North West Texas Press Association Meets in Memphis
The annual gathering of the North West Texas Press Association will be held in Memphis on September 19 and 20 at the Carnegie Library. The executive committee announced the program including a welcome by A S Moss and remarks by Edgar P Haney and other speakers on topics from news ethics to advertising and journalism training. Memphis plans extensive entertainment for delegates.
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Noth West Texas Press Associa
Memphis
Carnegie Library
Executive Committee
Orion Proctor
Bridgeport
Will T. Swaim
City of Memphis
A.S. Moss
Commercial Club
Sec’y A. W
Frank N. Bowron
Graham
Harry Koch
Quanah
M. Clendenon
Ralph Shuffler
Olney
C. ©. Harrison
Seymour
Laura V. Hamner
Claude
J.C
City Building Notes and Civic Vision
Publicity is the producer of prosperity and education builds cities. A moderate man is a better builder, and the progressive city becomes a hub of commerce. Education of individuals lays the cornerstone of municipalities and hospitality shapes impressions for visitors and residents alike.
For Sale or Trade 84 Acres Under Spring Valley Irrigation Co
Household property note of sale offering 84 acres of land under the Spring Valley Irrigation Co Dem and a water deed to the same. Low estimate of 50 per acre. Will trade for acceptable property. Contact 7B Williams.
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Spring Valley Irrigation Co’s
Dem
Wellington
M. Williams
Abstracts and Loans Offered by Cocke and Sherwood
We have bought the Mc Millan Realty Co. loan and abstract business and now offer correct abstracts of property and cheap loans. We handle renewal of Darling ton notes and can assist with land loans. Call at our office in Court House for timely service.
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McMillan Realty Co
Hill Caldwell Abstract
Darlington Loans
Darlington
New Fountain Installed at Fox and Chapman Confectionery
The Fox and Chapman confectionery showcases a newly installed fountain this week. The shop emphasizes pristine fixtures and sanitary dispensing for their cold drinks and pure goods.
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Fox & Chapman
Gospel Team Visits Canadian Texas Converts Local Businessmen
The Woodward Gospel Team from Woodward Oklahoma visited Canadian Texas for a weekend of multi church services. They held Saturday night and Sunday sessions at three churches and two afternoon meetings for men and women. 81 local business leaders professed faith and a gospel movement formed with Thomas F Moody named leader and Geo Gerlach as assistant leader.
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Texas
Woodward
Okla
Baptist Church
Thomas F. Moody
Geo. Gerlach
Ogil Studer
Dr. Graham
For Sale Near Clarendon College in Texas
Suburban home on 16 acre tract with 3 room house, well and windmill, pure water, peach orchard and one acre berries. Price 2300 dollars. Additional residences near school available at reasonable price. Contact A. W. Gerner at the News Office in Clarendon Texas before school opens.
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Clarendon College
A. W. Gerner
Clarendon Texas
Sale of aluminum ware at cost to close out
Vendor Wim Cook advertises a clearance offering a large stock of aluminum ware at actual cost. The notice emphasizes a press for cash and urges buyers to seize bargain prices.
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Wim
Cook
Sale at East Square Confectionary and Racket Store
Goforth and Son along with the Red Front Confectionary advertise cold drinks and confectionary goods on the east side of the square. Phone 19.
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Goforth & Son
White Family Moves to South Plains with Nineteen Children
The White family headed by Luther White from Hillsboro is spending the summer on the South Plains. Four automobiles are needed to transport the household, which includes wife and nineteen children.
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Luther White
Hillsboro
Clarendon Newas
South Plains
Parcel Post Fight Begins as Burleson Faces Senate Panel
Washington July 22 Postmaster General Burleson was summoned to appear before the Senate post office committee on Thursday to explain his authority to cut parcel post rates. The summons signals a clash over extending parcel post services as recently proposed.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Senate Post Office Committee
University of Texas to Establish School of Journalism
A School of Journalism will be established at the University of Texas in the upcoming session, expanding the university structure and offering new training in journalism.
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University of Texas
Once Adorned Viking Bracelet Found in Shetland Isle
A 1000-year-old solid gold Viking bracelet, found by a boy on Oxna in Shetland, was discussed by Mr. Gilbert Goudie at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in Edinburgh. The artifact, four strands interwoven with a continuous chain, was described as weighing heavy and well crafted, and has been acquired by the National Museum.
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Oxna
Shetland
Gilbert Goudie
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Edinburgh
Goudie
Impossible Ideals in Biography Cited by Congressman
A congressional Directory portrait provokes a laugh as a member recalls aiming to flatter with a comprehensive biography. He explains his wife read it and exclaimed that some enemy wrote it, underscoring the gap between self-presentation and perception.
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Congressional Directory
Congress
Meandering Mike and Plodding Pete Dialect Exchange
Mike and Pete debate wealth with Pete imagining ease while Mike warns a rich life is filled with work. They joke about polo golf and physical culture as paths to comfort, while Mike asserts ease is merely disguised labor.
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Mike
Pete
Vacuum System Reforms Provoked by Public Trouble
A terse exchange notes one problem in public reforms. The quote implies widespread effort focused on improving the vacuum system as a central issue. No further specifics are given about the reform program or its scope.
Correction on a Evening Exchange in Harper's Ben War
A brief corrected quotation notes a dialogue where Smithers calls it a fine night and the Boston Girl counters with infinite. The exchange appears in the Harper's Ben war context.
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Smithers
Boston
Harper's
Disinterested devotion amid uncertain vows
A fragment notes romantic sentiment with the line She evidently loves her husband for himself alone while a stray text appears alongside, suggesting a misprint or marginal note from a historical page. The readable portion centers on devotion within marriage.
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Eirama
North West Texas Press Association
City Building Notes
Sol
Linaire
Linneave
Famous Mercantile Co
McMillian
Court House
Cocke & Sherwood
Gospel Team
M. Blake
Optometrist
City Mate
Wellington, Tx
Shetland Islands
Max Lagtet
Nordau
Ftermany
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