Lexington lynch mob shootings recall twelve years ago
A memorial recall notes a mob assault on the Lexington courthouse during a negroes trial, met by police and state troops resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. The piece also reports civic finances including the 1940s era city budget figures and mayoral commentary on fund usage for fire and public works.
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Lexington
Court House
R. T. Pennington
Blue Bird Club
F. M. Echols
Bride Nearly Marries Best Man By Mistake In Gloucestershire
A Gloucestershire wedding ends in farce as the best man steps forward to sign the register pretending to be the groom. The clergyman learns no one asked the groom questions and the ceremony is repeated with the true bridegroom taking his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Gloucestershire
Wealth and Wisdom: A Study in True Success
A wealthy older man reflects on life and how relentless money pursuit hindered his fulfillment. He urges youth to broaden interests in beauty, music, books, art, history, nature, and to value wealth without worshiping it. The dialogue contrasts monetary gain with a richer, more informed life.
Bilgewater Laughs as Gifted Umbrella Sparks Reunion
In a playful exchange Bilgewater and Slum Gullion joke about disguise and recognition. The dialogue hints at a reunion moment sparked by a new beard eye patch muffler and clothes while urging readers to spend money in Whitewright.
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Bilgewater
Allred Seeks Grayson County Tax Assessor Post
C Carl Allred of Bells announces as a Democratic candidate for Grayson County tax assessor in the July 23, 1932 primary. He recalls roots in Bells, education, farming start, four years as Bells assessor, and four years as Bells Gin Company bookkeeper, inviting investigation of life and qualifications. He plans to meet every qualified voter in the east part of the county and asks for support.
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Grayson County
Texas
Bells
Iice County
Albert
Callie Allred
Renne
Lydia Allred
W. C. Witcher
Uncle Clay
Chimp
Beulah Moore
Bells Gin Company
Sloan Announces Candidacy for Public Weigher
Tom Sloan son of J G Sloan of Pilot Grove announces his candidacy for public weigher of precinct three subject to the Democratic primary in July. He cites business training and farming experience, notes a disabling accident seven years ago, and pledges diligent service and hiring help during the cotton season.
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the Sun
Sunset Magazine
Japan
United States
Odeon Theatre
Emma Fay Parker
Hazel Benedict
Ruby Ross
Pearl McLean
Dale McGaughey
Odd Fellows Lodge
D. R. Lewis
A. Ray
Whitewright
A. L. Paschall
Royse City
Paul Roberts
Fort Worth
Paul
J. L. Boone
Will Boone
Commissioners’ Court
Walnut Grove
Tom Bean
A. T. Phillips
East Whitewright
A. J. Lee
T. H. Sears
Tom Sloan
J. G. Sloan
Pilot Grove
Sloan
Speed Records and Rubber Traits in Arizona
The Candlewood of Arizona is described as possessing rubber like properties and the ability to vulcanize properly. The Territorial Historical Museum at Juneau, Alaska, reportedly holds 20 000 Eskimo curios and relics.
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Arizona
Territorial Historical Museum
Juneau
Alaska
Upstairs Furniture Sale Items From Bankrupt Stock
Upstairs furniture sale offers new and second hand pieces priced low from surplus stock. Upholstery, rugs, beds, mattress, gas range, piano, portable radio and living suite advertised by Lem Tittsworth of Bonham with several discount prices.
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Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Joke in which child tricks mother with prayer
A girl who was sent to the den to think things over returns smiling and says she prayed. She clarifies she did not ask for help to be good but for God to help her mother endure her antics.
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Jean
Boy Returns Marbles After Mother’s Reproof
The boy Willie shows a handful of mar ks and tells his mother he won them from Bobby Smith. She scolds him for playing marbles for keeps and orders him to return all marbles to Bobbie. He agrees and asks if he should return a vase won at Mrs. Smith’s bridge party as well.
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Little Willie
Bobby Smith
Billie
Bobbie
Mrs. Smith
Professor Quips About Aspirin in Salicylic Ester Joke
A chemistry professor jokes about a prepared monoacitic acid ester of salicylic acid asking for aspirin. A druggist quips by clarifying the common name aspirin. The exchange highlights the origin of the famous pain reliever.
Misunderstood Lawyer and Ball Game Jokes and Barbershop Gags
A collection of short humorous lines and quips. A lawyer scans a will then jokes about fees. A registrar asks party affiliation and a remarried joke. A ball game remark about feathers and two picked teams. Barber shop window gag about a light. Several one liners on age and health.
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Mickey
Fragmentary classroom dialogue hints at varied topics
A stitched sequence shows students and teachers debating humorously on topics from eggs and hens to Gandhi and clothing. The exchange includes jokes about bridges, a divorce, and names like Gandhi and Pretzeltwist, with multiple speakers identified.
Frivolous quips spill from crowds at city street chat
Snappy remarks mix with gossip as locals jab at love and shops. A bold joke about divorce echoes a curious scene while others tease about fashion, a lampshade mistaken for a dress, and a late night sprinkler mishap at Boots party. A librarian notes Frimpson's dirty reputation.
Mule Trade on the Texas Frontier
A rider asks a bystander for a mule priced at one hundred dollars. A rival offers five dollars, prompting the rider to descend and explain that a nine five dollar difference is worth keeping the mule for its youth. A quip about business prospects follows noting the ascent of a steep grade.
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Texas
Rotario
Fragmentary barber shop banter from an old scene
A barber presses a hair tonic on a thinning customer while a passerby notes national unrest. A rural observer jokes about plowin season as a father and son exchange terse, clipped lines.
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A humorous African American dialect exchange riffs on biblical Daniel and lions with a joke about circuses and a salary cut. The dialogue contrasts literal belief with casual financial chatter, ending with a character quipping about a dress sale.
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Hudson, Davis & Co
Emma Gordon
Dallas
J. R. Jordan
Ed LaRoe
Fred Wilson
War Department
B. B. Hall
L. LaRoe & Co
J. R. Oliver
J. E. Wright
C. P. Johnson
Glenn Doss
The
Gates Bakery
Whitewright Institution
Whitewright Lumber Co
Orly Service
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Newman
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Igeon
Anne Nee
Eee Eeewene
Greyhound
Poseeste Welanianseenis Apsieciaee
Icycle
Clubber
Miss Diamond
Mahatma Gandhi
Lissen
Hurja
R. B. Nall
Sherman, Texas
Reeves Cleaning Plant
Issen
Flopsy
Frimpson
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Daniel
Pahson
Bradder Smiff
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Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
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