Moody Attacks Ferguson In Texas Runoff Speech
Houston crowds packed the Miller Memorial Outdoor Theatre as Dan Moody labeled James Ferguson a “bad loser” and denounced his charges of fraud in the first primary. He attacked Fergusonism, criticized the gasoline tax stance, and urged a record-breaking vote to banish Ferguson from public life and restore Texas credibility.
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Valencia Named Successor to Charleston in New Dance
New York Aug 25 The Valencia described as a Spanish fox trot was shown to dancing masters at the Waldorf Astoria and hailed as the Charleston successor. Mrs Edna Passapse Newark teacher said the dance is free of Charleston vulgarity and suits modern tastes. Ned Wayburn says the Charleston will endure and Valencia is a moral dance.
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Charles Eliot Dies At Age Ninety Two
Charles William Eliot longtime Harvard president emeritus and famed public thinker died at 92 in Northeast Harbor Maine his son the Rev Samuel A Eliot of Cambridge was with him He led Harvard for forty years and remained outspoken on public issues throughout his life
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Man and wife reunite after 63 years apart
Sparta Wisconsin August 25 separated sixty three years since they lost each other during the Civil War Thomas Mann eighty three and his wife Nancy eighty have been reunited In the interim Nancy had two husbands Mann another wife They met again after pension bureau notices led to the discovery and attorneys ruled no ceremony was needed final line quotes I will keep track of her
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Crowds Brave Rain to View Valentino’s Body
In New York on August 25 crowds braved heavy rain to file past Rudolph Valentino’s coffin. Over 3000 people formed early at the funeral home, breaking a window and prompting officials to open doors early amid injuries and fears of disorder. Police lined the queue as mourners viewed the casket in a rain soaked ceremony.
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Light Committee Seeks City Plant Amid Public Meeting
At an August mass meeting in Whitewright a citizens committee was formed to urge the City Commission to study building a municipal electric power plant. The group reviewed other towns with municipal plants, noted a pending state bill restricting such projects, and authorized an engineer to estimate costs for a plant to serve the town. The plan includes inviting Texas-Louisiana Power Company to present its case but asserts no obligation to use private power.
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Higher Cotton Price Seen By Terrell
Austin August 25 The Government crop report released Monday is conservative says George B Terrell commissioner of agriculture The report shows a 63 5 percent condition on August 16 and a production of 15 248 000 bales He predicts higher cotton prices noting data were gathered ten days ago with worm damage weather and weevil reducing outlook He adds leaf worm control is needed and expects the next state report around September one to show a smaller crop and higher prices
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Texas manufacturing and farm values in 1926
Texas statisticians project that 1926 manufacturing values will nearly equal farm product values. The state has about 440000 farms and over 4000 manufacturing establishments. Galveston exports in 1925 reached 455358451 dollars. Texas railroads exceed 700 million dollars in value. Austin has been the capital since 1845, after brief periods at Washington, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco, Quintana, Columbia and Houston.
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Singing Convention At Pink Hill This Weekend
District singing convention to be held at Pink Hill three miles west of Bells on the Bells Sherman pike Saturday night and Sunday. All singers and lovers of singing invited.
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Revival Meeting At Central Christian Church
Large crowds attend the revival at the Grammar School campus led by Rev. J W Boltinghouse with help from Rev J E Montgomery directing song services. Several church additions have been made since the meeting began and services continue through Sunday.
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Abney to Speak Here for Moody Governor Bid
Hon Hamp P Abney of Sherman will address listeners tonight at the Grammar School campus after revival services to back Dan Moody for governor. The event moves to Main Street to avoid clashing with Central Christian Church services and ensure ample seating.
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More Corsets Bought by Men Than Women in Paris
In Paris the Paris Society of Corsetieres reports men buy more corsets than women as they seek slimmer silhouettes, including many Americans who may blush when purchasing. Pink is the favorite color among male purchasers.
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Two 70 Year Old Men Die After Dance Feud Gun Battle
In Brownsville near Rio Hondo two longtime neighbors aged about 70 kill each other at a dance. Alfred Garza shoots Fernandez de Leon without a word spoken. Garza is then killed by a pursuing officer after resisting arrest.
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Ben Dyer of Garland Visits Relatives Here
Ben Dyer of Garland visited relatives here on Wednesday. He stopped briefly for a social call and exchanged greetings with local residents before returning home.
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Moody favors moving prison in Texas election clash
Gov. Ferguson accuses Dan Moody of backing a penitentiary relocation to Williamson County. She warns of an $10,000,000 loss to taxpayers for land and new buildings, alleging options exist to sell Round Rock area land at about $200 per acre. Ferguson vows to veto relocation, asks Moody his position before the election.
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Pace Sells Interest in Denison Superba Theatre
Roscoe Pace has sold his interest in the Superba theatre at Denison to partner B. Legg and disposed of all theatre interests. The fixtures stored here were moved from Clarksville where they operated a show until recently. Pace and Legg previously owned the Odeon theatre until sold to R and R interests. Pace plans to enter another line of business yet undetermined.
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Aims and Purposes of the Parent-Teacher Association
The Parent-Teacher Association, rooted in mother love, aims to bring mother thought into home, school, church, and state. It seeks to raise home life standards, train better parents, and connect home and school for wiser child education. Whitewright PTA notes past achievements and invites more parents to join preschool outreach.
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Rotary district meeting delegates from Jacksonville club
Fred W. Smith and Ed LaRoe attend the district meeting of Rotary executives in Jacksonville representing their local club.
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Health Board Warns Texans on Typhoid Prevention
The State Board of Health urges Texans to boil water and milk of unknown quality and to protect food from flies. Vaccination is urged as the best preventive, especially where typhoid has appeared, to keep cases low this year.
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Parachute Landing Test Links Plane and Pilot
In Los Angeles a 50 foot parachute invented by Harry Doucett brought a plane and pilot to Earth from 2,500 feet. The craft landed on a hillside near Inglewood with minor damage. Pilot R. Carl Oelze conducted the test with observers from North Island San Diego and Clover Field Santa Monica. Jesse L. Lasky financed the program and vowed use of the device in the air service film Wings.
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Kentuckytown News Social Roundup
Miss Louise and Ruth Robbins of Leonard return from a week with Mrs. Percy Darwin. Mr and Mrs W W Caylor and children visit Grubbs and Newport Arkansas. J A Thomas and daughter of Cromwell Oklahoma come back from a visit with L H Darwin Sr and relatives. Ben Savage and son visit Monday. Lonnie Darwin and Jack Bigger were Fort Worth visitors last Thursday.
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Europeans Won't Pay Debts Without Moderation Says The New Yorker
The Methodists warn Europe must curb drinking to pay its debt to America, believing this stance will restore popularity among European masses and improve relations with the continent.
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