Parker County Farmer Wins Land Bank Prize for Letter
I C Fain of Spring Town Parker County wins the first prize in the Federal Land Bank of Houston letter contest on How I Meet My Installments. His 125 acre farm near Weatherford uses diversified crops, fruit, dairy, poultry, and canning to live largely from home and adjust plans per US agricultural reports.
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Houston
I. C. 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
Accused Should Testify Proposal Draws Debate
Senator Norris proposes changing the federal court code to allow prosecutors to reference a defendant’s failure to testify in closing arguments. He argues even innocent defendants rarely waive the right to testify, while opponents fear pressuring the accused. The Honey Grove Signal notes likely opposition from criminal lawyers.
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Norris
Nebraska
Honey Grove
Cat beside Sir Henry Wyatt in portraits
Sir Henry Wyatt allegedly kept a cat beside him in portraits claiming a cat brought him a pigeon daily while imprisoned by Richard III. The cat’s presence kept him from dying of cold as he could caress her.
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Sir Henry Wyatt
Richard III
Grayson County Judicial Hopeful Seeks Reelection Endorsements
A Grayson County judge announces plans to run for reelection in the Fifteenth District. He recounts September Sherman resolutions urging nonpartisan judiciary and endorses Judge Silas Hare for continued service, with a long list of local lawyers backing the measure and a pledge to continue improved court administration.
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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. S. 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
Haunting Tales of a Fleet Footed Ghost Escape Artist
In a humorous reminiscence Joe Sappington recalls fear of haunts encountered since boyhood. He boasts speed to outrun ghosts at 47 miles per hour while noting domestic duties, grocery bills, and family life as anchors against midnight visitors. He describes a nocturnal ghost visit that failed to scare him away.
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Joe Sappington
United States
Ghost Tales and a Circle of Three Words
A man recounts haunting episodes from childhood and a humorous ghost fixation. He hires a night helper for 25 cents, recalls Bill Buckhart's ghost taming method, and describes near encounters with white haints, family fear, and a kitchen scene where a table cloth misleads as a specter.
Stranger Meets Gladys Zell at Planing Mill
A pretty visitor asks about a wood order and is revealed to be Gladys Zell. She introduces herself and the millman confirms his own identity, prompting a humorous exchange about the requested delivery for Mr. Zell.
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Zell
Gladys Zell
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Jake Smith
Grove
M. E. Greenway
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S. H. Montgomery & Son
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Mangrum’s
Mangrum Bros
Supreme Service
Stateville & Spindle
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