Williams Wins Thirteenth District Congressional Race Landslide
Hon. Guinn Williams of Decatur secures a clear majority in the unexpired term contest. Finishing runner up was H. A. L. Morgan of Wichita Falls with Annie Webb Blanton placing third and Orville Burlington last. Early returns favored Williams and opposition for the regular term is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinn Williams
Decatur
Willims
A. L. Morgan
Wichita Falls
Williams
Annie Webb Blanton
Orville Bullington
Lucian W. Parrish
Thanking Friends in IsTH Congressional District
A personal note from Guinn Williams thanking friends in the IsTH Congressional District. He expresses gratitude for words and deeds, pledges to do his best to serve, and invites supporters to share a handshake and eye contact as a sign of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinn Williams
How the F. F. F. Highway Got Its Name
Ford County News reports W P Reynolds of Olney Texas interviewed Judge Hamlin at Farwell and learned the Fort Worth Farwell and Frisco route was chosen as the highway name for its strong alliteration. The F F F. designation is noted as a notable historical detail.
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Ford County News
W. P. Reynolds
Olney
Texas
Weatherford Ald
Rooster Shipment From Quanah Draws Weekly Carloads
Eighteen thousand pounds of roosters were shipped this week by the Liberman Produce Company to northern markets. The firm is sending several car loads of poultry weekly as farmers and poultry growers respond to a stag car request, finding relief from the obstreperous males.
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Quanah
Liberman Produce Company
Morrison Honors Miss Beard With Gifts Before Her Marriage
Mrs Horace Morrison hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering after the Bible class to honor Miss Beard. The class members presented gifts expressing gratitude and anticipating her marriage to W M Morrison of Gardner Illinois in a pleasantly arranged surprise at the Morrison home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Morrison
Miss Beard
W. M. Morrison
Gardner, Ilinois
Belton Bridge Collapse Kills and Destroys in Brazos River
A bridge section west of Marlin Texas collapsed at 2 30 P M Tuesday as twenty five to thirty people stood on it during repair work. Victims include Mayor Frank Stallworth Dr W H Allen Mrs C Moseley B J Driggs seven year old Marlin resident and Reverend W H Knickrbocker survivor. Rescue efforts continue as water levels run high.
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Marlin
Texas
Belton
Brazos River
W. H. Allen
C. Moseley
Beaumont
B. J. Driggs
Bud Ballews Last Draw in Wichita Falls
Ardmore legend Bud Ballew, famed as a fast gun and lawman, travels to Wichita Falls Texas for a rodeo. In a cafe confrontation with Chief Bailey the duel ends when Bud is shot by a deputy and killed, the crowd stunned as the draw goes to Bailey.
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Ballew
Bud
Committee Favors Paving Public Square
At a Chamber of Commerce directors meeting a committee of Dr. R. A. Duncan G. B. Johnson and P. M. Nicolett was formed to study paving feasibility. The group reported unanimous support to pave the square though funding and details remain to be settled. The courthouse sits centrally and mud has hindered access, with Graham noted as Texas’s largest town without paved streets.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. A. Duncan
G. B. Johnson
P. M. Nicolett
Graham
Texas
Rainy Days Spill Over into Nearby Indian Mound News
Local notes from Indian Mound report continuous rain delaying cotton harvest while gardens thrive and watermelons may flourish. Church activities alternate with weather, Sunday School attendance rises then dips, and guests from North Carolina Oklahoma are listed alongside community visits and missionary offerings. The piece also notes a surge in radio interest with new portable devices and wireless transmission claims across trains airplanes and submarines.
Miss Frances Miller Gives Piano Recital
Mr and Mrs G W Miller attended a Fort Worth piano recital by their daughter Miss Frances Miller a candidate for a diploma in piano this term at T W C Her recital brought credit to her talents and she plans to return next session to complete her degree Graham has many students in various institutions of higher learning across states Most are doing good work and making strong records Miss Miller's Graham friends rejoice in her success.
