F E Quisenberry Dies Pioneer Citizen Of Newcastle
F E Quisenberry age 72 veteran resident of Newcastle died at his home Wednesday at 2 am after a period of illness. He lived here for over twenty years and was highly regarded. Survived by three sons L E Quisenberry Breckenridge J B Quisenberry Denning Arkansas George Quisenberry and three daughters Mrs Henry Thomas Mrs Anna Smith and Miss Sopha Quisenberry. Burial was in True Cemetery Thursday evening.
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F. E. Quisenberry
Newcastle
Quisenberry
L. E. Quisenberry
Breckenridge
J. B. Quisenberry
Denning
Arkansas
George Quisenberry
Henry Thomas
Anna Smith
Sopha Quisenberry
Newcastle Register
Elbert Taylor Couple Welcomes Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Elbert Taylor announce the birth of a daughter at their home on August 7.
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Mrs. Elbert Taylor
Mrs Graham Stewart Receives Niece Visit From Mamie Blount
Mrs Graham Stewart enjoys a visit from her niece Miss Mamie Ethel Blount of Nacogdoches.
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Graham Stewart
Mamie Ethel Blount
Nacogdoches
Mr J N Hancock Visits Morgan Mills Sister
Mr. J. N. Hancock of Morgan Mills is visiting his sister, Mrs. B. W. King, during a regional trip.
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Mr. J. N. Hancock of
Morgan Mills
Mrs
B. W. King
Dr Price and Ina Mae Visit Relatives in Brownfield
Dr L W Price and his daughter Miss Ina Mae are visiting relatives in Brownfield, staying for a short visit and catching up with family. The pair were seen at local shops and markets during their stay.
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Dr. L. W. Price
Ina Mae
Brownfield
Federal Warning Issued On Smallpox Spread
A federal warning is issued on smallpox as thirty five states report nine hundred eighty five cases.
Homer Ford Busy Rebuilding After Galveston Visit
Mr. Homer Ford reports a hectic schedule as he works to rebuild his house after returning from a prior trip to Galveston. He spoke in the city on Tuesday about ongoing construction and future plans.
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Homer Ford
Galveston
Easy to Drown Says Star Telegram in Dallas Fort Worth
Physiology experts warn drowning is the simplest way to die and summer tolls show water hazards high in Dallas Fort Worth. The piece urges safety, noting dangers like swimming after meals, in deep water, or without skill, and stresses learning to respect water.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Checkerboard Truck Draws Attention in Graham
The Hinson Hockaday Grain Co truck in Graham sports a red and white checkerboard, a Purina Mills trademark seen on bags and stores. Manager Chas E. Hinson says thousands of American trucks use the design, and he explains the slogan that the checkerboard means your move.
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King Tut
Solomon
Hinson- Hockaday Grain Company
Chas. E. Hinson
America
Purina Mills
St. Louis
Society scandal teaser and a late Monday outing
Miss Leta Devine hosted eight guests at the National at 7 30 PM Monday inviting curiosity about a society scandal. The group enjoyed a movie then a ride and a Texas cafe stop with fancy cakes Golf Girl sundaes and novelty perfume favors for each guest including Louise Harrison Hazel Ellis Martha Mae Morris Dale Dowdle Mary Eddleman Ruby Lee Edens Dorothy Vaughan Opal Divine and the hostess E J Brown.
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National
Leta Devine
The
Texas
Louise Harrison
Hazel Ellis
Martha Mae Morris
Dale Dowdle
Mary Eddleman
Ruby Lee Edens
Dorothy Vaughan
Opal Divine
E. J. Brown
Graham Public Library report for August 1924
Mrs. M Dowdle reports Graham city library activity for month ending August 2 1924 with 26 days open 70 average daily circulation 49 smallest 105 largest 485 total borrowers to date 965 books on hand 18 new books purchased. Donations include The Leader Mentor Lions Club American Boy American Digest and books from J M Wood Edwin Graham Edna Bowron Mrs J W Atcheson Mrs Roy Thomson.
