Home-Coming for Spies Family at Chestnut Street
County Assessor J. E. Spies and wife host a home-coming gathering at their Chestnut street residence. Their son John W. Spies returns from Harvard College along with Dr Thomas Love and family from Ripley Oklahoma and Dr J W Love and wife from Nevada Missouri. Other relatives include Thomas Spies from State University, Mrs Joe Babb from C. IT. A. Denton, and Mr and Mrs Allen Spies with baby from Ravena. The clan travels from scattered locations and enjoys the reunion in Bonham.
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J. E. Spies
Chestnut Street
John W. Spies
Harvard College
Thos. Love
Ripley
Okla
J. W. Love
Nevada
Thomas Spies
State University
Joe Babb
C. IT. A
Denton
Allen Spies
Ravenna
Heaven Won’t Assure Happiness If People Feel Unmissed
A Duluth Herald reflection argues that happiness cannot come from status or divine favor if individuals feel overlooked and undervalued by those around them. The piece warnings about moral neglect and social isolation.
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Duluth Herald
New York Welcomes Democratic Guests At Convention
New York decorates Fifth Avenue with orange blue and white lamps for the Democratic convention. Over 25 000 globes illuminate blocks from Washington Arch to 60th Street as vendors and bootleggers target attendees. Madison Square Garden hosts delegates with broadcast plans by WEAF WJZ WCAP WRC WGY WGR KDKA and more. Hotel rooms remain available at $2 to $8 with promises of no profiteering.
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New York’s
Washington Arch
60Th Street
Fifth Avenue
New York City
R. Q. Merrick
Madison Square Garden
New York National Convention Committee
Democratic National Committee
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
New York Telephone Company
WEAF
WJZ
New York
WCAP
WRC
Washington
WGY
Schenectady
WGR
Buffalo
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WGN
WMAQ
WLS
Chicago
KSD
St. Louis
WDAT
Kansas City
Hotel Association
Studebaker Year Highlight Promises Improvements
An oddly phrased note references a Studebaker year and Bates product claims an antiseptic lining improvement for men and animals. The readable fragments suggest ad-like content tying a vehicle year to a health product claim.
Honor the Flag: Texas School Display Law 1918
A June Washington conference produced rules governing U S flag usage including no dipping except at sea and no display of a flag inverted. It mandates flag display in Texas schools by law of March 20 and April 2 1918 and requires ten minutes daily patriotism lessons with penalties up to removal and fine.
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Washington
United States
Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
Judge Rough and Rough Necker Lampoon Car Talk
A Duluth Herald item mocks Judge Rough and Rough Necker asking why Algie’s car sips fuel. The gag blames Algie’s looks for a girl not letting him park, reflecting local humor.
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Rough
Algie
Rough Necker
Duluth Herald
Optometrist John T. Nall Plans Bonham Practice Return
Notice to the public that John T. Nall will resume practice in Bonham within days with new equipment. Location to be announced later by the exclusive optometrist.
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Bonham
John T. Nall
Miller Cart wedding note corrects ring bearer detail
Society editor reports a correction for yesterday's Miller Cart wedding. Little John Meade served as ring bearer, wearing a black velvet suit and patent leather shoes, carrying the ring in a pink rose.
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John Meade
John
Patriot Flag Etiquette Taught In Texas Schools
Dr. W. M. Sherwood of the American Legion announces flag etiquette will be taught in Texas public schools as part of civics lessons. He says teaching children proper respect for Old Glory will aid patriotic displays and community celebrations.
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Temple
Texas
W. M. Sherwood
American Legion
Comander Sherwood
Texas Department of the Legion
M. W. Sherwood
State Textbook Commission
Motor horn and flag etiquette excerpt prompt parade honor
An ad notes a motor driven horn in grey enamel promising car attention and Ford compatibility. The passage shifts to a Fourth of July appeal urging Texans to learn flag etiquette with men tipping hats and hearts over chests as the colors pass, while women place right hands.
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Texas
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THE
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Business Directory
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J. C. McGouirk
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W. R. Collins
G. P. Ball Tailor and Hatter
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Mrs. Spies
Bonham, Honey Grove
Paris Red Ball
Bonham Paris
Bonham Sherman
Studebaker
Man
Baltimore Evening Sun
Ouliety
Ben Johnson
Phona
Cadacs
Mo't. Nall Optometrist
Geo. Jones
Claude Davis
W. C. Finley
Secy
Retail Merchants Association
Wood Auto Co
West Fourth Street
Babcock Bros
North Side Square
Bonham, Texas
Bates
Sey
Brannon
Brannon Jewelry CO
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