New Insurance and Realty Company Opens in Graham
Messrs. E. L. Gibson and Dan Orr announce an insurance and realty office in the McCain building on the square's northeast corner. They lead the Citizen's Mutual Local Aid Association, offering 1200 memberships per unit and a $1000 beneficiary payout on member death, with funds in the treasury and no payment delays.
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Messrs. E. L. Gibson
Dan Orr
McCain
Citizen’s Mutual Local Aid Association
Texas
Graham
J. M. Wright
W. O. Padgett
H. L.morrison
C. C. Bloodworth
E. L. Gibson
New Association
Leader
Chicken specialist to visit Loving for county poultry demonstrations
County Agent A L Robertson reports ongoing poultry culling work. Poultry expert C E Edson will visit Loving February 27 28 to demonstrate chicken scoring and feeding with over fifteen varieties on display attracting visitors from across the county.
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A. L. Robertson
O. E. Dickson
Loving
B. T. Kirby
Laziest Boy in Class Cited as Johnny’s Answer
A parent asks which student is idle while others study. Johnny responds that the lazy one is the teacher, noting the contrast between pupils and the instructor who watches instead of working.
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Johnny
Stable Master Encounters Alarm After Poisoned Mouth Tube
The master returns to the stable to find a boy choking after an instruction to insert a tube and blow powder down a horse's mouth. The boy reports he blew first, then instructions escalated, leaving the master perplexed about the dangerous mishap.
Hail to Small Courtesies Opening Life’s Door
A reflective note on simple courtesies shaping daily interactions. The speech extols kindness as a gateway to gentler exchanges and potential affection, framing everyday acts as keys to smoother social paths.
Retail Merchants Association names new president
At a Monday night meeting S B Street was elected president replacing J P McKinley. They discussed road improvements on Gordon mountain noting recent cars failed to climb it. A business banquet is set for February 28. Graham’s big day on February 11 will award $500 in prizes to attendees from Young and nearby counties.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
S. B. Street
J. P. McKinley
Gordon Mountain
Graham
Young
Breaking Into Society at Liberty Theatre
Hunt Stromberg presents Breaking Into Society a comedy of manners at the Liberty Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. The stars include Bull Montana Clark Ward Chuck Reisner Florence Gilbert Kala Pasha Gertrude Short Stanhope Wheatcroft Leo White and Tiny Stanford in a broad ensemble showing. The plot follows an Irish family from Pittsburg forced to Pasadena after sudden wealth in a nonstop string of laughs.
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Hunt Stromberg
Liberty Theatre
Bull Montana
Clark Ward
Chuck Reisner
Florence Gilbert
Kala Pasha
Gertrude Short
Stanhope Wheatcroft
Leo White
Pasadena
California
A Little Feeling
A Baptist preacher from the state hid in a hollow log to escape a rainstorm and, thinking of his wrongs for not sending a subscription to the paper this year, crawled out when the log swelled and trapped him.
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Western Baptist
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Bible Translated Into 770 Languages And Dialects
A recent report from the secretary of the Bible Society states the Bible has been translated into 770 languages and dialects, wholly or in part, reflecting wide global reach.
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The
Bible Society
Mr. Blarney and Miss Flapper Exchange Banter
The scene features Mr. Blarney complimenting Miss Flapper who replies with a lively retort about eating and where they should go next. The playful dialogue captures flirtatious, era-tinged street theater tone.
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Mr. Blarney
Miss Flapper
Blonde Fess Admits Overcoat Loudness Issues
A gossip-item notes Blonde hints her partner’s overcoat is loud yet pairs it with a muffler. The brief remarks frame a playful domestic moment in regional society notes.
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Sweetie
Red Ink Strawberry Grouch Seeks Flavor Clarity
A customer complains all jellies taste the same and asks how to tell flavors. The storekeeper responds that labels identify flavors, prompting the customer to remark he never tastes the labels.
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G. C
No Use, Boys Wait for Mom for Pantry Help
Jimmy and Tommy try to open the pantry with mismatched keys. Frustrated, they decide to wait for Mom to come home and ask for permission after behaving well.
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Jimmy
Tommy
Haven’t you forgotten something sir asks waiter
A discontent diner leaves a restaurant after a terse exchange with a waiter. The exchange hints at unseen consequences behind the diner’s departure, suggesting a larger issue or secret yet to surface.
