Texas Cattle Raisers Target Recupping Killer of Inspectors
Fort Worth dispatch reports Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association intensifies hunt for Milt Good and Tom Ross, convicted in the 1924 Seminole inspector killings. Ross captured. Good, recaptured, with both men serving long terms in Texas penitentiaries. The piece reflects on the association’s long wild west heritage and ongoing cattle theft violence.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Milt Good
Tom Ross
Good
Ross
Cattle Thieves Targeted by Seminole County Inspectors
Allison and Roberson pursued Ross and Good in Seminole country on information they stole over 500 head of cattle belonging to association members. They sat in a county seat hotel lobby when two men appeared, leading to a scuffle. Dayton Moses remains the association’s permanent attorney to prosecute thieves and slavers, helped by field and market inspectors who know every one of the 3 000 brands. Thousands of dollars are saved for the membership annually through Mavericking and brand burn actions.
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Allison
Roberson
Seminole Country
Ross
Good
Association
Sia
Dayton Moses
Cattle Associations Face Longstanding Risky Ventures
An obscured excerpt discusses the history of cattle associations and the inherent risks in their operations, noting how collective farming efforts have historically faced financial and logistical challenges. The fragment hints at broader patterns affecting livestock groups and market dynamics.
Fine Yearlings From Clarke Are Sent To Auction
Six Clarke county horse-breeding establishments ship yearlings to Saratoga for August sales at the spa. Capt. Phil Walker of Pagebrook Blue Grass farm near Boyce has sent 23 yearlings. Kenneth N. Gilpin of Wentmore ships 15 this week. Reid Riley of Montana Hall sends his own yearlings plus those of Rear-Admiral Cary T. Grayson and Samuel Ross. Jones Brothers of Audley, owners of Princess Doreen who won the Saratoga handicap, will be represented. Edward B. Jacobs of Boyce ships polo pony colts. W. B. Watkins of Annefield also has stock. Many breeders from Loudoun and Fauquier counties join the shipment. The top price last August at Saratoga was 50 500 for a yearling bred at Montana Hall for Admiral Grayson.
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Clarke County
Saratoga
Spa
Phil Walker
Pagebrook
Blue Grass
Boyce
Ahea
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Wentmore
Reid Riley
Montana Hall
Cary T. Grayson
Samuel Ross
Jones Brothers
Audley
Doreen
Loudoun
Fauquier County
Virginia
Admiral Grayson
Man in stupor killed by Capitol Limited near Harper's Ferry
Edward Donivan 23, a quarryman from Elkton Va, was killed instantly when struck by an eastbound Capitol Limited near Eagles east of Harper's Ferry as he sat in a stupor between the tracks. His skull was fractured, and the body hurled against the track cut walls.
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Edward Donivan
Baltimore and Ohio
Capitol Limited
Eagles
Harper's Ferry
Donivan
Elkton
Harper’s Ferry
Woman credits Tonall remedy for health rebound
Mrs Mandilla Morter of State Line Pa says Tonall helped her recover from flu related exhaustion after doctors failed to restore strength. She reports improved appetite and energy, noting her nervousness faded and she can do housework again. Testimonial dated May 10 1926.
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Mandilla Morter
State Line
People’s Drug Company
Roasting Ears Served Free To War Veterans
Des Moines Iowa August 2 Giant roasting ears fresh from Iowa corn fields will be served free at downtown booths to delegates to the twenty eighth national encampment of Spanish American War Veterans August 15 to 19. The ears will be cooked kept hot and served by Iowa girls at the service stands. Butter also a famous Iowa product will be added to the free list. Service booths will be decorated with green stalks and golden ears.
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Associated Press
Des*moines
Iowa
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Seminole
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Old West
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H. W. Ebert
Winchester Garage
Winchester
C. I. Brumbage
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria
Hansbrough & Carter
Model
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Clarke
Dward B. Jacobs
W. B. Watkins
Annefield
Limited
Shenandoah Motor CO
Nash Dealers
H. A. Schmidt
C. H. Shutte
Handley School
Oakland
Northern
VA. Motor CO
Loudoun Street
Pontiac
Northern Virginia Motor Co., Inc
Main” Street
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A.W. Chase
J. H. Stone
Baxley
Asw. Chase
Dr.a.w. Chas Inc
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Buffalo, N.Y
Piagara
Harrisburg
Niagara Falls
Susquehanna Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Standard Railroad of the World
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
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Bristol
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Norton
Waynesboro
Pullman
Gary
W. Va
Memphis
Chattanoga
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Broiler
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
H. H. Burks
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