Norris Trial Date Set For November First
Rev J Frank Norris pastor of the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth will go on trial in Fort Worth on Monday November 1 to answer to a charge of shooting and killing D E Chipps in Norris study July 47 The date was agreed on at a conference by state and defense counsel District Attorney R K Hanger Marvin Simpson and W P McLean participated Judge George E Hosey to try the case and Clyde Mays helped set the opening date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church of
Fort Worth
E. Chipps
R. K. Hanger
Marvin Simpson
W. P. McLean
McLean, Scott & Sayers
George E. Hosey
Clyde Mays
Roosters Out for Summer Says Agricultural College
The Agricultural college poultrymen advise disposing of all male birds after the hatching season. Fertile eggs spoil in heat, hens lay same with no roosters, roosters eat more than they’re worth. Canning and selling roosters now yields higher prices. follow careful canning steps.
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Agricultural College
Modern fatherhood and the need for life insurance
The piece argues that while earning money remains essential, modern fathers must ensure family safety through planned life insurance. It urges fathers to extend their income over a definite period to protect wives and children in the event of the breadwinner's death.
Colored man taunts Klu Klux over fines in Georgia
A colored gentleman meets an acquaintance on a Georgia road. He asks if the Klux has fined him yet. The reply is that the Klux has been trying to fine him for the last fifty miles and a half.
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Georgia
Rastus
Death of Bryson resident J. J. Sampley
J. J. Sampley of Bryson died Sunday night August 8 after a lingering illness and was buried in Cottonwood Cemetery. Rev. Pat Moreland led the service. He is survived by Mrs. Sampley and nine children including Mrs. W. W. Stafford Palestine Jas. Sampley Fort Worth Russell Sampley Abilene Mrs. Homer Denning Fort Worth Owen Sampley Lampoc Col. Mrs. M. E. Pierce Harrison Ark. Mrs. H. W. Forbes Dallas Troy Sampley Dallas.
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J. J. Sampley
Bryson
Cottonwood
Pat Moreland
Methodist Church
Sampley
W. W. Stafford
Palestine
Jas. Sampley
Fort Worth
Russell Sampley
Abilene
Homer Denning
Owen Sampley
Lampoc
Col
M. E. Pierce
Harrison, Ark
H. W. Forbes
Dallas
Troy Sampley
W. S. Sampley
Jacksboro
Soap Wrappers and the Seed of the Church
A South American postmistress tears religious papers to wrap soap. A farmer buys soap to read the torn pages, becomes curious about the Bible, and converts. The tale echoes early Christian persecutions spreading the gospel as believers preach despite oppression.
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South America
Jerusalem
Across with a Bang Here Lies What's Left of Good Ol Bill
A terse item notes a person named Bill is discovered after an incident. The text hints he slept too near something while an unnamed force caused a blast or steam, leaving only remnants. The fragment resembles a crime or accidental death report with dramatic tone.
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Bill
Rest is the urgent remedy for overtaxed nerves
The piece argues rest is essential for health and recovery, condemns reliance on medicines, and recalls biblical guidance to seek peace and sleep when fatigued. It warns that ignoring rest invites disaster and urges embracing a regular rest period despite busy modern life.
Learn to laugh and tell a helpful story
A St Paul Rotary message urges learning to laugh and share uplifting stories. It advises keeping troubles private, avoiding croaking, and greeting friends with a smile to cheer others.
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St. Paul Rotary
Eskimos Allege High Mentality and Language Richness
Rasmussen, the explorer, claims Eskimos have a high mentality. He says an Eskimo child raised in a civilized country equals the average white man. He notes Greenlandic has twenty thousand words and can express subtle ideas. In the Arctic night elders teach tribal knowledge to youth.
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Rasmussen
Greenland
Smog Described as New Word for Smoke Fog Blend
A U S bureau coinages smog to describe a mix of smoke and fog rising mainly over central cities. Forecasters say smog forms when smoke and fog share density as chill air causes particles to crystallize and drift in a fog blanket. Some hope campaigns to curb smoke will lessen smog, though fog remains beyond control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau
Central States
Notice of Special Legislation for Young County Road District
At the first called session of the Thirty-ninth Texas Legislature to convene in Austin on September 13 1926 a bill will be introduced creating Road District No 1 in Young County Texas The act validates and approves all orders made by the Commissioners Court and related actions for the district
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State of
Texas
Austin
Young County
Commissioners’ Court
County Judge validates road bonds and tax orders in Young County
Legal notice from W F Parsley County Judge of Young County Texas confirms authorization and election of road bonds for a district. It validates road district orders and taxes by annual ad valorem levy and declares an emergency. The notice is dated August 9, 1926.
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Commissioners’ Court
Said County
W. F. Parsley
Young County
Texas
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J. B. Nehls Motor CO
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