Early Morning Observations by George M Bailey
The Houston Dispatch columnist mocks crime, politics, gender roles, and Prohibition era debates in a string of satirical observations. Topics include Herrin killings, General Conference amusements, bloc politics, a New Orleans trip to confront a former slave owner, and the era’s cultural quirks.
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George M. Bailey
Houston Dispatch
Methodist General Conference
Springfield
New Orleans
Washington
Chas. H. Dawes
Monument finishes and designs offered by Botham Marble
Botham Marble Works at Shoals presents finished monuments and multiple design options for customers. The firm invites custom ideas and promises to fabricate any suggested design, aiming to meet clients’ wishes from their yard samples.
Market Report Observes Poultry and Livestock Prices
Local produce houses publish daily price lists for turkeys hens and springs per dozen and per pound with bids for butter hogs cattle hides and fryers. The page notes frequent price changes and excludes retail quotes while listing assorted prices in cents per pound and per dozen amid a brief ad for pencils.
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Eesacsee
J W Kneeland Excuses Jury Duty to See Son
In Dallas J W Kneeland avoids jury service claiming his marine son will visit after four years apart. The judge releases the jury to meet the arriving son at the train.
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Dallas
J. W. Kneeland
Marine Corps
Kneeland
Photograph Memory Keepsake Adverts in Family Era
A nostalgic plea emphasizes photographing loved ones before time erodes memory. It stresses the enduring value of images as historic records, noting families, homes, and pets change or vanish with time. The message urges timely pictures to preserve fleeting moments.
Memphis reunion grows at First Baptist Church endurance
Four years of growth from nine to 608 members at the First Baptist Church in Memphis. J P Lair and T J Carter report a fine time at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis with many federates present. Dallas slated to host next year’s event, as in earlier years.
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Charles W. Eliot
Shot
First Baptist Church
Memphis
J. P. Lair
T. J. Carter
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis, Tenn
Dallas
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Star Shoe Shop
Ernst Hickfang
Studebaker
Wood Auto Co
West Fourth Street
Herrin
Houston
Magnus Johnson
LaFollette
Republican Party
Washington State
Brown
Japan
Chicago
Henry Ford
Ur Yards
Botham
Texas
Italy
Alps
Market Report
Taweeeeresees
United Press
Port Arthur
EL Paso
Frederick Kraimer
Otto Hintz
Kraimer
Davidson
Amarillo
Blue Bonnet Motion Picture Corporation
Birth of
Hillsboro
Young Business Men’s
Mrs. A Dunn
T. and
W. C. Finley
Milwakee
Babgock Bros
North Side Square
Foster
Denison
Dallas-Waco
Corsicana
James Silman
Seagoville
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