Farm hand retires after oil wealth of 51 a day
Franklin Kentucky February 6 James Arthur Poteet whose income rose from one dollar to fifty one dollars a day after five oil wells were drilled on his 64 acre farm has quit his job to enjoy wealth He built a home with his own hands for 250 dollars and plans to spend more The land was once considered worthless and the fortune has brought radio coverage and inquiries for donations from neighbors Simpson County residents expect him to become the richest man in the area
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Franklin, Ky
James Arthur Poteet
Poteet
Simpson County
Obliging Scientist Offers Psychic Aid in Trade
The Sun’s want column invites readers to buy a novelty service as a joke about a famed alienist offering his skills. A quip suggests mutual aid in trouble, with playful banter about proving madness and a lighthearted price of 25 cents.
Chippewa Chief Ga-Be-Nah-Gewn-Wonce Dies at 137
Ga-Be-Nah-Gewn-Wonce also known as John Smith, a Chippewa Indian, dies at 137 after a week of pneumonia in Cass Lake Minnesota. He was a former scout for the Chippewas in wars with the Sioux and recalled War of 1812 events. Married eight times and survived only by adopted son Tom Smith. He helped film The Recollections of Ga-Be-Nah-Gewn-Wonce shown nationwide.
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Cass Lake
Minn
John Smith
Smith
Twin Cities
Chicago
United States
Card of thanks for Geo W Lindsey burial assistance
The Lindsey family extends sincere thanks to those who helped arrange the funeral and burial of Geo W Lindsey. Their sympathy eased the sorrow and they remember the kindness. Signed by Mrs Geo W Lindsey Jim Lindsey A T Phillips and Family. Sun advertise sales offered.
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Geo. W. Lindsey
Jim Lindsey
A. T. Phillips and Family
Notice of Probate for W C Fain Estate
Texas notice to Grayson County officials for publication of the estate of W C Fain. Eliza J Fain filed in Grayson County Court for letters testamentary to probate the will. Hearing set at the Court House Shermah on the first Monday in May 1922.
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State of
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
W. C. Fain
Eliza J. Fain
Shermah
C. M. Cole
City of
Sherman
A. D
Speaker for One Day Portrait Arrives in Capitol
A new painting hangs in Washington showing Theodore Mead Pomeroy Auburn New York the only man in U S history to serve as speaker of the house for one day He held the post during Schuyler Colfax's vice presidency until a new speaker was named on March 4 Also an advertisement seeks men or women to sell guaranteed hosiery earning 40 dollars weekly full time and 1 dollar hourly spare time with no experience needed International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa a27
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Washington
House of Representatives
Theodore Mead Pomeroy
Auburn
N. Y
Schuyler Colfax
House
Pomeroy
Moroh
Eagle Hosiery Mills
Darby
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Whitewright City Financial Statement Summary
A terse entry from the Whitewright city financial statement shows general fund expenditures. The readable fragment notes total fund outlays but lacks specific figures, departments, or dates. Further details are needed to identify exact totals and spending categories.
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