Notable Short News Clips From United Press
Nutley New Jersey. Harry Wills knocks down Luis Firpo and dies a man, William H. Lawrence collapses after hearing the knockdown on radio. Hamilton Ohio. Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champ, becomes evangelist and will preach September 8. Joliet Illinois. Babe Leopold and Dickie Loeb assigned to chair and rattan factories in penitentiary. inmates joke as chaplain condemns executions.
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Nutley
N. J
Harry Wills
Luis Firpo
Wm. H. Lawrence
Lawrence
Firpo
Hamilton
Ohio
Jack Johnson
Colored Baptist Church
Dayton aviator Le Coite withdraws from world race
Laciese Comte the French speed king has been withdrawn from international air races October 2 3 and 4 by the French Air Ministry which admits it cannot build a plane to compete with American makes. The 243 mile an hour world speed record set by Lieut A D Williams in the navy Curtis racer at St Louis last October is cited and the letter says Le Coite could only manage 215 miles an hour with his racing machine.
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Dayton
Ohio
Laciese Comte
Air Ministry
Lieus. A. d. Williams
Curtis
St. Louis
le Coite
Fire Damages Sugar Sack at Mayfield Grocery, Tyler
A fire in the middle of a sugar sack at Mayfield Grocery Company in Tyler caused little structural damage but ruined $5,000 worth of sugar by water. Insurance covered the loss.
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Tyler
Texas
Mayfield Grocey Company
Prison official Brown not asked to resign says commissioner
H M McKnight, prison finance commissioner, defends F F Brown stating Brown was not asked to resign. He explains the cotton grader and classer position for the prison system was abolished and that Brown remained a competent cotton man despite the change.
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Houston
Texas
F. FE. Brown
Prison Commission
H. 4
McKnight
Brown
Syown
Emerson on farming and wealth as a path to riches
The quote argues farming alone cannot make a man rich in money. Emerson notes many will gain wealth through other resources, trade, or exploiting labor, and he hints at many unfortunate anecdotes about such methods.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
France’s Early Roadside Tree Planting Initiative
France began systematic trees along national roads during Francis I’s reign, over three centuries ago. Modern contracts require specified trees and a two year maintenance period after planting.
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France
Francis I
RAI ROAD TIME TABLE TEXAS & PACIFIC EAST AND WEST
RAI ROAD time table shows east bound arrives at No 34 at 1 49 p m and No 82 at 3 40 p m west bound. Mixed train daily except Sunday passenger Sundays only. Window display of school supplies at Willson's Drug Store. Bates improved antiseptic liniment.
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I. Si
N.owt
Sunaday
Willson’s Drug Store
Armenian future hinged on American relief and Turkish shift
Dr James I Vance of Nashville returned from a four month tour of Bible lands on Near East Relief work. He noted Turkey's rising influence while Armenia suffers as a nation without a country. He stressed Armenian resilience, education in Near East Relief orphanages, and America’s ongoing responsibility to train a future Armenian nation.
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New York
James I. Vance
Nashville
Tenn
Presbyterian Church In America
California
Eigght
Near East Relief
Turkey
Asia
Vance
Armenia
Adana
America
Fellowship of Nations
Syria
Russia
Greece
Noah
Washington
American University
Beirut
Boy Killed in Factory Backing Truck Accident
At Lindsey's Ice Cream Factory on North Center Street a 13 year old boy, Earl Lindsey, was crushed to death when a driver backed a truck toward the building to make a delivery. The body was taken to the creamery, life extinct at once, with mournful townwide sympathy for his family. Funeral arrangements not yet learned, expected Sunday.
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Lindsey
North Center Street
Earl Lindsey
W. W. Lindsey
Earl
Barl
Near East Relief's Growing Humanitarian Challenge
Near East Relief emerges as a major global humanitarian opportunity, stressing urgent need for aid and international support amid regional crises. The appeal highlights relief efforts, funding campaigns, and the collaboration of charities and governments to address widespread suffering.
