Ex President Taft to Speak at Sherman
Ex President William Howard Taft will discuss the League of Nations at Sherman Hall in Sherman on Friday evening April 25. Dr. T. S. Clyce confirms Taft's appearance, stating 1300 seats are set and tickets are sold. Reserved seats can be claimed at Nail Drug Store starting Friday morning April 15.
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Austin College
Sherman
Grayson County
League of Nations
William Howard Taft
Sherman Hall
T. S. Clyce
Wilson
America
Man Near Italy Asleep Eighteen Days
Waxahachie Texas April 14 B W McIntosh who lives near Italy has been sick eighteen days with sleep sickness He fell into a sound sleep eighteen days ago and has slept continuously A momentary arousal yielded no lasting wakefulness He has taken little nourishment and is very weakened with little hope of recovery
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Waxahachie
Texas
B. W. McIntosh
Italy
McIntosh
Soldier's body to be shipped home from war front
Sherman Texas April 14 The War Department informs J A Hughes Howe Grayson county that Lieutenant James Hayes Hughes the first Grayson county man killed in action on the western front in France will be shipped home. He will be interred in West Hill Cemetery beside his wife who died three years ago.
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Sherman
Texas
War Department
J. A. Hughes
Howe
Grayson County
James Hayes Hughes
France
West Hill Cemetery
Card of Thanks to friends for kindness after storm injuries
I sincerely desire to thank friends and neighbors for their tender kindness shown our son and daughter Mr and Mrs Tom May during the time they were suffering from injuries received in the storm for the assistance rendered and for the many lovely floral tributes. Mrs J D Russell.
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Tom May
Stormhouse Built for Sherman School
At Sperry twelve miles south of Sherman a large concrete stormhouse finished on school premises for children and teachers. Local concrete men reported inquiries from many North Texas and Southern Oklahoma points about stormhouse construction prices.
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Sherman
Texas
Sperry
Oklahoma
Blue Bird Club Reopens After War Pause
After the war pause the Blue Bird Club held its first meeting since peace, hosted by Mrs. D German on Friday April 4 at the Odeon. Guests included Mrs. Rhom Pennington and Miss Fannie Pope with refreshments at a local drug store.
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Blue Bird Club
D. German
Odeon
Rhom Pennington
Fannie Pope
Reconstruction underway after storm in White Wright area
Carpenters from White Wright and other towns are rebuilding homes and buildings ruined by last week storm. Several properties already show progress and most destroyed structures will be replaced within weeks. Insurance coverage is noted for several victims including Dave Lyons 1500, L. P. Sears 800, and others on farms and community structures.
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Whitewright
Dave Lyons
L. P. Sears
Dave Alverson
W. R. Johns
Orangeville
Canaan Church
Vaughn & White
Canaan
Messrs. Groves
Lyons
Pennington
Vestal
Sears
Gratitude for Kindness During Loving Husband and Father
We thank those who showed kindness during the funeral arrangements for our husband and father and express appreciation to the Honey Grove school faculty and seventh grade alongside friends for their support. This message honors their sympathy and deeds.
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Honey Grove School
Floral Blessings Sent From Mrs Garland and Family
A brief obituary note expresses gratitude and blessings from Mrs J D Garland and her children for floral offerings and prayers.
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J. D. Garland
Restores Vitality with Blood Purifying Formula
Purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy. You can soon feel its strengthening, invigorating effect. Price 60c.
Sherman man visits here Sunday from Whitewright schools
C J Denton of Sherman, formerly superintendent of the Whitewright school, was a visitor here on Sunday.
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C.J. Denton of
Sherman
Whitewright School
Fire Inspector Praises Whitewright Fire Safety
State Fire Marshal inspector T H Pierson visited Whitewright on Wednesday and commended local fire marshal Tom Roberts for excellent fire hazard prevention. He toured mills warehouses and shops, noting strong protection, and distributed 300 hazard blanks 300 home hint cards and a fire prevention manual to schools and businesses. Pierson credited Roberts and the town with keeping insurance costs low.
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T. H. Pierson
State Fire Marshal’s Department
Tom Roberts
Whitewright
Pierson
Bromine Quinine Laxative Sold by E. W. Grove
Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets claim to remove the cause. Only one Bromo Quinine brand exists. Box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is offered at 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Francis-Lee Oil Company reports oil show at 605 feet
The Francis-Lee Oil Company announces news from their Wichita Falls manager that the well is 605 feet deep with a good showing of oil. Several stockholders have traveled to Wichita Falls to oversee company affairs. Secretary.
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Francis-Lee Oil Company
Wichita Falls
For Sale Items From Local Advertisements
A compilation of classified notices listing items for sale and services. Entries include two horse Fair Banks and Morse engine from Roberts Garage, second hand bed and mattress, Buff Orpington eggs 15 for $1.00 from John Parker, Plymouth eggs 15 for 7K from I. M. Fulton, a Tyler Commercial College scholarship offered by J. H. Waggoner, Mebane cotton seed at $1.75 per bushel from Lester Haile, a stray Poland-China pig offered reward at $10, frost proof cabbage plants and related gardening items from Mrs. P. A. Short, an Ann Arbor horse power hay press at $250 from G. W. Parker, and a small loan offer on Liberty Bonds at 7 percent via The Sun Office.
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Ann Arbor Horse Power Hay Press
G. W. Parker
Pike
Something Else to Do in Winter Streams
A short reflection contrasts frozen water with running streams, noting streams have other tasks than standing still. The author urges action and movement, using the image of streams to inspire energy and purpose during cold, stationary periods.
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John Hall
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates. Very pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
American army university opens in France for 15000 to 20000 soldiers
General Pershing signs an order creating an American army university in Beaune France to serve 15000 to 20000 soldier students. Col Ira L Reeves named military commander. The three month program will provide courses in engineering liberal arts science music and related fields for soldiers unable to attend European universities.
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General Pershing
France
Y. M. C. A. War Work Council
Ira L. Reeves
Beaune
Department of Agricul
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. It relieves itching and allows restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
Miss Sue King Honored by SMU Honor Council
Miss Sue King daughter of Mr and Mrs W H King of this city and student at Southern Methodist University Dallas has been elected by her class as a member of the Honor Council of the University. This is one of the highest honors in the school and friends of Miss King will be glad to learn of her selection for this important place in the student body.
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Sue King
W. H. King
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Miss King
Round robin device origins in French protest writing
The round robin began as a petition or protest with signatures arranged in a circle so no name led the list. The French term comes from rorel and ruban, meaning round and ribbon. It was first used by government officers to voice grievances.
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Taft
J. D. Russell
Methodist
H. L. Webster
Sutouog i
Bethel
O. G. Bow
Central Christian
H Brodhead
Pilot Grove
John Blanks
Grove
George German
Reed Baby Carriage
Sun Office
W. A. Martin
Dee German
Fairbanks & Morse
Roberts Garage
M. M. Rocke
Postoffice
J. B. Woosley & Son
John Parker
Beatrice Mill
I.M. Fulton
Bells, Texas
Tyler Commercial College
J.H. Waggoner
Lester Haile
Roscoe Gillett
P. A. Short
Sun
Portant
Lee Johnson
Savoy
Denison
Waco
Corsicana
FT. Worth
Fulton Baby Carriages
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Company
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