Whitewright Sun notices and political results
The Whitewright Sun reports subscription pricing and policies, including notices on events with admission fees. It notes the Old Settlers Picnic in Sherman where Joseph Weldon Bailey will speak, jokes about boll weevils, cotton opening soon, and Governor Neff leading in the primary with 55 percent. It covers senatorial campaigns by Mayfield and Ferguson, plus labor’s growing influence in the district race where organized labor helped determine outcomes.
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Old Settlers
Sherman
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Mayfield
Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Waxahachie
Mr. Mayfield
First Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Whitewright Glance and Denison Crisis Echoes
News snippets reflect strong local sentiment with Everheart’s sweeping sheriff win praised in Van Alstyne Whitewright. Whitewright’s Glad Hand Day welcomed fellowship by handshakes. Also, Denison National Guard shootings spark calls for martial law to restore order. A New York signal error caused passenger deaths, prompting sorrow for the fallen and reflection on human fallibility.
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National Guard
Denison
Texas
West Virginia
Dallas Times-Herald
We are imperfect and err in act of speech
The Honey Grove Signal laments human imperfection and the pain it causes. It reflects on misjudgments, sorrow, and the struggle to be just. It foresees a time when mysteries fade and knowledge is revealed, yet until immortality is granted, humanity remains prone to error.
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New York
Earth
Honey Grove
Editorial Sparks From Quotable Wires Across Papers
A compact collection of witty lines from multiple papers keeps a sharp eye on politics and society. It parades quips about Japan Ireland labor tariffs fame and peace while mocking diplomacy and postwar policy through concise gibes.
Denison Patrols Under Military Police Presence
Denison Texas July 31 military police were placed on duty from Myrick avenue to near the Katy depot. Forty men will work six hour shifts marking the first appearance of military police on Denison streets since National Guardsmen arrived.
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Denison
Texas
Neff
Myrick Avenue
Katy
Boy Sold for Five Dollars Faces Hard Repair
New York Aug 1 A seven year old boy Mortimer Fox bought by his father for five dollars has suffered neglect and abuse for months. He sought help at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum after his mother’s death and was rescued when neighbors informed authorities. The purchaser refunded the price to officials. The father who sold him is being sought by police.
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New York
Mortimer Fox
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Mortimer
Simmonds
Orphan Asylum
Paving to be laid on portion of 22 streets
Sherman Aug 1 Ordinances started by the City Commission authorize paving portions of twenty two streets from the recent 50 000 paving bond issue. This initiates actual work after bond proceeds arrived last week and launches a broad paving program likely totaling about three and a half miles. Streets listed were those with filed petitions and three remain from the prior contract due to funds.
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Sherman
City Commission
Street Work Set Across Houston Areas Under New Program
The City outlines a street improvement program affecting sections of Cleveland to Richards in Rusk and from Houston through Tennessee and Va den, Lamar to Wells. Construction will begin on the listed streets as the new plan takes effect.
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Cleveland
Houston
Richards
Rusk
Tennessee
Vaden
Lamar
Wells
New York
Birthday Dinner for Uncle Billy Reeves at 78
A July 26 birthday gathering at the home of Joe Reeves honored W. C. Uncle Billy Reeves on his 78th birthday. Family and friends from El Campo Abilene Merkel Dallas and local kin attended with a religious service concluding the day.
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Joe Reeves
W. C
Billy) Reeves
Verner Reeves
Isabelle
el Campo
Ed Reeves
Walter Worden
Dallas
Billy
Heavenly Father
Uncle Billy Reeves
Blanton Falls Short of Majority by 348 Votes in Abilene
Abilene Aug 1 Congresssman Thomas L Blanton of Abilene failed to reach a majority in the July 22 election, needing 348 more votes to lead over his three opponents as complete official returns were announced today by the local election authority.
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Neff
Abilene
Thomas L. Blanton
In Appreciation from Manning Family
The Manning family expresses heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and acts of kindness shown during their husband and father C. L. Manning’s last days and in their sorrow. They note the esteem in their city and bless the well-wishers. Signed by Mrs. C. L. Manning and family: Billy Blaine, Fannie Lou Manning, Billy Manning, Lucy Lenora Manning.
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C. L. Manning
Billy Blaine
Fannie Lou Manning
Billy Manning
Lucy Lenora Manning
When You Want To Buy Something Advertise In The Sun
The Sun urges readers to place wants ads for purchases and services. The short notice highlights how readers can reach potential sellers quickly and locally. It emphasizes simple steps and timing for submitting classified requests.
District race results show Blanton sweeping county votes
District Chairman Fred Cockrell reports Blanton carried 18 of 19 counties. Official totals list Blanton 24,570. Oscar Calloway 10,438. W. J. Dunningham 9,338. J. W. Dibrell 5,143.
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Blanton
Oscar Calloway
W. J. Dunningham
J. W. Dibrell
Young People’s Program at Church of Christ
The Young People’s Program will be rendered by church youths next Sunday evening at 7. The program centers on Salvation by Grace with Eunice Turner as leader. Included are songs led by various participants and readings by Marion Simmons Raymond Ray Guy Vowell and others, ending with dismissal by Willis Simmons.
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Church of Christ
Salvation By Grace
Eunice Turner
Jack Spindle
Ray
Gwendolyn Carter
Beatrice Beasley
Guy Vowell
Man
Grace
Mrs. Ellis May
Song
Willis Simmons
Britain seeks U S to cancel war debts
London reports Britain proposes international cancellation of war debts among governments. It suggests America forgive about 11 billion dollars owed by European nations. The note was delivered to ambassadors of France, Italy, and Belgium. Early belief of a US copy was revised to avoid implying a request from Britain to forgive its own debt. The London press calls it a plain hint to America.
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London
Great Britain
America
France
Italy
Belgium
United States
Britain
The
Evening Standard
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Seattle Argus
Boston Shoe and Leather Reporter
Turkey
Lloyd George
Lords of Parliment
Rhondda
Ashville
China
Tokyo
Pratt & Lambert
Effecto Auto
Dyer
Rexall
Fred Cockrell Show
Young People’s
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Mrs. Harp
Marion Simmons
Raymond
U. S
Wilson Bros
Howard & Foster Shoes
Howard & Foster
Stetson
Hudson, Davis & Co
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