Rainy spell boosts ground prep and cotton prospects
A long rain period across Friday into Thursday night fills cracked ground and helps planting conditions. While cotton picking paused, farmers note several weeks of favorable weather and slow rain runoff. Benham reports two inches fallen Thursday night, with mud likely on dirt roads for days.
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Bonham Telephone
Benham
Lands for sale near Bonham 288 acres of Ben Chaffin farm
Executor Will Tr Evans advertises 288 acres of land northeast of Bonham for sale at a reasonable price. The property is described as a good farm within cash buyers reach and urged to act quickly to avoid losing a home next year. Battery ad follows offering Volt rebuilt batteries for 8.50 with six month guarantee from Bonham Battery Co.
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Bonham Beione
Ben Chaffin
Will Tr. Evans
Radio Batteries Advertisement at Bonham Battery Co
An advertisement promotes Bonham Battery Co on Wet 4th Street offering modern equipment for radios and electrics. L. C. Bowling signs the note promising expertise and troubleshooting.
Bonham Fire Company Holds Evening Meeting
The Bonham Fire Company met Thursday night with about twenty five in attendance. Reports on membership applications and other business were discussed and disposed of. Chief Stevenson chaired the meeting, praising the Bonham Volunteer Fire Department as one of the best in the state.
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Bonham Fire Company
Stevenson
Bonham Volunteer Fire Department
Quick Fix Guide for Starter or Generator by L C Bowling
L C Bowling now with Laird & Cobb on West 4th Street offers quick tips for repairing starting motors and generators. Emphasizes checking battery, connections, and fuses, plus testing using basic diagnostic steps to identify common faults. Provides contact details for service inquiries and scheduling.
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L. C. Bowling
Laird & Cobb
West 4Th Street
Rebuilt Batteries Cheap at Bonham Battery Co
Rebuilt batteries offered with a six month guarantee at Bonham Battery Co. 1148 Will board. Four men or school boys available at reasonable rates. Contact H. A. Connell at Rogers Woodward Roberts Co for details. Hodt o.
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Bonham Battery Co
H. A. Connell
Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co
Hodt
Invitation to Laird Cohl West 4th Street Event
An invitation invites friends to visit Laird & Cohl on West 4th Street for a service station event. The National Museum plans assembling a historical collection and exhibit in the rapidly expanding area. Fancy patterns in new black satin stippers trimmed in sued or patent leather offered with a fit for every foot. Lewis The Shoeman features heels and Willson's Drug Store advertises school supplies.
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Laird & Cohl
West 4Th Street
C. Bowng
National Museum
Vadi
Lewis
Circus Fund Grows For Kids After Donations
The report lists contributions from American Legion and Mack Watson to a circus for kids. Children will depart from the Favorite office at 1 15 pm with Lindsey's Ice Cream Factory supplying treats for the youngsters.
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American Legion
Mack Watson
Lindsey
Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Bonham Texas
Unclaimed letters advertised for week ending September 6 1924 in Bonham Texas include B R Adams Clarence Blair Charlie Bergies W M Bond Cortez Wim G Cunningham E J Cummins Sam Falls N L Fannin Favorite Printing Co Juanita Gar ver John Jaynes Mrs Margaret Johnson Della Jones Author Lawson Jim McBroom Lester McElroy W F McK Jewel Lew Mrs Moxie Martin Mrs Mae Miller Migel Ortis Hume Peter Miss Mary A Sims L D Steffens W W Warren B W Wiatman M M A Tay P M
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Bonham, Texas
B. R. Adams
Clarence Blair
Charlie Bergies
W. M. Bond
Cortez Wim
G. Cunningham
E. J. Cummins
Sam Falls
N. L. Fannin
Favorite Printing Co
Juanita Garver
John Jaynes
Margaret Johnson
Della Jones
Lawson
Jim McBroom
Lester McElroy
W. F. McK
Jewel
New Oxford Shoes for Men at Great Price Range
Advertises oxford shoes in tan calf and plain tee crease or cut out patterns. Prices quoted from $3.50 to $6.85. Promotes value and urges shoppers to choose Lewis The Shoeman for quality bargains.
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Lewis the
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