Landslide for $1,000,000 road bonds in Palo Pinto
Mineral Wells Texas Aug. 20 By an unprecedented vote the $1,000,000 bond issue which assures Palo Pinto of her portion of the Bankhead highway and fifty miles of added paved roads carried today It was a landslide throughout the county Mineral Wells turnout 1,233 for 1,155 in favor 77 opposed total road district 1,751 with 1,546 in favor 204 opposed Strawn Palo Pinto and Lyra carried about four to one Women’s vote heaviest ever polled and favored the issue Campaign described as the most strenuous. opposition existed but failed to stop landslide crowds waited at polls from 6 am.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
Palo Pinto
Strawn
Lyra
Widow’s weeds spark town’s ominous conundrum
A Whitewright reader ponders in a Sherman Democrat item whether widows’ black attire for the dead signals a town in decline, noting many weeds in the area as a possible sign.
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Whitewright
Sherman Democrat
This is the coolest August day I ever saw
A lighthearted note on daily August heat boasting that every day seems the hottest of the year, followed by a wish to hear the opposite claim true. The piece reflects comic impatience with extreme heat and a desire for cooler weather.
Reverend Fender attends Oklahoma funeral for 17-year-old nephew
Reverend J F Fender traveled to Oklahoma the first of last week to attend the funeral of his nephew Walter Fender age 17 who died Monday of last week He is the son of Sam Fender who has visited his brother here several times and has many friends here who sympathize with him in his bereavement.
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J. F. Fender
Oklahoma
Walter Fender
Sam Fender
Greenville Boosters Visit Trenton With Cars and Band
Greenville business and professional men traveled by about twenty five autos to attend meetings. Short talks were given and the visiting band played two pieces. Advertising literature highlighted Greenville's advantages. Afterward the party proceeded to Trenton with several Hunt county ladies praised as top boosters.
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Greenville
Sulphur Springs Aviator Trains With Dallas Expert
R M Womack of Sulphur Springs and Horace McGraw of Dallas flew from Dallas to Sulphur Springs in fifty minutes and returned in thirty five. Womack piloted the plane and McGraw, an experienced aviator, has been teaching him. A group including Inez and Gladys Ray Joe Hamilton and Byron Sears enjoyed a city flight with remarks on fields resembling gardens and homes like bird houses from the air.
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R. M. Womack
Sulphur Springs
Horace McGraw
Dallas
Mr. Womack
Mr. McGraw
Inez
Gladys Ray
Joe Hamilton
Byron Sears
Oak Hill Cemetery dues urged to fund mowing
Oak Hill Cemetery Association asks lot owners to pay annual dues to cover salary for the caretaker and grass maintenance. A prior notice claimed funds were available for August which was incorrect. The treasurer says several dues have arrived since last week and urges immediate payments to keep work ongoing until frost. after that, expenditures lessen.
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the Sun
Oak Hill Cemetery
Association
Frost
Methodist Sunday School Social Honors Bell Huddle Class
A Tuesday evening church lawn social honored Miss Bell Huddle and her class after winning a Ford in a long running auto contest. The event featured a program, American Legion band music, and a playful “Let Her Fly” sketch with a wet towel surprise for the honorees, drawing cheers from attendees.
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Methodist Sunday School
Church Lawn
Miss Bell Huddleston
American Legion
Miss Bell
Miss Minnie Willis
Housley Family Reaches Van Buren for Cox Funeral
Mr and Mrs Charley Housley of Van Buren Ark and J W Housely of Ft Smith Ark returned home after visiting their brother in law John H Cox who died Thursday morning of last week at the bedside.
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Charley Housley
van Buren, Ark
J. W. Housely
Ft. Smith, Ark
John H. Cox
Thompson learns son’s body to reach Whitewright for interment
Horace Thompson received a telegram from the Graves Registration Service of the Army confirming that Corporal Clifford R. Thompson, killed in action in France in 1918, will arrive in New York on August 25 and be shipped to Whitewright for interment. He expects it to take two to three weeks after arrival in New York for the body to reach this vicinity, as has been the pattern for other soldiers.
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Horace Thompson
Blue Bird Club Honors Two Guests at Morning Social
Mrs Annette Harp hosted the Blue Bird Club Saturday at 9 am. She welcomed Mesdames R E Hickman of Mexia and H D Neff of Hamlin and ushered them to the dining room where Miss German served punch as the scene unfolded.
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Annette Harp
Blue Bird Club
Mesdames R. E. Hickman
Mexia
H. D. Neff
Hamlin
Loveliness at Club Gathering with Ice Cream Treats
Flowers and ferns decorated the room while Victrola music accompanied the morning. After the final game the group enjoyed pink and white brick ice cream and angel food cake. Attendees included Mesdames Neff, Hamlin, Hickman, Norris, Pippin, Durham, Johnson, Hamilton, King, Womack, and Misses German, Anders, Womack, Ray, and King, with Mrs Harp helped by Mrs Pippin and nieces.
