Man dies after drinking home made brew in Durant
Durant Ok Dec 13 Edgar Ridge age 20 of Utica Ok died Sunday at 4 pm after drinking whisky, doctors say. Ed Mellister Edgar Smith and George Aldridge arrested on charges of manufacturing whisky and malfeasance and jailed in Durant. Aldridge attended a dance Saturday night and reportedly drank homemade brew with Ridge before falling ill and dying in Durant.
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Durant
Edgar Ridge
Utica
Ed Mellister
Edgar Smith
George Enter
Dunt
Aldridge
Ldridge
Purant
Oldest Mason Dies at 114 in Detroit
Abraham Kittle aged 114 dies in Detroit central Masonic order member since 1827 regarded as the oldest Mason in the United States. The notice notes Christmas shopping at Johnson's with gifts for all ages from youngest to oldest.
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Detroit
Mich
Abraham Kittle
United States
Johnson’s
One in 159 in government service on payroll
Washington reports that one person out of every 159 in the country was on the Government civil service payroll last July 31. The Civil Service Commission says 691,116 civil servants were employed in about 1700 grades of work, with wartime peaks near a million. It warns the personnel picture is not rosy and pre-war 480,000 figures may not recur. Get flour sacks for 6 cents each at Kimbell Milling Company.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
First Ten Children Make Real Problem
Washington reports Representative Small of North Carolina ends his long running charity pact with farmer R. C. Bland by saying the fourteenth suit of clothes to each added child will stop with his March retirement. Bland’s brood grew from twenty to thirty four, with many grown now at home or nearby.
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Washington
Here
Bland
Odeon Theatre Holiday Pictures Window Card
The Odeon Theatre presents a December lineup with The Mutiny of the Elsinore and The Mark of Zorro starring Doug Fairbanks, The Last of the Mohicans by Maurice Tourneur, Hidden Dangers and Son of Tarzan serials, plus a big Super-Special on December 21.
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Doug
Maurice Tourneur
James Fenimore Cooper
Eternal
Tarzan
Korak
Tarzap
Shall Christ Rule America at Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church reports 102 in Bible school the largest attendance in its history and aims for 125. Morning topic is Shall Christ Rule America. Evening reading by Mrs Clyde Brodhead titled The Other Wise Man, described as a rare treat. A E Major, Pastor.
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Bible School
Christ
America
Clyde Brodhead
A. E. Major
Johnsons Jewelry Store Gift Line Sale
Diamonds watches cut glass silverware ivory and most any gift line items offered by Johnsons jewelry store, advertised as a broad selection of jewelry and gift merchandise.
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Johnson’s Jewelry Store
Fire at Princeton causes $44,000 loss
McKinney December 13. Fire at Princeton five miles east of here early Sunday morning caused about $44,000 damage. Gay Bros garage started the blaze, spreading to four brick buildings and destroying the telephone exchange. Thirteen automobiles valued at $18,000 were lost. only one was insured. Losses include Gay Bros garage $2,500. West Bros garage $5,000. Test & Son grocery stock and building $5,000. Dr S J Dobbs two story building $5,000 plus office fixtures $3,000. tailor shop and barber shop in Dobbs building $1,500. Princeton telephone exchange $4,000.
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McKinney
Princeton
Here
Gay Bros
West Bros
Test & Son
S. J. Dobbs
Dobbs
Princeton Telephone Exchange
Hassell Sued for 30000 in Fatal Dallas Auto Crash
Jesse Hassell, part owner of the Dallas Club of the Texas League, named as defendant in a $30,000 damage suit filed in district court over the automobile crash that killed Mrs. F. C. Ham. Hassell faces homicide charges in connection with the accident.
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Dallas
Jesse Hassell
Dallas Club
Texas League
F. C. Ham
Hassell
Duty, Habit, and Honest Labor in Public Life
An essay from the Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that only steady, uninterrupted work defines the truly capable. It contrasts dependable laborers with those who start projects but fail to finish, praising discipline, regular effort, and devotion to a serious vocation as the marks of trustworthy, effective people in society.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Bexar County Farmers Vote to Reduce Acreage
San Antonio on December 12 1920 farmers in Bexar County adopted a resolution calling for a cap of 50 percent on cotton acreage in cultivation for 1921. The group under the County Commissioners Court said it would be impracticable to plant more cotton than could be cultivated and harvested without importing farm labor into the county.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Bexar County Commissioners’ Court
Christmas gifts at Truett and Moore’s store
Rugs rockers smoking stands cedar chests picture frames and numerous good suggestions for Christmas presents at prices that are convincing at Truett and Moore's furniture store.
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Truett & Moore
1921 Automobile Seals Ready For Distribution
Sherman December 14 after weeks delay 1921 automobile seals have been received by the county highway department and are ready for distribution to owners. All cars using public highways must display a 1921 seal on January 1 and should be equipped before that date. Johnson urges owners to pay licenses promptly to avoid a last minute rush. Toys Toys Toys Of every description and gifts for grown ups at Johnson's.
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Sherman
Highway Department
J. H. Johnson
Fishing Job On Oil Well Is Completed
Bonham December 14 The El Kay Oil Company finished a month long fishing operation at its well seven miles west of Bonham and two miles from Ector. Workers drew over 1900 feet of casing from the well and manager Main praised the smooth recovery. He plans to replace the casing and may descend as deep as 53600 feet if oil is found.
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Bonham
el Kay Oil Company
Ector
Main
Wages at Amoskeag Plant Cut 22 Percent
Manchester December 14 The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company a major employer of 13500 announced a ten day shutdown starting December 22 and a 22 percent wage cut. Cotton division to work three days weekly while worsted division resumes gradually after months idle. Across town a flour sacks advertisement from Kimbell Milling Company notes sacks sold at 6 cents each.
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Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
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Amoskeag CO
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Theodore Roosevelt
Never-Will
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