Ritual of Old Ku Klux Klan Found at Rusk
Miss Sue Moore of Hubbard recovered what is believed to be the ritual of the original Ku Klux Klan from civil war days in J. B. Long of Rusk's manuscript collection. The Texas historian is compiling a thesis on Long and has found other rare items, including a first Webster's Dictionary and a likely last letter from Jefferson Davis dated November 3, 1889 to Rev. D. W. White of New Birmingham.
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Austin
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
Sue Moore
Hubbard
J. B. Long
Rusk
Library of Congress
Washington
British Museum
Jefferson Davis
D. W. White
New Birmingham
Calotabs marketed as a nausea free calomel tablet
The ad touts Calotabs as a modern purified calomel tablet that eliminates nausea and griping. One tablet at bedtime with water allegedly cleans the liver and purifies the system, with no taste or danger. Sold in sealed packages, 35 cents for large and 10 cents for small, with a druggist guarantee.
New Laxative Livergard Promises Health for All Ages
Livergard is advertised as a safe laxative for babies to seniors. The Lungardia Company of Dallas, Texas promotes free samples and lists J. L. Kirkpatrick as a sale contact, claiming it helps sluggish bowels and keeps illness away. Оcl
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Livergard
Lungardia Company
Dallas
Texas
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Notice of Application For Letters Testamentary
Public notice in Grayson County Texas seeking probate of Harvey M. Adams will. Mary Adams filed for letters testamentary in County Court to be heard August 1, 1923 at Sherman Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest the proceeding.
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State of
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Harvey M. Adams
Mary Adams
City of
Sherman
A. D
M. Cole
R. O. Loving
A War Every Year and a Half in American History
Toledo Blade argues that the United States has faced military calls roughly every year and a half, citing conflicts from the Modoc and Sioux troubles through the Spanish American War and beyond. The piece frames American policy as action driven by necessity and occasional aggression when survival or safety are at stake.
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Germany
Spain
Philippine
Vera Cruz
Modoc
Nex Perces
Santiago
War Department
United States
Toledo Blade
Hayseed County Fair Echoes A Farmer's Frustration
The verse describes a farmer toiling in the fields winning turnip and pumpkin prizes at Hayseed County fair and enduring rough nights in cheap beds. The speaker contemplates quitting farming as the day ends with weary sleep and a loud alarm signaling another restless dawn. The piece ends with the speaker reflecting on life in the hay.
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Hayseed County
Night Hours and a Hick Dream on a Mattress Bed
Poem lines evoke a mattress maker pride and striped coverlets. The speaker longs to return to simpler nights and cherishes a bed as a wonder while noting chrome on the wall and the creeping hours. The verse carries a rustic tone and wistful nostalgia.
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Walt Mason
Bob Beasley Pioneers Shoe Repair Craftsmanship
For the best of workmanship and materials, go to Bob Beasley, the pioneer shoe repair man.
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Bob Beasley
Grayson County Woman Dies In Store Incident
A woman from Whitesboro Grayson County Texas died in a store incident reported in local news. Authorities investigated the death and identified the deceased. No further details are available in the provided text.
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Grayson County
Mrs Sam Earl Dies in Dry Goods Store
Mrs. Sam Earl, eight miles east of here, died suddenly in a chair at a local dry goods store Saturday. The attending physician attributed death to heart failure. She was about 60 years old and had been in good health shortly before.
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Sam Earl
Here
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Mark
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St. Louis
Whitesboro, Grayson Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Drs. May
May
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
R. C. Hoyle
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright, Texas
E. J. Antoni Paperhanger
Whitewright
Dray and Truck Line
Eagle “Mikado
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New York
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J. W. Davidson
Home Ice & Manufacturing CO
Re-Nu-Li
Peaslee
Gaulbert
Louisville
WenTuce
Solpden Oak
R. L. Johnson
Manning @ Clark
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