Texas Landmark Austin Schoolhouse Razed for Modern Home
Old 1852 rock schoolhouse in Austin, built by slaves of Louis Horst, is being razed to make way for a modern residence. The landmark served as a powder magazine, school, and refuge, surviving Civil War turmoil and Reconstruction, with owner Edward Booth planning the new dwelling.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Louis Horst
Edward Booth
New Orleans
Galveston
Dick Taylor
Banks
Porter
Sabine Cross Rods
Horst
Rock House
College Hill
University of Texas
Old Rock
Milk Fueled Engine Makes 20 Mile Chicago Run
Chicago health commissioner Dr. Herman N. Bundesen piloted a Rock Island locomotive from Englewood to Beverly Hills and back about twenty miles using only dry milk as fuel. Fireman F. Worthmiller shoveled milk chunks as the train of five cars carried over 200 passengers, including many children, from the Home for Friendless Children and the Chicago Orphan asylum.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundesen
Rock Island
Englewood
Beverly Hills
Bundesen
Chicago Oripan Asylum
Water-Well Fight Recalled From Bible Times Near Valadzi
In biblical era disputes over a central water well near Valadzi sparked a serious battle between two Arab tribes. One man died and eight were wounded before authorities dispatched police and martial forces to restore order in the area.
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Bible Times
Jerusalem
Abraham
Valadzi
Valuable Dead Sea find supports ancient Canaanite site
Dr. Melvin G. Kyle of Xenia Seminary reports evidence of a pre Moabite Canaanite civilization dating to the 20th century B C in the Dead Sea region of Palestine. He links the discovery to biblical Sodom and Gomorrah and notes that subsequent civilizations appear much later. He cautions divers face difficult currents and deposits that hinder recovery efforts.
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Dead Sea
Kyle
Lot
Moab
Sodom
Gomorrah
Doctor Kyle
Scientists Debunk Ten Commandments Tablets Claim
Professor Hubert Grimme of the University of Munster says deciphered tablets found in Sinai bear the line It was taken out of the Nilus by the Egyptian queen and list names Joseph Menassa and Moses. He notes only part of the tablets has been found and urges locating the rest.
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Vienna
Moses
Hubert Grimme
University of Munster
Peninsula of
Sinai
Flinders Petrie
Joseph
Menassa
Grimme
Workmen Uncover Roman Amphitheater Steps in Bulgaria Square
In Philippopolis Bulgaria archeologists report workmen digging foundations four meters down in Djumaia city square uncovered massive marble stairs worn by countless feet. The city, built on seven hills and named for Philip of Macedon, hosts Roman and pre Roman remnants including a historic city wall.
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Philippopolis
Bulgaria
Djumaia
Rome
Philip of Macedon
Fruit Flies Tell Growth of Human Population
Science experiments with colonies of fruit flies explore data on world population growth. Political notices include Republican candidate Announcements from Watauga County North Carolina.
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Philadelphia
Science
Ray
Population growth curves from fruit fly colonies
Dr Pearl at Johns Hopkins University notes before the American Philosophical Society that fruit fly colonies allow precise laboratory study of population growth and decay. He says these populations follow the same growth law as humans, enabling rapid observation.
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Johns Hopkins University
American Philosophical Society
Double Yolks Fascinate Princeton Man
Princeton resident A. N. Davis shows friends a box of eggs with many double yolks. Average egg length is just over three inches and the circumference about six and a half inches. One hen in his flock reliably lays a double yolk daily.
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Princeton, Minn
A. N. Davis
Bathing Suit and Silk Stockings His Only Gift
Rudy Byrd a 22 year old student at the Little Rock College of Pharmacy was found guilty of wife abandonment in Batesville Arkansas after five months of marriage. The jury imposed a $100 fine. Byrd reportedly traveled widely after marriage and did not return, leaving his wife with her parents.
