State Fair racing judge once a 100 yard sprinter
Sometime sporting editor Joseph A Murphy will preside as racing judge at the State Fair running horse meet in Dallas October 13 to 20. He once ran a hundred yards in ten seconds, circa 1889, and is regarded as one of the country’s best racing judges. Arthur McKnight will be starter at the meet under Judge Murphy.
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Old Globe Democrat
Joseph A. Murphy
Dallas
Murphy
Arthur McKnight
Ellis County eyes top spot at State Fair exhibit
Ellis county aims for the lead among counties at the State Fair of Texas October 13 to 28. The Ellis County Fair runs October 8 to 11 just before the Dallas fair opens. Officials expect Ennis exhibits to form an Ellis county display for Dallas, a plan that helped West Texas counties shine in 1922. Jelks F Castellan serves as Ellis County Fair secretary.
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Ellis County
Texas
Dallas
Ennis
West Texas
Jelks F. Castellan
Jersey cattle breeders eye Texas State Fair shows
Jersey cattle breeders in Texas anticipate the 1923 State Fair of Texas October 13 to 28 with the judging set for October 18. Judge C H Staples of Baton Rouge Louisiana will preside as the breed exhibits reflect growing interest in the state.
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Texas
C. H. Staples
Baton Rouge
Pittsburg Man's Cow Makes State Record
Aggie Wayne Concordia a Holstein cow owned by F.B.E. Prince of Princedale Holstein farm near Pittsburg completed an official test setting a state record with 814 pounds of milk in seven days, surpassing the former Dallas County record by 123 pounds. Prince's Holsteins have shown at the State Fair for several years.
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Aggie Wayne Concordia
F.be. Prince
Princedale
Pittsburg
Dallas
Mr. Prince
Severa
Concho Hereford Breeders Organize in San Angelo
The Concho Hereford Breeders Association formed in San Angelo during late May with L. L. Farr as president Ralph H. Harris as vice president and John N. Simpson as secretary John P. Lee participated in the meeting which led to the organization It is expected members will show Herefords at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 13 28.
Dallas Man Gets Ten Years in Pen In Old Alabama Case
The jury found Joss Wilkerson guilty of killing neighbor John Doss in 1899 and sentenced him to 10 years. Wilkerson later moved to Dallas Texas under the name Wilburn and was arrested last fall in Gadsden regarding a real estate deal.
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Dallas
Alabama
Center
Ala
Joss Wilkerson
John Doss
Wilkerson
Texas
Wilburn
Gadsden
New Romance in Nature Turns Prickly Pear to Profit
In west Texas the prickly pear, once cursed by cattlemen, becomes a source of wax from the cinderilla plant. Wild growth yields five tons per acre and about 350 pounds of wax per acre, sold at 27 cents a pound. Alpine refineries process it year round, with demand exceeding supply, valuing the land at 95 dollars per acre.
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Texas
Alpine
England
Greenville Banner
Canine pills prompt heated exchange at Johnson's
An old lady asks for canine pills, insisting her husband is a gentleman. The druggist remains silent as he prepares quinine pills. Johnson's jewelry and drugs announces drastic price cuts on glassware Friday and Saturday, inviting customers to shop.
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Johnson’s
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying and enriching tonic with iron and quinine. It claims to restore energy, improve color, appetite, and general vigor, and to destroy malaria and grip germs.
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Grove
Suckers and Chance Takers Reflect on Risk and Folly
The piece satirizes risk taking and gullibility from Columbus to modern times. It recalls common scams from bootleg whisky to shell games, fake panaceas, and vaudeville con artists while admitting the author himself has taken chances and played the fool. The narrator recalls childish dares and a challenge against a heavier opponent to illustrate recklessness.
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America
Joe
Modern Calotabs claim a nausea free calomel tablet
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a refined calomel tablet that eliminates nausea and griping. It promises a single bedtime dose with water, no taste, no salts, and a next morning feeling of a purified system and improved appetite. The ad notes prices: thirty five cents for a large package and ten cents for a small trial size, with a druggist offering a refund guarantee.
Life and risk The speaker muses on chance and suitors
The narrator compares life to a lottery, recounts temptations from street fakirs and impulse buys, and laments taking chances from birth to marriage. He warns against free medicine shows and advice from horse doctors while reflecting on luck, suckers, and prudence.
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Bath
You're Going Old Yourself A Lost Courtesy Reminder
The piece argues that respect for age is lacking and urges kindness to the elderly. It notes patience with slow movers at transit and ticket counters and urges better treatment as aging will affect everyone with time.
Livergard the New Laxative for Babies and Families
Livergard announced as a safe laxative suitable for babies, children, parents, and the elderly. The ad claims it keeps adults young, eases sluggish bowels, and promises free samples from Lungardia Company of Dallas Texas with sales by J L Kirkpatrick.
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Livergard
Lungardia Company
Dallas
Texas
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Notable Youth Urges Joyful Times For Younger Generations
In voice from the Houston Chronicle a reflection laments current elders and contends youths deserve happiness now, suggesting seniors have limited years left and urging younger people to seize joy while they can.
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Houston Chronicle
Repair and varnish services urged for old furniture
W. J. Looney offers furniture and undertaking services urging now is the time to repair and varnish aged pieces.
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W. J. Looney
Optometrist Promises Style and Comfort at Fair Price
R L Johnson offers glasses with style and comfort at a very reasonable price. The optometrist highlights accessible pricing for quality eyewear and fitting services.
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R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
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A. & M. College
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P. D. Confectionery
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Joe Sappington
Bol
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Eagle Pencil Company
New York
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Kelly
Sherman
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Furl
St. Louis
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Manning @ Clark
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