Prohibition delegates named for Texas Austin convention
A Texas Prohibition convention selected 31 delegates and 31 alternates to vote on August 26 against repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Delegates span districts from Marshall to Corpus Christi, with Tom W Perkins among editors named to represent the Tenth District. Senator Morris Sheppard served as temporary chairman. attendance focused on unity amid past legislatures.
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Tom W. Perkins
McKinney
Daily Courtette
Democrat-iagetic
Dry Forces of
Texas
Austin
Pro
Morris Sheppard
Ths
W. A. Mrs. de van Watts
W. R. White
Fort.Worth
Atticus Webb
Dallas
Dor
White
Groner
Marshal
Tra
Key
Marshall
John C. Box
Jack Lufkin
Cees Clyca
oo _ We Bark
Tom Wwoo
G. Garrett
Farmers Favor Cotton Acreage Reduction Plan in Collin County
County Agent McCullough and Professor Rollins outlined a federal cotton acreage reduction plan to about fifteen Collin County communities. They reported strong farmer support and predicted near total participation, with a county quota of 4200 bales to be destroyed and more meetings planned.
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Collin County
Arch
Jack McQullough
J. T
Doe) Rollins
Collin
Weston
Melissa
Anna
Westmister
McCulough
Rollins
Moe Curlough
McCulloug
Rolling
Gil Colin County
Alvin Owsley Han Named Ambassador to Roumania
Alvin Owsley Han, a Lions Club member and former Denton County official, was appointed minister to Roumania. A World War I veteran who served in France, he is known for his pleasing address and broad circle of friends in McLennan and nearby counties.
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Han
Alvin Owsley
Psi
Lions
Waa & A
Hig. Ia
Col
Gwrate Iseve
Denton County
Soner
Texan
American Legion of
Belng. & Colone
France
Miniater
Roumania
Witl
Saginne
Infant of Ed Moncier Dies at One Year
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moncier died after birth on January 2 19 percent age one year five months and 24 days. Interment followed at Orenda cemetery near the Cotton of the Cyc Funeral Home. The parents survive.
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Bobby Micher
Ed Moncier
Orendaf
Shcotton
Cyc
Joe W. McCullough
Mrs. McCullo
Austin
McCullough
Ome
City plans deep well expansion and water main specs
The City Commission approves an agreement with engineers to draft plans and specifications for a deep well and water mains extension. Mayor Joe H. Lat announces the move as McKinney seeks a loan to improve the water system by tapping Trinity sands to add capacity.
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City’ Commission
Joe H. la T
Mckinney
Ad al
Trinity
Lofasco
Mrs John Remmonds Noted in Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mrs John Remmonds connected to a local notice. Details unclear but person appears in the readable segments of the page.
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Mrs
John .Remmonds
Officials Outline McKinney Collin Projects and Needs
City and county leaders spoke on recovery efforts under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Mayor Largent outlined McKinney projects including Highway 75 and 24 overpasses, a hard-to-raise 12th street link, and a deep water well to cut costs. School plans include a new roof, four classrooms, and a separate colored high school totaling about 42 thousand dollars.
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Roosevelt
Largent
J. &. Largent
McKinney
Austin
Micki
Greenville Street
Deimy
Fort Worth
Jack R. Ryan
Mcey Public Schools
M Ean School
Ee Ee
County official outlines three state projects in speech
The speaker explains that funds from a tort claim settlement will support three major state projects. He notes Collins county applied for a highway expansion route through Plano, Allen, McKinney and Alma, intended to improve employment and development.
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Collins County
Plano
Alon
McKinney
Alma
Rayburn Praised by Moley as Model Congressman
Professor Raymond Moley, Roosevelt adviser, lauds Sam Rayburn of Texas in the Washington Herald praising his intelligence, industry and district service. Moley notes Rayburn chairs the interstate and foreign commerce committee and helped pass the securities act and emergency transportation act without a recorded vote.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Raymond Moley
Roosevelt
Professor Moley
Washington Herald
Mr. In
Raybush
Protieror Moley
Wheat Tax Adds Thirty Cents Per Bushel in July
A processing tax of thirty cents per bushel on wheat will take effect at midnight July 8. The levy applies to mills and processors converting wheat into products, with adjustments to be made to minimize frequency. The tax adds about 0.483 cents to a one pound loaf of bread and will be in addition to the existing 42 cent duty per bushel.
