Shillady Attack Probe Pressed by NAACP
In New York on August 26 the NAACP adopted resolutions urging Congress to investigate the assault on John R. Shillady secretary of the NAACP in Austin Texas last Friday and urging President Wilson to appoint a committee to report on the incident.
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New York
William P. Hobby
Texas
Austin
John R. Shillady
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Congress
Wilson
Card of Thanks from Montgomery Family
In our hours of sorrow we thank all for love kindness and flowers. We cannot find words to express how they help light the burden. May the God who sustains us bless each of you. Mrs. V. H. Montgomery and family.
Penalty For Profiteers Set At 5000 Fine Or 2 Years
Washington reports the Department of Justice would include rent profiteers in a national drive to curb high living costs. A House bill by Rep Johnson Kentucky proposes a $5000 fine or two years imprisonment or both for profiteering.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Congress
House
Johnson
Kentucky
Misses Badgett millinery shop offers beauty preparations
Mrs. Atlene Atnip promotes a full assortment of toilet and hair preparations for beautifying the complexion and hair. She invites purchases from Whitewright residents and notes the items are for sale at the Misses Badgett millinery shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwood
Democrats to Raise an $8 Million Campaign Fund
Former Representative William D. Jamieson of Iowa announces plans to raise a $5,000,000 war chest for the coming presidential election. He says the effort targets subscriptions of about $5 from at least 1,000,000 people and will focus heavily on women voters and noted potential candidates include Wilson McAdoo Palmer Cox Davis Hitchcock and Marshall.
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New York
William D. Jamieson
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Jamieson
Wilson
League of Nations
William G. McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
Ohio
John W. Davis
England
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Marshall
Lenox Engagement Announces Pauline Lenox and Dr Ross May
Mr and Mrs S H Lenox of Pendleton Ark announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Pauline to Dr Ross Reynolds May of Whitewright Tex. The wedding will take place at Trinity church Pine Bluff Ark on Wednesday Aug 27. Dr May is a Whitewright native and physician, and the couple plan a honeymoon in Galveston and south Texas before settling in Whitewright. Dr Edwin May of this city accompanied his brother to Pine Bluff for the wedding.
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S. H. Lenox
Pendleton
Ark
Pauline
Ross Reynolds May
Whitewright
Tex
Trinity Church
Pine Bluff
Miss Lenox
May
Texas
Mrs. May
Galveston
Edwin May
Addition Planned for Roberts Garage Expansion
A contract has been let for a thirty foot rear addition to the Roberts garage building to serve as a work room. The concrete structure will provide extra space for the department that has outgrown its current area.
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Roberts Garage
R. R. V. Fair Postponed Until Trade is Completed
The Red River Valley Fair is postponed this fall due to the failure of an agreement between Sherman city and the Grayson County Old Settlers Association over leasing Old Settlers Park for a fair home. Directors were informed by President Lee Simmons that no fair will be held this year, with plans to resume in fall 1920 after lease terms are settled.
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Grayson County
Old Settlers’ Association
Old Settlers’ Park
Lee Simmons
Simmons
Bargain Day for War Savings Stamps and Certificates
A government notice urges buying War Savings Stamps and Registered Treasury Savings Certificates before August 30 to lock in prices. It notes price increases on September 1 for stamps at 4.20, 84 dollars for 100 certificates, and 840 dollars for 1,000 certificates. It emphasizes earned value grows with holding and encourages timely purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Treasury Savings
Treasury
Rock Blast Wrecks Worker Near Town Injuries
Sam Lynch, a colored laborer, was seriously hurt Wednesday morning about three miles south of town while blasting rock from a well. He lit two charges, believed both exploded, and the second blast struck him in the face and shoulder. He was treated locally and returned to his home near Kimbell Mills.
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Sam Lynch
Kimbell Mills
Mrs Parsons Attends Arlington Funeral of Sister in Law
Mrs J C Parsons traveled to Arlington last Sunday to attend the funeral and burial of her sister in law who died in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Parsons
Arlington
New York City
Shopmen Vote On Wilson Wage Proposal National Rail Salaries
Rail road shopmen across the United States will start ballots to decide whether to accept President Wilson and Director Hines wage proposals or strike for a general pay increase. The outcome affects government controlled railroads and potential future wage changes tied to cost of living and price stability. The Director General instructed wage boards to quickly study any demands and report on inequalities, with general advances delayed until prices stabilize.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Hines
Railroad Administration
Board of Railway Wages
Katy Oil Tank to Supply Denison Engines
A 55,000 gallon fuel oil tank will be erected by the Katy at Denison Texas to replenish engines there. The railway line is converting from coal to oil as fuel and it is estimated that 1,500 to 2,000 barrels will be consumed daily at the Denison facility.
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Denison
Texas
Katy
Mrs LaVelle and Daughter Return From Sulphur Springs
Mrs M LaVelle and her daughter Miss Leverne of Sulphur Springs have returned home after visiting Mrs Lee Crouch.
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M. LaVelle
Miss Leverne
Sulphur Springs
Lee Crouch
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First National Bank
C. B. Bryant, Pres
R. A. Gillett
Shillady
V. H. Montgomery and Family
D. W
Allamuchy
Purina
Mangrum Brothers Chase & Sanborn
Stone’s Loaf
Lenox
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas
Democrat
Sherman
Planters National Bank
J. W. Davidson
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