Du buque Shoe Shop Sign Uses Provocative Slogan
A window display at a Dubuque Iowa shoe shop features a bold sign aimed at women reading Ladies, let us cover your satan heels. The cheeky line reflects a playful marketing approach and local retail humor.
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Dubuque (Iowa
Old Gray Mare Quips From Wahoo Nebraska News
A humorous local column recalls a stubborn old mare with faults, joking that riders must twist her forefoot repeatedly to start her on a cold February morning, reflecting small town wit.
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Wahoo
Nebraska
Doctor Remarks on Payment Plan
The doctor suggests a payment option of $50 down and $5 monthly. The patient, just recovering from surgery, quips that it feels like buying a car.
Calamity Averted Hat Mishap In Lighthearted Exchange
Absent minded man prepares to leave home asking for his hat. His wife reveals the hat is already on his head. The moment prompts a relieved remark and a chuckle at the small household oversight.
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Mary
Henry
Midnight Moonlight Death Mystery
A man stands in the street at midnight as cars pass by and the moonlight haunts him. He dies soon after, leaving investigators to ponder the fatal cause beyond the obvious glare of the night.
Safety First Doctor and Patient Gas Escape Clarified
A doctor debates with a patient who admits using a safety match to escape a gas danger. The exchange highlights caution in handling dangerous situations and the humor of a safety device solving a peril.
Mere Piffle Father and Son Exchange Banter Over Marks
A humorous exchange features a father noting seven bad marks in a school report and a modern son replying that the issue is small given the current rate of exchange. The dialogue captures school report tensions with light wit.
Confessor's Quip About Flowers Reveals Quiet Pact
A brief scene shows Confessions tone with She praising flowers and dew. He responds that he will pay the florist tomorrow, implying a simple, practical arrangement.
Potter Heebee and Geebee Card Gaffe on Marriage Plans
A humorous exchange features Cake-Eater's Potter Heebee proposing to marry a nice girl and settle down while Geebee counters with marrying a rich girl and settle up, highlighting lighthearted banter over marriage ambitions.
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Heebee
Geebee
Such a Scene Such a Scene
A brief vignette describes a beaver damming a river and a man stranded with a run out of gas attempting to fix his flivver. The piece contrasts simple, practical acts of fixing with nature’s quiet work, framing everyday scenes with a dry, observational tone.
Doctor and patient exchange through a late night cough
The doctor notes the patient coughs more easily in the morning while the patient reveals long hours of practice the previous night. The exchange hints at dedication and fatigue as a humorous medical moment.
Blonde Bess on Heredity and Foolish Sons and Daughters
Blonde Bess argues heredity is widely believed until children begin to act foolish, exposing the flaw in that belief. The quip frames parental skepticism about inherited traits and behavior.
Custom of removing headwear or eye wear in greetings
The passage notes that in China it was once considered rude to address a friend while wearing glasses, similar to the American custom of removing a hat before greeting someone.
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China
America
Flapper and Sheik Swap Letters Across Borders
A playful exchange underscores a flapper requesting letters from every country visited, while the sheik promises regular notes. The flapper jokes about building the town’s finest stamp collection as a result.
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Flapper
Sheik
Such a life taxes dogs and wives echo in humor
In a domestic quip a husband laments taxes as his doglike freedom, and his wife rebukes the notion as wicked, noting the irony of taxation themes in a light exchange.
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Hubby
George
Purdy's Philos: Business Follows Invitation and Kind Treatment
Purdy notes that commerce thrives where invited and remains where it is well treated, stressing the responsibility of hosts and communities to foster favorable conditions for growth.
Behavior as a Mirror Reflects Each Person
A concise reflection notes that behavior serves as a mirror showing one’s own image to others, echoing Goethe’s idea that actions reveal character. The quote emphasizes self-awareness and accountability through observed conduct.
Ed Purdy's Philos Portrayed In Public Papers
Wit and quotation from Cicero on pride and humility appear in a column noting a famous New York beauty's public image and possible change in appearance. The piece reflects on reputation and social perception in prosperity.
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Ed Purdy
Philos
New York
Listening Yields Profit from Critics
The quotes emphasize listening as a path to gain, caution against wasteful spending, and moral improvement. Plutarch notes profit from even bad talk, Spurgeon highlights prudent money use, and Seneca suggests repentance leads to innocence.
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Plutarch
Books as Lighthouses Erected in the Sea of Time
A concise aphorism credits books as guiding beacons amid the vast expanse of time. It likens literature to lighthouses that illuminate human thought and history for readers across ages.
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