Clothing drives aid welfare group as volunteers needed
The News-Star report urged readers to donate clothing to the Welfare Association at city hall. Miss McNally praised the strong response and asked all to contribute. women’s and men’s wear and children’s items are needed. Volunteers with autos will assist distribution on Monday and Wednesday in various districts, with open evenings until 9:30.
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Slory
News-Star
Welfare Association
Mica Jose
Eta
Welfara
the McNally
Miss McNally
Obituary of Venable Aged Far Beyond His Prime
Obituary notes the death of Venable aged about ten years, described as a son of Meo and more, who died at St. Frannie and was transported from his home. The text mentions burial arrangements and unclear references to burial day and place.
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Teres
Fan
St. Frennie
Peter
Forced to Shoot Dog During Long Fort Worth to New York Trip
A story recalls a dog named Roscoe who traveled from Fort Worth to New York with companions. After suffering days, the dog was shot by his owner Mia when asked to back away. The tale notes the dog recognizing his owner’s home months later before the fatal command.
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Metropolis
Dub
Roscoe
Piysres Mesiqrby
Dodge Brothers Balloon Tire Sedan Sold Delivered
A Dodge Brothers B Sedan with balloon tires priced at 1255 dollars was delivered.
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Dodge Brothers B
Fashionable 1920s Sport Frocks Feature Silk Trims
A vintage pattern description highlights two sport frocks with striped and plain fabrics, kimono sleeves, vestee collars, silk trim, and turn-down collars. Details include yardage 234 and 13 yards, sizes 34 to 48 inches, pricing 38 and 35 cents, with references to MMS Press patterns and No. 2285 and No. 2273.
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Forst
Pictorial Review
MMS
Palace Building to Open March 1
The finished store building will be ornate and complete to atone for delays. Owners declare the new outlook and assure completion. store rooms are being finished and the shoe department will move to the rear in the new year as renovations continue.
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Can Therterergs
Com
Alfred and Madge in a lively family reunion
In a crowded room Alfred Durkee and Madge exchange banter as Junior proudly guards a newborn baby. Katie teases him while Mrs. Durkee coaxes, and Junior asserts his own protective guardianship before a doorbell shifts the moment to a rush of relatives. The scene blends humor and tender family dynamics.
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Ior
Alfred
Junior
Katie
Busden
Lochinvar
Mrs. Durkee
Mr. Durkee
Tad
Alfred Durkee
Sabbins
Palace store to undergo remodeling and new show window
The Palace company store room east of the shoe department will be remodeled with an ornate arcade style show window. A new back area and vaulted ceiling will be added, with Leon's noted in the plans. Disconnected items mention oaths by J T Jones and W B Inabnet and a Ford Smith incident near Gordon Avenue. Sheriff Coverdale and Denary are referenced in context.
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The
Palace Company
Shoe
Legion chief meets Coolidge on five million children fund
Brigadier General J A Drain of the American Legion met President Coolidge about a five million endowment fund to aid World War orphaned children. Drain chairs the drive with Coolidge as honorary vice chairman. Local notes report Tolson arrested in ward 7 for manufacturing and possessing liquor after a still and whiskey were seized. Fire alarms at 805 Stone Avenue ended with the blaze under control and a Bryan carpenter injured in a fall while working at Third and Olive streets. Accident counts are light this week.
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J. A. Drain
American Legion
Coolidge
Legion
Drain
Eal Ow. Bryan
Third and
Olive Streets
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air for Clean Light
An oil lamp claims to outperform gas and electric light by burning 94 percent air with odorless smoke-free operation. Developed with government and university backing, it promises simple safe use and a sizable income potential for agents.
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U. S
L. W. Johnson
Chicago
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DeSiard St
Joseph Pharmacy
Asdotles
Adele Garrison
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Madge
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J. T. Jones
W. B. Inabnet
Ward
A. F. Jones
Gordon Avenue
Coverdale
Denary
California
Onyx
Windsor
Rosanne
Humming Bird
Bill
Holloway & Thompson
the Woman’s Shop
Corner
Desiard& Grand
Gen. SA. Drain
Paper
Erastus Tolson
Tolson
Nee
R. P. Crockett
So Thompson
Bir
Mamie Hawing
Stone Avenue
Johnnie Smith
Elbert
Santa Claus
Desiard
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