Stranger Copeland Arrests and Local Fraud Impacts
A Brownsville stock buyer named J. T. Copeland lived briefly in Bonham and bought a horse carload for $2,890 with a forged Brownsville bank check. He was jailed after Denison and Fort Worth authorities pursued charges for forgery and felonies. Bonham suffered limited losses while other towns faced heavier damage. In Washington, excess profits are slated to fund a war tax, with a forecast of $730,000 under Senate Finance Committee plans.
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J. T. Copeland
Brownsville
Texas
Bonhon
Ben Owens
Mr. Owens
Ben
Mr. Copeland
Denison
Constable Fincher
Ft. Worth
Fincher
United Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
The Shoe an by Lewis About Devotion to Feet
A compact note reflects on obsession with feet as central theme. The line shows a singular, provocative stance and hints at a broader literary humor.
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Lewis
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Reeves dies in Fulp community
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reeves of the Fulp community died yesterday after a one day illness and will be buried at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reeves
Fulp
Fairview
Soldiers Boys Arrive. Troop M Camp at Local Park
Members of Troop M travel from Van Alstyne and Sherman and other points east arriving this morning. The unit will camp in the park for three nights. Local shops and citizens supply cats and meals for the camp site.
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Troop M
van Alstyne
Sherman
Points East
Shoe Man Offers 10 Day Free Trial Arch Supports
LEWIS The Shoe Man advertises a 10 day free trial on arch supports promising comfort and fit for customers seeking improved foot support.
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Lewis
French Lose on Dead Man's Hill Near Verdun
United Press dispatch from Paris dated June 30 reports German Crown Prince forces penetrating the first French trench near Verdun along about a mile and a half front. The attack caused heavy German losses, but secured only a small gain on the western slope of Dead Man's Hill.
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United Press
Paris
Verdun
Dead Man’s Hill
Foot Trouble Too Care for Us Ad by Lewis The Shoe
An old advertised line from Lewis The Shoe assures customers they can rely on Foot Trouble care. The brief note promotes footwear expertise and service. It presents a local shop tone with a concise sales tease.
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Lewis
British advance tightens grip toward Lens in World War I
London reports the British closing to within a mile of a four mile front as main thrusts press from the south. German defense focuses on railway junction northeast of Avion, with Lens potentially severed from southern lines if the junction is reached.
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London
Lens
Avion
Foot Appliances Window Display Ad
See our window display of Foot appliances offered by Lewis The Shoe Man.
Bonham Ice Cream Factory Specials Debut
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and apricot ice creams offered with delivery to any city area. Call 555 for orders from Bonham Ice Cream Factory.
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Bonham Ice Cream Factory
Dallas Indicts Felix Jones in Miss Brown Murder
Felix Jones, a 40 year old former Silver City cattleman, is indicted in Dallas for the murder of Florence Brown and held in El Paso. Grand jury alleged a witness placed Jones near the real estate office minutes before the crime, a case long regarded as one of Texas Southwest’s most sensational murders.
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United Press
Dallas
Felix Jones
Florence Brown
el Paso
Texas
Jones
Silver City
N. M
Grand
Miss Brown
No charges for advice on foot coar meet any ARs The Shoe
No charges were filed following the foot care consultation at The Shoe, as investigators found no actionable evidence. Authorities stated there were no outstanding warrants or identified risks tied to the advising sessions.
Denison men held for kidnapping fourteen year old girl
Jim Davenport and Floyd Dowell are jailed in Denison on charges of falsely imprisoning and detaining Martha Clem fourteen daughter of Dallas lumber dealer A A Clem. Authorities traced them after they seized and abducted her from the Clem lumber yard and drove away. The girl will be returned to Dallas today.
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United Press
Denison
Tex
Jim Davenport
Floyd Dowell
Martha Clem
A. A. Clem
Dallas
Clem
Lewis the Shoe Man Footwear Repair and Fit
Lewis, known as the Shoe Man, offers foot trouble corrections and professional shoe fitting services. He emphasizes personalized care and precise sizing to improve comfort and mobility.
General Hulen Urges Enlistment In Texas Guard
Capt. George W. Winter in Bonham reports a telegram urging local men to enlist before Saturday night to avoid conscription. News calls for volunteers from Fannin County with two daily reports on totals and a final push to reach full war strength.
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Houston
Texas
Geo. W. Winter
Bonham
Texas National Guard
Hulen
John A. Hulen
Capt. Winters
Square
Fannin County
Three on Fost Trev The Shoe Man
Wensy Cox of Fort Wert utria nine Cog is the subject in a fragmented notice. The readable items mention a shoe man and a local figure by name with unclear details.
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Wensy Cox
Fort
Fist Christian Sunday School Picnic At Malone’s Rove
The Fist Christian Sunday school held a picnic yesterday afternoon at Malone's rove seven miles north of town. More than twenty cars left town around 1 50 with the Bon ham Wholesale Grocery truck hauling chairs and water. Three barrels of water were used and the crowd enjoyed ample food despite the unusually hot day. The event aimed to please the younger members and left attendees satisfied with the day’s enjoyment.
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Fist Christian Sunday School
Malone’s Rove
Bonham Wholesale Grocery Company
Special Sermon At Miret Christian Church Sunday
A special sermon will be preached at the Miret Christian church Sunday in response to a government request. The message aims to be sane timely and urgent for all, church members or not, with nature reason and scripture underscoring its importance.
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Miret
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