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Mesdames
H. D. Neff
Hamlin
R. E. Hickman
Mexia
Mamie Norris
Ada
Okla
Pippin
Hugo
H. L. Durham
C. P. Johnson
Guy Hamilton
W. H. King
R. M. Womack
Maurine
Charlotte German
Roff
Anders
Sulphur Springs
Edna Womack
Hazel Ray
Sue King
Harp
Velma Kirkpatrick
Books Closed September 1 1921 Cash and 30 Day Basis
Wholesale druggists require cash and 30 day terms. Retailers urged to stay cash but will continue extending credit to regular customers. As a result, starting September 1 the business shifts to cash and 30 day terms with all 30 day accounts automatically closed if not paid by month end.
Card of Thanks for L. F. Hopkins
We were cheered and soothed by friends and neighbors during our bereavement after the sudden passing of husband and father L. F. Hopkins. We express gratitude for their aid with funeral arrangements and for sympathy and sorrow shared. Mrs. L. F. Hopkins and Children.
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L. F. Hopkins
Barn Fire Destroys Outbuildings on Aredrews Farm
A barn on J. R. Aredrews farm north of town burned down around 2 PM Wednesday. John Chumbley, a resident on the farm, reported a loss of feedstuff kept in the barn.
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J. R. Are Drews
John Chumbley
Legion boys join Bonham parade to open picnic
The American Legion boys traveled to Bonham on Thursday morning to take part in the opening day parade for the Bonham American Legion picnic, an event to run through Saturday night. The local band accompanied the participants.
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American Legion
Bonham
Shower Baths at Benton Barber Shop
The Benton barber shop announces it now offers shower baths and baths tubs, claiming superior sanitation. It invites customers to visit for baths and barber services, emphasizing the unique shower bath equipment in town.
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Benton Barber Shop
Central Christian Church Sets Rally Day and Big Year
A church notices announces regular Lords day services with morning topic When Jesus Prayed for You and evening topic Apostolic Evangelism in A D 33 and A D 1921. Rally Day on Sept 25 marks Promotion Day and the largest school turnout yet. A E Major, pastor.
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Jesus
A. E. Major
Missionary Society aids mountain pupil to college
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. R. L. Sears last Thursday. In the gathering the ladies guild was entertained. A report on the girls' work noted their efforts aiding Miss Moore, a mountain teacher, to send one of her girl pupils to college by contributing sixteen garments.
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the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. L. Sears
Reading club notes on a summer program and donors
A summer report details a charitable event by a ladies society with Miss Moore as a recipient. Members contributed funds and praised the girls for their work in bringing happiness. Mrs. R. Hickman of Mexia gave a reading, enjoyed by all, and Mrs. Sears provided refreshments. Thirty five members attended.
Thanks to friends and Legion helps after illness
We express gratitude to neighbors and American Legion boys for help during our husband and father's illness. We appreciate the floral offerings and kind words from those who assisted us in our sad hour. Sincerely Mrs. J. H. Cox and the Cox family.
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American Legion
Two Girls Drowned While Trying to Save Boy in Brazos River
In Bryan Texas on August 23 Miss Pearl Kubecek and Myrtle Haveron drowned while bathing in the Brazos River. The brother of one girl was swept away by the current during the attempt to rescue him. A rescuer saved him but the two girls perished as the river's current proved too strong. The bodies were recovered at noon today.
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Bryan
Texas
Pearl Kubecek
Myrtle Haveron
Brazos
Suspended Sentence in Grayson Liquor Case
Sherman Texas Aug 23 The State vs Will Baker trial in Fifty Ninth District Court ended with a guilty verdict and a three year penitentiary sentence suspended. Baker a farmer from near Gordonville was charged with transporting fourteen gallons of corn whiskey to the Flowing Wells picnic and the liquor was seized on the road by Sheriff Boyd Craig and Deputy Sheriff Bart Shipp.
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Sherman
Texas
Will Baker
Baker
Gordonville
Boyd Craig
Bart Shipp
Birthday Party Surprise Honors Friend in Sherman
Mrs. R. M. Womack traveled to Sherman Thursday to attend a surprise birthday party for a friend in that city.
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R. M. Womack
Sherman
Sailor Dreams of Whisky and Prohibition Truth
Sandy Duncan, a Scotch sailor long at sea between Calcutta and Shanghai, learned New York is dry. He sought to arrest a bartender for refusing whisky and sought police help for discrimination. After hearing the dry law, he vowed to sail east of Suez.
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New York
Sandy Duncan
Calcutta
Shanghi
United States
Brooklyn
Sandy
Suez
Denison Herald ad for daily delivery service
A Denison Herald advertisement offers daily home delivery for 50 cents per month. It touts Associated Press News and a Sunday comic section, placed by agent Guy Stedham.
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Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
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Mamie Cox
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