Temple to start new post office project at once
A Temple post office construction is set to begin immediately. Other notes mention a campaign to mobilize 1,000,000 Sunday school workers, the Hico fire boys seeking an auto hose cart, and Egypt’s cotton crop projected at 700 million pounds. Also: Bryan to address Dallas crowd and the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Abilene December 27 28 29. Payne tariff bill author Serena Payne reelected by small margin of 639. Georgia Senator A S Clay dies in Atlanta sanatorium on 13th.
Granby Man Wins 500 Prize at New England Corn Expo
Percy Davis of Granby Massachusetts won a five hundred dollar prize at the New England Corn Expo on the tenth after raising 108 bushels per acre.
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Percy Davis
Granby
Mass
Tax Collector Buster Reports Single-Day Tax Total
Par kers county tax collector announces he collected 9600 dollars in a one day period last week.
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Buster
Parkers County
Local Exhibits Win Big At San Antonio Fair
The Cooke County Agricultural exhibit captured first prize at the International Fair in San Antonio last week. A class of over 100 began with four K of P lodges at Turner Hall in Dallas. The Masonic Lodge of Marshall voted to construct a $5000 temple and office building in Marshall. C. S. Fitzhugh, formerly of this place, visited Valley Mills-Tribune relatives while based in Clovis New Mexico.
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Cooke County
San Antonio
Turner Hall
Dallas
The
Masonic Lodge of
Marshall
C. S. Fitzhugh
Clovis, N. M
Valley Mills
Tribune
Local Couple Moves Into Vacated Valley Mills Home
J Dansby Sr and wife relocate to town and occupy the residence recently vacated by Luke Hinton and family in Valley Mills.
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J. Dansby, Sr
Luke Hinton
Valley Mills Tribune
Baylor Trustees Deny Fort Worth Move Offer
The Baylor University board of trustees denied consideration of a proposal to relocate to Fort Worth for a proposed half million dollar bonus.
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Baylor University
Fort Worth
Mrs J W Sisk Dies Near Valley Mills
Mrs J W Sisk died at the family home a few miles from Valley Mills on Wednesday and was buried at the cemetery yesterday. She leaves a family and many friends to mourn her death.
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J. W. Sisk
Valley Mills
Valley Mills Tribune
Brig Gen B H Robertson, Civil War Black Horse survivor, dies
Brig General B H Robertson a survivor of the famed Black Horse Cavalry of the Civil War died at his Washington DC home last Sunday. He served with distinction and his death marks the end of a storied military career.
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B. H. Robertson
Calvary
Washington, D. C
Discovery Reveals Copper Casket of Explorer DeSotto
Archaeologists report finding the copper coffin that held the body of Spanish explorer DeSotto beneath the Mississippi River. The discovery sheds light on early river exploration and burial customs.
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DeSotto
Mississippi
Monument Erected in Japan for Cattle Slaughtered in War
Reports say Japan has raised a monument to the thousands of cattle killed for the army in the war with Russia. The structure seeks to appease the slaughtered animals and prevent their souls from rising in retaliation.
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Rusia
Farmers urged to raise poultry for higher income
In the Wilson County Journal observation, farmers are urged to boost poultry efforts as turkey, chicken, and egg prices rise. The cheerful barnyard dividend is highlighted, with a call for Texas farmers to take notice and profit from the market.
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Wilson County Journal
Confession on Sin and Mercy From Cleburne Enterprise
A reflective confession urges readers to acknowledge personal wrongs without loud judgment. It calls for generosity toward friends who sin, guiding them toward higher ideals with mercy and tenderness, citing God’s view of sin and urging restraint in accusing others.
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Cleburne
Ballard's Snow Liniment for Neuralgia Relief
Pain relief claim for neuralgia of face shoulder hands or feet using Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rubbed into painful areas to relieve suffering and restore normal conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle. Sold by Price and Grimland.
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Ballard
Price & Grimland
Two Bales to Acre in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Texas November 12 J G Henderson a farmer ten miles north of town arrived with two 500 pound bales of cotton grown on one acre of land. He held a sworn certificate for the claim. Henderson previously grew 430 bushels of corn on one acre and won a $100 premium for the best acre yield in four states. He advocates the largest yield on the smallest area.
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Sulpher Springs
Texas
J.G. Henderson
Henderson
Foley Kidney Pills Highlight Patient Testimony
S Parsons of Battle Creek Michigan reports rapid relief from kidney and bladder troubles after using Foley Kidney Pills. He describes backaches shooting pains and urinary irregularities. after steady use his ailments were cured and he gives high recommendation.
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S. Parsons
Battle Creek Mich
Price & Grimland
Man trains hog to walk on hind legs prompts quip
A Richmond News Leader item mocks a Ohio man who trained a hog to walk on its hind legs. The comment contrasts his effort with that of wild hogs in woods naturally displaying the feat.
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Ohio
Richmond News-Leader
Notice forbids hunting and trespass on enclosure
Hunting and fishing and pecan gathering and all trespassing in my enclosure is forbidden by J C Krueger. The notice specifies no entry and warns against violation.
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J.C. Krueger
H. C. Cooper
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Beauty Aid
Advertisement promising Bucklen s Arnica Salve for clear skin and beauty benefits. Claims include banishing pimples eruptions sores boils soothing skin and curing burns cuts and chapped lips with 25 cents at Corner Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Man Harvests 823 Pounds of Cotton in Ten Hours
S C Force of Freeland near Cleburne Texas returns from Harmon County Oklahoma claiming to have picked 823 pounds of cotton in ten hours. He earned one dollar per hundred and entered a cotton picking contest with other boys, aiming to gain experience and money.
