Hatfield Announces Candidacy for Tax Assessor
The Sun announces W C Hatfield of Pottsboro Texas as a Democratic primary hopeful for county tax assessor. A Grayson county native born 1866, he has seven children, is a seven year deputy tax assessor, and is praised as frank honest and devoted to democracy, with strong local ties. The report also notes Texas crop values at a recent Industrial Congress and praises agricultural gains across counties.
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the Sun
W. C. Hatfield
Pottsboro
Texas
Bill
Hatfield
Grayson County
Goode
Sherman
Sarah Cowherd
Texas Industrial Congress
Dallas
Wilbarger County
Wise County
Hopkins County
Travis County
Honey Grove
Tax Notice Requesting Tax Payment Services
A local tax notice directs residents to save railroad fare and pay state and county taxes, stating a tax list exists and receipts will be mailed. The office is located over the First National Bank and signed by J. M. McMillin.
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First National Bank
J. M. McMillin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
A vintage ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. It cites Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood acting internal remedy priced at 75 cents per bottle. Follows testimonials from F J Cheney Co of Toledo and local bank endorsement. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
How To Cure Colds Old Remedy Claims
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for colds. It warns to avoid exposure and drafts and to eat right. Claiming pine tar healing balsams and mild laxatives, it says the remedy kills germs, soothes the throat and inflamed membranes and has over 45 years of use as proof of satisfaction.
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Dr. King
Culberson Keeps Neutral On Texas Senate Run Rumors
The Honey Grove Signal notes Charley Culberson remains undecided about a Senate bid. He avoids taking sides on whether he will run or not, continuing a neutral stance amid speculation.
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Texas
Charley Culberson
Charley
Honey Grove
Kidney pills ad from Flat River Missouri
A local testimonial promotes Foley Kidney Pills, claiming relief from kidney trouble rheumatic pains insomnia and bladder issues. The ad notes availability through Dyer & Jones and is signed by Solo mon Bequette of Flat River Missouri.
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Solomon Bequette
Flat River
Foley
Dyer & Jones
A. T. Bartlett
Brockton
Mass
Kentuckytown News Literary Society Organizes Meetings
Kentuckytown reports a Literary Society is organized and will meet on Friday nights with public attendance invited. Roy Caylor and wife visited W W Caylor en route to a new Hebron home. Allen Davidson and family of Big Springs visited D E McCoy and family. Sim Hassler spent the weekend with sister Mrs G S Ryan at Elm Grove. Allie and Mayaline Alverson visited relatives at Canaan. The McCoys and the Music family visited Mrs Gray at Trenton Saturday and Sunday.
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Roy Caylor
W. W. Caylor
Hebron
Allen Davidson
Big Springs
D. E. McCoy
Sim Hassler
G. S. Ryan
Elm Grove
Allie
Mayaline Alverson
Canaan
D.E. McCoy
Mrs. Gray
Trenton
Love as a Social Ailment Highlighted in Commentaries
A columnist notes that love is treated like a disease women frequently contract through exposure, suggesting cultural views on romance. The piece frames affection as a recurring condition, reflecting societal attitudes toward gender and emotion.
Fragments on criticism flattery and household woes
A fragmentary column blends home life awkwardness with reflections on friendly criticism and flattery. It then shifts to social observations about Ford and politics, taxation, and borrowing, ending with a bemused question about a neighbor who boasts to friends.
I Ain’t Running For President Says Bekut
A speaker reflects on not seeking the presidency and dismisses past scandals as irrelevant. He recalls stealing a boss, playing the banjo, smoking a cigarette, and asserts the public won’t dig up these past acts as long as he remains out of the race.
Weather Stretches Gloom With Heavy Rains and Cold Snap
Canaan-Everheart reports one of the heaviest rains in years bringing wheat and oat damage from recent cold weather. Residents note it may be the coldest in 15 years. The Sun returns with brighter days as church and Sunday school resume efforts. Village notices cover neighborhood visits and residents staying with relatives, with several local families hosting guests and teaching staff changes at the school. Local travelers include Tom Hicks, J E Rutledge, and families from Ivanhoe, San Angelo, White Mound, Kentuckytown, and Cooper.
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Martha
Christine
Bryan
Woodrow
Albert Burleson
Ourself
Bert
Tom Hicks
Kansas City
Sweeney Automobile School
J. E. Rutledge
San Angelo
W. A. Kirkpatrick
L. P. Sears
H. H. Sears
Lester Ferguson
Ivanhoe
J. D. Garner
A. S. Bowles
Frank Alverson
Allie Alverson
Magaline Alverson
Kentuckytown
J. D. McMillin
Roy Coffman
White Mound
Marion Simmons
Whitewright
Haydon Hamilton
Jim Carter
Cooper
A. C. Keeling
Witty Proverb Says Liquor Affects Mind and Limbs
A cynical remark contrasts liquor’s impact on a man with brain and legs and notes a boy’s happiness in bullying a larger peer. The quip reflects juvenile bravado and social roughness in a compact moral jab.
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
An early 20th century testimonial promotes Sloan's Liniment to instantly ease rheumatic pain. A San Francisco reader says three to four days of use cured chronic rheumatism and a stiff neck, noting employment at a large department store and that others should hear of the remedy.
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Sloan
S. F
H. B. Smith
San Francisco
Cal
Atall Druggists
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
Invigorating tonic advertised as a general strengthener for adults and children. Claims to drive out malaria, enrich blood, and build up the system. Sold for 60 cents.
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Grove
Cotton Belt and West Bound Rail Schedule Fragments
Train timetable fragments show Cotton Belt east and west bound departures and arrivals with times like 11:20 a m and 5:25 p m for east bound and 9:30 a m and 8:35 p m for west bound. Missing full stations and destinations limit clarity but indicate a twin-branch schedule.
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Cotton Belt
East Oy
BOS
West Bound
Local train times and a sale note from Durham bulls
A fragment lists southbound No 3 at 4 32 a No 9 Limited flag No 5 Flyer flag and other local trains times with a sale notice for registered Durham bulls seen at a barn by Jess Graves tf
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Durham Bulls
Jess Graves
Calomel warning and Liv-Ver-Lax ad claim
A vintage medicine advertisement warns against calomel showing its nauseating aftereffects and promotes Liv-Ver-Lax as a gentler liver remedy. The ad claims the product cleanses bile and poisons, is harmless, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It lists price 50 cents and one dollar at Dyer and Jones.
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L. K. Grigsby
Dyer & Jones
Lawyer Woods Joins Judge Wolf Practice in Sherman
Mr. Legrand J. Woods now practices with Judge Wolf in Sherman Texas with offices on the third floor of the Commercial National Bank building. He is the grandson of the late Capt J D Woods and a State University law graduate.
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Legrand J. Woods
Judge Wolf
Commercial National Bank
Sherman
Texas
Mr. Woods
Capt. J.D. Woods
Law Department
The
State University
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Health Boost
A vintage clinic ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to improve digestion relieve constipation and tone the whole system. It claims clearer eyes and healthier skin with a 25 cent price at any druggist.
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Dr. King
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Bill) Hatfield
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National Bank OF Commerce
Kentuckytown News
Ford
S.R.O
Sherlock Holmes
St. Peter
W. M. Bolger
Bekut
Judd Lewis
Everheart
DR. J. S. Spikes
ST. Joseph
R. May, M. D
Ross R. May, B.S
M. D
J. Maurice McMillin
Lloyd
Beheler
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