Austin College Man in Graham Last Week
Alumni campaign tied to Diamond Jubilee Year for Austin College 1923 24 in Sherman. E L Foshee led events in Graham with local alumni groups forming. notable former students and returning scholars listed. June 1924 commencement to host thousands of alumni. Texas college dates and Texas independence link noted.
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E. L. Foshee
Austin College
Sherman
Graham
Texas
Wallace Inlay
W. T. George
F. M. Hudson
R. L. Morrison
G. L. . Smith
Gaston Hallam
Malcolm Williams
Foshee
Sam Houston
Jackie Coogan in Daddy at National Theatre
Jackie Coogan's Daddy a First National picture brings two day engagement at the National Theatre starting Monday. A memorable scene shows him attempting real Italian spaghetti for the first time and improvising a clever if crude plan to avoid starving, sure to draw loud laughter.
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Jackie Coogan
First National
National Theatre
Jackie
Arsenate of Lead for Leaf Worm Control
R R Reppert entomologist of the extension service of Texas A and M College recommends Arsenate of Lead in powder form as the most effective leaf worm control. Apply by dusting machine or two cheese cloth bags on a pole. move along two rows beating the pole to release poison. Dusting best when dew is on. avoid other arsenic forms to prevent foliage burn. County Agent A L Robertson notes danger and asks communities to report leaf worm appearances.
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R. R. Reppert
Extension Service
A. & M. College of Texas
A. L. Robertson
Burglary Tips From a Snug Cellar Insight
Early guidance warns a burglar in your cellar could target coal chutes or kindling wood as escape routes. The odd scenario suggests securing storage and maintaining vigilance to deter intruders in a home setting.
Ed Purdy Quote on Columbus as Explorer and Prophet
Ed Purdy claims Christopher Columbus was not only an explorer but a prophet who proclaimed Dry Land the moment he sighted America.
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Christopher Columbus
America
The Way It Goes in a Local Gallery Card
Mrs Smythe remarks that Miss Piffe lost her complexion after a flip. Mrs Blythe notes a handbag snatching by a sneak thief. The brief exchange captures social chatter about a small incident in town.
Blonde Bess Opines on Flapper Fashion and Fence Metaphor
The column compares flapper outfits to barbed wire fences, saying the clothes guard propriety but do not block the view. It frames 1920s dress as a protective boundary that remains visually revealing.
He Only Smiled Dumb Dan Dance Dialog
A dramatic exchange unfolds as he smiles and questions whether the dance is his to claim. The vamp confirms the pleasure belongs to him, framing a charged moment of flirtation and power in a single vivid dialogue beat.
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Dan
Vamp
County Libraries in Texas Use War Service Books
County libraries in Texas use surplus War Service books from the ALA to arm county systems. Dalhart in Dallam, Cooke, Harris, and Potter counties started by 1921 with Carnegie support and multiple deposit stations. Tarrant County plans to use Fort Worth Carnegie funds under a countywide contract awaiting voter approval.
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Long
American Library Association
Texas
Dallam
Cooke
Harris
Potter
Tarrant County
Dallam County
Commissioners’ Court
Cooke County
Gainsville
Harris County
Houston
Texas Library and Historical Commission
Potter County
Gainesville
Cooke County Free Library
Carnegie
Harris County Public Library
Potter County Free Library
Amarillo
150000 Bushels Grain Threshed in Loving County
The Leader credits Earl Wheat for the high threshing total in Loving County this season. Four threshers Oliver Barnett Reeves and Simmons finished, delivering about 150000 bushels of grain. The yield was good though prices were weak and grain conditions varied across the county.
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Earl Wheat
Messrs
Building Or Tearing Down What Builds Humanity
A reflective piece contrasts tearing down with building up, noting a single person with a small amount of dynamite could ruin a multi million dollar structure. It argues true achievement lies in constructive effort and warns against fault finding in others.
Common Sense Exchange Between Cop And Motorist
A humorous exchange has a motorist boast about possessing a state driver’s license and a police officer responding with a sharp retort. The brief dialogue highlights tension over authority and proof of license.
Holmes In Motortown Tire Dealers Farewell
Sherlock notes a black and blue car and deduces the driver is an enemy to tire dealers. He observes a spare rim on the back, provoking worry among tire sellers about who will make the sale.
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Holmes
Sherlock
Watson
How Sam Won
A tale of a young man Sam who leaves home to work through college and begs his father for funds. His thrifty father refuses again, until a later letter reveals Sam has no pants, turning the call for money into a clear marker of hardship and resilience.
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Sam
Dad
Stoic riddle prompts bold carrier of babies joke
Thomas asks Al what a stoic is and Al retorts with a humorous misdefinition, calling Thomas dumb and defining stoic as a bold thing that carries babies.
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Thomas
Boxing Contender Questioned Over Fighting Style
A manager urges scrutiny of a young fighter claiming he can be pushed to battle quickly. The sport editor contends the fighter lacks champion prospects, warning that his fighting approach is “too cheap” to rise high.
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ED Purdy
Blonde Bess
FORD
Lesage Motor CO
Lincoln
Graham, Texas
Fordson
Guaranty Fund System of
Eyn Ve
Paris Tailors
Graham Mill & Elevator Co
Jefferson D. Sandefer, LL. D
Abilene
Texas State Oratorical Association
Louisanna State College
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
T. N. Carswell
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