West School children review books during American Book Week
Students at Whittier and other West schools write book reviews to spark reading interest. Third A or B pupils discuss I Know a Secret by Christopher Morley and Pixie on the Farm by Laura Rowntree, noting plots about Ferdinand the mouse, Fourchette the cat, and magical adventures.
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Whittier School
Betty Jean Ewing
Christopher Morley
Jeanette Warmuth
Ferdinand
Mr. Mistletoe
Fourchette
Maurice Smith
Mistletoe
Donald Newell
Laura Rowntree
Lola Logsdon
Political turmoil in Hidalgo County election dispute
A letter from Mrs. Clyde London of McAllen accuses Hidalgo County of a crooked political ring and ballot manipulation in a border county fight for control. She describes a Citizens' Republican ticket and says voters wrote eight names exactly, with intense anger and mentions Rangers in the conflict.
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Hidalgo County
Tex
Harlan Yerkes
Berth Avenue
Waterloo
West High School
Clyde London
McAllen
London
Lorna Soash
W. P. Soash
Border Counties
Washington
Rangers
Politically charged tensions flare over Hidalgo ballots
The account describes days of tense crowds and efforts to prevent an outbreak as ballots were counted. Mrs London alleges a Republican victory led by a crowded ring and calls for martial law. Hidalgo County seeks federal aid to curb irregularities with accusations of non citizens voting.
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Hidalgo County
McFarlane and Gwynne Honored at Dinner
Arch McFarlane lieutenant governor of Iowa and John W. Gwynne county attorney elect were guests of honor at a public dinner. The event highlighted regional governance as local officials gathered for the occasion.
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Arch “McFarlane
Leutenant
Iowa
John W. Gwynne
Dinner and smoker honors by Christ Copal Church men
About 65 attended a church dinner and smoker in the church parlors last evening. An informal program followed the meal with talks by McFarlane Gwynne and other council members. Fred Northey presided and Leo E. Darling is chairman of the men's council.
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Christcopal Church
McFarlane
Gwynne
Fred Northey
Leo E. Darling
France to spend seven billion francs on army in 1929
Paris reports France will maintain its army at seven billion francs ($280,000,000) for 1929. The figure excludes about $60,000,000 already appropriated for aviation expenses.
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Paris
France
Separate ministry marks new phase for armed forces
Fragmentary text notes a separate ministry and the payroll for officers and men plus maintenance reaching 180 million dollars. The snippet hints at major organizational change and large defense spending without full context or dates.
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Ation
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