Walter Johnson and sportsmen ethos span decades
The piece praises Walter Johnson as Washington Senators ace, likening him to Christy Mathewson and drawing lessons in loyalty and competitive spirit. It notes Johnson’s daily one hour of arm chair practice, mentions Ty Cobb’s fine for fighting an umpire, and adds brief items on Shroup’s walking advocacy and George Sisler’s resurgence after batting .289 last season.
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New York
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Walter
Ty Cobb
Frank Wilson
National League
Cobb
Wilson
Florida
Jesse James
H. S. Shroup
Caldwell High School
Caldwell
Kansas
Shroup
George Sisler
George
Proper Inflation Key To Tire Longevity And Performance
An article citing Nance Brown Motor Co. on Firestone tires emphasizes factors affecting mileage and life. It urges using tires sized for the heaviest load, maintaining correct pressure, regular inspection, and avoiding overloads to maximize mileage and service life. It also notes a looming shift toward forest protection measures and mentions discounts at Gregory & Labenske.
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Brown
Nance Brown Motor Company
Firestone
Card of Thanks for J. M. Scoggins family
The Scoggin and related families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of J. M. Scoggins. The note includes names of many relatives and associates and offers a prayer for others facing hardship.
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J. M. Scoggins
D. J. Scoggin
H. F. Busher
C. C. Brice
W. C. Kirby
M. D. Barron
West Texas towns report on sewer, rail, and commerce
Reports from Memphis, Clovis, Panhandle, Childress, Wichita Falls, and Levelland outline public works and development. Memphis begins 10 000 feet of sewer lines funded by 10 year warrants. Clovis touts a full tourist camp. Panhandle sees a Santa Fe double track project costing about 1 000 000. Childress prepares a West Texas Chamber convention for May 5. Wichita Falls hosts a Congress of Nations for May 16-17. Levelland voters approve 150 000 for a Hockley county courthouse. Crosbyton forms a regional secretaries association.
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Memphis
Panhandle
Pampa
Santa Fe Railway
Canyon
Santa Fe
Wichita Falls
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Arabia
Egypt
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Turkey
England
Holland
Levelland
West Texas
Hockley County
South Plains district convention sets attendance records
The South Plains district convention of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce met in the city on April 7 with 1500 in attendance and over 500 delegates registered. The 1928 convention went to Lamesa after a close contest with Tahoka. Barstow franchise grants power rights for an installation of a power and ice plant, with developments under way. Hedley construction shortens the road from McLean and Hedley to points south, aiming for early takeover.
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Crosbyton
W. A. Wilson
Lamesa
South Plains Secretaries Association
S&s
South Plains
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tahoka
Barstow
Hedley
McClean
One Change of Underwear Does Not Make a Spring
A short humor item notes that a single wardrobe change does not imply a new season. The quip plays on expectations of spring arriving despite minimal action.
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Philip Martin
Roy Haynes
Gregory & Labenske
Schindler’s Variety Store
China
General Motors
P. M. Bratten CO
West Texas Utilities
Abilene Cisco Stamford
Ballinger
San Angelo
Sterling City
Hamlin
Anson
Mason
Rotan Munday
Robert Lee Junction
Rising Star
Cross Plains
Coleman
West
Texas
Clovis, N. M
Clovis
Girard
Brown Motor Co
Lincoln
Forvson
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