West Texans Demand Split of Texas into Two States
Voters in West Texas advocate dividing Texas into two states citing constitutional provisions on districting and representation. They argue taxation without representation, believing current apportionment violates U.S. and Texas constitutions. The stance follows Governor Neff veto of the West Texas A M College bill and a pledge alleged at Abilene rally.
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West Texas
Texas
State of
United States
Old Timers Predict Frost On April 20
The Honey Grove Signal notes old-timers claim frost will occur on April 20 if thunderstorms appear in February. Thunder was heard on February 20, and longtime observers say they have never known this to fail, urging residents to watch for a frost on April 20.
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Honey Grove
Ownership Statement for The Whitewright Sun 1921
Notarized ownership statement for The Whitewright Sun shows J. H. Waggoner as publisher editor and owner at Whitewright Texas for April 1921. Bondholder holding 1 percent or more includes Mergenthaler Linotype Company of Brooklyn New York. Notarization by Claud R. Truett on April 8 1921.
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Congress
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
State of Texas
Grayson
J. H. Waggoner
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
Claud R. Truett
Odd Fellows Meet in Collinsville April 26
Collinsville hosts the Grayson County Odd Fellows Association on April 26 to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the organization with an elaborate program planned for the occasion.
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ODD Fellows
Collinsville
Grayson County
Odd Fellows’ Association
Four Chicago Mail Bandits Get $700000
Four men robbed Dearborn station Chicago swiping a registered mail pouch and two others in a bold daytime heist. Police traced a stolen car used in the escape and recovered three mail pouches in a vacant lot. Loot totaled about 500000 to 750000 with bundles of 40000 in $1 bills and 1000 dollar notes.
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Chicago
Dearborn
Reverses and the folly of saving money in hard times
A wary verse laments wasted wealth and the folly of spending when fortunes fade. It recalls workers earning, friends saving, and the danger of living beyond means as economic booms end and hard days return. The speaker echoes Walt Mason on prudent thrift amid misfortune.
Woman Injured In Auto Collision in Sherman
Sherman April 8 Mrs John Heflin a well known Sherman woman was painfully injured about 12 30 oclock Thursday afternoon while driving her car on North Grand Avenue when she collided with Max Gibbs car in front of the latter s home Mrs Heflin who was driving south stated a spider hanging from the top of her car led her to try to kill it causing loss of control The windshield was broken and a large piece of glass cut her throat requiring twenty five stitches She was taken to her home 927 N Wood street where she is resting nicely
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Sherman
John Heflin
North Grand Avenue
Max Gibbs
Vision of Capitol Pride Fades Into Simple Family Faith
Henry W. Grady reflects on Washington’s marble capitol as a symbol of liberty then recalls a quiet country home. A son blesses his aging father and a Bible ends the day, suggesting true strength lies in households and responsible citizens. The Sun costs $1.50 yearly.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Republic
Henry W. Grady
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Chicago Mail
Walt Mason
Foundation OF the Republic
S. H. Montgomery
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