Brothers who never met before find each other at Confederate reunion
At a Fair Park Confederate veterans reunion two men named Z. J. Smith of Georgia and W. D. Smith of Alabama, both in their late seventies, discovered they were brothers they had never known. Mutual memories from the Civil War era sparked the first embrace after long years of separation.
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Fair Park
Z. J. Smith
Augusta
W. D. Smith
Carbon Hill
Ala
Georgia
North Carolina
Z. J
South Carolina
W. D
Alabama
Stories of lives shared bring tears of happiness
Tears of happiness flowed as the elderly residents exchanged life stories on Thursday afternoon, each recounting moments that defined their years and drew smiles from all.
Fighting American scholarship prize film heads to Liberty Theatre
The Fighting American, a Universal Jewel, based on an intercollegiate contest conceived by Carl Laemmle, will be shown at the Liberty Theatre Monday and Tuesday. An all star cast directs under Thomas Forman. UC Berkeley student William Elwell Oliver won the prize with his brisk tale of a college youth disowned by his father who follows his love to China.
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Carl Laemmle
Universal Corporation
Liberty Theatre
Universal Jewel
Thomas Forman
China
William Elwell Oliver
University of California
Soap Makers Face May Business Outlook
Forecast for soap makers suggests a steady but cautious period through May with five Saturdays in the month shaping consumer demand and production planning.
Loving to vote on 15000 bond for brick school building
Young County election set for June 20 in Loving to decide a 15000 bond issue for a brick school and equipment. The board plans provide free transport to school next term, with 18 of 41 districts taxing above 74 cents on average. countywide rates vary from 50 to above a dollar.
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Loving
Teaching Positions Fill Fast in Young County Schools
Application demand remains high as teachers send in letters, calls and telegrams daily. Most top jobs are already claimed and officials warn few openings will remain after June 15.
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Young County
Agricultural Misstatements Spark Farmyard Laughs
Ed Purdy humorously notes popular sayings mislead about farming. He cites sowing wild oats and raising cane as contrasting ideas that mix citrus and agricultural slang. The quip highlights language play in rural culture.
Palestine draws 8000 American visitors this year
An estimated 8,000 Americans have visited Palestine since January 1 as Jerusalem grows in popularity as a summer resort for foreign residents in Egypt.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Egypt
Congressional Records vs Britannica Volume Mention
The Congressional Record over nineteen years totals six times the Britannica. In that period Congress passed 3 984 laws.
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Congress
Eliasville District Adds Two Teachers Next Term
Eliasville will add two teachers, raising the faculty to nine as the district expands. The town’s school, once small, is now among the county’s best and aims for full affiliation by the end of the next term. The Eliasville district has become independent.
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Eliasville
Public school work progresses in Young County
The article notes $34,000 worth of proposed new buildings as a source of pride, praising public school progress in Young County and across America, asserting that education reflects the nation’s strength and daily balance.
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Young County
America
County Board Dissolves Crib Station District and Redraws Areas
Acting on residents requests the County School Board at its May 25 meeting dissolved Crib Station district and added its territory to Murray and Proffitt districts. Murray will add a fourth teacher next term and Proffitt may follow. The rural schools have eight month terms and high rural attendance, supporting gradual rural high school development.
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Crib Station
Murray
Proffitt
Baby grand pianos flown from New York to Washington DC
Two baby grand pianos were carried recently on a motor air transport from New York to Washington DC. The flight was completed in three hours.
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New York
Washington, D. C
Obituary: Leroy Trice Dies at Mineral Wells
Leroy Trice longtime railroad official and former general manager of the International Great Northern Railway died in Mineral Wells Tuesday of last week. He was a notable figure in railway circles and a respected former executive.
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Leroy Trice
International Great Northern Railway
Mineral Wells
County to Vote Bonds for School Buildings and Equipment
If all pending elections carry, the common school districts of this county will have voted building and equipment bonds to the amount of 83 500.00 during a four year period ending June 20 1925. One third as much has also been expended from available funds for buildings and equipment during this period. More than half of these bonds have been voted without a dissenting ballot.
Public Education Support Evident in Community Statement
The passage notes that strong backing for public education is shown by the people, suggesting broad liberal sentiment toward educational funding and policy. It references collective effort and communal prioritization of schooling.
Camel escapes spark zoo laughter in local tale
A camel escaped at the city zoo prompting a long walk by the keeper to recapture it. The incident sparked lighthearted chatter about the editor’s stance on free advertising.
Clarence Darrow Volunteers to Defend Tennessee Professor
Mr. Clarence Darrow of Chicago, famed criminal lawyer who defended Leopold and Loeb, offers to defend the Tennessee professor charged with teaching evolution against the governor’s ruling. Hon. William J. Bryan offers to defend the prosecution.
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Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Leopold and
Loeb
Frank Boy
Tennessee
Wm. J. Bryan
New Subjects Added Public Speaking and Reptiles for Boy Scouts
The National Scout Office approves public speaking and herptology as merit badge subjects and sends them to the relevant branches for further consideration. The additions join 72 existing vocational badges, with 149 784 badges earned in 1924, mainly in outdoor activities like pioneering pathfinding stalking and camping. Service and personal fitness are emphasized in awards.
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National Scout Office
Oh-Oh Sonny Quip About Surprising Lookalike
A boy tells his father the new neighbor says he resembles his dad. The father reacts with a joke about gratitude and size, illustrating a playful exchange between father and son.
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Sonny
North Texas National Bank Organized in Dallas
The North Texas National Bank was organized in Dallas last week to take over the assets and liabilities of the Southwest National Bank. The new bank opened Monday morning with a capital of $1,000,000 and surplus of $200,000. Directors include R. E. Burt Cullen F. Thomas and Dr. E. H. Cary among other prominent citizens.
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North Texas National Bank
Dallas
Southwest National Bank
R. E. Burt
Cullen F. Thomas
E. H. Cary
Beauty Doctor Uncle Sam Comment Draws Attention
Sly Silas quips that Uncle Sam is a beauty doctor, boasting how he reduces men's hips these days. The remark plays on patriotic imagery to praise social reform or body standards in a humorous way.
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Sly Silas
Uncle Sam
Whiskers Describes Old-Fashioned Doctor Approach
A dialogue shows Dr. Whiskers stating he aims to diagnose without consulting many colleagues. The patient questions the meaning while Whiskers defends his straightforward method and focus on the individual case.
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Doc
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