Mexican Treaty To Bring Recognition
Secretary Colby proposes joint commissions from the United States and Mexico to draft a treaty paving the way for renewed diplomatic relations. He notes Article 27 should not threaten property titles and urges prompt designation of commissioners to formalize understandings reached with Mexico’s government.
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Washington
Colby
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
R. V. Pesqueira
State Department
Pesqueira
Obregon
Santa's Reindeers
Ross Evans, a circus advance agent, recalls a Christmas Eve in Weston. He surprises Mrs. Dalrymple and Ivy Clary with a Santa Claus reindeer spectacle and confesses long‑held love, amid festivity and looming separation.
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Ross Evans
Evans
Alice Dalrymple
Vans
Ivy Clary
Weston
Ivy
Mrs. Dalrymple
Circus
Speaking of troubles triggers friends to share theirs
The speaker laments telling a friend about personal troubles because it prompts the friend to recount his own issues. He suggests that others may not care about hearing more, turning the conversation inward to mutual grievances.
But Theyre Scarce Dallas News Quote on Dancers
A Dallas News quotation questions contemporary ideals of femininity, suggesting the ideal woman dances well yet remains humble and not self centered, contrasting performance with everyday humanity.
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Dallas News
Four prudent men and the vampire in a buzz saw thought
A Dallas News column quips that a cautious mindset avoids vampires by considering a buzz saw, pairing unusual imagery with a dry, ironic joke about prudence.
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Dallas News
Powder as Far Back As 200 B C Koreans Made Gan
A fragmented report notes ancient Koreans used a powder likely for ceremonial or practical purposes around 200 B C. The article hints at historical powder use but provides few specifics.
State Bank Balance To Be Four Million
Texas will end the fiscal year with a treasury balance of 4,420,758 dollars. Controller figures raise Texas property value to about 3.385 billion and other income to 9.25 million, yielding total income of 24.42 million including a beginning surplus. Tax board estimates would tax 3.32 billion at 25 cents per 100, producing 19.21 million, plus warrants and appropriations near 20 million, risking a deficit under those figures. Revenue from the 4 cent tax for schools shifts to 14.5 cents from 7.5 cents since 1918.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Treasury
Controller's Department
Department
Tax Board
State Tax Board
Earthquake damages towns in Northwestern Spain
A serious earthquake centered in Pontevedra damaged Corunna Lugo Vigo and Ferro districts in Northwestern Spain. Buildings were shattered.
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Madrid
Spain
Pontevedra
Corunna
Lugo
Vigo
Ferro
Flying ace sets transcontinental flight record
San Francisco reports Eddie Rickenbacker completed the Los Angeles to San Francisco route in three hours and ten minutes, a claimed record for a northward 341 mile flight. The feat highlights the famed pilot in a rapid display of early airspeed.
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San Francisco
Eddie Rickenbacher
Los Angeles
Sealing Fleet to Use Airship Scouts in Newfoundland
Newfoundland captains plan a large seal harvest this season with two airships guiding the fleet as scouts. The airships will locate seal herds of young seals and relay positions via wireless to direct the sealing boats.
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St. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Russian Embassy Donates 300000 to Red Cross in Relief Drive
The Russian embassy in Washington contributed 300000 dollars to the American Red Cross to aid thousands of refugees suffering in the Crimea. The gift highlights international aid for humanitarian relief in the region during the crisis.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Crimea
Five Thousand Arkansas Lumber Workers Laid Off
In Arkansas the lumber industry has laid off five thousand workers since November 16. The impact is felt across Little Rock and nearby logging regions as mills reduce operations and workers seek other jobs.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
New Crop on Farm Inspires Quiet Rural Gossip
A visitor and her companion spent a week on a farm and commented on the corn's health. The exchange includes a line about an alpaca needing irritating, attributed to Mr. Brown, reflecting small town humor and local chatter.
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Brown
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Cure
A promotional piece touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming widespread success supported by sworn statements and customer testimonies. It advertises sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and urges purchase of larger bottles at drug stores.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
France's Early Oil Industry Traced to Wechelbronn
The article notes France began refining petroleum centuries ago at Wechelbronn with early efforts four centuries past. It states a refinery operated there for about 180 years, despite many initial failures.
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France
Wechelbronn
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns on Genuine Labeling
An advertisement warns that only Aspirin with Bayer on the package or tablets is genuine and safe as prescribed for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism and toothache. It notes twelve tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Close Scrutiny How Bibbles Views One Piece Bathing Suit
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Bibbles regards the one piece bathing suit with the closest attention when worn by a shapely member of the fair sex. The remark reflects period attitudes toward swimwear and gendered fashion in public discourse.
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Bibbles
Fair Sex
Birmingham Age- Herald
Brass, the Best Reflector of Metals
A concise note asserts brass serves as the finest reflector among metals, highlighting its bright surface and presumed utility in optics or decorative applications.
Safe Speechmaking System Turns Speeches Into Cheering
A senator describes a new speechmethod that begins with long introductions by the reception committee chair and then, after every two or three sentences, names the candidate to trigger audience cheering. The technique aims to sustain attention and enthusiasm during public speaking.
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Sorghwm
Vacher-Batm Cold Remedy Ad Claims Featured
An old advertisement touts Vacher-Batm as the best cold remedy with rapid relief. It urges readers to ask a druggist or send for a free sample from E. W. Vacher, Inc. in New Orleans and warns against imitation products.
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E. W. Vacher, Inc
Imposting tale of a stout woman at a side entrance
A Birmingham Age Herald quote describes a stout woman arguing with an ice man at a side entrance. The piece notes she earns more in minutes than the head of the school can in a week, despite lacking formal education.
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Bawim
Aime
Birmningtarm Age-Herald
Dormitory Noise Sparks College Yell Leader Question
A dormitory incident prompts debate over the college yell leader role. Witnesses say one girl screamed during the event while administrators review who led the chant and how it was managed.
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