Two Texans Now in the Limelight
Melvin A. Traylor of Hillsboro and John N. Garner of Uvalde emerge as Texas favorites for the Democratic nomination. Both rival camps mobilize for the May state convention as Governor Sterling stays neutral. The capitol largely debates national figures Roosevelt Baker Reed Smith or Ritchie rather than local hopefuls.
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Garner
C. M. Chambers
San Antonio
Traylor
Hillsboro
R. S. Sterling
Capitol
Roosevelt
Baker
Reed
Smith
Ritchie
Lone Star
Tax Meeting Planned in Sherman Saturday
Grayson County taxpayers plan a Saturday afternoon meeting at the temporary courthouse in Sherman. Prominent speakers include F. C. Weinert of Seguin, Texas Legislature member, D. M. Jones, George B. Latham, and E. G. Senter of Dallas. Rep. Elbert M. Barron will introduce Weinert.
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Sherman
Grayson County
F. C. Weinert
Seguin
Texas
Elbert M. Barron
Weinert
D. M. Jones
State Taxpayers ‘Association
George B. Latham
Farm money buys more when spent for implements
The Wall Street Journal notes surveys show farmers spend more on new machines for labor and materials now than on other items. From 1924 to 1930 less than five cents of every dollar from farm products went to new equipment, with taxes and automobiles taking larger shares.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Spade Triumphs Over Jack Diamond in Ohio State Journal
A spade outplays the Jack Diamond in a quiet Ohio State Journal report, signaling a notable card game result. The piece centers on the decisive move and its aftermath, with names and venue kept concise.
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Ohio State Journal
Mother of Grayson County Sheriff Dies
Emma Dale Reece 71, wife of P. B. Reece and mother of Sherman sheriff Frank Reece, died after a three week illness. Born January 10, 1851 in Columbia Kentucky she moved to Texas in 1881 settling in Ison County. She leaves twelve children, six sons, one daughter and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm from Cora Tolbert’s home with Dr. O T Cooper and the Rev Graves officiating. She was a long time Methodist.
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Sherman
Emma Dale Reece
P. B. Reece
Frank Reece
Grayson County
Reece
Columbia Ky
Marrie Preston Berry Reece
Texas
Ison County
Belle Leftwich
Cora A. Tolbert
Almer Reece
W. H. Reece
Claude Reece
Whitesboro
Charles R. Reece
Houston
Tolbert
O. T. Cooper
Travis Street Methodist Church
Community Notes From Pilot Grove and Surrounding Towns
Pilot Grove News lists visits and social notes including Miss Valda Smith in Sherman with her parents, W. B. Martin in Enterprise with Dolphus Spangler family, Billie Bow west of Trenton in Pilot Grove, and Whitewright visitors the Hendersons with the Ashinhursts. Also mentions singings in Orangeville, McKinney visitors, Thrift and Moats families visiting Pottsboro, Swanger and Spangler with St. John at Trenton, and gratitude to friends for flowers during Jewell Andrew’s illness.
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Valda Smith
Sherman
Sherman District Young Methodists Meet in Sherman
One hundred Methodist youths from Sherman district and nearby towns met at Travis Street Church Monday night with Kermit Hollingsworth presiding and Helen Gage as secretary. Dr. Barnes and Dr. Cooper spoke on ending war. next gathering set for Van Alstyne March 14. A disarmament petition was signed for Hoover to present at Geneva on Feb 2.
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van Alstyne
Hoover
Frances Bryant
Whitewright
Ezell Thomas
Kidd-Key College
Dee Little
Charles Daniel
Louise Neill
Travis Street Church
Hunter Announces Texas Governor Bid On Tax Reform Platform
Wichita Falls Democrat Tom F. Hunter announces his candidacy for Texas governor. His program calls for broad taxation of utilities, world sulphur trade, national natural gas, and non Texas grown vegetable oils. He proposes penalties for state employees working for corporations and trims the poll tax to 50 cents with veteran exemptions. He urges shifting taxes onto untaxed wealth, using gasoline tax proceeds and spending cuts to relieve homeowners, counties, and school districts.
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Tom F. Hunter
Wichita Falls
Texas
Hunter
Mahurin News Highlights Local Visits and Games
Weekend visits from Wolfe City Windom and Howe to Mahurin residents. Campus events include Mahurin girls defeating Ely's and Mahurin Outsiders beating Bells 54 to 16. Movers announced for Till Melugin S Cook Hutchins Burden to Honey Grove Savoy Orangeville.
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Howard Hodge
Wolfe City
Margaret
Bertha Lowery
Windom
Cleophus Chumbley
Howe
Clyde Gibson
George Humphry
Gerald Lee
S. J. Melugin
Bessie Ryon
Cannon
Velma Faye Ry
Mellon Favors Tax on Checks Public Favors Tax on Taxes
A public dispute in Greenville Piedmont centers on taxation ideas as Mellon pushes a levy on checks while residents call for broader tax reform on taxes. The debate highlights fiscal policy tensions in the community.