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Brother Black
Brother Orr
North Carolina
Red Top
Brother Paden
Oklahoma
Minne Ball
McIntire
Graham
Elmer Stephens
McCombs
Zula George
Easterling
Cox
McComas
Bunyon Bloodworth
Henry Collins
Associated Missions
Drum
Mrs. Bird
Minnie Harrison
Joe Fisher
Gentry Williamson
W. W. Williamson
H. H. Stephens
Elliott
G. W. Miller
Fort Worth
Frances Miller
T. W.C
Miss Miller
He vamp a target of flapper fashion critique
A column mocks young men who imitate flapper style, calling them he vamps who bleach hair and darken eyebrows. The piece notes such types appear in other cities and mocks their vanity as evidence that being a real man requires effort.
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Charlie Boys
Ledain
Broadway
Graham
Saturday Night at National Theatre Promises Thrilling DeMille Drama
Beginning next Monday Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount film Saturday Night will run at the National Theatre for three days. The story is said to be excellent with thrilling action and a strong cast led by Leatrice Toy Conrad Nagel Edith Roberts and Jack Mower in a top DeMille production.
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Cecil B. DeMille
National Theatre
Leatrice Toy
Conrad Nagel
Edith Roberts
Jack Mower
DeMille
Morrison and Beard Unite in Wedding at Morrison Home
Rev W M Morrison and Miss Annie M Beard were married at the Morrison home yesterday afternoon at 3. Morrison, formerly a foreign missionary, now pastors the First Presbyterian Church in Gardner Illinois. The bride, a popular Bible teacher in town schools, plans to reside in Gardner after leaving by train yesterday afternoon.
Lois L Manry Presents Pupils Recital at School
Mrs Lois L Manry invites the public to a recital by her junior class Monday night May 22 at 8 30 in the school auditorium with free admission. The senior class program follows Thursday night May 25 offering entertaining performances.
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Lois L. Manry
Mrs. Manry
Ignorance as barrier and call for better schools
The text argues ignorance is costly and hinders success, noting that success now depends on service to the world. It stresses opportunities today require preparation and urges continued investment in education as a valuable enterprise.
Doc Yancey Swears Off When Mr. Lacy Comes For a Visit
Eliasville Journal reports a social visit between 77 year old Confederate vet I S Lacy and 74 year old local resident Uncle Doc Yancey. Lacy notes Uncle Doc has reformed joining church is not yet, but quit cussing tobacco chewing lying. The piece recalls past work for Eliasville bridge and long inactivity by Uncle Doc.
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Doc Yancey
Mr. Lacy
Doc Yancy
The
Sons of Rest
Doc
Church
Lacy
Eliasville Journal
Potato Plant Sale In Young County At $1.50 Per Thousand
County Agent Edgar Kemp will receive 20 000 Porto Rican yam slips Friday to be sold at Young County Hardware and Furniture Co on the square north side. Plant price is 1 50 per thousand, offering a compact supply for local gardeners.
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Edgar Kemp
Young County Hardware and Furniture Company
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Mrs. H. L. Morrison
Frank M. Stallworth
W. H. Knickrbocker
Bud Ballew
Ardmore
Tiny
Bailey
Literary Digest
Paris
Mademeielle
Graham and Vicinity
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Accident and Health Dept
Saginaw
Michigan
Capital
2Nd St
S. W
Oak ST
HE Vamp
I. S. Lacy
J. J. Redwine
Breckenridge
Pawhuska
Eliasville
Ranger
Will Copeland
Lois Babb
S. Elm
Panther Cafe
Old St. Louis
West Side
A. Boyce
Elm St
Will Fur
Nish
W. H. Pattee
Robown Hotel
Jersey
H. T. Jordan
South Bend
Bim St
Southview Apartments
South Oak and Brazos
South Elm
East Third Street
Soak ST
Young County
Guaranty State Bank
Cherry St
Kentucky St
Oak and Brazos Sts
Plum &J
East Front
Best
E. J. Bumsted
T. O. Calvin’s
W. 4Th St
Isle OF Chance
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sexton
A. C. Smith
Graham Steam Laundry
Isle OF Chance” High School
Federal Land Bank
W. P. Stinson
Seey
Capitol Hotel
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Hilliard Taylor
Ind
Snoddy’'S
Marshall, King & Hinson
Graham National Bank
Snoddy’s
W. D. McFarlane
King Greed
Isle OF Chance” High
C. Adams
Lssage Motor CO
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