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Force of
Freeland
Here
Harmon County
Okla
Oklahoma
Kings New Life Pills for Women Boost
Advertisement claims the pills banish dull feeling and backache, cure constipation and colds, improve appetite and energy. Promotes safe, easy use at Corner Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Dr. Kings New Life
University of Texas Library Building Rising in Austin
The new UT library nearing construction will be among the state’s finest public structures. The Thirty first Legislature allotted 250000 dollars for the fireproof building, primarily steel and brick with Texas white limestone facing. The university’s valuable books pamphlets and manuscripts will be well cared for.
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University of Texas
Texas
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promoted for All Ages
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar works equally for every family member, suitable for children and adults, and effective for all coughs and colds. Price & Grimann.
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Foley
Price & Grimand
Y M C A Work At University Of Texas
Students at the University of Texas raised nearly 10000 dollars in five days of October to aid a five thousand dollar Y M C A building under construction. The project relies on gifts from faculty students and friends and is to be dedicated in the early spring across from the campus.
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University of Texas
Young Men’s Christian Association of the
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted For Strength And Soothing Relief
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as upbuilding strengthening and soothing with fast action. The message highlights Tonie in action and notes Price and Grimland as sources or sellers.
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Price & Grimland
Piano Allocation at Connolly’s Sparks Rivalry
The question of who will receive the Connolly family piano stirs local debate as heirs assess sentimental value and practical needs for the instrument. A decision rests with the surviving members and possibly a legal or familial agreement.
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Connolly’s
School Opens With Small Attendance In Local District
The new school started Monday morning and is progressing nicely though attendance is light. Principal is Prof. Ben Whitenberg with Miss Alta Lester as assistant. Also note local ads for Connolly's Corner Drug Store offering Red Seal calico at 11c and 36 inch brown domestic fabric at 5c.
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Ben Whitenberg
Alta Lester
Lredell Sentinel
Connolly
Pigs For Sale Poland China and Berkshire Offered
Clifton Dairy advertises pigs for sale including Poland China and Berkshire breeds. Mor PuHillipp listed with contact details at Clifton Dairy for inquiries.
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Poland
China
Birkshire
Mor PuHillipp
Clifton Dairy
Tragedy on the Cotton Belt at Oglesby
W A Wallace of Oglesby aged 62 was killed when he stepped from a westbound Cotton Belt passenger train near Oglesby between McGregor and Gatesville. He fell under the wheels as the train moved, his body dragged about sixty yards. He was a resident of Oglesby.
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McGregor
Tex
W. A. Wallace
Cotton Belt
Oglesby
Gatesville
Warehouse Fire Destroys Cotton at Hillsboro Tex
A fire destroyed the Farmers' Union warehouse at Brandon Hillsboro containing three Cotton Belt box cars and 582 bales of cotton. Fire damaged 3000 feet of track. The blaze started inside the warehouse and the cause is undetermined. Loss estimated at 42900 dollars.
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Hillsboro
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Brandon
Hobble skirt bicycle query shocks Texas readers
A Texas man rants about a girl in a hobble skirt riding a bicycle, lamenting he has spent nights imagining it. The Columbus Enquirer-Sun questions the idea and wonders why she would need a bicycle at all.
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Texas
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Customer Purchases $400 Piano at Connolly's
A customer buys a piano valued at $400 at Connolly's store. The sale emphasizes affordable musical instruments and immediate payment. The item was taken to the buyer after payment processing.
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Connolly’s
Watch the Record Dates and Trigger a Sound at Expiry
A playful note warns to watch record dates and when time runs out produce a dollar sound to elicit a grin. It suggests timing and a small cash cue as a lighthearted motivator.
Wanted to be Arrested New York Letter to Rockefeller Sparks Bail Action
Peter Lillison, who penned a threatening letter to John D. Rockefeller demanding 50 000 dollars, was held in 1000 bail for the grand jury. He said he wrote the note to gain shelter by forced arrest due to lacking a home.
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New York
Peter Lillison
John D. Rockefeller
Grand Ball at the Sons of Herman Hall Nov 18
Two string bands will furnish music for a grand ball at the Sons of Herman Hall on November 18. All invited with W. G. Mulvuer listed as host.
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Herman Hall
W. G. Mulvuer
Rebekah Lodge Members Enjoy Chicken Feast in Iredell
Members of the Rebekah lodge of Iredell held a Thursday night gathering in the lodge room with chicken and coffee and reported a good time.
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Rebekah
Iredell
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Hico Fire Boys
Egypt
W. J. Bryan
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Abilene
Serena Payne
Payne
United States
A. S. Clay
Georgia
Atlanta
L. Craddock & CO
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Bond
James E. Pepper
Green River
Sunny Brooks Cuckenheimer Rye Kentucky Club
Hill & Hill
Penwick Ryeality Club
Ry Times
Clear Creek Duffy's
Schlitz Beer
Express Companie
First Qu Express
Acre
Ey Eee
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Meridian College
Southwestern University
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G. T. Bludworth, Pres
Meridian
No-Tsu-Oh
Garnival
Houston
Sreleee As
Santa Fe
Keenan
Galveston
Bette
Clifton Lumber Co
L. D. Townsend, Mgr
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