Calvin Coolidge a Portrait of the Massachusetts Leader
A period overview of Calvin Coolidge birth in Plymouth Vermont on July 4 and his rise from small farms in New England to national prominence. It notes his Puritan lineage, early schooling, Amherst College success, legal career in Northampton, and steady political rise including mayoral, legislative, and gubernatorial offices. It also mentions his quiet demeanor, marriage to Grace Goodhue, two sons, and his modest Northampton home before becoming vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Massachusetts
Plymouth
Boston
Coolidge
Little Red
Black Rock River Academy
Ludlow
Amherst
Northampton
Senate
New England
Plymouth Rock
Grace Goodhue
Clark School
Rejecting the rule of law and the sword of force
The text asserts that rejecting the rule of law means accepting force, claiming all true Americans are working. It presents a provocative stance without a clear event, date, or named organization.
Cotton Price Surges on Short Squeeze Five Days After Report
Speculators on the short side were hit hard as cotton rose over 16 dollars per bale in four days. The bump followed a government crop report showing reduced acreage and Texas drought. Wall Street houses and late buyers were forced to cover positions as demand from Germany and Austria added strength to the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Germany
Austria
Revival Meeting at Church of Christ Opens Strong
Evangelist G. A. Dunn leads a revival at the Church of Christ with large congregations attending. Morning services are inside, evening meetings on the lawn with comfortable seating. Rev. J. A. Dickey directs song services, drawing praise as Dunn’s clear sermons attract laypeople. The revival continues through next week with expected attendance growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dunn
Church of Christ
J. A. Dickey
Evangelist Dunn
Sears Buys 400 Acres East of Sherman on Bells Pike
Bob Sears closed a deal this week to own 400 acres of land known as the A. J. Norris farm just east of Sherman on the Sherman Bellpike. The Sears Auto Company building was part payment and will continue as his auto business base. The garage, one of the largest in the region, cost about $18,000 to build several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sears
Sherman
Sherman-Bells Pike
A. J. Norris
Grayson County
Sears Auto Company
Sears
Observance of the law and the people’s ownership of government
The text appeals that law adherence sustains civilization and that a free republic requires a strong people who bear societal burdens. It warns excess government as a path to chaos and depotsm and urges reducing governmental extravagance to entrench liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
America
Simple Marion Rites for President Harding
Marion residents prepare for a simple Friday funeral for Warren G. Harding with no military display. The body arrives Thursday. Ohio National Guard and a field hospital assist crowds, and the Star suspends publication as editors and staff join the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardings
Ohio National Guard
President Harding
Columbus
Dr. T. L. Holcomb Re-elected North Texas Baptists President
In Sherman on August 4 Dr. T. L. Holcomb was unanimously chosen to serve a third consecutive term as president of the North Texas Baptist encampment. Holcomb was absent attending the Baptist World Alliance in Stockholm as officers and resolutions for next year were also finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
T. L. Holcomb
North Texas Baptist
W. A. Chisholm
Dallas
Holcomb
Europe
Baptist World Alliance
Stockholm
Sweden
R. L. Powell
Gainesville
B. B. McKinney
E. C. Routh
Baptist Standard
Woodlake
Dr. Holcomb
W. M. Wright
Paris
J. Howard Williams
Sulphur Springs
A. A. Duncan
Greenville
Revival ends after ten days at Mahurin
Rev. J. A. Dickey reports large attendance and strong interest during a ten day revival at Mahurin. The meeting concluded last Saturday evening with several conversions and baptisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dickey
Mahurin
First Bale of 1923 Cotton Sold in Whitewright
The first 1923 cotton bale, 470 pounds, sold Tuesday for 25 cents per pound. Purchase by the Chamber of Commerce with a $30 premium from local businessmen and ginning donated by Vaughn & White gin. Total value near $150 excluding seed. grown on R. H. May farm north east of town by M. H. Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Vaughn & White Gin
R. H. May
M. H. Mullins
May
Davidson to Replace Neff Next Monday
Marshall Aug 7 Liet Gov T W Davidson says he will go to Austin next Monday to assume Governor duties in Neffs absence Neff heads East with his family to New York for the original chautauqua and a brief vacation Davidson will address the Galveston Sunday school convention then proceed to Austin for the appointment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
T. W. Davidson
South Texas
Austin
Neff
East
New York
Texas
Davidson
Galveston
Pioneer farmer William T. Reeves Dies Near Ladonia
William T. Reeves a longtime farmer died at his home two miles northeast of town after a two week illness. Born October 29, 1853 in Kentucky he moved to Texas in 1875 and later settled near Ladonia. He is survived by his wife and six children. funeral held Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev. G. M. McNeilly with many neighbors, friends, and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Reeves
Kentucky
Texas
Ladonia
Reeves
G. M. McNeilly
First Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Denison Man Fatally Shot by Cafe Owner
Denison Texas August 7 Paul Jones 24 was fatally shot about 1 am Tuesday at Swinney Cafe. Cafe owner W N Swinney surrendered and after a preliminary hearing before Judge Parker was released on 2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Cantrell sisters visit Leonard during Houston trip
Misses Mildred Cantrell Laura Elizabeth Cantrell and Laura Milam of Houston visiting here visited relatives in Leonard Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cantrell
Laura Elizabeth Cantrell
Laura Milam
Houston
Leonard
Memorial Service Planned Here for President Harding
Whitewright citizens and others observe Friday as a national day of mourning for the late President Harding. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. in front of the Church of Christ with a quartet, invocation, memorial address, and benediction. Local businesses will close to allow attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Harding
Marion
Ohio
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Pastor’s Association of Whitewright
Church of Christ
J. F. Fender
G. A. Dunn
G. M. McNeilly
McMillin Accepts VP Post at Mexia Bank
Jack McMillin son of Senator D S McMillin accepts the vice presidency at Farmers State Bank of Mexia after resigning as VP of Farmers State Guaranty Bank San Benito. Former assistant cashier Planters National Bank Whitewright he also served as state bank examiner and insurer and banking commissioner under Governor Hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McMillin
D. S. McMillin
Farmers State Bank
McMillin
Planters National Bank of
Whitewright
W. P. Hobby
Hobby
Farmer’s State Guaranty Bank
San Benito
Mexia Bank
Mexia
Big Amusement Company to Headline Whitewright Fair Week
The Whitewright District Fair plans a September 17 to 22 schedule with a major amusement company contracted by the Chamber of Commerce. The firm operates at large Texas and Oklahoma county fairs and is expected to boost the event. Funeral services were held for Mrs. M. I. Page in Sherman with survivors listed. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Dickey attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Oklahoma
Whitewright
the Sun
Town Pests Leafer Seen as Obstruction to Progress
A harsh local tribute laments a man named Leafer who has stood on the streets for years, finding fault with all improvements. The piece argues he blocks town progress and will be missed when he departs to save on funeral expenses, likening him to a boil.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Booster
SumeAce
Warren G. Harding
Washington
George T. Harding
Mr. Harding
Associated Ohio Dailies
Marion Star
Marion Club
BIG Amusement Company
M. I. Page
Cannon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!