Local land deeds and obituary notes from Meridian Weekly
Spicy news items record land transactions in Meridian with names such as Lee M Chastoy and Nelson Brothers, plus a probate note for John L. McCandless who died last week and was buried north of town. Democratic State Convention attendance and Commissioners Court references appear among brief notices.
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Lee M
Chastoy
Bird
Payert
Wailzl Springs
Ain
Bradley
Joby Beetle
J. Prof
Harry McClenans
Coston
Nelson Brothers
Admon Ty Clifton
Lena Roe Gir
Jaroh Nelson Addillah Chifton
T. & Conten
P.géois
Ifr
James Steele Leange
John L. McCandless
Will Neely
Alesander
Jim Brown
Gandy
Commissioners Court
Physician's Fame Tied to Golden Medical Discovery Story
Over fifty years ago a young physician practiced widely for the district and became famous for his uniform dress. He wore a distinctive uniform and served as a waterman to Buffalo. His prescriptions were known as Golden Medical Discovery amid a national drug storm.
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Physeian
Tural
Tawous
Disram
Buffalo
X.Y. Tae
Golden Medical Discovney
United States
Straw Vote Taken at Woodmen Conference
A May 7 straw vote in Waco reported by the Woodmen of the World Conference, with 42 delegates present. Pat Neff led with 29 votes for governor, others backed Loney Bailey Thomason and a new state employee. The meeting included John K. Strecker and WA Frazier. delegates traveled from Animagilio to San Antonio.
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Waco. Tras
John K. Strecker
Thie Tenay Cnoipe
Frazier
Dalloe
Ay Trilerion
Pat Neff
Teian
Sterson
Remine
Teta
Animgilio
San Anthion
Nef
Loney
Bailey
Thomason
Newstate Department
My. Shreeker
Wax Supreme
J. Flood
Cityelast
Wight
Waco
News-Tribune
Paper Shortage Hits Texarkana Merchants Ad Rates
Arkansas Democrat notes paper scarcity and rising costs threaten local merchants who rely on timely print advertising. Weak demand and transportation woes strain supply as industry faces higher paper prices, prompting concerns about future editions and pricing.
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Texarkana
Arkansas Democrat
Little Rock
Texas Democratic Convention Delegates Vote For Women Suffrage
The Texas Democratic state convention adjourned after debates over ministerial endorsements and a push to back provisions for women to vote in primaries. Dwight Lewelling withdrew to support Pat Neff. Delegates at large were elected, including Cone Johnson and W. P. Hobby, as 1,247 of 1,408 votes were cast with 182 unreported from nonvoting counties.
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Texas
Nasional Denhoeratie
Conention
Prings
Wilton
W. B. Hobby
Falice
Susdidaten
Dwight Lewelling
Dalten
Au Price
Pat Neff
Waco
Saknela
Thomason
Neff
Looney
Tate Howe
Tate
Con. Fermor W. P. Hobby
Austin
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
M. M. Crane
Marhall Hicks
San Antonio
T.M. Campbell
Palestine
Thomas H. Ball
Houston
Clyde A. Sweeton
Greenville
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Wort Worth
J. A. Kemp
Wichite Parle
Barry Miller
LW. Stephens
Fort Worth
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Galveston
Margie E. Neal
Carthage
W. E. Spell
Ween
Jennie Darel Ames
Georgetown
Personal Item Joseph Bailey Visits Texas After Twenty Years
Mr. Joseph W. Bailey of Washington, D. C., returned home Sunday after a weeks stay in Texas. It was his first long visit in twenty years and he noted industry and political changes, the progressiveness of the region, and many new residents. He remarked that many former associates have died, moved away, or forgotten him. Bailey, who has a lucrative Washington law practice, may not return soon.
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Hll. Little
Clifton
Mondas
Jock Rasberry
Walnut Springs
Meridian
Lyde Lattimer
Cloud
Inez
M. Zenson
Tom Parks
Cif ‘Ton
F. Sheppard
Eulogy
Tia Wom Bod Sheppard
A. R. Eltis
Cmd
Whey
C. P. Belchar
Mire
RG. Belcher
Morgan
Mr. Archer
Joseph W. Bailey
Washington
D. C
Texas
Mr. Bailey
Bailey
Winneboro News
For Sale Two Acres of Land and Improvements
A brief for sale listing offering two acres with nomad house, hall, screed in back parcel, front porch, smoke house, and large barn with three chicken houses plus two good young horses and a Ford car. Details sought by WP and price via denon.
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Ford
Denon
Queen Theatre Weekender Offers Variety and Gossip
The Queen Theatre bill lists a mix of comedy, westerns, and dramas including What the Bye Mist? Ford Educational Weekly, and special showings like Huckleberry Finn and Between Acts. A note recalls Richard Childress of Co. H, 144 Infantry, missing in action since July 2, 1918, with a grave found in France. Mayors resign as City Council schedules special elections to fill posts.
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Epecia Deatfice Michelena i
Beartrap
Molly
Bee Lirat
Ralph A. Milber
Green Theatre
Zasu Pitta
Charles Gray
Ess Williard
Larry Lemon
Tom
Childress
Moses
Richard
Ena
Chiteau-Thierry
Wadsworth Cmne
Richard Childrean
Co. H
Wicherd
Ikea
counry—Valley
Graduation Notes from The Clifton School Class of 1920
The article describes graduation ceremonies and awards for Clifton school seniors. It notes certificates of honor for those with high yearly standing, silhouettes of the Salutatorian and Valedictorian addresses, and a keynote address by L W Rogers from the State Department of Education. It mentions gifts to graduates from the Parent-Teachers Association and that Prof J D Milstead will be away for several weeks, returning to school duties later.
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Mila
Tateleetua
Interschilade League
Parent-Teachers Association
Lona
L. W. Rogers
State Department
Educa /Mon
Tie
Learsting
J. D. Milstead
Winfield, Teane
Elatives
Milstead
Clifton Seheal
A. & M. College
Neighbor’s misdeeds and misfortune in Oklahoma town
A distorted tale recounts a neighbor who refuses to buy county paper, letting a child chase bees and suffer injuries. A dog wrecks items, animals cause damage, and a home filled with mishaps leads to calls for the man to pay $1.80 for the newspaper. The piece ends with reflections on praise for the dead.
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Okdahomae
Mile
Mie
Trether
Wwe
Womack Items From Bama Farm Newsny
A local column covers farm life with mentions of Meridian Sand town events. Families like Womack and Callan are noted visiting relatives, sharing Sunday gatherings, and planning moves. Mr and Mrs Rachuip expect to relocate near Humble Pumping Station south of town to take up company housing duties.
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Bama
Dons
Milne Vieda
Meridian
Wonek
Coyote
Mia Alewa
Tad Abra
Drageran
Mia
Bob
Maridi Callan
Callan
Roberta
Rachuip
Tows
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W. E. Hurst & Son
Meridian Weekly
Board of Equalization
Baarwiilin
Bine Reat
Denry Dyet
Thea Poltocs Merriisiy
Queen Theatre
Amacom
Poereday
Charfew Ray
Asrabeler
Walon
Everith
Pathe Meview
Ford Educational
Mithes Saarte Ium
Helenick
Lhervey Digest
Desmond
P. X. Bradstreet
Handley
Haa Plsa
Bradstreet
B. M Plerr
Soph
Otling
Abure
Womack
W. V. Kagle
Carpenter Brothers
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