War Duty Message Sparks Grayson Courtroom Salute
In Sherman Texas on February 11 the Fifteenth District Court paused as District Clerk B D Dye read a telegram from Governor Hobby urging individual responsibility for the war effort. Citizens rose to salute the flag and pledge service, prompted by the governor’s call to consider bond purchases and personal contributions to victory.
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Sherman
Texas
Fifteenth District Court
B. D. Dye
W. P. Hobby
Grayson County War Council
Cal T. Freeman
Death of Texarkana Railway Claim Agent Joe Taylor
Joe M. Taylor died in Texarkana on Tuesday at 6:45 PM while preparing to move his family for his new role with Cotton Belt railway. The Sherman resident had been recovering from measles when pneumonia caused his death. He was son in law of Mr. and Mrs. John Chumbley of Kentuckytown and well known locally. His body was shipped to Tom Bean for services and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sherman.
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Joe M. Taylor
Cotton Belt Railway
Texarkana
Sherman
Mr. Taylor
John Chumbley
Kentuckytown
Tom Bean
Oak Hill Cemetery
Knight to Speak Here on War Duty at Whitewright
Hon R E L Knight of Dallas, president of the State Fair of Texas, will deliver a patriotic address at the Methodist church in Whitewright next Sunday at 3 p m. The public is invited and urged to attend to learn how to perform war obligations and duties.
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R. E. L. Knight
Dallas
Texas
Whitewright
Knight
Mr. Knight
Central Christian Church Adjusts Evening Service Time
Central Christian Church changes Sunday evening service from 7:00 to 7:30 PM. Morning sermon titled The Deity of Jesus and evening sermon The Signs of the Times, both by Pastor A. E Major. All are welcome to attend.
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Jesus
A. E Major
Special Furniture Sale Emphasizes Cash Deals and Low Costs
A local shop promotes cash only purchases with a small stock and frequent new arrivals. It claims savings from low rent, labor, and no bad debt reserves, promising quick fulfillment if a desired item is not in stock and urging customers to compare prices before buying.
War Speeches Heard At Presbyterian Church
Dr. T. A. Wharton and Judge G. P. Webb spoke to a large audience at the Presbyterian church on war work and the necessity of Germany's defeat. The pair urged civic duty and shared in the wartime spirit, emphasizing community responsibilities on all citizens.
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T. A. Wharton
G. P. Webb
Sherman
Presbyterian Church
City Hall
Germany
Friendly note from T B Moorr inviting to new dry goods store
T B Moorr writes to friends announcing a store partnership with T H Lively and inviting patrons to visit. He explains a shift from a private plan to a dry goods shop offering a stocked selection and a welcoming, businesslike experience.
Vinol claimed to cure chronic coughs in North Carolina
In Lagrange North Carolina W D Ren reports long chronic cough relief after trying Vinol he says it cured his cough helped him sleep and he gained twelve pounds The ad claims Vinol as the best tonic and tissue builder Not a patent medicine and a money back guarantee offered by DYER JONES druggists with formula on every bottle
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Lagrange, N. C
W. D. Ren
Lagrange
N. C
Dyer & Jones
Whitewright Warehouse stockholders meet Friday afternoon
All stockholders of the Whitewright State Warehouse are asked to meet at the First National Bank in Whitewright Friday at three o'clock. W. H. Kina and Earl Groleman announce a new Sears Auto Company's garage expert will oversee auto repair work. The Dallas delivered address by Robert B. Knight at Travis Street M. E. Church is praised for its influence on civic duty and emancipation discourse.
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Whitewright State
First National Bank
Whitewright
W. H. Kina
Earl Groleman
Denison
Sears Auto Company
Robert BE. Lee Knight
Dallas
Travis Street
M. E. Church
Mr. Knight
Sherman Democrat
Uncle Sam's Thrift Campaign Aims to Build Savings Habits
The article urges thrift stamps and a “paying patriot” ethic to shift Americans from reliance on charity toward banking. It notes a prior thrift deficit and highlights the Sherman Business College faculty contributing $5 monthly to war savings, promoting thrift education to raise youths' earnings and saving capacity.
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Business College
Sherman Business College
Grove's General Tonic Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old Grove's tonic advertisement touts quinine and iron as key ingredients. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system with a price of 60 cents.
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Hobby
Grayson
Central Christian Church
Tom
T. H. Lively
Mr. Lively
Yours Truly, T. B. Moorr
Uncle Sam
Thrift Campaign
Grove
Odeon
Fox
Tom Mix
Frank Mann
Wm. S. Hart
Russia
Eastern Front
Pathe Co
Francis
Dumain
United States
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Elmer Sweeny
Ford
Chevrolet
Robertsgarage
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