Fort Worth News Notes and Local Outlook 1920
Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers are asked to notify if copies are missed. Washington and Texas politics heat up as Cone Johnson leaves the governor race while Joe Bailey draws closer. Road bond issues lag due to higher materials costs and inadequate funding. The Armenian relief fund is urged and shade trees are recommended to beautify homes. Sunday law enforcement affects entertainment venues and the American Legion weighs in, with plans to reopen next Sunday.
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Texas
Old Ft. Worth
Pastors’ Association
The
American Legion
Mineral water banquet for Editor Fore of Van Alstyne Leader
A local tribute planned for Editor Fore of the Van Alstyne Leader as a winter ending celebration. The event, described as a bonfire and crutch pile theme, promises communal gathering and recognition of Fore’s work.
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Fore
van Alstyne
Quarrel Disco Between Whitewright and Van Alstyne Feud
Local editor Waggoner of Whitewright Sun and Parker of Sherman Democrat are invited to a banquet in Whitewright to settle a feud with playful threats and wagers over Tioga mineral water and town rankings. The exchange includes taunts from Tioga Herald and Van Alstyne Leader urging fair terms and reconciliation.
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Itor Waggoner
Whitewright Sun
Parker
The
Sherman Democrat
Tioga Herald
Fore
Tioga
Waggoner
Wagoner
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Van
Many Texans Honored By President Wilson
Washington story notes how many Texans held national offices under President Wilson. It mentions Attorney General Gregory and Postmaster General Burleson as Texans who served in cabinet roles, with other Texas ties claimed in Treasury. The piece reflects Washington speculation about state representation. It closes with a stray line, Meet me at church.
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Washington
Wilson
Texas
Gregory
Burleson
Treasury Department
Missouri
New York
Lansing
Pennsylvania
Obituary: S B Williams Pioneer Porter's church member dies
S B Williams aged 74 a Porter's church pioneer in Fannin County died last week after a long illness. A Confederate veteran he settled in the county after the war and helped its development. He was active in politics and Methodist church affairs and left a large family living near the old homestead. Interment was at Porter's cemetery following a funeral led by Rev GC Childress.
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S. B
Lee) Williams
Porter’s Church
GC. C. Childress
Porter's Cemetery
Williams
Fannin County
Mermnber
Texas Has 75 Millionaires From New Oil Fields
The United States Treasury reports 1919 ended with 75 Texas millionaires. 37 earned 150000 yearly, 13 earned 200000, one 300000, two 400000, one 1 million, two 1.5 million, and one 4.5 million. Names are not disclosed by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Texas
United State Treasury
Lone Star
Obenchain Dies At Greenville Home In February
C. KE. Obenchain died at his Greenville home on February 15. He was known for tuning pianos in the area and visited here several times a year. He had a pleasing personality and many friends will regret his passing.
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C. KE. Obenchain
Greenville
Hurry Up Mrs Pester Says Man Urges Speedy Dress
dialogue snippet shows a husband urging his wife to hurry and dress faster as she responds she will be dressed soon, with playful exchange about clothes going out of style. The readable fragment captures domestic banter and tempo.
Demonstration on Car and Tractor Care Saturday
Representatives from Sherman Auto and Tractor School will give a demonstration and lecture on automobile and tractor engine care on the vacant lot north of Roberts Garage next Saturday at 3 30 o clock. All interested in car care welcome.
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Sherman Auto and Tractor School
Roberts Garage
Shoe repair note invites best work from G. W. Parker
An invitation urges artisans and farmers with tractors to attend and highlights G. W. Parker as the source of the best shoe repair work. The notice promotes local trades and invites participation at a community event or gathering.
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G. W. Parker
Madill Man Visits Wife and Child at Sears Home
Marvin Bryant of Madill Oklahoma spent Sunday with his wife and baby who are visiting at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs R L Sears.
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Marvin Bryant
Madill
Oklahoma
R. L. Sears
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J. H. Waggoner
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Joe Bailey
Bao, A At
S. B. Williams
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ferguson
Sears Grain Co
J. L. Cantrell
Galveston
Dr. Pierce
Houston
Finn
Washington Ave
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
A. Y. Creacer
F. W. Creacer
Sherman
A. Y. Creager & Co
Sherman, Texas
F. E. Redwine
S. B. Hatchett
West Texas Real Estate Co
Tohoka
Lynn County
First National Bank
Tahoka
S. C. Horton
Interni
R. C. Brown
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