Murray Items Reflect Small-Town Happenings In Early Year
Local notes report oil field activity steady, Sheriff chatter about a Haskell County car thief, and a weather affected box supper raising funds. Murray High School forms a literary society, girls win basketball at Eliasville 16 2, boys lose 2 16, and community events at Wallace home. Housing fire near Mrs. G W Robinson contained. Increasing Ford sightings hint at expected bountiful crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Haskell
Murray School
Inspector of Schools
Woodson
Eliasville
Young County
Murray High School
Vivian Duncan
Sadie Tomlinson
Emma More
G. W. Robinson
One-Term Presidency Proposal From Senator Underwood
A Akron speech quote advocates a six to seven year term with no re election. It argues such a tenure would curb personal ambition and reduce partisan influence, elevating motives and ideals in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Akron
Weekend visits and local tie ups in Jean region
Jean area residents and relatives are listed in a weekend round up. Teachers, farmers, and families including Miss Minnie Price in Lamar, Miss Roma Gray in Westover, Aubrey Gray in Graham, and Rual Gray of Amarillo are noted visiting parents. Aimed at preserving community ties with updates on travel, illness, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Price
Lamar
Loving
Roma Gray
Westover
Aubrey Gray
Graham
Rual Gray
Amarillo
R. H. Gray
James G. Staples
Russell
W. W. Cope
Olney
C. K. Garvey
Farmer
J. W. Sublett
Arlington
Turner Cope
Fort Worth
Mesdames
Fay Blackwell
Jas. G. Staples
W. O. Hayter
Megargel
Alvah Hayter
Jean
D. E. Rodgers
J. W. Thomas
Cleburne
Pearl Biggers
Lella Ruth
Announcements of Democratic Primary Candidates
List of candidates announcing for the Democratic primary on July 26 1924 across judiciary and county offices including R S Morrison W D McFarlane Willie Riggs W P Stinson W H Kennedy W E Steele Earl Gilbert Sam Copeland J W A Cooper W W Bill Martin H H Avants Willard G Mobley Robert A Crawford A D Stewart J Wiley Moore A A Donnell
Who Wrote Flaming Youth Aboard The National Screen
The First National film Flaming Youth debuts next Monday to Wednesday with Colleen Moore as Patricia and Elliott Dexter as Dr Bobs. Actors clash over the author’s gender. Boni and Liveright remain silent, citing contract terms and the nom de plume Warner Fabian.
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National Theatre
Boni & Liverwright
Warner Fabian
Colleen Moore
Patricia
Elliott Dexter
Dr. Bobs
Dexter
Insects as Food Across Cultures and Continents
Insects form a major culinary article in many regions from Africa and Arabia to Asia and Europe. Locusts, beetle larvae, termites, ants, and even snails appear in diverse dishes, with examples from Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Japan, and France. Snails are cultivated in parts of France as a regular delicacy and markets in Marseilles sell thousands yearly.
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Africa
Arabia
Persia
Burmah
North America
South America
Mexico
Canada
Australia
Brazil
Japan
Europe
Pompeii
Marseilles
France
Record Flight Links Fort Worth to San Antonio
A DeHaviland plane piloted by Captain Ralph Royce of Brooks Field and carrying First Lieutenant R G Green, also from Brooks Field, reportedly made a record trip between Fort Worth and San Antonio at nearly three miles per minute.
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DeHaviland
Ralph Royce
Brooks Field
R. G. Green
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Stonewall Jackson Born at Clarksburg on January 21 1824
The article marks the birth of Thomas Jonathan Jackson known as Stonewall Jackson in Clarksburg Harrison County West Virginia on January 21 1824. It notes his later prominence as a Confederate general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
As Stonewall Jackson
Clarksburg
Harrison County
West Virginia
Constable's Sale in Young County Texas 1924
A 1924 Young County Texas constable sale advertises the levy on a Graham property described as the east 75 feet of Lot 16, Block 16, to satisfy an $8,608 judgment in favor of Edna Bishop against J Neill Smith et al. The sale is set for March 4, 1924, at the Young County Courthouse.
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State OF
Texas
Young
Young County
Edna Bishop
J. Neill Smith
Court House
Graham
Church of Christ of
J. Driver
W. J. Bryan
J. E. Askew
Church of Christ At
Graham, Texas
J. A. Henley
J. D. Dawson
Notice of Probate Will Application in Young County
Announcement from Young County Court in Graham Texas regarding Gladys Simms filing for probate of Martha Ann Henson deceased with Letters Testamentary sought for the next term beginning April 7 1924. The notice directs publication for ten days and invites interested parties to appear and contest the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Young
Texas
State of Texas
Martha Ann Henson
Gladys Simms
Graham
L.S
A. D
W. H. Kennedy
Notice of Application for Order of Sale Estates
The County Court of Young County hears an application by J J Gallaher guardian for the estates of Debra Parkinson Clara Parkinson Jim Parkinson and LeRoy Parkinson minors. The request seeks an order to sell an undivided one eighth of one ninth interest in a 160 acre Hood County tract described by the Thomas Parkinson Survey. The hearing begins the first Monday in April 1924 at Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Young
Debra Parkinson
Clara May Parkinson
Jim Parkinson
LeRoy Parkinson
J. J. Gallaher
Hood County
Texas
Thos. Parkinson
N. E
M. Walker
Graham
Gra
L. 8
Ham
A. D
Donkey Cart Contrast Comes From Irish Banter
A motorist touring Ireland asks an Irishman Pat about the difference between their turnouts. Pat quips that the donkey is in the shafts in his cart while the donkey sits in the other seat, turning the joke on the traveler.
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Ireland
Pat
A Fairy Story Behind a Jealous Wife and a Cab Ride
A beautiful wife receives a late dinner apology from her husband on the telephone and, driven by jealousy, rushes out in new attire to confront him at his office. The tale ends abruptly with the confrontation. A short note from Graham mentions C. C. Julian once living there and Chaplin incident in California.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Three Couples
Peter J. Kotsay and Miss Della Palmer, Guy Nickles and Miss Bertie Jones, G. J. Wood and Miss Eliza Golds brough are recorded as newly issued licenses.
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Peter J. Kotsay
Della Palmer
Guy Nickles
Bertie Jones
G. J. Wood
Eliza Goldsbrough
Unnamed Prescription Remark Sparks Family Wit
A humorous exchange where Auntie explains calling a child Dat due to hard work getting the prescription filled, highlighting a playful dialect and family banter. The humor centers on the child's nickname and the easygoing country tone.
Leap Year Laughs in February and August Exchange
A playful exchange uses calendar quirks to tease about lasting love. The man notes February has 29 days even with a leap year, while August has 30, highlighting an apparent limit to devotion.
Divine Savior Offers Help Not Knowledge
The text argues that full knowledge is less important than accepting the divine Savior who provides help and support, emphasizing acceptance over understanding. It presents a spiritual call to trust in salvation rather than rely on intellectual certainty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. S. Morrison
W. D. McFarlane
Willie Riggs
Irene McLaren
W. P. Stinson
W. E. Steele
Earl Gilbert
Sam Copeland
W. J. A. Cooper
W. W
Bill) Martin
Superintendent of Public Instruction
H. H. Avants
Willard G. Mobley
Robert A Crawford
A. D. Stewart
J. Wiley Moore
A. A. Donnell
Purina
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
S. W. Phone
Ind
Daily Papers
C. C. Julian
Charlie Chaplin
California
OIL Cities Electric CO
Elm Street
Oak Grove
Ceme
Tery
Maples & Blount
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