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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper masthead from CARLTON TEXAS announces The Chronicle published weekly with editor and owner Martin. The faded text shows postal registration and general publication details typical of a small town paper from the era.
A garbled note requests attention to a long message about rural matters and merit, mentioning English and various unclear terms. It hints at presenting the content for consideration and acknowledges confusion and potential misprints.
Hebert N. Cosson editor of The Wideney Magazine in London warns American business men about low spirits and fear for the future. He claims they possess vast wealth yet lack sufficient machinery and more. The message urges optimism and strategic use of resources to regain confidence and progress.
A fragmented early 20th century screed urges Americans to abandon fear and invest, arguing a 120 million nation can rebound by buying from small investors and builders. It rails against Wall Street speculation, touts lower prices as a once in a lifetime chance, and notes local relocations and social details as residents react to economic shifts.
A sheriff sale notice announces the levy on properties of J Ed Grant and Fred A Swite in Dallas Texas to satisfy a judgment of 4571 23 in favor of Southern Trust Mortgage Co The property is Lot twelve in Block Ten Broadmoor Addition Dallas and will be sold at public auction at the courthouse door between 10 and 4 on the date in June 1931 under writ issued May 1931 by Sheriff H A Hood with deputy J E Jameson the case cites Southern Trust Mortgage Co as plaintiff and Grant Swite as defendants
Miss Ollivene Parteron of Denton traveled to Baylor Hospital in Dallas for ear treatment last Thursday. She returned home Sunday and will stay the week before a planned trip back to Denton Friday night. local note mentions construction at a former market site and various near Carrollton area happenings with friends sending regards.
In Dallas County Texas Administrators J W Crawford and Joe P Minter file final accounts. The notice calls all interested parties to appear at the May term to contest the accounts and seek discharge. The drama centers on Sammie Basler Mint and Sammie Dozier Minter estates with court seals and official witnesses.
Public auction announced by the Stephens county Texas court on May 1 1934 to sell assorted Dallas properties including Lot 13 Block 1470-5 and Beacon Street parcels for cash to satisfy judgments in case 2048-8. Sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1931 at the Dallas County Courthouse.
Court notice dated April 28 1931 requires John Alberton to appear in the district court of Dallas County Texas for divorce proceedings against maiden name plaintiff. The summons directs return by sheriff or constable and states the case number 907 4 with judgment sought for divorce on grounds of abandonment after marriage June 126 192x.
Miss Brink Sinder from Anna spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Binele Rey and Mrs. W. M Vernon Went Hatch ing Wednesday and visited their daughter Mine Botts and other community friends. Some corn has been replanted in this section during the past two months.
Notice of sheriff sale in Dallas County proceedings against John A Simmons and Emma Simmons. Property described as Lot 48 in Block 16 Hillwide Addition to Dallas. Auction to be public, bid high cash, date May 11 19-something. Entries reference court case Katherine O Well y vs Emma Shumate and James Simmons with deed dates 192- and trust records.
Lillian Scott petitions for divorce from Arthur L. Scott in the 16th Judicial District Court of Texas Dallas County. The suit, filed April 17, 1991, seeks a divorce on grounds of alleged fraud and incompatibility after a 1926 marriage. The case is numbered 92740 F and scheduled for appearance on the Set day of June A.D. 1931.
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