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Mellon
Greenville Piedmont
Seven Held in Oklahoma Sales of Wine Bricks
Seven men were arrested in Oklahoma City on charges of violating the national prohibition act after federal agents raided establishments selling wine bricks. All pleaded not guilty before U.S. Commissioner George J. Eacock. Bond set at $1500 each. investigation led by Bee Demonbrum, deputy prohibition administrator, aims at a state-wide crackdown on the brick sales.
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Oklahoma City
George J. Eacock
United States
Bee Demonbrum
Let It Be a Warning
A Columbus girl broke her neck while trying to powder her nose and a Michigan woman killed a valuable dog in an attempt to poison her husband.
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Columbus
Michigan
Lost 20 Lbs in Just 4 Weeks Weight Loss Claim
Mrs. Mae West of St. Louis reports losing 20 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts. She says she feels energetic and never hungry, and requests a bottle be bought at the local drugstore with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Mae West
St. Louis
Kruschen
Grayson Highway Receipts Rise in 1931
Grayson County records show 1931 highway department remittances to the county and state up from 1930. Total receipts reached 125 214 43 with 21 399 receipts issued across passenger cars trucks buses motorcycles tractors trailers dealers plates chauffeurs transfers and related fees.
Soil and Water Week Proclaimed by Governor Sterling
Governor R. S. Sterling declares January 11 to 17 as Soil and Water Conservation Week. The proclamation urges farmers to curb erosion with terracing and notes counties may use road machinery at cost of operation to conserve soil fertility and prevent water waste.
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Austin
R. S. Sterling
Political candidacy notices for 1932 Democratic primary
The Sun publishes authorized declarations of candidacy for the July 23 primary. W. N. Poley Butridge seeks District Clerk while Tom Brice Harold Doss run for Public Weigher with cash in advance advertising rules.
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The
Sun
Tom Brice
Harold Doss
Hatchery to Open Monday at Whitewright Hatchery
The Whitewright Hatchery will open Monday January 18. They invite orders for early chicks promising good prices and high priced eggs. The firm will also buy hatching eggs, chickens, and cream and offers service from manager R. D. Ford.
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Whitewright Hatchery
R. D. Ford
Jokes About a Distasteful Genealogy Job
A genealogist recalls being hired by Mrs Newrich to trace a family tree and learn that a relative was electrocuted. His friend suggests reporting the incident with a diplomatic phrase: the man occupied the chair of applied electricity at a public institution.
Dinner Time Becomes Spinach Time for Five Kids
A man recalls dinner with five children where the father jokes that an hour is spent on meals while it takes about forty minutes to persuade the kids spinach is food. The lighthearted exchange highlights family dinner challenges and parental patience.
Colored girl presents cashier with small check
A colored woman hands a cashier a check for 11.73. The teller counts the amount, Lula verifies it repeatedly and confirms with a smiling assurance that the full sum is indeed present.
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Lula
Which End of Life? Joke From a Young Husband
A humorous anecdote in which a newly wed man, after three months, confronts his minister husband in the study. He declares, I thought you told me when you married me that I was at the end of my troubles. The minister coolly replies that he did tell him so but not which end.
Cure for Seasickness Joke on a Bad Sailor
A Scotsman crossing the ocean asks for seasickness help. The captain suggests a simple cure by holding a dime between the teeth during the voyage, prompting the sailor to supply the coin.
Can't see up the river, but stars guide the ship
A Mississippi River steamboat halted at a tributary mouth due to dense fog. An elderly passenger asked the captain why the delay. He replied he could not see up the river, and she noted the stars above. He answered that unless the boilers fail, they won’t go that way.
Dere's justice for yer and a harsh public tale
A noisy dialogue contrasts a violent convict claiming justice with a surgeon-like verdict on his crimes. A grandfather escorts a slow Billie as their exchange reveals family concern and racial tension. A job applicant challenges a racial and religious stereotype in a hiring scene.
Political Speakers Face Dilemma at Meetings and Radio
The article questions whether politicians should address crowds in meetings or speak on radio broadcasts. It argues against overtalk and emphasizes controlled, purposeful messaging to reach voters.
Price Range for Dogs Sparks Muttered Bargains
A buyer asks about prices for three dogs of different sizes and then questions the total cost if no purchase is made. The sellers quote five, ten, and fifteen dollars respectively, highlighting value choices and negotiations.
No Title Yet From the Scene of a Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on progress in learning to drive. A speaker asks about the wife’s success and the reply notes the road is beginning to turn as she attempts driving, signaling cautious improvement.
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Grayson
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W. N. (Poley) Butridge
J. C. Parsons
A. J. Badgett
Pascal Farley
C. S. Blanton
Sanderson Barber Shop
Planters Gin Company
J. N. Fain
Peons UO
Buell Spindle
R. L. Johnson
Kay Dillon
Claud Dillon
Marvin Dillon
Bob Bane
Yassuh
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Billie
Pusson
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Clark & Meador Hardware
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