Incredible Dog Jim Astonishes Sedalia Readers
The story chronicles Jim, a six year old English setter owned by S. L. Van Arsdale of Sedalia Missouri, who reportedly locates cars, license numbers, signs, and people on command without trained tricks. Witnesses describe telepathy or reincarnation theories, while Van Arsdale says the dog acts by natural suggestion. The piece notes a 1000 foot film of Jim was attempted but deemed unconvincing by experts.
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Jack C. Taylor
Taylor
Sedalia
Missouri
Jim
S. L. van Arsdale
van Arsdale
Mr. van Arsdale
King Solomon
Mr. Johnson
Hogwallow News Oddities and Local Tales
A mix of small town vignettes from Hogwallow. Jefferson Potlocks’ youngest son leaves for Musket Ridge with new pants. Atlas Peck notes wrinkles after drying his face. A traveling salesman finds no sale as Rye Straw’s proprietor naps. Tickville hosts a high class singing recital and Yam Sims jokes about dressed up folks brushing specks from coat sleeves. Sim Flinders buys old papers to wallpaper a room. Salem Barlow drums banjo while listening to peas shell in a dishpan. Clai Hancock narrowly avoids a fall on a footlog after a tobacco chew.
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Jefferson Potlocks
Musket Ridge
Pecans as big as eggs found on Brownwood tree
Six pecans measuring about three inches long and five inches around were found on a small Brownwood tree on the Carnegie Library grounds. Pecan men argue over whether they are pure pecans or hybrids. A fence surrounds the tree to keep people away amid speculation of possible value and crossbreeding, with Ross R. Wolfe of Stephenville visiting and suggesting a hickory pecan cross.
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Carnegie Library
Ross R. Wolfe
Stephenville
Brownwood
Decapitated turtle snaps curious hen in Maryland
In Leonardtown Maryland Edward Cameron caught a snapping turtle cut off its head and cooked the body. Hours later a hen was seen acting oddly, pecking at the head which clamped her bill. Two sticks freed the hen after the jaws could be pried open.
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Leonardtown
Edward Cameron
Newport
Newlywed quip sparks city laughter
A playful exchange between a newly married man claiming happiness and an older man retorting that happiness arrived too late sparked a light moment in the town. The brief humor reflects enduring marriage lore in local social pages.
Rain Delays Cotton Picking and Corn Gathering in Orangeville
Orangeville notes report ongoing rain delaying harvests with a gloomy Sunday and no Sunday school. Local residents, including Mrs. Clarence Burden and family, Pat Miller ill, and visits among neighbors are recorded. Attendees at the Bonham fair and Holiness meetings in Trenton are noted along with family news and hospitalities and improving Eva Davis post surgery.
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Clarence Burden
Dan Harris
Burr Holt
Bonnie
Beula
Faye
Pat Miller
Sam Donihoe
Sam Brown
Joe
Jim Ownby
Addvan
Guy
R. L
Desert
Lawrence Burden
Pauline Ownby
Vernelle Brown
Faye Holt
Clyde McCollum
Grady Brown
Himer
Jesse Morehead
Raymond Brown
Frank Holt
Paul Bowen
Mary Evelyn
Geraldine Miller
Mary Ella
Randolph
Eva Davis
Trenton
Noted Lovers Escape Car Crash on Quiet Bend
A couple survives a roadside crash as their car overturns after a skid at a bend. They sit unhurt beside the wreck while the man offers comfort and the woman quips about running out of gas.
Kruschen Salts Claim Big Weight Loss Results
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri claims she lost 20 pounds in four weeks after taking one box of Kruschen Salts weighing 170 pounds at 28 years old to 150 pounds. The ad urges dieters to take one half teaspoon in hot water daily promising energy and no hunger with a money back guarantee.
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Mae West
St. Louis
Kruschen
Labor report favorable to G O P
The AFL nonpartisan platform committee report was deemed highly satisfactory to Republicans. William L. Hutcheson said the document highlights Democratic South anti union control and contrasts it with labor rights to organize bargain freely assemble speak and press.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
William L. Hutcheson
Labor Bureau
Republican National Committee
Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Carpenters
William Green
Republicans Adopted Ten Voted Against Eleven
The excerpt notes the Republicans adopted ten and ignored eleven measures. It contrasts with Democrats who approved sixteen, avoided four, and were vague on three. The line reflects partisan positions on a set of unspecified items.
New Racket In Raising Money Shown In Texas
In San Angelo two men circulated $5 and $10 bills by joining notes with heavy paper to imitate repaired bills. The scheme aimed to create six notes from five or five from four. The secret service seeks those responsible. Detroit tops the nation in milk can production.
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Texas
San Angelo
Secret Service
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Hoover
Pennsylvania
Bradford-Allegany
Sinclair
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Sinclair Pennsylvania
Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
G. M. Gann
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Atlas Peck
Rye Straw
Tickville
Yam Sims
Sim Flinders
Salem Barlow
Clai Hancock
Orangeville News
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright, Texas
Detroit
Ful
R. B. Nall
Sherman, Texas
Bow-Wright Pharmacy
Baker Hotels
Sisal
Rave Hd Iin
Baker
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