Alverson Promises Improved Denison County Roads
Denison January 6. New county commissioner Finis Alverson says work begins this week to repair roads into Denison starting with Texas street. Four road gangs will be used to speed repairs and maintainability. He envisions two permanent highways across the county, including a possible concrete link between Denison and Sherman.
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Denison
Finis Alverson
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Street
Woore
Alverson
Sherman
Chandler appeal on Texas liquor law defeat affirmed
Washington Jan 8 The U S Supreme Court declined to hear Clyde Chandler and John Chandler appeals seeking dismissal of their conviction under Texas prohibition laws arguing repeal by federal enforcement act. The court affirmed lower court rulings.
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Washington
Clyde Chandler
John Chandler
Texas
Supreme Court
Federal Court January term disposed in Sherman
All cases for the present term of Federal Court in Sherman were disposed of by Judge W. L. Estes. The only jury trial, Lucy Robertson of Denison, found guilty of selling intoxicating liquor but not possessing it, with a $150 fine. Other criminal matters centered on prohibition violations with fines up to $150, plus a $100 sentence for Carl Ballew of Melissa who faced mail money theft charges. Six naturalization petitions were granted, two denials followed. Rub-My-Tism.
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David J. Wade
Robertson
Wade
Estes
Carl Ballew
Melissa
Frank Balsano
Denison
Masked men rob Ladonia dice game in Texas raid
In Ladonia Texas Jan 5 three masked men entered a house where eight men were playing dice and seized several thousand dollars in cash and diamonds from players including a Dallas man who lost 1800 cash and diamonds. Hunt County resident robbed of 500. Police with regional help and a Texas ranger investigate.
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Ladonia
Texas
Dallas
Hunt County
Texas Ranger
Flyer Falls 10000 Feet in Utah Rescue Ends With Light Injuries
Pilot Henry Bousta of the United States aerial mail service Western division plunged about 10000 feet near Wanship Utah yesterday afternoon and escaped with only slight injuries. Officials delayed reporting the mishap to verify the facts.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Henry Bousta
Western Division
United States Aerial Mail Service
Wanship
Christmas Presents Worth While
Mr and Mrs J W Pennell gave each of their six children a farm and to other relatives substantial cash gifts totaling 49000. The donors, aging yet healthy, hope their heirs enjoy the gifts while living, a wise conclusion per Tom Bean Times.
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J. W. Pennell
Tom Bean
Readers Send Subscriptions And Reflections On Whitewright
Letters show readers renewing The Sun subscription from Texas and Missouri. Contributors share affection for the Whitewright paper, praise its value, and note local concerns including rural work and a recent deaths among friends. One item jokes about a new anti malaria remedy and a cannon invention.
Prairie Pipe Line Company Reports 1922 Earnings
Senate oil investigation hears Clark Contz of Independence Kansas, vice president, testify Prairie Pipe Line Company earned about 20 million dollars in 1922 on 27 million capitalization. He notes 39.359 million surplus at end of 1921 and says company declared a 200 percent stock dividend.
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Washington
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Senate Oil
Clark Contz
Independence
Kan
Prairie Co
Contz
Advertising Wants in The Sun Promotes Purchases
A brief note urges readers to place purchase requests in The Sun to reach advertisers. The call to action highlights simple classified style ads for desired goods or services.
Blessing of Animals for New Year in Alpine Traditions
A correspondent describes New Year’s Eve rites in the mountains where priests bless livestock. An acolyte sprinkles holy water on oxen, cows, sheep, and pigs as bells and candles illuminate their horns and coats. The priest’s benediction asks God to aid the animals that sustain the people in the new year.
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Italy
Spain
France
New Year Calls Passé in American Social Life
A note on the decline of New Year day calls in nineteenth century American social life, contrasting past prevalence with modern practice.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens Blood
Tonic purifies blood with iron and quinine to boost energy and appetite. It claims to destroy malarial and grip germs, with a strengthening, invigorating effect. The product is advertised as pleasant for children and priced at 60c.
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Grove
Hold Up Men Boast About Other Crimes
Jan 8 Hutchins road robbery victims Jimmie Watkins and Green Lang told police two highwaymen with two girls stopped their car near Holmes street road. The men demanded the car and claimed to have stolen $2, plus $1.50 from Watkins and 50 cents from Lang. rings and other jewelry remained untouched. The robbers urged the victims to report the loss in Dallas and hinted at past petty thefts.
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Holmes Street Road
Watkins
Lang
Dallas
Laka tive Brom quinine touted as head friendly tonic
An advertisement extols LAKA TIVE BROMO QUININE for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It notes the full product name and directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. GROVE and the 30c price.
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E. W. Grove
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