Patterson Death Case Sparks Ethics Debate Over Neff Defense
A historical letter from Mrs. Edna C. Patterson alleging a breach of friendship ethics surrounds Pat Neff defending those responsible for the death of Jno S. Patterson, former Commissioner of Insurance and Banking. The document paints a tension between professional duty and personal loyalty with public letters and a political notice fragment following.
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Texas
Insurance and Banking
Jno
S. Patterson
Mr. Neff
Patterson
Pattersons
Neff
Jno. Patterson
E. R. Pedigo
Austin
Mr. Pedigo
Pat Neff
Waco
Moody
Mr. Patterson
Darling
Cullen Thomas
J. C. Reynolds
First National Bank
Mr. Reynolds
Card of Thanks from Stapleton Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father. Sympathy helps us bear our sorrow. May the Lord richly reward each of you. Mrs. Stapleton and Family.
No Place Like Home Verses Reflect On Home
A nostalgic poem excerpt celebrates home, noting it may be a mansion or a shack, a farm or flat, a room for hat hanging, holes in the floor or a marble hotel with a dog at the door. It concludes there is no place like home, with a nod to Shakespeare and a dismissive chorus of varied abodes.
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Shakespeare
Officer of the Range Misfire Jokes at Recruit Drill
A tense drill scene ends with the officer confronting a nervy recruit about aimed shots. The recruit meekly admits concern that bullets depart the range without clear impact, while a sun advertising line promises results.
Fummadoodles and a Riddle from News Parody
Three fummadoodles are cited, two from Life magazine and one stray. A dumb man with a wheel and spoke and a blind man with a hammer and saw appear in a punny excerpt. The eggs to penny riddle yields one dozen eggs per 1.25 dollars.
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New York
Bones
The New Typewriter Delights the Writer’s Spontaneity
A note on a new typewriter praised for its swift operation easing long writing sessions. The author expresses joy in drafting plainly and quickly, mentioning occasional letter mismatches and questions about locating punctuation as a minor quirk.
Tot ally Indifferent Conversational Exchange Quote
Nora relates a train fare incident in London Tit-Bits. Gladys asks if the conductor made her walk after discovering no fare. Nora says she was only asked to disembark and was not required to walk or given special treatment.
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Gladys
Nora
London
If you have something to sell the Sun can help you
The Sun offers a quick way to reach buyers with a simple sale listing. Place your item details, contact information, and price to attract local interest and secure inquiries from potential purchasers.
Railroad Time Table Highlights For M K and T Lines
Northbound schedule shows 10:25 a m and southbound City Special at 5:32 a m. Cotton Belt westbound listed 4 36 p m and other entries include 2 50 p m and 10 48 p m. Several lines indicate service to Roche and local destinations with varied times.
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North Bound
Ind
I. Png
South Bound
Bae Loch Oa
Cslevnedhans
Cotton Belt
West Bound
Eae Tact Avons Shay Oan
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Claim
Druggists offer a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. The product relieves itching and piles swiftly and promises restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents. Yes the Sun can print that job.
Fish eating tale sparks laughter at a family paper
In a humorous exchange a senior promoter replies to a junior’s question about how fish eat. The elder quips that while he doesn’t know the exact method, he knows how suckers bite, capturing a light moment from the page.
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Enior
Death of T. W. Stapleton at home of son Luther south of town
T W Stapleton died Friday morning at 6 at his son Luther Stapleton's home south of town after years of poor health. Born September 14, 1853, he married Joanna Cobb on October 15, 1874 and had six children Elbert Luther Walter Nannie Liza Corrne. He joined the Baptist church at Little Rock 16 years ago. Funeral Saturday at Wittitoe cemetery conducted by Rev I E Teague. We express sympathy to his wife and family.
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T. W. Stapleton
Luther Stapleton
Mr. Stapleton
Baptist Church
Little Rock
Joanna Cobb
Elbert
Luther
Walter Stapleton
Nannie Reeves
Liza Brigges
Corrne Blanks
I. E. Teague
Wittitoe Cemetery
Porter Cemetery Cleanup Meeting Seeks Trustees
All persons interested in the upkeep of Porter Cemetery are requested to meet at the cemetery on August 26 and 27 for cleaning. Trustees for the cemetery will be elected at that time. 2p Fletcher Williams.
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Porter Cemetery
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An old advertisement asserts that all children with worms show dull color and stomach issues. It promotes Grove’s Tasteless Ghill Tonic as a two to three week treatment to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system, claiming worms will be dispelled and health restored. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Absent Treatment Irish Bull Leads to Classroom Quiet
An English schoolmistress tries to correct a tardy pupil named Tommy with a joke about absent and empty chairs. The class laughs, the teacher grows warmer, and hectically repeats the mistaken line as she clamps down with a shout for silence. The misread phrase mirrors the old humor trope of Irish bulls.
Chair Withdraws From Duty After Quip About Absence
An amused observer notes a chair refusing to sit in class, prompting a quick retreat by the speaker who, recognizing the disruption, abandons the attempt and yields the floor. The moment captures a quiet classroom prank turning into a teaching moment about decorum.
Making Strikes Impossible in Labor Debate
Labor leaders warn against overreach while workers question strike viability. The dialogue centers on job security and the power balance between unions and employers as strikes risk losing leverage. Authorities and unions weigh strategic limits amid rising concerns about economic impact.
The Sun Offers Custom Personal and Business Stationery
The Sun announces affordable custom stationery services for individuals and businesses. Customers can order personalized letterheads envelopes and notepads with chosen typography and design.
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Thomason
Looney
Bailey
Sun
E. J. Wiser
P. McKenna
Telephone
Berkshire
Oscar Lyons
J. R. Pennington
Tyler Commercial College
J. H. Waggoner
Howard Brodhead
East Whitewright
Minnie Ball
Sherman Steam Laundry
National Steam Laundry
W. J. Looney
Sun Office
P. A. Short
Mary Hestand
West Main Street
R. S. Morehead
C. L. Terry
Denison
Denison Herald
R. L. Morehead
Sadudstaehe
Whitewright
German & Roberts
May Building
Jersey
George Ragsdale
Kentuckytown
Pike Road
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
J. S. Millsap
The
Luedinghaus
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
Fletcher Williams
KE. W. Grove
Hunt
Ada
Dyer & Jones
Pee Sherman
S.office Commercial Bank
Base
CADDO
Okla
Whitewright Ball Park
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