Sammy Edwards Switches Careers Back to Taxi Life
Sammy Edwards abandons the leopard trainer path after a barbed close call in a New York parade. He escapes the cage when the leopard Caliph lunges, saving Kitty Elwood who spotted him amid the crowd. He returns to Harriman’s taxi days, securing his old job within seconds.
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Ammy Edwards
Icus
Fosdick
McGuire
Sam
The
Cat and
Sammy
Kitty Elwood
Kitty
Sam Edwards
Kit
Circus
New York
Tabby
Caliph
Eliza
Hindoo
Deuce
Harriman
Sammy Edwards
Ferguson
Schoolbooks of Long Ago from Nippur Tablets
Professor Langdon of Oxford reveals that tablets from Nippur stored at the University of Pennsylvania are ancient schoolbooks. They show children 4200 years ago learning arithmetic geography history and grammar with distinct multiplication tables. The tablets also depict phonetic signs and early use of writing syllables forming words.
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Langdon
Oxford
Eng
University of Pennsylvania
Christian Herald
Strange Flowers Blooming From War Wreckage In No Man’s Land
Strange plants sprout from shell holes on French battlefields, botanists believe seeds buried decades ago may germinate after long dormancy. A London botanist cites seeds buried for over 60 years and even ancient Egyptian mummies’ seeds that later sprout, suggesting war-torn soil creates new growing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Man’s Land
London
Return of the Wanderers in Crimson Gulch Gibberish
A playful exchange notes fear of universal prohibition and praises Crimson Gulch improvement. Cactus Joe worries dry laws push troublemakers to nearby Coyote Center, while speculating prohibition may lure them back home.
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Cactus Joe
Crimson Gulch
Coyote Center
Roosevelt explains joke started he drank rumor in 1900s
Colonel Roosevelt recounts how a Michigan editor accused him of drunkenness and the rumor spread. He says the editor confessed failure to prove the claim, notes that harmful mischief came from others, and reflects on learning to be careful with jokes and whom to joke with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Roosevelt
Michigan
John J. Leary
McClure
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Leonard Wood
Sidney Smith
New York
George German Nearing Return From Sherman Sanitarium
George German who underwent an operation at a Sherman sanitarium about three weeks ago will soon return home. This news is welcomed by his friends.
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George German
Sherman
Death of Mrs. Orpha Nicely Near Town
Mrs. Orpha C. Nicely wife of Uncle Joe Nicely died at home northeast of town Monday night at 11 15 after a short illness. Born August 6 1856 she would have been sixty five next August. Funeral conducted by Rev W J Epting Tuesday at 2 pm Interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by husband and children Mrs T B Burton EK T Nicely Mrs C F Collins Mrs Claud Alexander Mrs Pascal Harper Miss Leah Nicely and A G Nicely of Denison.
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Orpha CG. Nicely
Joe Nicely
Nicely
The
Baptist Church
W. J. Epting
Oak Hill Cemetery
T. B. Burton
EK. T. Nicely
C. F. Collins
Claud Alexander
Pascal Harper
Leah Nicely
A'L
A. G. Nicely
Denison
Blue Bird Club Meets At Mrs Sears Country Home
The Blue Bird Club gathered Thursday at Mrs Oran Sears country home with hostess sister Mrs Herring of Farmersville. After a pleasant social hour the group held a brief business session and enjoyed fruit salad hot coffee and sandwiches.
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Blue Bird Club
Oran Sears
Mrs. Herring
Farmersville
Weather worsens after a spell of mild days for farmers
Last week showed no more bad weather as a string of rain sleet and snow hit. Farmers still have much corn and cotton to harvest and expect several weeks of fair weather to finish gathering crops.
Habitual Constipation Cure Offered in 14 to 21 Days
Advertisement for Lax-Fos with Pepsin syrup laxative claims relief from habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. Promotes regular action with regular use and notes pleasant taste. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Mrs Mary McGaughey Attends Twin Sister's Funeral
Mrs Mary McGaughey returned from Honey Grove where she was at the bedside of her twin sister Mrs Jess Collard for over two weeks. Her sister died Monday morning. Miss Dale and John McGaughey attended the funeral. Mrs Collard is survived by her husband and eight children.
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Mary McGaughey
Honey Grove
Jess Collard
Dale
John McGaughey
Sun subscription reminder and renewal notice
Read the figures to the left of your name stamped on the margin of the Sun or on the wrapper. They tell you when your subscription expires. If the figure reads 1920, your subscription expired January 1, 1920. If not renewed for this year, send a check or money order for $1.50. The Sun seeks all subscribers on the honor roll in the next few days.
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Sun
Junior Volunteer Workers Organized at Methodist Church
The Junior Missionary Society met last Sunday at 2 p m and organized the Junior Volunteer Workers with 21 present. Regular work will begin next Sunday and mite boxes will be distributed.
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Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Junior Volunteer Workers urged to broaden Kingdom work
Mrs. Carl Caperton appeals for support as Children’s Work Supt. she asks families to bring children to meetings on time and to offer encouragement and prayer. She pledges constant attendance and dedication, stressing the great potential of junior volunteers in evangelizing the world and expanding church outreach.
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Carl Caperton
Children’s Work
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Fabric Color
Diamond Dyes guarantees a new rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. A Direction Book is included in the package and the Diamond Dye Color Card helps match any material.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hamilton
Spyright
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Orpha C. Nicely
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Ed Westbrook
Hubert Bookout
J. G. (Gray) Holliday
J. A. Giles
G. W. Parker’s Shoe and T.re Repair Shop
Uress
Office Commercial Bank
Malone Shoe Co
North
Texas
America
Malone
North Travis Street
Bone-Ellis Company Shoes and Hosiery
Edwin Clapp
Wright Shoes
Whitewright
McCarty-Davis Co
the Man’s Store
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