Tanlac credited with boosting Harris county man’s energy
Thos W Tompkins of Lynchburg Texas long deputy sheriff and justice of the peace says Tanlac restored his strength. He claims he worked from 6 a m to 10 p m daily without fatigue after taking the medicine and credits it with curing indigestion gas and nervous trouble. He reports improved appetite sleep and general well being and notes Tanlac is sold in Graham O ney Newcastle Markley and Loving by local drug firms.
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Harris County
Thos. W. Tompkins
Lynchburg
Texas
Tompkins
Tenlac
Houston
Mr. Tompkins
Taniae
Taniac
Tan'ac
Z. W
Tanlac
Graham
Sloan Drug Co
O'ney
Anderson Drug Co
Newcastle
Leon Slaughter & Co
Markley
W. W. Gregg
Loving
J. M. Johnson
Patriotic Program at First Christian Church October 7
The First Christian Church hosts a patriotic program on October 7 at 8 PM with doxology and hymns by the combined choirs, invocation by Rev. Gary Smith, address by Mayor EF S Graham, and prayers by Rev. J E Evans and Rev. J R Reynolds. Special music and sermon follow with post service refreshments for soldiers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. R. Reynolds
Cotton Jumps on Government Crop Estimate Boost
The nations prospective short cotton crop spurred a sharp rise in futures in New York. The December contract gained six cents a bale, totaling twelve dollars per bale since yesterday's government estimate. Prices approach the year's high as broad demand grows from foreign and domestic trade interests.
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New York
Washington
Tax Collector Opens 1917 Rolls for Payment
Henry Groves opened the 1917 tax rolls last Monday October 1 and taxes may be paid at his office. He will visit county towns for collection on dates listed elsewhere, with staff available in town to receive payments and issue receipts. Reminder that next year is campaign year and poll tax receipts will be needed.
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Henry Groves
Rally Day at Christian Church Delights Parishioners
Last Sunday the Christian Church held its annual rally day with 242 in attendance. A special program by the intermediate and junior departments was supervised by Mrs. L. J. Fraacs and Mrs. H. L. Tidwell, featuring readings songs and scripture. Under H. L. Tidwell the school is becoming a front rank Bible School with trained teachers ready to welcome you at all services.
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Christian Church
The
L. J. Fraacs
H. L. Tidwell
Malaria Outbreak Kills Two Clifton Children
A wave of malaria in the northwestern county costs the lives of two children of R Clifton living on California Creek. Another child and the mother are seriously ill. Officials believe congestion from malarial conditions caused the fatalities and illness.
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R. Clifton
California Creek
Clifton
Priscilla Club Suspends Socials for Red Cross Work
The Priscilla Club relocates time formerly spent at the club to Red Cross work. Members are asked to come on regular Tuesday afternoons to the Red Cross work room and assist. The club remains suspended until social features and fancy work resume. Mrs. H. L. Morrison, Pres.
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Priscilla Club
Red Cross
Priscilla
H. L. Morrison
Ferguson Cases May Be Set October 13
Austin October 1 The October term of the criminal district court opens tomorrow. Cases against former Governor James E. Ferguson and state officials will be called October 13 when the jury docket is called and likely set for trial. Five officials face charges: Charles L. Stowe C. J. Gartlett John G. McKay Charles O. Austin and C. W. Woodman.
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Charles O. Austin
C. W. Woodman
Agricultural Department Exhibit at Texas State Fair 1988
A large Department of Agriculture exhibit at the State Fair of Texas in October 1988 will cover not less than five thousand square feet in the agricultural building. Four department representatives will explain the displays including Forest Service Weather Bureau Bureau of Animal Industry Plant Industry Public Roads and Chemistry.
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Agricultural Department of
United States
Agricultural Department
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
Meat Inspector Service
Gereau
Office of Public Roads
Bureau of Chemistry
British War Exhibit at Texas State Fair
British war display from European nations to be shown at the Texas State Fair with a series of implements of warfare presented in numbered exhibits. The exhibit highlights arms and equipment used in continental conflicts and aims to illustrate modern military power.
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Texas
British War Exhibit at State Fair Display of World War I Weapons
The British War Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas October 23 28 will feature long range cannons submarine torpedoes trench periscopes machine guns and other deadly weapons from the European battlefields. It will include a wrecked German Zeppelin relics Emden guns Indian troops gear and Red Cross support funding.
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England
Kaiseriam
Emden
Himalayas
India
Sappur
Subhankwar Mohmand
Cantt Indian Museum
Texas
Red Cross Society
Poultry Division Expands at State Fair Show
Five thousand birds from many states enter the Poultry Show at the State Fair of Texas from October 15 to 28. Superintendent Walter Burton expects a broader exhibitor list and greater variety. Louisiana exhibitors join for the first time, Tri-State Silver Wyandotte Gib debuts, and the Texas Barred Rock Club funds special supplements to premiums offered by the state fair.
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Texas
Walter Burton
Louisiana
Faardere
Wyandotte Gib
Delerome
Kansas
Ge Gtate Petr
Qgicd
Texas Barred Rock Club
Silk Making Plant Exhibit At State Fair Of Texas
A complete silk manufacturing plant will be shown at the State Fair of Texas from October 13 to 28. The Austin Silk Plantation & Manufacturing Co. reserves a large space with representatives to explain each step from silkworm culture to finished fabric, led by Dr. V. K. Ostgian.
