Mailing guidelines issued for Christmas parcels and letters
Postmaster W. O. Brents issued instructions for mailing holiday packages. Rules urge careful preparation including proper rating, clear inked addresses, sender name with local address, secure packing, and not sealing parcels. Permissible inscriptions include Merry Christmas and Do Not Open Until Christmas. advise early mailing so parcels arrive by December 22 or 23 due to Saturday Christmas Day.
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W. O. Brents
Best Humorous Letter of the World War
A Washington report recalls the era’s top humorous wartime letter. The missive, from Mrs. Paul Quism, complains about unpaid wages for her husband’s service and requests an elopement acknowledgment while noting their four month old baby. The letter humorously mentions her husband spending nights at the Y M C A with piano in uniform.
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Washington
U. S. Armory
Sam
Paul Quism
P. S
Dr Horn to Wear Cotton Suit to Campaign for College Funds
President Paul W Horn of Texas Technological College plans to wear a suit made from cotton raised on the South Plains and spun by students at the Texas Tech textile plant to Austin to advocate the $1 700 000 appropriation for the college. Ten yards of gray cloth woven from Abernathy grown cotton await tailoring.
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Lubbock
Paul W. Horn
Texas Technological College
Austin
South Plains
Abernathy
Sherman Building Permits Pass Million Mark
Sherman reached over $1,000,000 in building permits for the year to date with a $175,000 administration building for Kidd Key College breaking ground Monday. The sum excludes $400,000 for street paving contracted and set to start by January 1, 1927.
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Sherman
Kidd- Key College
Warning oncotton production and demand forecast for 1927
The analysis projects 15.5 million annual cotton consumption, 18.4 million produced in 1926, and a 1927 crop of about 9.6 million bales after carryovers and usage. It questions profitability if production exceeds demand and asks why the United States would produce more than needed.
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United State
Borozone Healing for Flesh Wounds at Home and Stable
The Borozone treatment conveys rapid healing for flesh wounds cuts and burns in animals and humans. Begin with liquid Borozone to wash out germs then finish with Borozone Powder. Liquid price 30c 60c and 1.20 Powder 30c and 60c Sold by J L Kirkpatrick Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Raise Your Own: A Better Year for Self-Sufficiency
Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News urges readers to diversify and plant crops to provide both for family and stock. It emphasizes self-sufficiency as a remedy against disaster and stresses prudent farming choices for the year.
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Dallas
Bobbed Hair Treason in Arles France
In Arles France Arlesienne women resist modern styles as bobbed hair is deemed treason by local tradition. The city’s pride lies in Grecian features and the old velvet hat with hair wound in back. Women cling to traditional costume with flowing pleated skirts.
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Arles
France
Texas 1837 notes found in New Orleans treasure hunt
Fifteen notes issued by the Republic of Texas in 1837 bearing Gov. Sam Houston signature and a $1 040 face value plus interest were unearthed in New Orleans during a modern treasure hunt. The notes may accrue interest from 1837 to 1855 when Congress funded creditors. Louisiana law directs unclaimed property to the state.
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Texas
New Orleans
Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Congress
Republic
Ownership dispute over notes found in Robinson & Co. estate
Public administrator reports notes found among Robinson & Co. property may require action by the State Legislature to determine payment of interest or principal. No heirs have appeared. Edward Coles of Leonville, La. claims possible descent from the former owner.
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Robinson & Co
Edward Coles
Leonville
Auto Light Testing Rules Emphasized Before Tax Day
Officials warn that a certificate for tested auto headlights must be issued within thirty days of tax paying time. Despite clear law, many car owners have not yet used official testing stations as the deadline nears and taxes are due.
Testing Stations Urged as License Tag Rush Looms
Officials warn license tags cannot be issued until light testing receipts arrive and urge the public to visit testing stations promptly to avoid a last minute rush this season.
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Magnolene Motor Oils
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J. A. Yeager
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Gordon Bros
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