Mirror-Advocate Restart Sparks Love and Misfortune
Ralph Evans arrives in Midgeville with $500 to buy a failing paper. He befriends Dorothy Morton, learns she is Colonel Sharpe’s niece, and falls in love as misfortunes swirl. A hostile takeover, a broken engagement, and a revived paper set the stage for a hospital reunion with Misfortune returning to unite them.
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Ralph Evans
Midgeville
Ralph
Dorothy Morton
Midgeville 'P
Wner
Sharpe
Miss Dorothy
Mr. Evans
Generly
Colonel Sharpe
What makes a woman stylish in dress and taste
A discussion on style in dress from Good Health argues style is a composite quality of taste and sentiment rather than mere fashion. It highlights that chic in French means subtlety and finesse, not ostentatious effect, and notes many well dressed women lack true elegance despite expensive clothes.
Desert was once a jungle in Wyoming coal beds reveal lush past
Fossil plants found in Wyoming coal deposits show the region was once a mild tropical swamp similar to Florida. The United States Geological Survey estimates Rock Springs field holds over 142 billion tons of coal available for mining within 3000 feet of the surface and beds at least 214 feet thick.
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Wyoming
Florida
United States Geological Survey
Rock Springs
Cotton staple varieties in the United States and beyond
The article outlines cotton types by staple length, detailing upland seven eighths to one inch, Gulf or Texas slightly shorter, bottom land or bender at 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 inch, fancy at 1 3/8 to 1 5/8 inch, sea island from one and a half to two and a half inches (average 1 3/4), and Egyptian cotton grown in the Southwest with length shorter than sea island but longer than upland.
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United States
Gulf
Texas
Bottom Land
Bender
Sea Island
Sea Islands
South Carolina
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Measuring the Pulse Is Not a Disease Indicator
The article states that a 70 beat per minute pulse is a common reference yet not a universal standard. It notes wide individual variation and that normal rates typically stay within 60 to 80. It adds that rapid or slow pulse does not reliably signal illness and that talking can inflate pulse readings during measurement.
Spray Keeps Off Enemies by Walking Fish
Tropical sluglike mollusks on rocks show backs studded with eyes and a spray apparatus to repel attacks by the walking fish. The periophthalmus hunts along the strand for insects and onchidiums, using an acid spray to ward off approaching predators.
Quotations on Child Rearing by Mann and Roosevelt
A compact collection quotes Horace Mann asserting the foundation of the commonwealth lies in proper child upbringing and Theodore Roosevelt claiming social life questions resolve when children reach their highest potential. The lines reflect 19th and early 20th century progressive views.
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The
Commonwealth
Horace Mann
Theodore Roosevelt
Thrifty Kitchen Advice and Simple Recipes
Efficiency in housework and cooking saves money energy and time. The article provides economical dishes including Potato Omelet Gar nish with parsley Parker Roast Beef and Another Swiss Steak with tomato gravy. Also Cranberry Relish a marmalade like conserve using cranberries sugar raisins oranges and spices for cold meats and game.
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Parker
Quote on cooking and healing by John Ruskin
A quotation from John Ruskin on the knowledge a good cook must possess of fruits herbs balms and spices and all that is healing and sweet in groves and savory meats conveying culinary wisdom.
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John Ruskin
Seasonal Dishes for Cold Winter Nights
A compact recipe roundup offers onion soup with bacon and milk, fruit roly poly with canned or fresh fruit, roast goose with Russian stuffing, jellied prunes with gelatin and lemon, and a creamy celery dish. Each item is described with basic steps and simple ingredients for home cooks.
Bond Issue Passed for Wichita County Courthouse
Wichita Falls Texas January 18 by 981 to 588 vote the 255000 bond issue for a new Wichita county courthouse carried today. A prior November bond issue passed by 161 but was voided by a defect in the election order.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Wichita County
Sun and Farm & Ranch Offer One Year Deal
The Sun and Farm and Ranch announce a one year subscription for 1.50 dollars total. Trial price aims to attract readers to both publications with a combined annual rate. Subscribers receive full access to weather, farming tips, market reports, and livestock news in a single package.
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The
Sun and Farm & Ranch
Mrs. S. E. Emerson Dies in Bells After Illness
Mrs. S. E. Emerson, about 80, died at Bells at 3 a.m. after a brief grip illness. A pioneer resident for over forty years, she was married to a local Methodist minister and her husband served as Bells postmaster until his death about fifteen years ago. She leaves two sons, D. E. Emerson of Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Will Emerson of Bells. Wednesday's Sherman Democrat.
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Bells
S. E. Emerson
Chickasha
Oklo
Will Emerson
Sherman Democrat
McMillin and Marshall Wed in Durant Oklahoma
Clint McMillin of this city and Alma Marshall of Trenton were married at Durant Oklahoma on Wednesday and returned home that afternoon. They come from well known local families and have many friends who wish them happiness.
