Penitentiary Reports Sharp Convict Gain in March
Austin reports a March surge of 147 State convicts increasing the total from 3,852 on March 1 to about 4,000 on March 31. The Prison Commission notes 245 new receptions, 44 recaptures, 9 sheriff returns, 4 parole returns, 2 furlough returns, 37 escapes, 1 death, 5 sheriffs deliveries, 2 paroled, and 5 furloughed amid more recaptures than escapes. A Mexican inmate died by his own action.
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Austin
Prison Commission
Life Too Fast For Good Of The Race
Des Moines April 20 J E Rogers field director National Physical Education service says speed of modern life abolishing walking and activities and extreme diets will produce spindle legs narrow chests toothless chins in men and slender hips unable to bear children in women at the national physical education conference.
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Des Moines
J. E. Rogers
New York
National Physical Education Service
Mr. Rogers
Geese Fall From Storm Clouds Near Nacogdoches
During a Melrose hailstorm ten miles east of Nacogdoches a flock of geese was struck by hailstones. Farmers found geese among the dinner supply from the same flock passing northward when the storm hit. Elwood Seale notes the incident as astonishment spreads through the area.
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Nacogdoches
Melrose
Elwood Seale
America Furnishes World With Bathtubs
Commerce Department figures show U S exports of plumbing material rose from 2,000,000 in 1921 to 2,266,000 in 1926 with further gains expected. Latin America demand is modest for bathtubs while shower equipment finds buyers. Britain buys little shower material. Canada Mexico and Cuba present markets for the latest fixtures.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Latin America
Great Britain
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Norway
Purification Calotabs Promised to Restore Health
Doctors recommend complete system purification as a foundation of health. Take Calotabs weekly for several weeks to purify the body and improve vitality. A family package with full directions is available for 25 cents at any drug store.
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Nature
Farmersville considers onion crate factory plan
Farmersville Chamber of Commerce forms committee to study building an onion crate factory in Farmersville. Hugo Simon J B Honaker Sid Hildreth and P J Miller named to investigate. The area is North Texas onion hub where crate shortages hampered last season’s crop movement.
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Farmersville
Dale Moore Bribe Case Set For April 25
In Austin on April 20 the district court scheduled the Dale and Moore bribery case for April 25. F. A. Dale of Bonham and H. H. Moore of Cooper, expelled lawmakers, lost re election bids after the house expelled them following testimony that W. W. Chamberlain of Houston gave Dale $1,000 in marked bills with Moore’s agreement to defeat an optometrist bill.
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Austin
F. A. Dale
H. H. Moore
House of Representatives
Dale
Bonham
Moore
Cooper
House
W. W. Chamberlain
Houston
Car Crash Injures Three in Paris Building Collision
Three youths were badly hurt and three others narrowly escaped serious injury when a large automobile crashed into a brick building corner in Paris on Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary Virginia Johnson suffered severe facial lacerations and tooth loss. Otis Hocker 16 sustained a broken nose and missing teeth. Forest Maravalo Clarksville bruised. All hospitalized as the car and wall were damaged.
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Paris
Mary Virginia Johnson
Otis Hocker
Clarksville
Forest Maravale
Laxative Bromoline Box Features Grove Signature
An old ad notes a single Bromo Quinine product labeled Laxative Bromoline with E Grove’s signature on the box. The package price is 30 cents.
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E W.grove
The Good Old Days Lament Often Misses Hardship
An essay argues that older generations exaggerated the past and faced grueling labors. It notes women spun and wove, men split rails and hauled goods long distances, while modern life uses machinery and travels farther in hours. The piece urges gratitude for easier times and forward progress.
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Dallas
Card of Thanks for Cecil Bradley
The Bradleys thank those who lent services during their son Cecil Bradley illness and death. They appreciate kindness and sympathy and the beautiful flowers from family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bradley and children.
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Cecil Bradley
A. G. Bradley
Inside Information from U S D A Recipes and Tips
Practical guidance on cooking and household care. Includes silk ironing, appetizing meals, furniture cleaning, and a 24 macaroon recipe using egg whites sugar coconut flakes and almond flavoring with specific steps and baking time.
Sneering Demand Sparks Odd Auto Showroom Exchange
An exchange in a car showroom features a salesman asking about a horn preference and a customer replying that they want a horn that sneers rather than loudly blares. The humorous dialogue centers on the attitude and sound choice in a sales setting.
Tracing Escapes Into Canada Reveals Family Links
A dialogue excerpt shows a question about family tracing and a reply that an uncle was traced as far as Canada. The exchange highlights the reach of genealogical tracing and its boundaries.
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Canada
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Lasts only 6 to 14 days to relieve itching and allow restful sleep after first application. Price 60c.
A Born Diplomat
A dinner guest laughs as a child, Johnnie, asks for another apple tart. The visitor agrees, praising the boy’s politeness. Johnnie then reminds his mother of a promise to cut into a second tart if needed, seeking another piece.
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Johnnie
Hobbs
Not Always
A dialogue pair contrasts opinions on hair length and appearance. The exchange suggests humor about perceptions of intelligence and a casual, domestic remark about a wife finding hair on a coat making a man look foolish. The tone is sardonic and domestic.
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
A syruphonic laxative named LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN offers a 14 to 21 day regimen to relieve habitual constipation. The product claims prompt relief and regular action with regular use and a pleasant taste, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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