Allred Denies Backing by Political Machine in Texas Run
Jimmie V. Allred of Wichita Falls, candidate for Texas Attorney General, rallied about 250 supporters claiming no political machine backs him. He touted a record as district attorney, highlighted youth as a virtue, and noted endorsements from most district judges and many Wichita Falls lawyers. An aside mentions an Arab diet fact about dates.
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Jimmie V. Allred
Wichita Falls
Collier
Texas
Allred
Grayson County
Bells
Dan Moody
Houston
Abolish State Guaranty Fund Contemplates Texas banks
Austin Texas August 4 Only 127 State banks remain in the guaranty fund system and Commissioner Charles O Austin favors its abolition. He notes a heavy tax on remaining banks with capital over 4 million and deposits over 17 million as the 1926 levy is exhausted. Total state banks 679 use the bond plan which is seen as unsatisfactory due to bond tying and high surety costs.
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Austin
Texas
Charles O. Austin
Chickens Snared by String Thieves In Oklahoma
McAlester Oklahoma County Commissioner W F Eugene McGow an reports 40 frying size chickens stolen in a strange method. Thieves tie meat on a string with a rock before it to lure birds to the roost then pull away the meat while the rock lodges in the chicken's throat, silencing it as it is dragged off. One chicken escaped with the string still in its throat showing the tactic.
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McAlester
Okla
FE. McGowan
Expressive family exchange overheard during casual chat
A family overhears a playful exchange as Dot’s niece asks for a kiss. Aunt Dot corrects the girl about grammar, saying too should be said twice, noting that too is not good grammar. The scene unfolds with the family listening nearby.
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Bob
Dot
Borozone Healing for Wounds in Home and Stable
Borozone treatment aids flesh wounds cuts sores galls burns and scalds in animals as in humans. Start with liquid Borozone to wash out germs then apply Borozone Powder for healing. Liquid prices 30c 60c and 1 20 Powder 30c and 60c Sold by J L Kirkpatrick Druggist.
Oklahoma Town Has No Tax Levy
Altus Oklahoma reports a 1925 26 balance of 31925 33 after removing the general tax fund saving 14400 and closing books July 1. City departments run from revenue of the light and power plant and the 1926 27 budget plans to operate without a general tax levy.
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Altus
Okla
Luther L. Smith
Reward After Thirty Years Returns Lost Mules
In Lufkin on August 4 a story unfolds of G A Perry who found a team of mules years ago and kept them while advertising and seeking the owner. He eventually located a man who had lost the same mules and drove them to his farm, reuniting them with the rightful owner after three decades.
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Perry
Mules, Gratitude, and a Gift After Thirty Years
Perry recalled feeding and caring for stray mules. The owner’s anger and refusal to reimburse left a bad impression, but Perry forgot it. Thirty years later he received a package from the man, mailed from New York, containing two neckties a $2 bill and religious literature as thanks for the earlier help.
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Perry
Parsel Post
New York
Beer now cheaper than in the old days claim
A visitor asked if South Texas wet county residents would welcome light wines and beer sold over the counter. The reply: no, they used to pay 15 cents a bottle and now brew it pure for less, so they do not want it sold again.
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Austin
Texas
Miss Lola Myrick Visits Friends in Waxahachie
Miss Lola Myrick visits Waxahachie to see friends, detailing a social stop in the town during her travels. The outing centers on personal visits rather than a formal event.
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Lola Myrick
Waxahachie
The Last Smoke
A humorous quip about cremation follows a man’s joke that his wife would object to his ashes being left around, reflecting a sardonic take on final wishes and domestic banter.
Foreign Language Cartoon Exchange Sparks Bus Stop Banter
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a bachelor passenger protests denied foreigners while a sweet young thing asks for a kiss in a playful exchange aboard a crowded transit setting. The scene captures regional slang and social tensions of the era.
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the Sun
Floyd Everheart
J. A
Arthur) Vaughan
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Self Serving Grocery
Fleming & Stuteville
Oklahoma
Gordon Bros
First National Bank
Texas Qualified Druggists' League
The
Texas Qualified Druggists’ League
Kodak
BOW - Wright Drug
League
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s
South Side
Main St
Buick
Sherman, Texas
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