West Texas Fairs Aid in Development
West Texas fairs boost growth says Homer D Wade assistant manager West Texas Chamber of Commerce More than thirty counties will hold fairs this fall with Wichita Falls Childress Amarillo Lubbock San Angelo and Abilene hosting district events Fairs promote agricultural methods home industry civic development and livestock improvements and unite urban and rural residents The chamber cooperates with fairs and B M Whiteaker manages exhibits Fairs dates include Young County Graham October 7 10 West Texas Fair Abilene September 16 26 Tri State Amarillo September 26 October 1 Panhandle South Plains Lubbock September 30 October 3 Texas Oklahoma Wichita Falls October 1 7 West Texas Exposition San Angelo October 26 31
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West Texas
Homer D. Wade
Wade
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
B. M. Whiteaker
Young County Fair
Graham
West Texas Fair and Exposition
Abilene
Tri-State
Texas Cotton Spindles Active in July Report
The Bureau of Census shows Texas had 289,596 spindles in place on July 31, with 208,212 active that month and 115,039,123 active spindle hours, averaging 211 hours per spindle. Massachusetts led with 11,605,232 spindles and 8,143,986 active. U S total spindles were 59,936,784 with 1,760,596 operated at some time in the month.
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Texas
Bureau of Census
United States Department of Commerce
Massachusetts
The Foolish Argument Proves Only Foolishness
A concise saying notes that arguing with a fool proves only your own folly, highlighting the futility of engaging with illogical rhetoric. The proverb warns against wasting time and emphasizes choosing wiser discourse.
First Bale of Cotton Crosses Gooseneck Bridge for Market
In Young County the first bale of cotton grown south of the Brazos crossed the Gooseneck bridge to market Tuesday at 5 pm. FE C Steadham drove it to Graham and won a $25 prize offered by Sam Goldwater for the first base south of the Brazos.
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Brazos
Young County
Gooseneck Bridge
FE. C. Steadham
Graham
Steadham
Sam Goldwater
The
Lee McLaren
Ora Harty
Murray
Floyd Mahaney
Oil City
Phillips Petroleum
Elbert Galloway
Messrs
Ribble
Wiley
C. B. Ribble
Legend of Hollywood Screens Studios of Culver City
In the opening episodes of The Legend of Hollywood Renaud Hoffman’s drama visits Liberty Theatre with glimpses of major film studios. The film showcases Ince’s Culver City complex Warner Bros. and Beau Brummell era works, plus Percy Marmont’s acclaimed portrayal. Hoffman's direction is praised as subtle and masterful in this Hollywood portrait.
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Hollywood
Percy Marmont
Renaud Hoffman
Rembrandt
Hair grows on bald head after cat licks
New York reports Rudolph Althans, a 60 year old retired druggist, says his bald pate sprouted hair after his cat Mike licked it during naps. He notes the cat began licking while awake and now his head bears a quarter inch growth. If he were younger he would train a lion to do the same.
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New York
Rudolph Althans
East Elmhurst
Mike
Althans
Parson Recalls Alvarado Reunion and Fort Worth Visit
J E Parsons writes from Graham about a reunion trip to Alvarado in 1886 and a Fort Worth stopover. He recounts past travels since 1878, visits old friends including J James and Geo R Chastain, notes a barber shop encounter after fifty years, and mentions his brother Ed Parsons. He closes with news of Gee Parsons undergoing an operation in Baptist Sanitarium Fort Worth.
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Alvarado
Bro
George
T. A. Jr
Fort Worth
Gee
Bessie Johnson Brogden
Weatherford Road
Wm. Cameron & Co
Lawrence McLaren
Geo. McLaren
Egypt
Lawrence
J. James
Geo. James
Indian Mound
Geo. R. Chastain
Farmers and Merchants Lumber Co
Mr. Parsons
Ed Parsons
Gee Parsons
Baptist Sanitarium
J. E. Parsons
Jury Lists September Term District Court
The following jurors are drawn for the September term of the 30th district court by commissioners P K Deats R J Johnson and Frank Beard. First Week lists jurors from Graham Olney Proffitt Jean Loving Newcastle and other towns. Second Week includes Graham Proffitt South Bend Newcastle Loving Jean Jean and more. Third Week covers Newcastle Proffitt Graham Loving Jean Olney Spring Creek and others. Fourth Week lists jurors from Graham Loving Olney Eliasville Bunger and surrounding areas.
