Owsley Enters Texas Senate Race Mayfield Seat
Col Alvin Owsley of Denton former national commander of the American Legion announces his candidacy to succeed Earle B Mayfield. The field includes Rep Tom Connally and ex Governor Jim Ferguson as politics heats in Texas.
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Austin
United States Senate
Texas
Alvin Owsley
Denton
American Legion
Earle B. Mayfield
Mayfield
Tom Connally
Waco
Jim Ferguson
Owsley
Senate
Smith
Acid attack on Marshall woman by alleged beggar
Mrs. Odelia Maudlin of East Avenue North Marshall was burned when an unidentified white man sprayed acid into her face Saturday morning after she refused coffee. Described as small, about 30, dark complexion, wearing blue overalls jumper and greasy cap, he fled after the attack.
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Marshall
Odelia Maudlin
Jesse Maudlin
East Avenue
North Marshall
Culbersons' Estate Valued At 700000 Inheritance Reports
Austin reports show the estates of late Senator Charles A. Culberson valued at 84000 and his wife at 625000, totaling over 700000. Stocks and bonds form most holdings, with the widow to receive 250 monthly for daughter Mary Culberson in trust, possibly rising to 500.
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Austin
Charles A. Culberson
Comptroller’s Department
Senator Culberson
Calisthenics Helped 90 Year Old Uncle Joe Stay Healthy
Danville Illinois November 23 Simple daily calisthenics kept Joseph G Cannon in health and prolonged his life by many years according to Dr C E Wilkinson family physician In the last hours before his death at 90 the aged statesman sat up in bed and went through arm exercises Uncle Joe never was a robust physique and it was only by exercise that he kept fit He walked and did daily drills bending his body arms and legs
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Danville
Ill
Joseph G. Cannon
C. E. Wilkinson
Joe
Largest single advertising piece pays big advertisers
The Saturday Evening Post carried an eleven page ad by a major auto company costing $80,000, the largest single ad investment ever. The piece prompts questions about why big firms are the biggest advertisers, and the answer given is that such ads boost sales and profits.
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Saturday Evening Post
$7 500 000 Home Planned for Chicago Opera
Samuel Insull has acquired a site for a 7.5 million dollar home for the Chicago Civic Opera Company. A half block on the loop’s west side facing the Chicago River is reported to be taken over by the utilities magnate, who shifts from profit to philanthropy for Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Samuel Insull
Loop
Eskimo Observer Sees New York Women and Wealth
A Bowdoin expedition member recalls New York women and city life as Eskimo culture collides with modern transit. The piece contrasts a 45 year old Eskimo dog driver’s impressions with his appetite for fattening a wife, tuxedos, taxis, and lofty skyscrapers as he tours Manhattan.
Katy Railroad Revenues Rally in Nine Month Report
Gross operating revenues for the Katy Railroad rise markedly in the first nine months of the year as the system reports strong freight and traffic growth. Officials credit expanded service, higher volumes, and improved efficiency across key routes.
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Dallas
Katy
Katy Railroad
Marriage and a Railroad Across the Border
The National Railway of Mexico asks the government to modify marriage rules for travelers crossing the Chia Pas border, citing compulsory remarriage laws as a financial burden. The piece notes a Dutch proverb about marrying once versus multiple times.
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Chiapas
Mexico
National Railway of Mexico
Signs You Can Believe In Liver Remedies Promised
An 19th century advertisement asserts torpid liver causes bad breath head spins poor appetite and constipation and promotes Herbine as a dependable remedy for liver stomach and bowel disorders. It claims strong liver action improved digestion purifies bowels and restores energy with a 60 cent price sold by J L Kirkpatrick, druggist.
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al Smith
New York
McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo
Thomas B. Love
United States
Atwater
Kent
Manning, Clark & Meador
Culbersons
M. D
Calisthenics
Cannon
Chicago Opera
Pierce
Beasley & Mangrum
Chesley Rutledge
Abie Bloomfield
Labador
Grand Central Concourse
Donald B. McMillan
Bowdoin
North Pole
Abie
Woolworth
Cape Mugford
McMillan
New York World
Sun Office
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Gordon Bros
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
Him
Planters National Bank
Goodyear
Huffines
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