Boyce House reminiscences on labor and cheerfulness
A reflective piece about dignity of labor and resilience of the human spirit. It notes cheerful invalids, a paralytic girl, and skylark imagery amid illness. It recalls Finley Peter Dunne and his Dooley fame, a sales note on A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, and Mark Twain on blushes.
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Brooklyn
Finley Peter Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Will Rogers
Chicago
The
Express
Dunne
Johnson grass seed misadventure in a northern farmer tale
In Nocona News editor F L Perry recalls a northern visitor impressed by a farmer’s Johnson grass hay. The visitor asked for seed and cultivation tips, receiving a single seed with a blunt note to plant in the field and aim to kill it for best stand.
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F. L. Perry
Nocona News
Nocona
Hardware Note on Tools and Farm Appliances
A monkey wrench can serve as a lever to bend soft metals. The text notes a ratio showing five farm families use pressure cookers compared with one in towns.
Demand for Oil Greater Than Prewar Indications
Postwar US and global oil demand far exceeds prewar trends with about 5.2 million barrels daily needed in the United States this year, 6 percent above the 1946 peak and 7 percent above any war year. By 1951 daily needs could surpass 6 million barrels, with exports of 400000 barrels daily in 1947 and 250000 in 1951. Industry strains rise as facilities expand to produce, transport, refine, and distribute.
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United States
U. S
Coffee Extracting Process Retains Flavor and Aroma
A patented method for making coffee extract in dry or syrup form aims to preserve aroma by low temperature recovery and freezing concentration. Ground coffee is soaked, centrifuged, repeatedly frozen, then boiled, clarified, and evaporated. Oil is added, with optional syrup or powder final forms. Counter-current extraction, taka-diastase enzyme aid, and reuse of liquor improve efficiency.
Bible Answers From The Voice Adherent Prophecy Broadcaster
Questions and answers from Adherental Bible Questions Answered by The Voice, Prophecy International Bible Broadcaster. Includes scriptural references on prophecy, Beatitudes, the Hittites, church tradition versus Bible commandments, and a legal land description with dates from 1947.
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TH Voice
Prophecy International Bible Broadcaster
Mothproofing at Home
Home mothproofing treatments can protect fabrics for storage but require careful use. Fluorine solutions, sold for home use, provide good protection for a limited time if directions are followed and all fabric areas are moistened. Reapplication is needed after several dry cleanings.
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University of New Hampshire
Cosmetics Deemed Grounds To Annull A Marriage In 1770
The article recalls a Pennsylvania Quaker act of 1770 allowing marriage annulment if a wife deceived a husband with cosmetics. It cites a parallel English bill that would punish women who seduce into marriage with penalties akin to witchcraft, declaring such marriages void.
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Pennsylvania
Notice To Creditors Grace Senner administratrix posts claims
Grace Senner administratrix of the Joseph Senner estate gives notice to creditors to present claims within the legal time frame after letters of administration were received on July 26, 1947. Residence and post office address: 1126 South Travis Street Sherman Texas.
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Grace Senner
South Travis Street
Sherman
Texas
Joseph Senner
Condemnation case summons in Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas commands Julia Bright to appear by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, January 5, 1948, before the County Court in Sherman. Suit No. 56, filed September 23, 1947, seeks right of way for FM Highway 120 Tract No. 7. Plaintiff The State of Texas. Defendant Julia Bright.
Denison Land Dispute Involving Stevens And Nabours Heirs
In Grayson County Texas on November 21 1947 suit No 56131 names D C Moore as plaintiff against R S Stevens and others for title and possession of Lots 2 3 and 4 in Block 64 of Denison Original Town. Plaintiff alleges unlawful entry and eviction on January 1 1947 seeking judgment for title possession trespass damages of 500 and rent value of 100 with writ of restitution and costs. Proceedings issued by S V Earnest clerk.
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J. T. Johnson
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
D. C. Moore
R. S. Stevens
Denison
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Notice of Road Right of Way Action In Denison Texas
The State of Texas files a suit against M C Morgan seeking right of way for Farm to Market Highway 120. The parcel, tract 9, originates from Ramon Rubio Original Survey, extending 500 feet along the center line from Lot 7, Block 2, Oak Wood Park Addition, to the NW corner of Lot 6, with a westward 75 foot leg. Court date set before 10 A M on September 25, 1947.
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Sherman
Texas
A. D
J. C. Buchanan
Law Court
Grayson County
O. L. Jones
State of Texas
M. C. Morgan
Court House
Ramon Rubio
Oak Wood Park
Denison
Lot 6
Jerboa Eyes Give It Wide Circular Vision
The jerboa a small desert rodent of northern Africa and Asia has almost complete circle vision. Each eye sees more than half a circle with overlapping fields. Its tail is longer than its body and its hind legs are six times as long as its fore legs. Known in Egypt as the jumping rat it leaps great distances for an eight inch body.
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Africa
Asia
Egypt
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Boyce
Mark Twain
Willard
Childress Pharmacy
B.f.goodrich Farm
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Egoodrich
Jesus
God
Julia Bright
Lot 13
Block 2
State of
Stevens
Denison Town Company
Texas Corporation
C. Nabours
Mrs. C. Nabours
J. A. Hawkins
J. C. McDowell
Jacob Schwendiman
Kate W. Schwendiman
J. H. Williams
Nancy Williams
J. N. Williams
S. N. Miller
Mollie Newton
Samuel Wheelbarger
Mary A. McGaughey
Edith Marie Hall
Liv
Cardus
Bendixent
Bendix de Luxe
Bendix Standard
Groun Easy Pay
Community Public Service Company
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