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Batesville Ark
Rudy Byrd
Little Rock
Byrd
Bible Dictionary Over 125 Years Old in Covington
Covington Tenn Daniel Fyfe owns a Bible dictionary more than 125 years old. Preserved in excellent condition it has stayed with the Fyfe family for over a century. At eighty eight Fyfe, a former Scottish bookbinder, rebound the volume seventy years ago with calfskin. It is used weekly for home Bible study reference.
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Covington, Tenn
Daniel Fyfe
Covington
Fyfe
Scotland
United States
Bargain Kentucky Farm for Sale Near Waynesburg
64 acre Kentucky farm two miles from town with 50 acres cleared and 25 acres bottom land. Soil grows 59-60 bushels of corn. 14 acres bluegrass, 15 acres timothy, running year round water, orchard, and multiple outbuildings. Cottage, tobacco barn, stock barn. Quick sale for 3000 with 2000 down to C. S. Guinn Waynesburg Ky. Owner eager to sell.
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Farmer
C. S. Guinn
Waynesburg
Inventors urged by Popular Mechanics to claim prizes
Chicago editor H. H. Windsor announced more than 78000 in awards for labor time and money saving ideas. Problems include traffic regulation plans for large cities, a new orchestral instrument, lumber waste salvaging and an etching process. Awards range from 100 to several thousand with a May 1 1925 closing date.
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Chicago
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics
Home Comfort Washing Machines
T G Greene notes he will be in Watauga for two or three weeks taking orders for Home Comfort Washing Machine. He says every owner is perfectly satisfied and would not do without it and offers fair deals and repairs through J C Cook Boone NC.
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Watauga
Snce
J. C. Cook
Boone
N. C
T. G. Greene
Free Movie Shows for Dairy at Rural Schools
A series of free moving picture shows on dairy subjects will be presented at rural schools. Dairy speakers will be present to discuss dairy topics and share information with attendees.
Bank invites new customers to open savings accounts
A bank promotes itself to potential customers by inviting them to open new savings accounts with a 4 percent interest rate. It emphasizes courtesy, equal welcome for small and large accounts, and promises to discuss every consideration.
Countywide dairy film tour to travel next week
A series of free evening meetings will tour the county next week featuring three U S Dairy Division reels Tail of Two Bulls Manufacture of Swiss Cheese in America Milk and Honey The Appalachian Training School provides the projector Boone Garage lights the venues and speakers J H McLean of Washington D C and J A Arey of Raleigh N C will discuss farming topics Sessions start at 8 00 p m at Hackett Cove Creek Beaver Dam Silverstone Boone and Rutherwood with all are invited and no collections will be taken.
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U. S. Dairy Division
America
Appalachian Training School
Boone
J. H. McLean
Washington, D. C
J. A. Arey
Raleigh
N. C
Hackett
Cove Creek
Beaver Dam
Silverstone
Rutherwood
John B. Steele
Sour Cream Buy Offer In Watauga County
Catawba Creamery Co of Hickory North Carolina seeks cream suppliers in Watauga County. They offer weekly cash payments and urge farmers to sell cream to establish local buying stations. Write Mr Charlie Tester at Watauga Falls NC or contact the undersigned.
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Watauga County
Charlie Tester
Watauga Falls
N. C
Cardui Earns Quick Relief for Mrs Lam bert’s Aches
Morse Louisiana teacher Mrs L P Lambert awoke to severe whole body pain and nervous debility. She credits Cardui for rapid improvement after starting the remedy the day after reading about it, noting weight gain from 98 to 115 pounds and regained energy. She also mentions Sarena as part of her healing.
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Morse
L. P. Lambert
Cerbetus
Mrs. Lambert
Wouen
Cardui
Sarena
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B. F. Cook
Boone, N.C
H. Byrd
Bell
Goodyear
Windsor
Bank of
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, N. C
Tiprovaice
Hanna
Boone Hardware Coo
North Caro
the Peoples Bank
Catawba Creamery CO
Hickory
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