Herbert Griffin Released From Wichita County Jail
Herbert S. Griffin who had been held after transfer from Young County jail pending a rehearing decision was released last Friday. His bond remains in effect. Griffin had been arrested May 16 1924 after the fatal shooting of Hugh Reilly Jr at Wichita Falls and was convicted of assault to murder with a 25 year penitentiary sentence after a September trial in Graham Young County. The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded, then rehearing was denied.
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Herbert S. Griffin
Wichita County
Young County
Herbert Griffin
Hugh Reilly, Jr
Reilly
Wichita Falls
Griffin
Archer County
H. R. Wilson
30Th District Court
Graham
State
District Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Water from disposal plant irrigates county cotton
West Gra ham county boasts a prized cotton patch irrigated by treated water from a disposal plant. Planted April twenty fifth, the crop stood two to three feet with blooms and squares as corn and Johnson grass thrive nearby. Officials monitor the project as decisions on the disposal water are considered.
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West
Graham
Texas Gent Builds Salem Suburb Filling Station
A Texas man relocates to a Salem Oregon suburb and spends 50000 on a modern filling station store and camp ground. His card promotes The Lone Star Filling Service Station at 11.8 North Capital Street with a flashy sales pitch offering fuel tires and souvenirs and a friendly Texas hospitality tone.
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Texas
Salem
Oregon
Lone Star
North
Capital Street
Proverb Guessing Party Games From Progressive Farmer
A party game uses one player leaving while others assign words from a proverb to players in order. The outside player reenters and must guess the proverb from the shouted words. If correct, the clue giver swaps in. if not, another attempt is needed.
Special Summer Care Needed by Dairy Cows
Dairy producers face hot sun pasture, flies, and heat reducing milk. Shade, day stabling, and seasonal pastures help maintain production. Use summer silos and fly repellents to counteract declines, as labor shortages limit stable management.
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Hinson
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co
Creed for Foremen
A compact instruction from The Master Builder urging foremen to model self control safety punctuality and rule obedience. It emphasizes clear communication with workers respect for men as individuals and earning their trust and confidence through fair leadership.
Stewart recruits cedar timber crew for summer posts
It is reported Mr. A. D. Stewart has secured a large cedar timber tract and hired Will Cope land, R. M. Williams, R. D. Owen, Sam Copeland, S. J. Allen, WwW. D. Spivey, Knox Criswell, C. Fox Clarke and others to cut posts this summer. J. L. McLaren may join after Graham work. Henry Driver, E. S. Casenbary, G. W. Black and others have applications but crew is full. new applicants to be considered as vacancies arise.
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A. D. Stewart
Will Copeland
R. M. Williams
R. D. Owen
Sam Copeland
S. J. Allen
Www
D. Spivey
Knox Criswell
C. Fox Clarke
J. L. McLaren
Graham
Henry Driver
E. S. Casenbary
G. W. Black
Stewart
The Tornado heads to Liberty Theatre next week
Universal Jewel drama The Tornado stars House Peters with Ruth Clifford and a notable cast led by Richard Tucker Snitz Edwards and Kate Price. King Baggot directs this screen version of Lincoln Ly Carter melodrama touted as highly thrilling and dangerous.
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Universal Jewel
House Peters
Liberty Theatre
Lincoln Ly Carter
Peters
Ruth Clifford
Richard Tucker
Snitz Edwards
Kate Price
King Baggot
The Letter of It Decker Moonshine Stance
Steve proclaims patriotism by preferring locally made moonshine over foreign bootleg whiskey, asserting authenticity and support for domestic production in the bay area context.
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Decker
Steve
The
I. Bay
The Gas Is Right Clara Recital Sparks Mixed Views
Doris criticizes Mamie Smith's recital as inconsistent and overdone with rouge powder lipstick and false hair, noting her performance of Blooey's Nocturne in B natural.
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Clara
Mamie Smith
Doris
Blonde Bess Reflects on Destiny and Stories
A quirky quote from Blonde Bess on men shaping their own fate and the odd turn of narratives follows. The remark hints at self-determination and the humor in life’s misread tales.
Plumber Receives 60 Day Speeding Sentence
In an unusual case, a local plumber was fined and given a 60 day sentence for speeding. Authorities say the incident drew attention for its unexpectedly harsh penalty for a traffic violation.
We Guess That Right on Household Boss Roles
The cartoon caption asserts gender roles in homes, joking that a wife with bobbed hair is bossy while an unbobbed wife is bossed. The quick quip reflects midcentury gender stereotypes and humor about domestic authority.
Purdy Philos Promises Plan to Keep Autos Running
Ed Purdy states a practical program to ensure automobiles run a further year, boosting voter confidence in his approach to the transportation issue.
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Ed Purdy
Philos
Thirty One Franklins and Other City Names Across the Nation
The article notes there are over 52 000 post offices in the United States and lists multiple towns named after famous figures. It highlights 31 Franklins, 28 Washingtons, 25 Clevelands, 22 Buffalos, 14 Denvers and more, observing only one New York in the country and explaining mail addressed to New York must go to New York City.
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United States
Benjamin Franklin
Postal Service
New York
Banks Adopt Telephotography for Check Transmission
Several large New York banks use telephotography to send check copies to Chicago via the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Transfers take one and a half hours, versus four or five days by mail.
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New York
Chicago
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Texas & Pacific Reports 1924 Net Income and Track Work
The Texas and Pacific Railway reports a 12.98 cent net income for 1924. It notes more than 945 thousand dollars paid on ballasting 275 miles of track and over 2 billion dollars spent on new equipment.
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Texas & Pacific
Flea Cure Inquiry At Local Store
A customer asks for a remedy to cure fleas on a dog while a young clerk asks for details about the flea trouble. The exchange suggests a shop consultation for pet care.
Persnick and Whiskers Debate Time and Wealth
Persnick chastises Whiskers for idle time on a soap box claiming a laborer’s wage for the hours. Whiskers deflects, stating he has wasted 20 years. Persnick notes a building shown nearby could be owned with wasted earnings, but Whiskers reveals he owns it while Persnick does not.
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Persnick
So your neighbor Meek and his wife had a row
A Georgia Highways quote notes a dispute between a neighbor and his wife over car choice. The case is described as closed, with a twist suggesting a sedan and an open car were the options mentioned. The dialogue implies ongoing intrigue about the incident and the vehicle involved.
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Meek
Mr Roy Watson and Daughters Visit Cox Family
Mr Roy Watson and his daughters Miss Eula Ben and Miss Mary visited Mr and Mrs Ed Cox yesterday, sharing a social call and friendly conversation.
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Roy Watson
Eula Ben and
Mary
Ed Cox
Purification and Health Benefits of Calotabs
Physicians endorse purification as a foundation of health and promise relief from chronic ailments. A thorough course of Calotabs taken once or twice weekly for several weeks purifies the system and may reward vitality, with a family package offered at 35 cents and a trial at 10 cents in drug stores.
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Nature
Corteza 1925 Sheik in The Spaniard Film
Modern vocabulary headlines flag the Spaniard as a new label in American speech. The National Theatre presents the film adaptation of Juanita Savage’s novel The Spaniard on July 6 and 7 featuring Jetta Goudal and Noah Beery with Raoul Walsh directing.
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Spain
Juanita Savage
Cortez
Jetta
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Wichita CO
Lexan
U.S
Frank Neuhauser
Louisville
U. S
Washington
Concord-Lexington
J. P. Alexander Company
Graham, Texas
Blonde Bess
Georgia
Coretza
Sheik
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