Hog Wallow News declares local quirks and chores
Frisby Hancock buys a horse on Musket Ridge amid guesses about age and motive. Dock Hocks markets Saturday labor. Washington Hocks and family recover from flu while the Mail Carrier’s horse serves the government route. Slim Pickens ponders marriage with fat brides. Sile Kilden limits walking as he hunts funds for wife’s spring dress. Tobe Moseley tracks weather as wood and winter wind run out. Tickville Tidings reports a subscriber renewal and cash flow. Local gossip covers smoking, school loan ascension, Miss Peachie Sims at the millinery, Crickett Hicks’s collar page, and a lever device for keeping children warm. Crows’ daily eastward then westward flights noted, Sid Hocks remarks on life’s seriousness.
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Frisby Hancock
Dock Hocks
Fletcher Henstep
Ashington Hocks
Mog
Slim Pickens
Sile Kilden
Tobe Mosely
Stor
Tobe Moseley
Wild Onion
Tickville
Washington Hicks
Sid Hocks
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Voters Across Whitewright Area
A campaign note from Gray Holup Day describes multiple visits to Whitewright territory since December 1 as part of a race for County Clerk. The writer aims to meet more residents, asks for investigation of the candidate and race, and expresses appreciation for any review.
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Whitewright
Gray Holup Day
Rat dies before reaching river claims RAT-SNAP tale
Luke Riell narrates a farmer story claiming a water rat died after nibbling RAT-SNAP outside his home. The anecdote notes the rat moved toward the river, then collapsed and died. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by Wilson-Montgomery and Dyer & Jones.
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Luke Riell
Wilson-Montgomery and
Dyer & Jones
Announcement of Judge Dayton B Steed Reelection Bid
The Sun carries Judge Dayton B Steed’s announcement for reelection as Gray son county County Judge in the Democratic primary on July 24. The piece notes his deep ties to Grayson county residents and his focus on hospital for the insane, juvenile court efforts, and county farm improvements under the commissioners court.
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Dayton B. Steed
Grayson County
Judge Steed
Commissioners’ Court
Grayson County Democrat Seeks Primary Support
The candidate praises meticulous probate work for estates of deceased and orphan children, earning favorable remarks. He asks Grayson county Democrats for votes in the upcoming primary, pledging to continue his careful administration in the future.
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Grayson County
Wise Rats Out in Garland After RAT-SNAP Trial
John Tuthill reports he tried poison with meat and cheese but the rats would not touch it. He used RAT-SNAP and in ten days all rats disappeared. Ad promotes RAT-SNAP with three sizes priced 25c 50c and $1.00 guaranteed by local dealers Wilson-Montgomery and Dyer Jones in Garland. Senator Bailey addressed about 2500 people in Garland.
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Wilson-Montgomery and Dyer & Jones
Campa ign roundups draw crowds in Hillsboro and towns
Saturday, Congressman Hardy spoke to 500 at Hillsboro while R E Thomason drew 250 at Waxahachie. T B Ridgell addressed 2000 at Grand Saline with E G Senter also campaigning for Bailey at Athens. Senter drew a larger audience than Thomason at Waxahachie, prompting speculation on impact.
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Hardy
Hillsboro
Grand Saline
Waxahachie
R. E. Thomason
T.B. Ridgell
Bailey
Thomason
Ridgell
Senter
Athens
Davidsons Furniture and Undertaking Ad Offers Home Goods
A family owned firm run by Will Looney advertises furniture art squares and rugs with prices highlighted. The notice promotes shopping at Davidsons Furniture and Undertaking, stressing broad family appeal and value before purchase.
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Looney
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