Back to Saloon Days by Joe Sappington
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts saloons with Volstead era limits. It recounts a generous drunkard, Bill Todd, who defeats the Murdock gang. a patriotic but violent Dick Larkin. and broader remarks on how alcohol loosens virtue and stirs courage, greed, and prejudice amid early American saloon life.
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Joe Sappington
Croesus
Amerpoil
Mr. Volstead
Bill Todd
Bill
Murdock
Murdocks
Golden Rule
Murdock Brothers
Dick Larkin
Maine
Havana
Pedro
United States
Curtain Falls on Historic Institution Doors Close Forever
The institution in its day and its supporters fought to keep it open but the curtain has been lowered for good despite appeals. The closure marks the end of an era for the community and its longtime friends.
Obituary of J. H. Ford Survived by eight children
J H Ford died at his son H J Ford's home in Whitewright on January 22. Born in Cameron County Tennessee in 1846, he moved to Arkansas in 1850 and married Rachael Ellen Long in 1870. He leaves eight children, two of whom W R Ford of Tom Bean and H J Ford of Whitewright. He was a Christian Church member. The body with W R and H J Ford was taken to Garfield Arkansas for burial in the family cemetery.
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J. H. Ford
H. J. Ford
Whitewright
Mr. Ford
Cameron County
Tenn
J. T. Ford
Arkansas
Rachael Ellen Long
W. R. Ford
Tom Bean
Wonders of radio reach 6500 miles to Johannesburg
The Associated Press reports a human voice transmitted by radio from WOR Newark to Johannesburg, heard by Frank Wadsworth on January 10. The 6500 mile distance surpasses the 1924 WOR record of 9300 miles to Tokyo. A Sun Want Ad will sell it for you.
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Associated Press
Johannesburg
South Africa
WOR
Newark
N. J
Frank W. Wadsworth
Tokio
Japan
The Tale Of Tonsils And The Whittling Surgeon
A humorous historical romp on tonsils born not grown, once linked to many ailments. It recalls early surgery when extraction was risky, then contrasts with modern practice where the patient sits in a chair as the surgeon wields tools and whistles, turning the procedure into entertainment.
Surgeon and assistants prune property as a house burns
A Baltimore Evening Sun excerpt describes a surgeon pruning property not to taste, while white-clad assistants watch a house burn. The remark notes a surgeon needs at least seven assistants to be a regular specialist and adds that once a tonsil is removed it is a total loss.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Card of Thanks for J H Ford
We thank neighbors and friends for kind deeds and sympathy during our father and grandfather J H Ford s illness and after his death The Children
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J. H. Ford
Witty Exchange From The Sun Yet Promos Farm News Bargain
An archival blurb notes a humorous line about Methuselah’s age and asks what became of birthday and Christmas gifts. It mentions available issues of The Sun and Dallas Semi Weekly Farm News for 2.25 dollars.
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The
Sun
Dallas
Why He Didn't Suit A Wind-Broken Horse
An Oregon man tried to sell a wind-broken but sleek horse. The owner paraded the animal for a buyer who, after inspecting the coat, remarked on its beauty. The buyer then paused, removed his pipe, and stated that while the coat looked fine, he did not like the horse's pants.
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Oregon
White's Cream Vermifuge Sold for Worm Treatment
Sickly children show many worm symptoms including pale color dark circles under eyes and lack of play. White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a sure destruction for worms, harmless to the child, priced 35e and sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
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Zane Grey
Tonto Basin
Odeon Theatre
Chesley Rutledge
Odeon Program
Johnnie Hines
Tom Mix
Arizona Cow Country
Tony
Richard Dix
Paramount
Jazz Weekly
Lois Wilson
Postoffice Confectionery
Boost Whitewright
Planters National Bank
Dyer & Jones
Nya
Ertra
Lice
J. W. Davidson
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Mangrum Brothers
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