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Graham Public Library
M. Dowdle
Library of the
City of
Graham
Ae Maragines
Ice Se
Melsant
Leader
Graham Leader
E. C. Reed
Mentor
Lions Club
American Boy
American and
Literary Digest
J. M. Wood
Edwin Graham
Edna Bowron
J. W. Atcheson
Roy Thomson
Henry Ford to Enforce Prohibition Odor Policy at Factories
Henry Ford, employing about 70 000 workers, posted notices declaring that any employee found with the odor of beer wine or liquor on their breath or in possession at home will lose their job without appeal. He cites political interference but says enforcement will be strict within his organization.
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Henry Ford
Post to Merge with Houston Dispatch in New Ownership
The Houston Post transfers ownership to Ross L. Sterning former Governor Will Hobby and Ray Dudley for 1.15 million dollars. Hobby is named president. On August 1 the Post and the Houston Dispatch merge to form the Post-Dispatch.
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Houston Post
J. L. Watson
Ross L. Sterning
Will Hobby
Ray Dudley
Hobby
Post
Houston Dispatch
The
Post-Dispatch
Bell County peach tree grows two fruit crops
Temple Aug. 8 a six year continuous record for producing a double crop of peaches is held by a tree in the orchard of G L Cole near Straw's Mill Cole removed a branch bearing five ripe Elbertas and 11 infant varieties ready to take second place The curiosity was sent here for exhibition
Notice of Sale at Graham Welding & Machine Company
M W Sarsfield as manager will sell to the highest bidder on August 30, 1924 at the Graham Welding & Machine Company for cash a heavy duty truck previously stored and charged with $299.04 for labor and materials. The truck was linked to O K Giles and Jessie Giles and was under a lien by Graham Welding & Machine Company to satisfy the judgment of Vernon Bagwell via McFarlane & McFarlane and is offered under Article 5667 Vernson Sale Revised Statutes. Witnessed August 9, 1924.
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M. W. Sarsfield
Graham Welding & Machine Company
Towit
O. K. Giles
Jessie Giles
Graham
Texas
Vernon Bagwell
McFarlane & McFarlane
Bagwell
Leather Exports Top $42 Million in 1923
United States shipments of leather totaled over 42 million dollars during 1923, signaling strong foreign demand. Leather producers expanded overseas sales across Europe and Asia, with main markets including Britain, Germany, and Canada.
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United States
The Fool's Awakening at Liberty Theatre Tuesday
Metro picture adapted from William J. Locke novel The Tale of Triona opens Tuesday at the Liberty Theatre directed by Harold Shaw. Story follows a man who adopts another's name to seek success and love, with a happy ending. Cast includes Harrison Ford Enid Bennett Mary Alden Alec Francis and more.
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Metro
William J. Locke
Liberty Theatre
Harold Shaw
Harrison Ford
Enid Bennett
Mary Alden
Alec Francis
John Sampolis
Lionel Belmore
Tom J. Hopkins
Adversity's Dark Hour Capped by Consoling Thought
A reflection on enduring hardship with the comfort that worse times might arise. The line underscores resilience and bleak humor in facing collective trials. It implies a perspective shift from despair to cautious hope amid prolonged struggle.
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Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch
Marshall Lodge
A. Sears
Marshall Lodge No
B. F. Dial
W. A. Adair
Messenger
Marshall, Texas
Kerhe “Tieh
Gayest
Miss Devine
Fourth Street Grocery
Graham Grocery
John E. Morrison Co
Heighton’s Grocery
Ritchey’s Grocery
Shawnee Grocery
Texan Grocery
Plum Street Grocery
Ballard’s Store
South Bend
M. D. Maples
Tom Lisle
J. B. Robertson
Pratt’s Grocery
John E. Morrison
Sam Goldwater Banger
Dunnam Bros
Eliasville
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Comp’y Wholesale and Retail
Graham South Bend
Bell County
Cities Electric Company
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