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R. G. Tugwell
Secsae of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Wash
D.C
Wallace
Slaughter Family Noted At Annual Benefit
Slaughter and family from Anns area attend the annual benefit event. Mr Sarge, a large landholder in North Collin, reports cotton leakage fair and corn needing rain. His wife is former Annie Laure Wilson, daughter of the late J J Wilson who died in McKinney about a year ago.
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E. ©. Slaughter
Anns
Beneggg A Ee
Sarge
North Collin
Annie Laure Wilson
J. J
Book) Wilson
McKinney
Mr and Mrs T Bea Warden and Sons Note Family Details
Mr and Mrs T Bea Warden and their sons Ben Jr and Don are mentioned in a brief family notice, reflecting a kinship group within a local community context.
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Mrs
T Bea Warden and Sons
Ben Jr. and
Don
McKinney Cotton Mile to Raise Wage Scale
Clarence R. Miler of Texas Textile Mills in McKinney announces support for the National government plan to raise wages and boost employment. Frank W. Smith says wages will be increased immediately starting July 3 and a two week phased rise follows, with the action viewed as essential to restoring buying power during the depression.
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Clarence R. Miler
Texas Textile Mills, Inc
McKinney
Dallas
Waco
Sion
Frank W. Smith
Precio Roosevelt
Hugh J
National Industrial aEd. Act
Dallas Banker Fred Fiorence Guests at Corner Cupboard
Fred F. Fiorence president of Republic National Bank spoke in McKinney about federal New Deal measures easing postwar mood. He praised local civics and the city’s commerce while dining with officials at the Corner Cupboard. Also notes arrivals, visits, and the death of H. J. Hall of Celina with burial in Celina.
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Fred Florence
Republic National Bank
Dallas
Southwest
Vic
Colin County National Bank
Florence
McKinney and
Collin County
Fred F. Fiorence
McKinney
SD m
United States
East Texas
Dallas Clearing House Association
Dallas County
Refinance Corporation
Collin County National Bank
Thos. Johnson
Eee
A. Hard Eubanks
State Bank
Chamber of Erce
J. Frank R
Joe BH. Largent
Walter B. Wilson
Wade Biggers
McKinney Church Service and Local Notices Highlight July 1908
July 6, 1908 reports Mrs. James H. Wie tle baby daughter born in Yoakum and visits by Mrs. L. M. Talkington. Dr. H A Boas of Fort Worth Polytechnic College preached at First church in McKinney. An ordination service Sunday at Jacob Routh Baptist Church saw deacons installed and Rev. J S C Wilbanks and Mrs. Jack noted among attendees.
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H. A. Boas
Caitons
Polytechnic College
Fort, Wort
Che Firct
Jacob Routh
New Hate
Baptist
Sid
Tha Eabyt Wss
J. S.C
Wilbanks
Blue Ridge
Local Visit Recalls Allen Family Ties
Mrs. Alice Galisher and her four children Freddie Willie Earl J W and Jack visited sister Mrs. Ge a in Allen. The dated clipping notes kinship and travel as a brief social update from the community.
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Alice Galisher
Freddie
Willie Earl
J. W
Jack
Allen
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Chamber of Commerce
Hag - Endment
F. Harrington
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L. W. Crawford
Miss Mind Brown
McKinney Real Company
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K. Drury
Mineral Wells
John K. Drury
Chambereville
M’kinney
C. R. Miller
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Miss. River
Dallas Banker
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Gordon Forsyth
Jan Hitchcock
Wanda Berghouser
Princeton
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Miriam
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