Mexicans jailed on burglary charge in Whitesboro
Joe Morend and Jerman Reizas were placed in the county jail in Sherman after a Whitesboro burglary at McMahon's dry goods store. Bond set at ex am in ing trial was under 1000 dollars each. A third Mexican fled as Morend and Roizas were seized with four suitcases of goods valued at about 1500 dollars.
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Sherman
Joe Morend
Jerman Reizas
Joe McMahon
Whitesboro
Morend
Roizas
McMahon
Boyd Craig
Estes
Brick Barnett
Barnett
Deputy County Clerk Sues Her Own Marriage Permit
In Bartlesville Oklahoma on December 30 Miss Victoria Fournier deputy clerk of Washington County issued her own marriage license to Warren Milligan a local newspaper reporter. After completion she instructed him to raise his right hand and swear to the statements.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Victoria Fournier
Washington County
Warren Milligan
State Treasury Enters 1921 With Ample Cash
Austin reports the Texas State treasury begins 1921 with a $6,986,821 fund balance. General revenue stands at $5,004,922, up from $4,386,500 last year, despite a $4,000,000 appropriation to the school fund. Permanent school fund shows $141,458 and the highway department $1,315,943.
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Austin
General Revenue
State Highway Department
Freight line seeks loan for secondhand engine
The Frederickburg and Northern railroad in Texas asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 20000 loan to buy a good secondhand locomotive. The road warns that without a new engine by spring it may suspend operations.
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Washington
Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farmers Mutual Insurance Holds Annual Convention in Sherman
Policy holders of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Grayson County Texas meet in Sherman on January 15 1921 at 1 pm for business. Hamlet C Smith secretary treasurer Sherman Texas signs notice.
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Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Association
Grayson County
Texas
M Anual
Sherman
Hamlet C. Smith
Sec.Treas
Near-sighted man opens near bar selling near-beer in Tickville
Dunk Botts reports in Tickville that a near-sighted man runs a near bar selling near beer. Jefferson Potlocks notes a society woman's kitchen shower. Slim Pickens hunts and shoots at a bran, believing the barn moved. Sile Kildhen suggests warming a cold nose by smelling a hot stove.
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Cricket Hicks
Tickville
Jefferson Potlocks
Slim Pickens
Postmaster Ponders Self Quotation And Creek Find
The Postmaster notes that men quote themselves more than great men. Sidney Hocks found a wooden leg drifting down Gander Creek on Saturday and laments luck that savors of value but cannot be used. The Mail Carrier added a cow bell to his horse, hinting that events cast shadows ahead.
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Sidney Hocks
Gander Creek
President Refuses 150000 for Writing One Article
Washington December 29 President Wilson rejected a syndicate offer of 150000 to write an article of his own choosing stating no article warranted such payment. The report from the White House notes the decision as final and unrelated to other events.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Local Turnip Quirk Highlights Editor Skim of Tidings
A brief clipping notes Clair Hancock’s bid for publicity by presenting the Tidings editor with a bushel of turnips while time is cited as a factor in balancing cheerfulness with worries.
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Clair Hancock
Local Anecdotes From A Saturday Night Dance
Sile Kilden, at a protracted meeting last summer, visited a Musket Ridge dance and lost control of both feet. Cricket Hicks forgot his collar for Sunday laundry. Yam Sims rode a mule in a parade with Sousa on a French harp. Raz Barlow plans to attend Calf Ribs neighborhood for a wedding with uncertain coins. Atlas Peck reportedly attempted suicide by jumping from a persimmon tree after political disappointment.
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Sile Kilden
Cricket Hicks
Yam Sims
Sousa
Atlas Peck
Ballard's Snow Liniment Drops Pain Quickly
A rubbing application relieves aching joints rheumatic pains and neuralgia. Ballard's Snow Liniment is a penetrating remedy offered in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by Dyer Jones druggists.
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Ballard
Dyer & Jones Druggists
Rub My Tism Cures Bruises and Skin Ailments
A brief wartime era health note advertises Rub My Tism as a cure for bruises cuts burns sores tetter and similar skin conditions asserting wide healing use.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strengthener. It claims to enrich blood with iron and purify with quinine, destroying malaria and grip germs. pitched as pleasant for adults and children. price 60c.
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Grove
Contract Set for New Hotel in Denison
Denison January 3 The Mann Construction Company of Dallas has been awarded the contract to erect the new hotel in Denison. The project calls for about $300,000 in construction and $400,000 for the completed and furnished building. The hotel was secured through a stock company formation.
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Denison
Jan
The
Mann Construction Company of
Dallas
Local Citizens Rebuild After Denison Hotel Fire
An article notes residents form a committee to aid recovery after the Denison Hotel was destroyed by fire. It promotes Herbine with claims of prompt relief for biliousness constipation and indigestion, priced 60 cents and sold by Dyer & Jones druggists.
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Denison
P. J. Pierce & Sons' Cafe Spotlight
A brief nod to P. J. Pierce & Sons' Cafe as a local gathering place famed for good food and social warmth. The notice emphasizes its role as a community hub.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
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Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Columbus Allsop
Peachie Sims
Raz Barlow
Frisby Hancock
Calf Ribs
Dyer & Jones
Dray Line
Ode Crowell
Garland & Hileman
Hudson, Davis & Company
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