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Sik
Texas
Austin Sik Plantation & Manufacturing Co
V. K. Ostgian
Come to Graham to enter the oil game
An invitation or recruitment note urges readers to go to Graham for entry into oil industry opportunities. The brief hints at job or business prospects tied to oil in the region.
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Graham
Traveling Men's Day at State Fair October 20
The State Fair of Texas will host Traveling Men's Day on October 20 with no fewer than 5000 Knights of the Grip expected. A downtown parade will lead the traveling men to the fairgrounds where a variety of novel stunts will enliven the day, though no formal program is set.
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Texas
Knights of the Grip
Complete Milk Making Plant at State Fair of Texas
The dairy demonstration will inaugurate a full milk processing plant at the State Fair of Texas in October 1828. It expands beyond butter and creamery products by showing methods to produce and market pure milk, marking an innovative addition to the fair's exhibits.
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Texas
Enrolled Pupils Reach Over Six Hundred In Schools
More than six hundred pupils are enrolled in our schools indicating a sizable student body and ongoing enrollment figures for the district. Local education officials note steady attendance and growing class sizes across multiple institutions.
Red Cross Work Class Organized in Olney
A group of Graham Red Cross workers visited Olney on Thursday to organize a work class promoting Red Cross efforts. Attendees included Miss Alline Johnson and Mesdames Woods Groves Stoffers Lowe Griffin Burkett and Bonner. A class of thirty nine learned knitting and garment making in the basement of the new Baptist church. Local Olney ladies provided hospitality with dinner at a hotel.
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Red Cross
Graham
Olney
Miss Alline Johnson
Mesdames J. H. Woods
Henry Groves
H. C. Stoffers
R. W. Lowe
H. E. Griffin
F. M. Burkett
W. N. Bonner
Wichita Falls
Handsome New Baptist Church
Bridge Party Hosts a Red Cross Benefit
Mrs. W. D. Norman entertained the Les Hibaux Club Friday with a bridge game. Mrs. Will Loving of Jermyn won high score and a knitting bag prize. second prize benefited the Red Cross. Guests included Mesdames Morrow of Graham and W. N. Bonner of Wichita Falls.
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W. D. Norman
Will Loving
Jermyn
Red Cross
Mesdames Morrow
Graham
W. N. Bonner
Wichita Falls
Fire in gin stand stopped before spreading
A small blaze broke out in one of the Andersons gin stands yesterday around nine o'clock but was quickly discovered and extinguished by the swift action of their fire department. No damage or injuries were reported.
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Anderson
Local News Notes on Movements and Health
Capt J A Woolfolk resumed home residence in Newcastle after two weeks of physician care. T W Matthews, living west of town, plans a move near Wichita Falls citing better opportunities for himself and his boys, despite regret about leaving Young County.
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J. A. Woolfolk
Newcastle
T. W. Matthews
Wichita Falls
Old Young County
Special Teachers Cert Exams Slated for October 19-20
State Superintendent W F Doughty announced a special examination for teachers certificates to be held in every county seat in Texas on October 19 and 20. Examinations will cover second and first grade certificates only. no permanent certificates will be tested.
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Austin
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Texas
Texas Rural Schools Move to Six Month Terms
W F Doughty state superintendent travels through Dallas en route to Wood county to advocate extending rural school terms to six months, aiming to ensure every country school has a teacher for at least half the year. He cites a potential Texas record in session length and notes rural salaries averaging fifty dollars.
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Texas
W. F. Doughty
Prohibition Election Sought in Tom Green County
Tom Green county commissioners may vote October 5 to call a prohibition election to be held later in October. Prohibition leaders met and decided on petitions to circulate this week.
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San Angelo
Commissioners’ Court
Tom Green County
Pais
220 Draft Resisters Under Arrest in Oklahoma
Practically all of the 220 alleged draft resisters and conspirators indicted by the Federal grand jury which adjourned Saturday night at McAlester are under arrest. They likely will be tried in Chickasha in November.
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Muskogee
Okla
Federal Grand Jury
McAlester
Chickasha
Long Staple Cotton Bale Brings $251.90 At Clarksville
John A. Bagby sold a bale of long staple cotton in Clarksville Texas today at 45 cents per pound. The bale brought $251.90 without the seed, and the seed was worth $85.
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Clarksville
Tex
John A. Bagby
Road Bond Election Ordered in Ward County
An election to decide a $60,000 road bond issue for Road District No. 1 in Ward County will be held October 13. The three precincts along the Texarkana El Paso highway are included in the district.
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Barstow
Ward County
Texarkana-El Paso
Road Bonds Approved in Corsicana District
Corsicana voters approved a road bond of 700000 dollars and a road maintenance tax of 10 cents per hundred dollars by a four to one margin, funding district road improvements.
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Corsicana
Courtmartial for Negro Soldiers Soon at San Antonio
Arrival of John A. Hull and Major Dudley Butchin from Chicago signals an imminent court martial of 2d Infantry black soldiers who mutinied at Houston in August. With Maj Gen Buckman away on a Fort Sill inspection, no official announcement has been issued.
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San Antonio
John A. Hull
Dudley Butchin
Chicago
2Éth Infantry
Houston
Buckman
Fort Sill
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Gary Smith
America
EF. S. Graham
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J. E. Evans
Priscillas
Ferguson
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Olney Rol
Bridge Party
Texas Rural Schools
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