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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
7
Aug 21 report notes there are forty two boards and commissions in Texas requiring appointments by the governor. Since Jan, Gov Neff has filled most posts, with many incumbents reappointed and a large share of appointments still to be made across state institutions and exam boards.
An advertisement touts Blue Star as a remedy for foot problems including bunions callouses and sores. It claims usefulness for skin conditions such as eczema and poison oak and notes it does not stain and has a pleasant odor. Local brand promotion targets children and general foot care.
Erman Aug 20 Trustees of Tayson County Old Settlers Action report $12,000 on hand after a Saturday meeting. Nine hundred dollars was cleared from concessions at this year’s annual reunion.
Aug 20 Alstyne three persons were seriously burned when an acetylene tank exploded at the home of L. G. Douglas, northeast of Van. Lights failed and Douglas Jr. and John went to inspect. A lantern lowered into the carbide caused the blast, burning their faces and bodies.
Austin August 19 The open port law is operative at all times even when the Governor issues a proclamation The Attorney General's Department today discussed a request from S C Sayers of Worth for an opinion on whether State Rangers can arrest under the open port act Union labor representatives at Cleburne asked the State Department for a general construction of the open port act The proceedings reference the act and alleged actions in 14 incidents.
A vintage advertorial notes that an orange flavored stomach tonic can enrich blood, aid digestion, and act as a general strength tonic for children troubled by worms. It promises improvement after three weeks of regular use and notes the product is pleasant to take at 60c per bottle.
Strike sympathizers are under arrest at Cleburne on open port charges though the law has not been invoked there. The proposed law would extend police powers in strike centers substantially. The governor’s proclamation aims to grant the chief executive full police control when local officials cannot or will not act and to permit indictments in counties other than where crimes occurred.
Removal of spikes causes express train No 39 of the Michigan Central to derail en route from New. Chicago dispatch reports a wreck on the Michigan Central line as rails loosen after spike removal near the city. No injuries are yet detailed, and investigators inspect the scene for cause and extent.
A Chicago bound Michigan Central train from York to Chicago was derailed by the deliberate removal of twenty seven spikes from a rail near Gary Indiana. Two crewmembers Edward Coy and Frank Lubbs were killed and a $1000 reward was posted for those responsible. The train of twenty three cars carried express shipments and eight crew but no passengers. The derailment occurred about a mile east of Gary while the train was speeding to make up lost time.
An engine leaped from the track and overturned after plowing across ties for a hundred feet. Eight express cars followed the engine. The engineer and fireman died beneath the wreckage. A second, unrelated dialogue features a clergyman and a dealer about a troublesome used car.
A child complains after being told by a caregiver to have a light supper, contrasting with a requested darker breakfast. The exchange highlights family dining habits and communication between parent and child.
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