Senate Bill Makes Libel a Felony
Austin feb 3 among six bills by the senate monday afternoon that outstanding was the measure by senator pierce b ward of cleburne making libel a felony and punishable by a maximum of two to four years in the penitentiary senator a j wirtz of seguin made an unsuccessful attempt to strike out that part of the bill which would give courts authority to order sheriffs to destroy evidence of the libel the temper of the senate on the measure was indicated by the vote of 28 to 3 on a fruitless motion to table the amendment
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Austin
Senate
Pierce B. Ward
Cleburne
A. J. Wirtz
Seguin
Epworth League Program Preview in Bonham Church
Epworth League invites attendees to a Sunday gathering featuring The Conquest of Selfishness with scripture references Romans and Matthew. Leader scripture reading, discussion questions led by John Reeves, and talks on Selfishness in Pleasure, Business, and Home. Uploaded by M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham.
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Epworth League
Beveridge Brents
Christine Stuckey
John Reeves
Texan Dies When Airplane Crashes
Glenn Webb of Big Lake died from injuries after a plane piloted by Ed Helton lost control and dived near the Orient Railroad tracks at 5 45 p m on Monday. Webb, fatally injured, died ten minutes later. He is survived by his parents and a brother and sister in Big Lake. Helton planned air service between Fort Worth Dallas and the Reagan County oil fields.
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Big Lake
Texas
Glenn Webb
Ed Helton
Webb
Helton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Reagan County
Whitewright-Sherman Bus Schedule By Jenkins Line
The Whitewright Sherman Bus runs from Whitewright at 8:00 a.m. 2:20 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Return trips depart Sherman from Red Ball station at 7:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. Telephone 228 for a bus.
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Whitewright Sherman
Whitewrighht
Sherman
Whitewright
Red Ball
Dry goods sales promotion from M C Spivy Co Bonham
A promotional notice urges readers to cover their dry goods needs with a handsome display over the next sixty days. The ad quotes M C Spivy & Co of Bonham praising a recent buying trip and notes availability in Whitewright.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Wallace Wallace united in Greenville marriage
Miss Jessie Lee Little and Mr. I. E. Wallace were married at 6 30 last Thursday evening at Rev Whiteside's home in Greenville. Miss Little teaches in Whitewright schools and was accompanied by friends. Mr. Wallace is a Metropolitan Business College student in Dallas. They left for Dallas after the ceremony. Mrs. Wallace will teach again in Whitewright until contract ends. A store note from Bonham advertises new goods and value for the 1925 season from M. C. Spivy & Co.
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Jessie Lee Little
I. EK. Wallace
Greenville
Rev. Whiteside
Miss Little
Whitewright
Hayden Hamilton
Pennington Groves
Lucille Hampton
Dess Reynolds
Wallace
Metropolitan Business College
Dallas
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Office Change For Joe Hamilton Magnolia Agent
Joe Hamilton, Magnolia agent, announces office move to Huffines and Bailey garage. He lists telephone number 27 and advertises quick delivery of gasoline coal oil and related goods by his truck, urging customers to call for fast service.
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Huffines & Bailey
Joe Hamilton
Magnolia
Local families visit relatives and attend events in Bonham and Savoy
News from Enterprise notes W R Saye and child ren visiting uncle R F Broyles in Savoy. M L Seay and daughters, Lola Mae and Robbie Broyles at Baptist Workers' Conference in Bonham. G L Bridges of Blue Ridge visiting daughter R N West. Rich family visit Pilot Point. W C Brown and Irene travel to Slaton. Tom White visits Jess and Mrs Smith in Savoy. store ad proclaims seasonal styles, colorings, and values with service pledge from M C Spivy & Co Bonham.
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W. R. Saye
Savoy
Saye
R. F. Broyles
M. L. Seay
Mary Anna
Martha Lynn
Lola Mae
Robbie Broyles
Baptist Workers’ Conference
Bonham
G. L. Bridges
Blue Ridge
R. N. West
West
Enterprise School
Fat-Reducing Mixture Ad Turns Comedic Warning
A druggist tells his stout wife not to enter the shop for a minute while he tries to sell six bottles of his fat-reducing mixture. The quip captures a1950s style dash of humor, reflecting playful advertising norms and domestic banter.
Pedestrian Death Cited After Road Dispute Sparks Debate
A London opinion writer notes the pedestrian did not have the final say in a clash with a motorist over road rights. The coroner is mentioned as the typical final authority in such fatalities.
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London
Recaltitrant Patient and Dosing Dilemma Revealed
A pharmacist patient exchange shows Mrs Johnson claiming she followed directions for a medicine but ran out, while the doctor questions adherence. Separately a 1925 business note from M C Spivy & Co. and regional newspapers cites aims to break records in volume and efficiency for Bonham Sun and Dallas News with pricing at $2.25.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Provisions of 1924 Income Tax Law Section 223
Under oath, individuals must file a return detailing gross income and deductions. Requirements apply to single filers with net income of 1000 or more, married filers not living with spouse, married filers with combined income of 2500 or more, and anyone with gross income of 5000 or more. Continued next week.
Bank Records Open to Tax Inspection
The Supreme Court affirmed lower courts allowing federal tax inspectors to examine bank records for income tax assessment. The First National Bank of Mobile Alabama had refused an internal revenue agent access to two taxpayers accounts claiming confidentiality.
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Washington
Supreme Court
First National Bank of Mobile
Ala
Internal Revenue
Great Spring Business Invitation to Dry Goods Trade
A company announces special spring preparation and invites a large concourse of patrons to share the advertised advantages for dry goods users in the region. The note emphasizes confidence and a broad welcoming audience for the promotion.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Card of Thanks from the Ownby Family
The Ownby family thanks neighbors and friends for favors after their loss by fire. They invite help or service from M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham, to assist others in need and offer their own services.
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J. P. Ownby
Influenza Dominates Weekly Communicable Disease Report
The weekly report by State Health Officer Dr H O Sappington shows influenza with 4226 cases for the week ending Jan 24 far surpassing other diseases. Other entries include pneumonia 302, mumps 163, measles 66, tuberculosis 55, whooping cough 58, typhoid 37, scarlet fever 64, smallpox 43, diphtheria 84, and rabies human 2, among others.
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H. O. Sappington
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