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Clint McMillin
Alma Marshall
Trenton
Durant
Oklahoma
McMillin
Correction on prizes in Industrial Congress contest
A correction notes that in another column the prizes for Miss Goldie and Loriie Smith in the corn contest were stated as $10.00 each but should read $25.00 each. The correction fixes the prize amounts to reflect the accurate awards.
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Miss Goldie
Loriie Smith
Industrial Congress
Cotton Belt Train Times Revised Last Sunday
The Cotton Belt changed timetable details. Westbound trains now depart Sherman at 9:30 a.m. and the return trip at 5:25 a.m. The westbound 5:25 p.m. service is due at 3:35 p.m., and the morning eastbound arrival is 11:20.
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Cotton Belt
Sherman
Unclear Fragments on Hats Safety Conversation and Toadstools
A collection of fragmented lines notes a cow eyeing a straw hat, the motto safety first, a warning against eating toadstools, and a remark on the value of conversation as a nearly lost art. The text reads as a miscellaneous, old fashioned musing rather than a coherent report.
Milliners Ahead of Seasons Like Auto Makers
Milliners plan well ahead of seasonal changes, mirroring auto manufacturers in timing and stock preparation to meet upcoming demand. The comparison highlights proactive industry pacing and readiness for shifting fashion cycles.
Meanest man in limelight steals wig in burglary
The passage notes a burglar who carried off a bald man's wig in the spotlight. It also mentions Allied bombardment at Altchetepe, stray forces in Mexico, valuable metals boosting a junk dealer’s status, and a submarine commander mistaking himself for the mayor of Minneapolis.
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Europe
Stefansson Seeks Use for Arctic Discovery
The question arises whether Stefansson can identify practical use for the newly found Arctic land. Researchers contemplate resources, routes, and scientific value to justify exploration costs and future missions.
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Arctic
Stefansson
China faces setback as girls fall to American chewing gum
A brief report notes a cultural concern with Chinese girls increasingly adopting the habit of chewing American gum, described as a notable social impact and a sign of shifting tastes amid broader changes.
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China
Britain may seek American doctors for global needs
A British physician argues the country may soon ask the United States to supply physicians as parts of a widening international demand. He notes the world is already turning to America to meet medical needs and shortages.
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America
Collision of Auto and Rail Sparks Historic Debate
An old editorial notes that even in a modern era the loaded automobile and the speeding railway train still converge. It argues such encounters symbolize ongoing risks in transportation and the need for improved safety measures and regulatory oversight.
Pajamas Abandoned as Navy Sailors Wear Them as Overalls
Navy notices reveal sailors kept wearing their pajamas as makeshift overalls, a habit born from tradition and practicality. The report notes the stubborn trend, with officials remarking it’s tough to retrain seasoned sailors.
Destructive Fire Destroys Collinsville Buildings
Sherman Jan 17 Collinsville suffered a major blaze that consumed four brick buildings and their contents with losses estimated around 25000. The flames began about 430 am in a Pelphrey owned building used as a restaurant, spreading to the First Guarantee State Bank, a Rogers property housing the Collinsville Times, the opera house, and Judge Shores library within the bank.
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Sherman
Collinsville
A. T. Pelphrey
J. O. Fox
First Guarantee State Bank
Tom Rogers
Denison
Collinsville Times
Times
I. T. Payne
Opera House
Little City
Canaan Everheart Sees Attendance Rise With New Teacher
Canaan Everheart area notes increased school attendance and introduces Hayden Hamilton as the new teacher assisting the principal. Local families, including the Alversons and Garner, share visits with relatives and neighbors, with several weekend appearances and visits to Sherman and Kentucky town. The report highlights social ties and community mobility within the week.
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Hayden Hamilton
C. D. Alverson
Geo
Lafayette Garner
Allie Alverson
J. D. McMillin
Homer Sears
J. E. Everheart
E. C. Lankford
J. D. Garner
Senior Junior Literary Society Friday Program at High School
The Senior Junior Literary Society at the high school will meet Friday with roll call readings a minutes reading a song and various presentations. Marjorie Moore will read, Ermine Webster will give a class prophecy, Robert Gallaher an essay, and a debate on the Lusitania sinking will feature Elvy Hampton Emma Davidson as affirmative and Arthur Badgett Eva Stillwell as negative. Grafonola music prayer jokes dialogue and a critic segment complete the program. Officers elected last week will be installed and the permanent critic position abolished.
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Marjorie Moore
Ermine Webster
Robert Gallaher
Germany
Lusitania
Elvy Hampton
Emma Davidson
Arthur Badgett
Eva Stillwell
Grafonola
Leon Davidson
Richard Browning
Edwin May
Cecil Blanton
Maud Biggerstaff
Cotton Belt and East Northbound Schedules Noted
Railroad time table fragment lists Cotton Belt eastbound and westbound departures. Times shown include 11:20 a m and 5:25 p m for eastbound, with westbound times around 9:30 a m and 8:35 p m.
For Sale Or Service Registered Durham Bulls
For Sale or service, registered Durham bulls. See them at my barn. Jess Graves. tf.
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Durham Bulls
Jess Graves
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