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30Th District Court
Messrs. P. K. Deats
R. J. Johnson
Frank Beard
Brit Alford
Graham
S. J. Allen
Zathie Harmonson
Eliasville
A. T. White
J. W. Cloud
Murray
J. T. Hamilton
Ed Reeves
Newcastle
T. S. Burch
Joe
D. E. Stimson
J. J. McCarson
Azey Simpson
R. L. Askew
Bunger
O. M. James
B. F. Johnson
J. W. Daws
Proffitt
Claud Holbert
T. L. Helton
W. W. Farmer
Loving
Will Clifton
Spring Creek
B. J. Hulse
S. S. Bates
Joe B. Davis
J. J. Gallaher
W. H. Jarnagin
T. E. Matthews
J. Wiley Moore
G. I. MedAllister
R. L. Shepard
H. C. Wells
Charlie Watson
R. A.kutch
C. H. Elkins
South Bend
J. R. Holcomb
F. G. Burnett
T. C. Butler
W. S. Bush
T. J. Beall
Tom Rutherford
E. L. Clark
E. T. Slater
J. M
Davidson
E. H. Burk
J. R. Gay
N. L. Hardy
W. S. Husted
R. E. Senkel
F. C. Johnson
H. M. Orr
Jean
Frank Sparks
G. A. Bills
A. R. Robinson
Sam Ligon
Gaspard Neal
W. O. Price
C. E. Proffitt
W. W. Hoggard
G. A. Terrell
W. T. Timmons
FE. E. Veale
F D. Hokett
H. C. Williams, Jr
Earl Wheat
J. O. Wray
Henry Burdick
W. W. Youngman
Jno
A. Fuller
J. W. Padgett
E. G. Williamson
Rhea Anderson
Olney
J. P. Atchley
Horace Bishop
J. P. Bloodworth
J. E. Brown
Hoyt Brown
O. M. Burris
G. L. Donnell
Eve's Secret at National Theatre August 31–Sept 1
Paramount's Eve's Secret starring Betty Compson and Jack Holt screens at the National Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Adapted by Adelaide Heilbron from Zoe Akins The Moon-Flower, it follows a cobbler's daughter educated in Paris by a Duke who intends to make her a Duchess. Three years pass with romance, jealousy, and Riviera admirers as the Duke's temper sparks frequent quarrels.
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Betty Compson
Jack Holt
National Theatre
Adelaide Heilbron
Zoe Akins
d‘Enville
Paris
Riviera
Eve
Cotton Destroyed by Hail Near Memphis Texas
About 2,500 acres of cotton were ruined by hail Thursday night in the Leslie community twenty miles west of Memphis Texas. Two inches of rain accompanied the hail. Many fields are so badly damaged that no sacks will be needed this year.
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Memphis
Tex
Leslie
Scales Superintendent Travels With Portable Weighing Scales
The Grant County Washington schools superintendent uses portable scales in his car on all inspection tours to weigh every pupil twice yearly. He found 25 percent underweight. A meal planning chart for teachers and health meetings at schools are part of his program. On second visits the underweight rate dropped or vanished and some high schools now have dental and tonsil issues addressed.
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Grant County
Wash
The Silent Accuser Opens at Liberty Theatre
The Liberty Theatre hosts the Metro Goldwyn production The Silent Accuser on Thursday and Friday. Peter the Great the new dog star delivers a striking transformation from gentle pet to snarling fighter. Features Eleanor Boardman Raymond McKee and Earl Metcalfe.
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Peter the Great
Secret Service
Eleanor Boardman
Silent Accuser
Jack Boyle
Liberty Theatre
the Silent Accuser
Metro- Goldwyn
Raymond McKee
Road District One to vote on 400000 bond issue
Texas Young County Road District No. One to hold a September 26 1925 election on issuing 400000 bonds for road construction maintenance and paving with a tax levy not to exceed 5 1/2 percent and up to thirty years. Court order lists polling places and voting procedures with publication and posting requirements and establishes district boundaries. County Judge A C Anderson and commissioners A Donnell Sam Bird M H Sims oversee notice.
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State of Texas
Young
Young County
Texas
Young Couny
Commisioners’ Court
Commissioners Court
Gratais
A. C. Anderson
A. A. Donnell
Sam Bird
M. H. Sims
Patrick Murphy Survey
Texas Emigration and Land Company Survey
Texas Emigration and Land Company
Speielink
Said County
J. T. M. Mullinax
Clear Fork River
Brazos River
J. P. Hume
Patrick Murphy
City of Graham
East Graham
N. S. Farmer
Graham
West Graham
W. C. Bell
Bunger
G. W. Mahaney
South Bend
J. R. McCluskey
Conener Creek
Vate Tokeount
SAM_ BIRD
Hue
W. F. Parsley
Bride Gaffe At Market In Punchline Parade
A humorous clash follows as a groom jokes about meat pricing while the bride quips that a scientist’s insomnia cure has left sheep out of work, blending market talk with witty wordplay in a lighthearted exchange.
Blonde Boss Voicing Odd Preferences Sparks Conversation
A blonde boss comments on tastes including a ceiling fan, noting indifference yet ordering one. She quips about the boss being bald headed, adding a pointed remark that reflects a casual, provocative office exchange.
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Viola Dana
Pat O'Malley
Edward Connelly
Eddie Phillips
Fred Truesdale
Eunice Vin Moore
Joan Standing
Edith Yorke
Zasu Pitts
Legend OF
Jack Hoxie
Everett Adams
Wilmington
A. R. Clawson
Lodi
N. Y
Missouri
Clawson
Sedalia
Bunger News
J. E. Parson
Graham Leader
Scales
Accuser
Sotice
L. S
Superior Mattress Co
Blonde Boss
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