Child Plays as Parents Die in Wreck West of Cleburne
G W Race 23 and his wife 22 are found dead in a creek bed after a car plunge from a bridge on the Meridian highway twelve miles west of Cleburne. Survivor Ralph Clark 18, trapped beneath the wreck, reports the midnight crash. their 3 year old son was uninjured while Race and his wife suffered fatal crush injuries. The couple were en route from Gatesville to visit relatives in Everman.
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Cleburne
G. W. Race
Here
Meridan Highway
Ralph Clark
Clark
Gatesville
Texas
Race
Everman
Leonard
Camp Creek
Pecans Grafted on Hickory Trees in East Texas
Tyler December 1 Pecan branches budded into hickory trees across the East Texas pecan belt with notable success. Arthur L Norman reports a farm near Troup four miles south yielding a record pecan crop this year. San Saba sprouts grafted onto hickory trees show fine quality nuts as an experiment continues.
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Tyler
East Texas
Arthur L. Norman
Troup
San Saba
Don’t Start Your Car in Closed Garages This Winter
A life insurance warning urges motorists to ventilate garages before starting engines and warns against running cars in closed spaces. It notes carbon monoxide from imperfect combustion can poison in small unventilated areas and stresses spreading this safety information.
A Patent Contribution Plate Delights Two Deacons
Amos Skinner and Ezra debate a clever device on the village green. Amos proclaims a new patent contribution plate will bring wealth as coins of various sizes drop onto velvet while nickels and pennies land on a Chinese bell.
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Amos Skinner
Amos
Hull
Ezra
May Family Visits Relatives in Dallas Sunday
Mr and Mrs R H May and their son spent Sunday visiting relatives in Dallas Texas and likely returned home afterward.
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R. H. May and Son
Dallas
Keep Your Nose Out Debunked By Mule Death
A southern tale reports a man peering behind a circus tent and dying when a mule caused a fatal pry into private matters. The coroner's jury found death by prying into what did not concern him, and the piece argues people should mind their own business rather than meddle in others affairs.
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Solomon
Traveler’s Magazine
Ways of a Noted Criminal Lawyer
A portrait of Fort Worth lawyer known as Wild Bill McLean famed for psychological tactics in trials. The piece recounts his dramatic defense in a murder case and a later firepower jury strategy, climaxing with a rendition of Home Sweet Home to sway jurors. It also notes a separate civil case against a gas company where he challenged juror bias regarding damages to Black and white plaintiffs.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Wild Bill
McLean
Southwest
Bill
Home Sweet
Home
Gas and Power Company
Mr. Jones
Herbine on the shelf promises constant relief
An extolling advertisement claims a bottle of Herbine provides instant digestion aid and buoyant spirits after one or two doses. It touts “doctor in the house” quality with a 60e price and sale by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Jury Returns Verdict Against Lawyer for $25 000
Jurors reportedly returned a verdict of 25000 dollars in favor of the plaintiff after a panel member warned they would show the lawyer they lied. The Baltimore Evening Sun notes the full amount sued for was awarded.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
A Mighty Man Was He Strongman Hero in Real Life
A vaudeville strongman famed for bending iron and lifting 5 000 pound weights defeats three assailants who menaced him after a show. He knocks heads, seizes weapons, fractures a skull and limbs, then subdues the attackers. The piece ends with a defense of genuine strength over stage bravado.
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Commonwealth of New York
Scott
Witts Visit Relatives in Greenville
Mr and Mrs C I Witt visited relatives in Greenville Thursday as part of a family trip. The companions were greeted by kin and shared news of recent gatherings and projects.
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Mrs. C. I. Witt
Greenville
Borozone Healing Agent for Home and Stable
The Borozone treatment is advertised for flesh wounds cuts sores burns and galls in both home and stable. It claims rapid healing with liquid Borozone used to wash out germs followed by Borozone Powder. Prices are 30c 60c and 1 20 for liquid and 30c 60c for powder. Sold by (advertisement).
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MAN Was
R. B. Nall Optical Specialist
Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
Flora L. Harbert Chiropractor
O. L. Guinn
Kidd-Key College
Sherman
Annette Harp
Tommie Chenoweth
Whitewright
Lloyd Moore
Texas Bus
MO. T. Nall
Opt. of
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