Sociability Run On Jefferson Highway Plans
The Jefferson Highway Association announces a four car sociability relay from Winnipeg to New Orleans with stops in Texas and Oklahoma. May 4 start from Winnipeg with 5:00 p m entries into Denison May 24 and through Whitewright May 25, ending in Texas May 26, meeting governors at border and Red River crossing. Mayor Waugh leads, President Fink presides as many prominent figures join.
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Jefferson Highway Association House
Winnipeg
Canada
New Orleans
St. Paul
Minn
International Board of Directors
Texas
Denison
Washon
Whitewright
Robert Williams
Oklahoma
J. E. Ferguson
Red River
Williams
Waugh
Fink
The
Jefferson Highway Association
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Cold Remedy
Advert reads that Laxative Bromo Quinine stops cough headache and cold symptoms. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. HH W Grove’s signature appears on each box.
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HH. W. Grove
Grayson County Organizes Livestock Association
In Sherman on April 23, Grayson county farmers completed formation of the Grayson County Livestock Association. The group, open to hogs, sheep and cattle interests, plans monthly meetings in different communities to promote breeding, disease prevention and a fuller appreciation of farm life.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson County Live Stock Association
B Y P U Program April 1917 Mission Study
A church youth program outlines April 29 1917 topics on Foreign Missions. Scripture lessons include Matthew 28 16 20 Luke 24 45 44 with speakers Miss Olive Neff Mr Ashe Miss Cordelia Yeager Miss Alma Dixon and Mr Claud Truett led by Mr George Garner.
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Olive Neff
Ashe
Cordelia Yeager
Alma Dixon
Claud Truett
George Garner
Carr-Carlton College Reopens Under New Joint Managers
Sherman Texas April 23 The Carr-Carlton College board closes a deal with Professors Cantrell and Crane of Ft Worth now at Texas Christian University to take joint management. The college is renamed Carr Burdette College and will open in September with a full faculty after repairs. Both managers are Christian ministers and respected educators.
Sears Gillett wedding slips out of town for ceremony
Byron Sears and Miss Virginia Gillett wed Saturday evening at 7 30 in the home of the groom's parents Rev J F Fender officiated The couple planned to marry at the bride's home and surprise friends but change of venue led to a quiet ceremony witnessed only by close relatives They then left for Sherman and Cooke County to visit relatives before returning home
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Byron Sears
Virginia Gillett
T. H. Sears
J. F. Fender
Dan Gillett
Sherman
Whitewright
Cooke County
Senior A comedy performed for school library fund
The Senior A college comedy in three acts will be presented by the senior class on Monday May 7 at the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is 15 to 25 cents. Proceeds go to the school library.
Central Christian Church Delivers Dual Morning Evening Messages
The morning discourse titled Our Debt to America and the evening message Christ Without Miracles will be delivered at Central Christian Church. Pastor A Ke Major extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend both services.
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America
Sherman hires planning expert for city park rework
Sherman engages George Kk. Kessler, a noted city planning expert, to re plan the park system ahead of the $50,000 park and auditorium bond. Architectural planning costs total $1,000. rest of city planning work to be funded separately. Work aimed to finish before the Red River Valley Fair this fall.
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Sherman
George Kk. Kessler
Vittitoe Cemetery Decoration Service Scheduled
A decoration service will be held at Vittitoe Cemetery on Sunday May 6 at 2 30 PM. The public is cordially invited to attend the services organized by the committee.
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Vittitoe
War Emergency Request From Sherman Ward To Allow Hog Keeping
Sherman Texas April 24 city commission heard a war time request from Fifth ward residents to permit keeping one or more hogs within ward boundaries during the war and high meat prices. A 200 signature petition conditioned on sanitary hog pens was considered and may be acted on at an adjourned meeting tonight.
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Sherman
Tex
City Commission of
Fifth Ward
Germany
Yeager and Pierce Wed in Quiet Sunday Ceremony
Mr John Yeager and Miss Katie Nell Pierce were married at the bride’s home in a small ceremony attended by relatives. Rev W J Epting officiated and the couple left for Bells and Greenville for a several day honeymoon. They will reside on the Ben Montgomery farm south of town.
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John Yeager
Katie Nell Pierce
P. J. Pierce
W.J. Epting
Bells
Greenville
Baseball grenade aims to fuse sport and war tech
An Ordinance Division officer invents a hand grenade shaped like a baseball. The thin steel shell holds a powerful explosive but remains safe unless a hidden spring is touched, addressing hazards seen with European grenades. Reports from the European front note dangers to operators. the baseball grenade promises safer handling while preserving explosive power.
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Ordinance Division
War Department
Favorite Prescription Claims to Cure Female Troubles
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for periodical pains bearing-down sensations and nervous disorders from functional derangements. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Fannie Hannison of Dallas Texas and mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
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Pierce
Fannie Hannison
South Hill Avenue
Dallas
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Base Ball Grenade Created For American Soldier
A former West Point pitcher designs a glove and trigger device for a compact grenade. The weapon uses a spring loaded strike to trigger instant explosion, improving safety and usability compared with European models. The inventor notes many soldiers can throw with baseball speed and accuracy, making the grenade effective for new regiments.
New Wirthmor Waists Displayed In Charms
D-7 introduces a new Wirthmor waistline fashioned in checked organdie with a large collar cuffs and vest of plain organdie. Embroidered dots on front and collar in graduated sizes and hemstitching on the collar. Turn back cuffs and large ocean pearl buttons complete a youthful, neat style.
Palmolive Coupons Redeem at Nickel Store
Local shoppers are invited to redeem Palmolive coupons at the Nickel Store. The promotion encourages customers to use the coupons during their next purchase at this neighborhood outlet.
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Nickel
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West Point
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