Markers Erected to Recall Grayson County’s Early Days
Grayson County residents plan memorial markers at shrines recalling the county history before 1936. Notable sites include old Fort Warren near Ambrose, the first Fannin County seat and early hub for justice, education, and religion. The article notes Fort Preston and Coffee Trading Post origins, Glen Eden’s ties to Holland Coffee, and the Butterfield Trail marker in Sherman, all tied to the 1840s to 1850s development and the county’s creation in 1846.
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Grayson
Grayson County
Texas
Old Fannin County
Warren
John B. Denton
Clarksville
Denton
Constantine Lodge
Daniel Rowlett
Old Fort Preston
Red River
Preston Bend
Holland Coffee
William G. Cooke
Sam Houston
William Preston
Fort Preston
Caddo Lakes
Cypress Bayou
Preston
Dallas
Daniel Duggan
Duggan
Old Sherman
Peter W. Grayson
Republic of Texas
Washington
Santa Anna
Sherman
Samuel Bragg
Sidney Sherman
San Jacinto
Alamo
Goliad
The Preacher's Column on Faith and Sunday School Duty
The column reflects on five local deaths and the impact on town life. It urges persistent church involvement despite weather and flu, notes reduced preaching attendance, and calls parents to set a churchgoing example for children. Brother McFatridge is away, but services proceed with both hours.
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Brother McFatridge
One Decision Husband and Wife Trade Jabs Over Right
A light exchange after a heated argument shows a husband insisting he is usually right and the wife replying that she is usually right as well, highlighting a playful dispute about whose judgment prevails.
County Home Agent Launches Farm Food Plan for 1935
Miss Mamie Hines initiates a county program to grow nutritious foods and reduce cash purchases in 1935. Twenty-three farm women clubs with several hundred members will model budgets for a five person family, detailing garden space, orchard trees, preserved meats, dairy, and feed plans across eight weeks of meetings.
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Mamie Hines
Sudan
Talking Dog In Tacoma Attracts Crowds
Boots the talking Boston terrier in Tacoma, praised by University of Washington professor Frederick Bolton, has drawn crowds and mail that overwhelm the Youngs, who limit visitors to protect the dog’s health. The dog’s phrases include My My I want out I want my mama and I want my mop.
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Tacoma
Wash
Boots
J. M. Young
Frederick Bolton
University of Washington
Young
Americans in Rome Face High Taxes and Costs
A consul office survey shows 1 768 Americans live around Rome with 746 students in schools or studying arts and languages. The report notes 935 dependents, low dollar exchange of about 12 lire per dollar, and high prices for meals cigarettes gasoline and vehicles with rents and a 5 percent tax adding to the burden.
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Rome
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Texas farms plan orchard expansion in Runnels County
The agricultural council in Runnels County forms an orchard committee to solicit bids from nurserymen and asks community associations to canvass for residents seeking fruit trees and vines. Over 700 trees are ordered, as Mrs. Ora Montgomery of Collin County enforces soil preparation rules before planting.
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Runnels
Ora Montgomery
Collin County
Farm Demonstrator Plants 59 Varieties and Cans 1395 Pints
Greenville report notes Mrs. J. F. Greenwade of Hunt County organized a spring garden with 42 vegetable varieties and a fall garden of 17 varieties. She canned 1,395 pints from 80 varieties, with assistance from Miss Bonnie Apple, home demonstration agent, and helped make 150 gallons.
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Greenville
J. F. Greenwade
Hunt County
Bonnie Apple
Enterprise in Mini Farm and Home Canning Noted
Lamar County 4 H member Mary Preston, with a 1.5 acre garden, sold 47.50 in vegetables, canned 51.96, used 34.35 fresh, stored 7.20, and grew 21 varieties. The family of 13 canned 114 spring vegetables, 162 fall tomatoes, and 76 quarts of fruit valued at 11.40.
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Paris
Mary Preston
Midway 4-H Club
Lamar County
Beulah Blackwell
Norris Urges Wealth Division Highlighted Speech
Senator George W. Norris, an honored speaker at a university event in Lincoln, Nebraska, calls for a redistribution of wealth to reduce economic inequality and bolster social welfare programs. He outlines policy proposals and appeals to lawmakers and the public for support.
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Nebraska
Norris
Congress
America
Lincoln
George W. Norris
Uni
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Glen Eden
Randolph Bryant
Robert E. Lee
U. S. Grant
Border Service
Washington Avenue
G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Southern Ice & Util. Co
W. R. Vineyard
A. & M. College Service
Lester Haile
Fair Maid
Sen. Norris
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
AGA
The
American Gas Association Testing Laboratory
Community Natural Gas Company
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