Representative McFarlane argues against prison relocation plan
W D McFarlane writes from Graham Texas criticizing the penitentiary relocation bill House Bill No 303. He cites state land value and an aging system as reasons to centralize on existing land with bonded financing and no new state appropriations. He applauds Governor for veto and urges Honest efficient management for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Austin
Penitentiary Survey Commission
Texas
Dallas News
Ferguson
W. D. McFarlane
Rep
109Th Dist
June 1925 Terms Set for Young County Court
The 30th District Court in Young County announces its June 1925 term calendar. Listed are cases across four days in the first week with juries noted for several, including E. C. Stovall vs. The Texas Company and Oscar Kendall vs. J. I. Staley et al. Followed by weeks beginning June 8 and June 15 with multiple civil matters and several district jury actions. The term closes with The State of Texas vs. H. C. Walker in the fourth week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Chapman, Comr
Hobby
Annie E. Robinson
Bankers Trust Co
W. E. Maddox
W. P. Harlan
L. C. Tivis
John W. Mimms
E. C. Stovall
the Texas Company
B. P. Roark
F. A. Prideaux
John Rubenkoenig
R. S. LeSage
Chapman
Cadene
Wootten
J. T. Richardson, Jr
George W. Rice
Creech
Town of
Olney
Carpenter
G. F. Williams
Harry Jaffe
Oscar Kendall
J. I. Staley
T. A. Hunter
R. A. Williams
J. A. Benson
B. F. Weekley
C. E. Beavers
Pomona Mutual Oil Co
Pee
Bishop
State of Texas
H. C. Walker
The Top of the World opens at National Theatre
Paramount’s film version of Ethel M Dell’s The Top of the World screens at the National Theatre starting Wednesday April 15. The drama features Anna Q Nilsson James Kirkwood Raymond Hatton and Sheldon Lewis with director George Melford delivering polished production and dramatic romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Theatre
Paramount
Ethel M. Dell
Anna Q. Nilsson
James Kirkwood
Raymond Hatton
Sheldon Lewis
George Melford
Japan completes world’s largest fuel oil storage tank
Japan announces completion of the largest fuel oil storage tank at Kuri dock yard. The new tank holds one hundred thousand tons capacity, marking a record in bulk storage infrastructure.
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Japan
Kuri
Baptist Missionary to Spend Few Days at Home
Missionary plans a short home stay between ongoing meetings with Olney and Graham churches. He notes Sunday School Institute successes at Olney and a B Y P U study at Pleasant Valley. He mentions Bro Thorn as a strong preacher and Missionary Ridge service on Sunday April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney Baptist Church
W. A. Harrel
Murray Church
Pleasant Valley Church
B. Y
Wandering Husbands opens at the National Theatre
Kirkwoods and Lila Lee star in Wandering Husbands as George and Diana Moreland whose fragile marriage unravels after George is drawn to another woman. Diana engineers a life and death crisis to force his choice, and he selects her. Also features Muriel Dana and Margaret Livingston in supporting roles.
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Kirkwoods
James Kirkwood
Lila Lee
National Theatre
George
Diana Moreland
Diana
Little Muriel Dana
Rosemary
Margaret Livingston
Marilyn Foster
Night air mail routes announced from New York to Chicago
Arrangements let letters mailed at night reach Chicago by morning with eight cents per ounce and eight cents per zone for segments New York Chicago Cheyenne and Cheyenne San Francisco. About 85 percent of six months mail met schedule, nearly 5 million letters, with New York to San Francisco taking 33 hours. Chicago's prominent mail order house spends 3000 dollars monthly on air mail postage.
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New York
Chicago
Cheyenne
San Francsisco
San Francisco
Plebiscite Overseen For Tacna Arica Boundary Vote
President Coolidge ordered a plebiscite among Tacna and Arica natives to decide if the provinces should stay with Chile or return to Peru. General Pershing will head the mixed commission to supervise the process amid Peruvian dissatisfaction and belief the result will favor Chile.
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Chile
Peru
Tacna
Arica
Coolidge
General Pershing
Romans feared unbreakable quartz glass rival to metal
Unbreakable quartz glass, known to the Romans, is now used in Germany’s chemical and electrical labs. The material is twelve times as durable as ordinary glass and was once prohibited by Rome due to concerns it could threaten metal.
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Germany
Record Dodge Brothers car sales rise in 1925 week
Retail deliveries for the week ending March 28 1925 rose 34 percent from 1924 and set a high weekly record while retail orders climbed 37 percent. U S exports and global deliveries show sharp gains. year to date 1925 deliveries exceed 1924 by about 11 800 units. Despite higher output retail deliveries run 100 units per day ahead of production and retail orders 300 per day ahead.
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Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dillon, Read & Company
Dodge Brothers
United States
Honor Rolls for Shawnee School
The Shawnee School Honors list names students across grades. High and first through seventh grade students are listed for high honor and honor rolls, including Velma Humble, Fredda Stewart, Frances Collins, Glenn Street, Jamie Morris, P C Walker, Pearl Woodall, Evelyn Black, Louise Hutchison, Frederick McBrayer, and others.
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Velma Humble
Fredda Stewart
Frances Collins
Glenn Q. Street
Jamie Morris
P. C. Walker
Pearl Eila Woodall
Evelyn Black
Louise Holden
Louise Hutchison
Frederick McBrayer
Joel Edens
Jack Faunt LeRoy
Neal Harlan
Wade Orr
Archie Ross
Henry Wurtz
Virginia Ellen Riggs
Frank Matthews
Willie Atkins
Emdonia Smith
Dorothy Wilkerson
Billy Luncy
Norma Fraser
Doris Black
Oliver Graham
Clyce Smith
George H. McLaren
la Rue Prideaux
Edwin Graham
William Edward Bell
Roger Price
Robert Lee Price
Henryetta Schuster
Mr Julius Driver Returns After Four Week Flu Siege
Mr Julius Driver resumes outdoor activity after a four week illness period. He had limited mobility and stayed indoors during his bout with the flu.
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Julius Driver
Suits of Extreme Value for Every Man
Men seek smart well made suits at moderate prices with fabrics and styles suited for all from high school lads to business professionals. This collection emphasizes extreme value pricing without sacrificing quality.
New Arrivals in Shirts Neckwear and Accessories
Local shop rolls out new stock including shirts neckwear socks belts and collars to refresh men’s wardrobe. The collection features varied fabrics and fits suitable for office and casual wear.
New Lace Collars and Vanity Accessories Arrive
New arrivals include lace collars ja bots vanities bags combs and beads. shoppers will find a variety of decorative items and fashion accents showcased for the season.
New Silks Arrive In Bright Spring Range
The popular Silks for spring wear arrive in a big variety including Flat Crepe Cantons printed designs and striped and plain flannels in the season’s newest colors.
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W .D. McFarcane
Graham
National
Jimmie
Price’s Pharmacy
Shawnee School
Berlin
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
China
U. S. Ambassado
Mina Taylor
Nelly
John E. Morrison CompAny
Graham, Texas
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