Parker County Farmer Wins Land Bank Prize For Letter
HOUSTON I O Fain of Spring town Parker County wins first prize in the Federal Land Bank of Houston letter contest on How I Meet My Installments. Fain details a diversified self sufficient farm 125 acres north of Weatherford with crops fruits and dairy. He emphasizes prudent budgeting crop diversity and home canning to meet payments and keep costs low. He notes regular study of U S Agricultural reports and adapting plans to market demand.
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I. O. Fain
Springtown
Parker County
Federal Land Bank of Houston
National Farm Loan Associations
Texas
Federal Land Bank
Fain
Weatherford
Land Bank
Sudan
Wife
U. S
Senator Norris proposes allowing prosecutors to mention defendant silence
The Honey Grove Signal reports Nebraska Senator Norris seeks to amend federal court code so prosecutors may discuss a defendant’s failure to testify. Currently judges must tell juries not to consider silence, and prosecutors cannot mention it. He argues innocence rarely relies on silence, while many lawyers oppose the change.
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Norris
Nebraska
Honey Grove
Cat Gifted Pigeon Kept Wyatts Alive in Prison
Sir Henry Wyatt explained he kept a cat beside him in his portraits while imprisoned by Richard III. The cat reportedly brought a pigeon daily for food and allowed him to caress her, helping him survive the cold.
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Sir Henry Wyatt
Richard III
Silas Hare Seeks Reelection for Fifteenth District Judge
Grayson County voters hear endorsements from bar and citizens urging Silas Hare to run again. He confirms his candidacy amid petitions and public calls for keeping judiciary out of politics. Hare pledges to deliver a direct countywide message on court needs and reforms if elected.
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Sherman
Silas Hare
Fifteenth District Court
Hare
J. H. Waggoner
Whitewright
W. B
Gordonville
J. R. Handy
Denison
J. D. Hoard
Charles Batsell
H. E. Ellis
J. M. McLemore
van Alstyne
Cal Freeman
T. E. Barbee
J. R. Pennington
T. S. Cartwright
Joe Rich
D.S. McMillin
S. L. Ricketts
Pat Luby
Tom Bean
T. E. Sears
F. M. Echols
Floyd Everheart
Scott Fulton
Grayson County
Judge Hare
H. O. Head
Wm. Jarrel Smith
J. H. Wood
C. T. Freeman
F. C. Dillard
J. F. Holt
Rice Maxey
O. D. McReynolds
Randolph Bryant
Chas. Batsell
M.S. Brame
Roy M. Finley
J. Q. Adamson
Sam D. Wolfe
W. L. Hay
John L. Boggs
Hamp. P. Abney
Carl R. McLynn
Geo. L. Hamilton
G. P. Webb
T. L. Brame
Spearman Webb
Jas
D. Buster
C. Huggins
Hubert Bookout
J. 8. Kane
H. H. Cummins
George D. Hagans
Charles Reasonover
Farley Reasonover
N. H. L. Decker
R. W. Stoddard
J. T. Suggs
J. T. Suggs Jr
W. S. Pearson
J. H. Randell
G. T. McDonough
A. P. Caywood
Whitesboro
Haunts and Ghosts Haunt a Fearful Farmer's Nightly Tales
A humorous reminiscence by a man who jokes about encounters with ghosts and haunts. He describes outrunning specters at 47 miles per hour, living with his family in daylight, and using odd remedies learned from a friend Bill Buckhart. The piece ends with a kitchen ghost scare that turns out to be a table cloth.
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United States
Bill Buckhart
Bill
Jake Smith
Stranger and Gladys Zell Exchange Wood Delivery Request
A compelling encounter unfolds as a striking woman asks a planing mill man about a wood delivery for a driver tied to Mr. Zell. The millman and the visitor realize the request centers on Gladys Zell, revealing an odd mix up that ends with mutual recognition.
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Zell
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