Local Town Gossip and Merchant Ads Mix
Mrs Mary T Ryan visited friends in Sherman on Saturday. Miss Minnie Willis spent the past weekend with friends in Fort Worth. Pierce s Cafe advertises the best fresh oysters and meals. Bonham retailer M C Spivy Co showcases new coats dresses and spring goods from New York. Page notes multiple visits by residents to Paris Celeste Dallas Denison Bailey Terrell and McKinney with family ties and upcoming sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Willis
Fort Worth
Weekend visits and family ties across towns
Miss Amateene May of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton spent the weekend with relatives here. C A McLean was summoned to Tulsa to be at his daughter Fay Dunlap's bedside after an operation. Mrs. T B Moore, Mrs. J P Livingston and children, and R P Gordon with daughter of Sherman visited relatives here Thursday. Mrs Julian Boone of Oklahoma City visits her parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery and other relatives here. Specially priced new garments checked in yesterday and today at M C Spivy Co Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateene May
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
C. A. McLean
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Fay Dunlap
T. B. Moore
J. P. Livingston
R. P. Gordon
Sherman
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Julian Boone
Oklahoma City
Mrs. B. S. Montgomery
Optometrist Promises Proper Eyewear Fit
Miss Mary Rena Penn, a teacher at Northeast Texas Teachers College in Commerce, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Penn. The optometrist R. L. Johnson guarantees satisfaction for correct glasses fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Johnson
Mary Rena Penn
Texas Teachers’ College At
Commerce
Emmet Penn
Mrs J G Camp and son return home to Durant Okla
Mrs J G Camp and her son Jack returned to their Durant Oklahoma home Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W F Humphries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ryon
of McKinney
Mrs. Ryon
Bascom Sears
J. G. Camp
Jack
Durant
Okla
W. F. Humphries
Mrs Bradshaw Returns Home From Visit
Mrs H J Bradshaw and her young daughter returned to their Abilene home Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery.
Alton May Goes to Fort Worth for Pharmacy Course
Alton May travels to Fort Worth for a four month course in pharmacy. He has been employed at Dyer and Jones drug store for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton May
Fort Worth
Dyer & Jones Drug Store
Batsell Visits County Citizens Ahead of Clerk Run
C W Batsell, candidate for county clerk, met voters Friday. His name appears in this week’s political announcement column with a longer notice to follow in a future Sun issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Batsell
Batsell
the Sun
Spring Coats Suits and Dresses Offered for Quick Sale
M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham announces special prices on all new spring coats suits and dresses as they check into the store from their buyer now in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Store Hours Notice From W T Nicholson
Notice to friends and patrons that the store closes promptly at 9 o'clock each Sunday morning and purchases should be made early as the store will not remain open after that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Nicholson
New Smaller Paper Money To Be Issued Next Fall
The 1928 plan introduces reduced size notes from 7 7 16 by 2 1 8 inches to 6 5 16 by 2 11 16 inches. The change aims to save about two million dollars annually, boost print capacity by 30 percent, and produce longer lasting notes that fit easily in pockets and bill folds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury
The Spice of Life Impossible Little Willie
A humorous dialogue sketch features a child named Willie asking for butter and a mother reprovingly asks what he wants. The scene centers on a simple domestic moment with light tension over access to a common kitchen staple.
The Limit Scene of the Dramatic Confrontation
In a wildly dramatic moment the hero confronts the sneering villain Sir Marmaduke declaring he has been reduced to beggary shattered his mother’s heart and eloped with his wife. He warns the foe not to go too far.
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Marmaduke
Man Who Missed the Tackle Mistaken Identity
A football player explains his missed tackle by saying he worked on a coast summer football picture and that the half-back resembled actor Richard Dix. The exchange captures a humorous moment of confusion and sideline banter.
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Richard Dix
Eskimo Christmas Tree Candles Joke
A humorous exchange where one Eskimo asks how the Christmas tree was and the other replies that the candles were the best he ever ate, delivering a playful food pun. The brief joke hinges on the idea of edible candles, a classic wordplay setup.
Underwear Change Sparks Mormon History Debate
An old Pittsburgh newspaper note claims Mormons did not change underwear for seventy five years until two years ago, reflecting a sensational urban legend about religious practices.
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Pittsburgh
Freaks of Nature Lecture Sparks Young Zoologist Remark
A dialogue fragment shows a young zoologist planning a lecture on freaks of nature while a companion muses about being alone and a distant listener.
Under Escort on Tour Resulting Personal Question Exchange
A reported exchange during a tour includes a question about personal conduct. The respondent confirms his wife accompanied him, indicating a private context to the public inquiry. The incident centers on tour etiquette and spouse presence during official engagements.
