McCombs and Boyle Tie The Knot At Graham
J Bud McCombs and Miss Ida Boyle wed at Graham with Bro C R Taylor officiating. The couple, longtime sweethearts from White Rose, were greeted by a cheering crowd of friends as they began life together.
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J. Bud McCombs
Ida Bovis
Graham
Bro
C. R. Taylor
Bro. Taylor
Ida
R. E. Boyle
White Rose
Bud
Will McCombs
Texas
One Ex citing Night thrills in Griffiths comedy plot
D W Griffith presents One Ex citing Night a motion picture shown at the National Theatre September 10 11 featuring a spoofed mystery with Romeo Washington seeking a job while investigators chase a tangled plot full of disguises suspense and comic mayhem.
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D. W. Griffith
National Theatre
Romeo Washington
Louisville
Romeo
Pauline
Modern Knights of the Round Table
The text presents a quotation praising chivalric ideals and the duty to right wrongs. It emphasizes faith, perseverance, and divine support in pursuing justice, suggesting the timeless relevance of knightly virtue.
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Knights OF the Round Table
How to Dip Clean Water From Below
Instructions describe submerging a cup or pail deep under the surface then lifting quickly to pull clean water from below. The rapid upward rush carries off surface dirt, yielding cleaner water for drinking.
Back To School In Young County Says Editor
The editor previews the new school year in Young County outlining openings on September 3rd and by October 15th, noting increased faculties at Eliasville Red Top Hunt Ingleside and overall district growth. It highlights new buildings a $12 000 investment teacherages in Eliasville Jean Padgett Colston and plans for Indian Mound and Shearer. It also mentions an upcoming county wide education publication and plans to discuss school consolidation with comparisons to New Mexico and Texas rural high schools.
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Graham
Newcastle
Banger
Ming Bend
Eliasville
Red Top
Hunt
Ingleside
Flint Creek
Flint Creeek
Indian Mound
Shearer
Colston
Jean
Padgett
Texas Plains
New Mexico
Texas
Quay County
The Sunshine Trail at National Theatre
Sonny returns from the war to a town that believes he is dead. He faces accusation, heartbreak, and threats as his sweetheart wears another man’s engagement ring. A comedy drama starring Thomas H. Ince screens Friday and Saturday September 14 and 15.
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Sonny
Thomas H. Ince
National Theatre
Universal language of craps spreads worldwide says educator
An educator at home describes craps as a universal language spoken in twenty three tongues since 1917. He claims it creates instant familiarity, with strangers becoming as close as old friends in fifteen minutes. Mrs S challenges the speaker, who clarifies the topic as the great American game of craps starting in Alabama and now worldwide.
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Smithson
Mrs. S
Alabam
Crafting a Windproof Light in a Satin Can
The method describes punching a jagged hole in a satin can to insert a candle and light it. The can is set with its bottom toward the wind to create a stable, well reflected flame. A wire bail is attached fore and aft to carry the improvised light.
Diving Breath Practice for Extended Underwater Time
The guide advises divers to take several minutes to breathe deeply through the mouth until dizziness signals readiness to dive. This breathing method is claimed to let divers stay underwater longer than usual.
McCloud Family Spends Week in Dallas
Mr. J. O. McCloud is visiting Dallas for a week with his family, enjoying time away and sightseeing in the city.
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Mr. J. O. McCloud
Dallas
Mrs Harding to Receive $65 000 Salary
Mrs Florence Gling Harding will receive the salary that would have gone to President Harding for the remainder of his salary year, amounting to about $65 000, plus a possible $5 000 annuity from Congress and franking privileges for life.
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Florence Gling Harding
Harding
Valley News Caption Sparks Curious Exchange Over Pig in Tank
A vacationer in Arkansas stopped at a fence to ask a local why a resident drives a pig up and down lanes. The driver replied that a pig’s time isn’t worth much, and he offered a dismissive reply implying the activity is a joke or waste.
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Arkansas
First Riddle on Record From Samson at Marriage Feast
The oldest riddle recorded was posed by Samson to his thirty companions at his marriage feast. He offered thirty sheets and thirty changes of garments for the answer but told his wife and she betrayed his secret. The riddle’s answer is in Judges 14:12-20.
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Samson
Samuel
Aluminum for Arab Copper Trade Surges in Aden
Arabs along the Arabian coast exchange old copper utensils for aluminum ware in Aden. Trade items include teakettles plates pans dishes and water cups with supply largely via India and some shipments from Germany.
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Arabian
Aden
India
Germany
Thrift and Independence: Balancing Sacrifice and Security
The piece argues that while thrift demands some present self denial, the resulting independence and future security justify the cost, emphasizing long term benefits over immediate discomfort. It frames thrift as prudent self restraint leading to personal stability and lasting advantage.
Etiquette Q and A on social manners from Genevieve
Readers from Genevieve Montana ask etiquette questions and receive practical guidelines. Topics include refusing a dance politely, hosting a young man on afternoon calls with tea and light treats or games, when to unfold a napkin, and how to handle a spilled drink with or without a maid present.
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A. Leda
Notable Matches and A Quip on Self Confidence
A. B. Brooks and Miss Vera Jordan, J. G. Carter and Miss Tennie Vann, Erwin R. Senkel and Miss Vera Counts are named in brief pairing notices. A prosaic maxim follows: true character outshines boastful speech as a wiser guide to persuasion.
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Erwin R. Senkel
Miss Vera Counts
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Griffith
Charles Kingsley
Young County
H. H. Avants
Mrs. Harding
Roberte
S. B. Street & CO
Aleda
Genevieve
Mont
A. B. Brooks
Miss Vera Jordan
J. G. Carter
Miss Tennie Vann
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co
S. W
Ind
Purina Poultry Chows
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