Poll Tax Protest by Hill County Women
Hill County women opposed to woman suffrage protest paying poll tax receipts for non voters. Tax collector C R Williams reports the Attorney General's Department holds taxes must be paid regardless of voting intent. Williams seeks written guidance to ease the collection task.
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Austin
Hill County
C. R. Williams
Attorney General’s Department
Attorney General's Department
Williams
Negro Confesses to Slaying Deputy Sheriff Kuhn at Rowena
John Smith a 35 year old negro confessed to killing J. F. Kuhn deputy sheriff and farmer of Rowena last Thursday night after his arrest near Blackwell. Sheriff Jack Yarbrough and Deputy Jim Butler of Nolan County arrested him around 1 pm Friday. The revolver used was taken from his person and he offered no resistance. Authorities in Runnels and Concho Counties were notified and he was moved to an unknown destination by the sheriff.
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Sweetwater
Texas
John Smith
J. F. Kuhn
Farmer
Rowena
Blackwell
Jack Yarbrough
Jim Butler
Nolan County
Kuhn
Runnells
Concho Counties
Nall & Nall Open Office Above Drug Store in Whitewright
Nall and Nall optometrists open an office above Dyer and Jones drug store in Whitewright. The office will operate four days monthly on September 3 and 4, with John T. Nall in charge. Have eyes examined and glasses prescribed.
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Combo
A cough remedy package includes Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat use. The carton claims throat healing plus skin absorption stops a cough and costs 35 cents. Children with cold or croup are advised to rub the salve on chest and throat.
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Hayes
Grove
Hayes Ling Honey
Local Folks Share Quirky Observations In Toast of Town
A string of humorous local vignettes features Yam Sims on praise and attention, Miss Gondola Henstep on social dynamics, Sile Kilden lamenting medical remedies, Fletcher Henstep about arguments, Clab Hancock and Slim Pickens headlines, Rosy Moseley humming a nostalgic tune, Washington Hocks on gossip, and Thunderation town chatter about weather and daily life.
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Clab Hancock
Slim Pickens
Modern Calotabs claim a nausea free calomel tablet
The ad touts Calotabs as a purified calomel tablet that cures biliousness constipation headaches and indigestion. One tablet at night with water promises no taste no griping no nausea and a refreshed morning with a clean liver. Sold in sealed packages for 35 cents large and 10 cents small. druggists may refund if not delighted.
Calf Ribs Neighborhood Growth Noted in Local Tale
A short local sketch notes the neighborhood known as the Calf Ribs area improving. The piece recalls a start from an empty piano box and a pig pen, with Sim Flinders lamenting a drop in social prestige as only two of his kittens joined him for milk this morning.
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Calf Ribs
Sim Flinders
German Labor for U S Farms Sought
Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee, en route to Russia, proposed using German labor to ease farm shortages in the United States. He suggested American farmers pay for German migrants to settle and work cooperatively, arguing the plan would fit the contract labor law and ease immigration limits.
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Berlin
Germay
Kenneth D. McKellar
Tennessee
Russia
America
McKellar
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Habitual Constipation Syrup
A prepared Syruphonic laxative named LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN relieves constipation promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is described as very pleasant to take. Price 60 cents per bottle.
Soviet Situation Reflected in Relief and Diplomacy Talks
A report notes relief workers diplomats and businessmen gathered diverse views on the Russian situation. The discussion encompassed humanitarian needs political dynamics and potential intl responses as observers sought clarity amid unrest.
Necessity Helps Invention Quote Exchange Between Wye Couple
A brief exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Wye discusses women’s dress and extravagance. Mrs. Wye says Eve had but one man and implies restraint, while Mr. Wye questions origins of fashionable attire. The dialogue reflects social mores on marriage and consumer trends.
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Mr. Wye
Eve
Seventy five sheets good typewriter paper sale
Sun office offers seventy five sheets of good typewriter paper for 25 cents each, a bargain for writers and clerks seeking reliable stationery.
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Sun Office
The Home Guards Livergard and Lungardia Livergard Ad
LIVERGARD and LUNGARDIA LIVERGARD touted as superior laxatives and cough remedies. Claims include gentle restoration for puny infants and younger old folks, with Lungardia praised for deep coughs and long lasting throat relief. Sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick in Dallas Texas.
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Livergard
Lungardia
Lungardia Co
Dallas
Texas
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims to stop cough and headache and notes E.W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Child’s annoyance met with mother’s admonition
A brief exchange captures a mother reproving her son for saying a crude exclamation. The boy’s frustration prompts a gentle lesson on language and behavior. The scene reflects domestic discipline and everyday parental guidance.
Frightful Cow Kick Story Circulates in Farm Town
Local tale recounts a harsh farm incident where a cow allegedly kicked a man, alarming residents. The quip implies the man survived, while the family recalls a chilling warning from the father about future danger.
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Hill CO
W. J. Looney
District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Elijah McClain
15Th Judicial District
Sherman
Katie McClain
Corthia McClain
Mae Legate
District Court of
Grayson Co
City of
Tutt’s
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Yam Sims
Sile Kilden
Fletcher Henstep
Rosy Moseley
Annie Rooney
Washington Hocks
Jefferson Potlocks
Poke Eazley
U. S
Ted
the Home Guards
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Gillett Grain & Seed CO
Base
Whitewright Park
Leonard
Sherman Telephone
North
Litteles
Littell
James F. Ballard
St. Lewie
Eagle “‘Mikado
Polumee Madealers
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Johnnie
Mebane
Whitewright
Lester Haile
Biggerstaff & Horton
Davidson’s
North Texas
Vaughn & White
Home Ice & Manufacturing
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