New Menace to Health Aunt Prudence Keeps Loudspeakers Quiet
In a quirky warning the aunt urges Denny to stay away from the loudspeaker as the announcer sounds congested. The note hints at health concerns and comic discomfort with public broadcasts.
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Prudence
Denny
For Sale Donkey Aged Nine To Ten
A rural notice advertises a donkey for sale estimated at nine to ten years old. The seller provides contact via village ad column and notes the animal is suitable for farm work.
No Encumbrances Farmer and Hobo Exchange Jibe
A short humorous exchange between a farmer and a hobo shows a sharp retort about laziness and self reliance. The farmer’s insult is met with a quick rebuke from the hobo about reputation and effort.
Glum man views rapid work by machine on display
The harassed man is shown over works as a guide explains the machine can do the labor of thirty men. He smiles glumly and remarks that his wife should have married the man who runs the device.
Dying Doctor Delivers Grim Truth To Widow
A colored physician informs Mrs. Johnsing that her husband is beyond recovery after a fever, stating she has the satisfaction of knowing he died cured. The exchange captures a grim, darkly ironic moment reflecting hopeful phrasing in the face of death.
Surgeon Quips On Bill For Scalp Wound Suture
A surgeon jokes about a scalp wound repair costing 30 dollars while the patient quips that they only wanted sewing not hemstitching and embroidery. This light exchange captures a humorous clash over medical charges in a historical newspaper fragment.
Sparing the Star Coach Between Halves
A dialogue heavy fragment shows venting at a coach for not stopping a runner. The scorched remark compares the coach to a bumbling rookie, criticizing reaction and effort during a tense moment.
Woman and husband talk rope in witty exchange
In a humorous exchange, Sve comments that a man should give his wife plenty of rope. Ernest replies that he did with his wife and she skipped, highlighting a playful marital banter.
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Ernest
Gates Ajar
A column anecdote recounts a mispronunciation about a deceased neighbor to be "in terned" as the family plans her burial and jokingly calls it incriminat ed. The humorous exchange reflects language mixups in everyday speech.
Radio Exchange Sparks Compliment Amid Static
Elizabeth asks for thoughts on their radio and Mary replies that the station is wonderful with notably powerful and distinct static, praising the comparison to their own equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Mary
Nighttime electricity complaint echoes in dim light
A householder tells an electric company clerk that lights are poor only after dark, prompting the clerk to note the issue is noticed mainly at certain times. The exchange hints at intermittent lighting problems and customer frustration during evening hours.
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Electric Company
Aid to Fond Memory Young Zoologist Lecture
A reminiscence highlights a young zoologist invited to lecture by wireless. The fragment notes a fond memory and a cherished dialogue, hinting at a public or friendly appreciation of the late figure.
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Darling
Lengthy Legs and Short Donkey Ad in Maryville Paper
An odd ad from Maryville California notes a woman cannot ride a donkey because her legs are too long while the donkey’s legs are too short. The piece cites coins on her toes causing her feet to bump the ground.
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Law
Maryville
Cal
Speedy Trade-In and the New Father Gag
A humorous dialogue exchanges a speedy trade in of a baby as a running joke. A mother pleads about the recent arrival while the father presents a quick switch. The piece plays on domestic mixer and comic timing.
Do You Think Autos Are Ruining The Younger Generation
A witty exchange about cars and youth features the Junkman quipping that the younger generation is harming autos rather than the reverse. The dialogue reflects light social humor and nostalgia.
Want Ad Column Trial Yields Results For Others
The newspaper notes success from trial runs of the Want Ad column, stating that it delivers outcomes for other advertisers and urging local merchants to try it. The feature emphasizes efficiency and wide reach for small businesses seeking visibility.
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Ttems
Mary T. Ryan
John Philip Barbee of
McKinney
Jack Webster
Trenton
Eugene Melver
Bailey
Mrs. C. S. Witt
Celeste
J. F. Lilley
T. J. Lilley
Maggie Montgomery
John Pace
Paris
A. A. Adams
O. L. Jones
New Spring Goods
J. T. Northern
Terrell
R. S. Morehead
Mrs. Clay Horton
Dallas
Joe Johnson
Anna Ruth
Denison
D. S. Carr
Jack and
Billie Earl Montgomery
J. L. England
Electric Mills
Mississippi
J. R. England
Frank Thomas
Whitesboro
E. O. Thomas
Tom Bean
Mangrum
Willie
Wives
Gates Ajar
M. G
Bow- Wright Drug Co
Price
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
McAlester Field
Whitewright Lumber Company
Garland Gas Ranges
Pittsburg
Whitewright
Bath
Farm News
Southwest
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