antonio a light article records a Span ish American War veteran in a city hospital, a former embalmed beef victim now a free clinic patient. One woman sent a bouquet with a simple label For the soldier, brightening his day as visitors arrive and recovery progresses.
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San Antonio
McAllen Monster Plant Destroyed by Fire
Special from McAllen Texas reports the local plant of the McAllen Monster was destroyed by fire. The weekly issue was ready for press but the fire halted production. Fraser, a tailor, says the aim is to do better than last year and that every patron will realize it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcallen
Tex
Fraser
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J. R. Pierce
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Duffy’s Pure
Daily Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Royal Orchestra
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H. C. Carson
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Dallas
William R. Hearst
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Pacific Coast
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Cincinnati
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Chicago
Robert G. Fowler
Los Angeles
Fowler
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Cheyenne
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Omaha
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Buffalo
Albany
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Yorkshire
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Naushon
Imperial
Chambray
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Shepherd
BC Special
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