Endless chain coupon scheme lands in Whitewright
A reprint from the Sherman Democrat warns of a mail order hosiery endless chain scam sweeping towns. Women are recruited as agents to buy and sell coupons, with delivery tied to others buying in, creating a fragile bubble that collapses as soon as participation stalls. The article notes officials' wives and club members being targeted and contends the company never loses while participants face losses.
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Whitewright
Sun
Sherman Democrat
Sherman
Mrs. Alred
Sherman Women as Home Agents in Hosiery Campaign
In Sherman the coupon holding agents include wives of Retail Merchants' Association members who oppose buying via agents and canvassers. The Democrat rejected classified hosiery ads from the same mail order firm. Women as home buyers influence city growth. outside purchases harm the local economy and endless chain coupon plans may fail.
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Sherman
Retail Merchants’ Association
Democrat
Texas Prison Cotton Sold For 903134 Dollars
The Texas prison farms produced 10 500 bales of cotton in 1925, selling for 903134 dollars. Commissioner Geo B Terrell announced. State classers zero unsold plans and a premium of 79617 resulted from their work. The season also yielded 759 carloads of ribbon cane 4400 tons of cotton seed 110000 dollars 220000 bushels of corn 220000 dollars 2500 tons of hay 57500 dollars and 20000 bushels of sweet potatoes 80000 dollars for a total of 493400 dollars.
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Texas
Geo. B. Terrell
Commissioner of Agriculture
Woodmen Hold Five Million Dollars of Texas Road Bonds
Investment bankers monitor Archer County road district bond suit after Supreme Court ruling. The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World and its auxiliary in Texas face significant impact from the decision as they hold large road bond holdings totaling several million dollars.
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Woodmen
Texas
Washington
Archer County
Supreme Court
Woodmen of the World
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
LAXATIVE BROMO QUINE tablets claim to stop cough ache and head cold quickly. Each box bears ROVE its signature and is priced at 30 cents in the period advertisement style.
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Rove
Road district bond holdings by state split disclosed
The report shows $13.5 million of funds invested in road district bonds with $5.1 million in Texas road bonds and $8.714 million in similar bonds from other states.
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Texas
White's Cream Vermifuge recommended for child worms
Advertisements claim worms and parasites in children's intestines undermine health and weaken vitality. A few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge destroy and expel worms without harming the child. Price 35 cents. Sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Fire destroys two Celeste buildings in hotel blaze
A fire of undetermined origin last Saturday destroyed the Cunningham Hotel on the second floor and damaged a third Celeste building, with losses estimated at more than ten thousand dollars. The hotel was wholly destroyed.
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Celeste
Cunningham Hotel
Post Office Faces 1926 Losses From Declining Mail Volume
Washington reports a 1926 operating deficit of 28 million dollars for the Post Office Department. executive secretary Joseph Stewart testified to a Senate committee noting 18 million dollars in cash deficit after unexpended appropriations would be returned, linked to reduced mail under nonrate periods and railroad transportation costs.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Joseph Stewart
Department
Senate
Prohibition Jokes Questioned by Dallas News Commentators
The Dallas News quotes critics who say Prohibition is a joke but warn about failing to take a joke gracefully. The remark highlights tension over temperance policy and public attitudes.
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Dallas News
Political Announcements for Sheriff Candidate List
The Sun records announced candidacies pending Democratic primary action in July 1926. The notice specifies Sheriff race entries but lists no names or further details.
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The
Sun
County Officer Campaign Ticket Includes Six Races
For county attorney Roy M. Finley seeking re election. For tax collector S V Vernon Earnest and D K Roberts. For constable Proc No 3 Ed Lankford. For justice of the peace J H Pennell.
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Roy M. Finley
S. V
Vernon) Earnest
D. K. Roberts
Constable
ED Lankford
Frigidaire Ice Cream Cabinet In Stall Operation Found
A six compartment Frigidaire electric ice cream cabinet is stalled and not in full operation, with its status described as in stalled but currently in operation.
Purification and Calotabs Health Cure Promoted
Physicians claim perfect purification of the system is key to health and vitality. A thorough Calotabs course once or twice weekly for several weeks purges the body and aids well being. A family package with directions is advertised for 385 cents at any drug store.
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Dr. Prices
South Side
Main St
U. S. Post Office
Floyd Everheart
J. A
Arthur) Vaughan
FOR Justice OF the Peace
J. H. Pennell
Chesley Rutledge Confectionery
John Hollingsworth
Mr. Anderson
Gordon Clo. Co
L. LaRoe & Company
Whitewright, Texas
First National Bank
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