Olney Correspondence Highlights Local Events and Rain Benefit
In Olney a rainy spell boosts crop prospects while residents report busy social and service activity. Dr Rickles works in Olney, Sallie Chism entertained in Graham, and Miss Griffitt visits Fort Worth. A fire claimed a rent house, and services for Childrens Day were held at the Baptist church. Mollie Bailey show entertained locals, with children enjoying the kicking mules led by the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
S. A. McCuistian
Thrasher
W. O. Clark
Graham
Dr. Rickles
Jacksboro
Jess Watson
Dan Keith
True
A. Wilbourn
Bitter Creek
Rev. McCarter
C. Petitt
Oliver James
Milt Eichelberger
Tom
South Bend News and Visiting Folks
Sheriff Wallace and W J A Cooper of Graham passed through the Bend en route to Ivan. G T Collier and family visited Mrs Anna Ficklin. A G Love R G Fickling and J R McBrayer work on the T P L phone line to Eliasville. Mrs W M Goode Sr on the sick list. Kirkley of South Prairie trading in the Bend. Leslie Scott and Fred Arnold of Graham fished here. Annie Harrell and Stella Reed visited Nannie and Clara Mobley. G F Meece and family of Graham visited Mrs Meece sister Mrs Homer Ford. Love and family visited P M Johnson and family of Rocky Mound. Misses Hallye and Grace Payne left for Sayre Oklahoma to visit Mrs W W Parker. Joe Bob McCluskey of Lower Tank Valley guest of M D Harrell. W C Reed caught an eight pound net fish and distributed free fish to phone customers. Neighbors may install phones. A good rain fell Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Higgins
Sheriff Wallace
W. J. A. Cooper
Graham
Bend
Ivan
G. T. Collier
Kirkley
South Prairie
Leslie Scott
Fred Arnold
Annie Harrell
Stella Reed
Nannie
Clara Mobley
G. F. Meece
Meece
Homer Ford
A. G. Love
P. M. Johnson
Rocky Mound
Hallye
Grace Payne
Sayre
Oklahoma
W. W. Parker
Joe Bob McCluskey
Lower Tank Vailey
M. D. Harrell
W. C. Reed
The Passing Italics and Their Legacy
The great days of italics were in the 1930s when the London Figaro critiqued politics drama and society. Malicised wording produced a shriek like rhythm, yet many women journalists still rely on italics for emphasis. In truth a writer needs italics as often as a Turkish bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Figaro
Thrown From Wagon Bruised Man Praises Pain Balm
Mr George K Babcock of North Plain Conn was thrown from his wagon and badly bruised He used Chamberlains Pain Balm and called it the best liniment He says there is nothing equal for sprains and bruises and it cures faster than other treatments Sold by B S Doty Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Babcock
North Plain
Conn
Doty &Co
Enterprising Reporter Sees J Pierpont Morgan
In New York a reporter failed several attempts to meet J Pierpont Morgan at offices and home. He obtained a rival card, joined it with his, and after presenting both cards was admitted. Morgan noted many reporters had tried but the man replied he was the ten who had failed before. He secured the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Graham Cornet Band Opens Season At Court House Park
The Graham Cornet band conducted the first season concert at Court House Park last Monday night followed by an ice cream supper in the courthouse halls. Credit for the successful affair goes to committee managers John C. Bower and J. T. Vaughn who handled most tasks. The music was praised and attendees enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Cornet
Court House Park
Court House
John C. Bower
J. T. Vaughn
Where did you get it The secret of success question
A magazine once touting the secret of success for multimillionaires like Russell Sage and Andrew Carnegie failed to profit, suppressed publication and raised lingering irony about those who promise wealth while the truly successful keep their methods private. The piece questions the source of fortunes and notes legal and professional self promotion often lacks proven riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Springtime Fancies and Simmons Sarsaparilla Lift
A playful claim that spring thoughts turn to love and that Simmons Sarsaparilla acts as a lifter. The ad promises it quickly dispels weariness and the feeling of heaviness, suggesting the tonic raises mood and energy like a dream fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons’ Sarsaparilla
Estray Notice from Young County Texas in 1905
Estray notice filed by W P Stinson Commissioner Precinct 2 of Young County Texas describes a brindle red cow about five years old branded 6 with a calf at side. Ear under slope left, owner to prove property pay charges and reclaim. otherwise dealt with by law. May 31 1905 Geo H McLaren Clerk County Court Young County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Young
W. P. Stinson
Young County
C. Campbell
Graham
Geo. H. McLaren
Cure for Itching Promised in Local Letter
Beyond Expression G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama writes that a seven year skin disease caused constant itching ruined sleep and work. One application and one box of Unt's Cure gave relief and the year since shows no relapse. Price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Farlowe
Florence
Ala
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George K. Babcock
America
N. R. Stone
Money
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W. Johnson
Attorney At Law
Young and Schoining Counties
Weatside Square
R. F. Arnold
Beckham Nat’ Bank
MO. C. Kay
M.H. Chis
Nonth
Pohlman
Graham, Texar
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
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P. A. Martin
Younge
JO. W. Akin
Witl
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Tex
J. Peyton Hunter
Main Street
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Erie
Mae
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Serosa
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R. C. McPrama
Hayfever
Evy
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Ham
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Warren
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