Harold Ashley Seriously Injured in Burkburnett Accident
J. W. Ashley cashier of the Collin County National Bank received a telephone message that his son Harold Ashley, drilling rig owner in the Burk oil field, was injured in an accident at Burkburnett. He was struck below the temple by a swinging iron piece used to haul pipes. Serious wounds to the face and head, bleeding. Harold rested well when reported, and Mr. Ashley planned to hurry to his bedside. Harold is married with a one year old son.
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J. W. Ashley
Collinounty National Bank
Harold Ashley
Burkburnett
Texas
Harold
Burk Oil Field
Mr. Ashley
Young Ashley
Will seeks 25 000 deposit to grow to two million
Elizabeth New Jersey December 11 Cloyd M Rice filed a will asking that 25000 be left on deposit until it reaches 2000000. Income from the fund would go to his wife for life and upon reaching 2000000 the sum would be used to build a home for children. At six percent compound interest the fund would take seventy five years to reach the target.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Cloyd M. Rice
Rice
Whitewright Chickens Win at Denison Show
The Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Show held in Denison last week drew chickens from Grayson and neighboring counties. Five Whitwright breeds were shown. awards went to D. A. Hollinsworth for Black Langshan cock and cockerel first prize, Miss Lyda German for White Plymouth Rock hen second prize, Dr. J. N. Powell for Rhode Island Red cock fourth prize, and C. M. Woodruff for Dark Barred Rocks cockerel fifth prize. The showing was limited by available poultry.
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Grayson County
Denison
Grayson
Whitwright
D. A. Hollinsworth
Lyda German
Rhode Island
J. N. Powell
C. M. Woodruff
Whitewright
Hog Ford Church Benches Repainted and Pastor Urges Stand
Hogwallow News reports church benches in Hog Ford have been repainted and the pastor asks the congregation to remain standing during services. Local observer notes Slim Pickens asking for mail at Tickville post office. A stranger sells soap. Jefferson Potlocks wallpapered his home and plans to smother. Sile Kilden shaved at the blacksmith shop, appearing briefly unconscious, then recovered. Miss Peachie Sims passed the Calf Ribs Widow near the post office, exchanging little attention as they looked back.
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Hog Ford
Flea Population Shifts Amid Expanding Territory
Jefferson Potlocks notes his family’s growth reduced flea density but increased territory to cover. A man seen toward Bounding Billows this morning carried a shingle signaling expectation of rain nearby.
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Jefferson Potlocks
The First Exhibition in Esther's Persian Palace
The passage describes a 600 B C exhibition in Shushan under King Ahasuerus. It notes the display of luxurious materials, beds of gold and silver, and vessels of gold for drinks. The text frames this as the earliest exhibition in biblical narrative.
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Shushan
Ahasuerus
Notice of Administration for Estate in Grayson County
Public notice from Grayson County Texas commands the sheriff or a constable to publish for ten days in a Grayson paper. It informs all interested in the estate of Mrs. Kate Sears deceased that John Marshall filed an application for letters of administration in County Court. Hearing set for the first Monday in January 1923 at Sherman Court House, with contest permitted. Witness C M Cole Clerk. Given November 13 1922.
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Grayson County
Grayson
Kate Sears
John Marshall
Court House
Sherman
First modern exhibitions traced to London 1756 events
Historical note recalls Venice under Doge Lorenz Tiepolo in 1268 with guilds asking inspection, Leipzig Nishni Novgorod and Tanta fairs, Leiden fair of 1689, and the first modern exhibition in London in 1756.
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Venice
Lorenz Tiepolo
Dogeressa
Leipzig
Nishni Novgorod
Europe
Tanta
Egypt
Leiden
London
Waiter and customer banter in coded kitchen slang
A dialogue of diners and a waiter tossing coded phrases like Mutton broth in a hurry Baabaa in the rain Beefsteak and onions John Bull Make him a ging Where's my baked potatoes Mrs Murphy in a seal-skin coat Two fried eggs Dont fry em too hard Adam and Eve in the garden Leave their eyes open using playful slang to communicate orders and mood in a busy restaurant setting.
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John Bull
Habitual Constipation Cure in 14 to 21 Days
A Syruphonic Laxative named LAX- OS WITH PEPSIN promises prompt relief from habitual constipation. The product should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take.priced at 60¢ per bottle.
Grove's Tasteless Chilli Tonic Message Promises Vitality
A tonic claims to restore energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It asserts improved color, appetite, and overall strength, describing its main ingredients as iron and quinine in syrup and noting its appeal to children. The advertisement also mentions it destroys malarial and grip germs and lists a price of 60c.
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Grove
Tongue in Cheek Diner Exchange Echoes Quaint Menu Quips
In a playful back and forth, diners and a waiter riff on menu items and sayings. Guests hail poached eggs to hash and frankfurters, while jokes about bribes, croquets, and a raft in mid Atlantic surface in a humorous crowd interaction.
Letter to Santa Claus for a carquet set
A brief holiday note from Guy Anderson asks Santa for a carquet set for Christmas and extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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Santa Claus
Guy Anderson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Worms Health
All children troubled with worms show pale color and stomach disturbance. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic to the whole system. Nature will discard the worms and the child will regain health. Pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
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Harold Asley
Whitewright Chickens
Bing
Iritan Laboratories
Ashville, Tenn
Eagle “‘Mikado
Agle
Ed Mikade
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Slim Pickens
Tickville
Yam Sims
Sile Kilden
Sile
State of
C. M. Cole
City of
A. D
Ode Crowell, the Drayman
Mangrum Brothers
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Dallas Joint Stock Land Bank
Commercial Bank
J. W. Davidson
Biggerstaff & Horton
Davidson’s
J. L. Kirkpatrick
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