The Preacher's Column on City Work and Baptists
Pastor G C Ivins relays community notes on river salvage, church parking, and voting, asks mayoral help with street paving, and announces upcoming baptisms and dedication service with Dr George Truett. The piece predicts a large crowd for next Sunday and outlines seating plans for 650 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Onry
Henry
Baptist Church
Guy Hamilton
Rham Pennington
Ray Cates
Uncle Sam
Bethel
Orangeville
Syonan
George Truett
Dallas
Waldo
Grayson County Wilderness to Texas Centennial History
The article traces Grayson and neighboring counties through Texas independence and early settlement, noting Red River County's origin in 1836 and 1837, with sparse pioneer settlement in pre-revolution days. It links 1836 borders to later county creation and the 1936 centennial celebration.
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Grayson
North
Texas
Mexico
Fannin
Cooke
Denton
Collin
Red River
Coahula
Daniel Rowlett
Fannin County
Lamar County
Sunday Service Attendance Urged for All Members
Announcement encourages all members to attend every service and promises seating if standing is needed. Further program details will be shared Sunday.
New Life Insurance Builds Steam in 1934 Gains
New life insurance written in 1934 rose 10.1 percent from 1933 with December volume up 17.2 percent. The 42 member companies reported total new business of 8.605 billion dollars, up from 7.813 billion in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Paw-printing joins Hollywood police duties
Hollywood police add paw-printing to Bertillon records with Lightning the nine film actor first to be printed. Owners Earl Johnson and Frankie Thomas Jr. say it is a precaution against dognapers. Also mentioned are basins for Navy ship models near Washington and a Nebraska scientist testing high frequency electric waves to fight plant diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Bertillon Records
Lightning
Strongheart
Earl Johnson
Frankie Thomas Jr
University of Nebraska
Jokes About Workplace Freedom In Cartoons
In a cartoon strip Arthur jokes about a new job granting freedom. Albert replies with a quip about arriving before eight and leaving after five at his leisure. The exchange satirizes modern work schedules and independence.
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Arthur
Albert
Just a Little Squirt Doctor Moment at Drug Store
A young woman asks if the clerk is a doctor in a drug store. He answers no and explains he is merely the fiz zician. The exchange captures a playful moment in a local shop.
Penny-Price Plea in Child’s Quiet Plea
A mother scoffs at her son William remarking on his penny bargain. She contrasts him with his father who she says is good for nothing, highlighting a domestic moment of frustration and reproach.
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William
Willie
Just One Nowadays It Happened in New York
In the lower East Side a teacher asks how many seasons students have. Rachel replies two. the teacher asks what they are, and Rachel answers Slack and busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
Rachel
Jury dispute over insanity verdict in murder case
A courtroom exchange reveals the jury foreman accusing the judge of acquitting a murderer. The foreman cites insanity as the reason, prompting the judge to question whether all twelve jurors shared that basis.
Canaries and Radio Echo Sad Tale from Weatherbee Home
Mrs. Weatherbee laments a missing canary once loved by her family. Mrs. Butlam tearfully explains selling the bird after her son left the cage on the radio, causing the bird to learn static from the broadcast.
Noisy Saloon Plot Prompted Brush Fire Tale
Alfalfa Ike and Badger Pete recount a wild incident where a tenderfoot frightened brush and toothpaste led a river town to fear hydrophobia and a shooting by mistake. The tale stays playful with frontier bravado.
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Pete
Witty exchanges and misread words in comic vignettes
A collection of jokes and anecdotes features an English tourist surprised by a sign with a sly insult, a new worker mishearing “shod” as “shot,” a politician’s dubious job offer, a doctor and druggist mix up, and a flirtatious scene with a bar girl. Characters include an Englishman, a farmer, a politician, a worker, a doctor, a druggist, Toni, and Jack.
Woman Seeks Divorce After Trance Marital Claim
The scene shows a kitchen doorway exchange as a woman asks for a reference from a man who has been dead for over twenty years. A humorous line follows about a divorce case based on a trance during marriage and the judge’s implied reaction.
Nosey People Teacher Explains Word Curiouser
The teacher explains the meaning of the word recuperate to the class as Tommy is singled out for attention. The scene centers on classroom diction and student engagement with vocabulary.
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Tommy
Thedford's Black-Draught Promoted for Bilious Attacks
Bilious attacks tied to constipation drive thousands to Thedford's Black-Draught a pure vegetable laxative. User T L Austin of McAdenville N C praises its quick relief noting a package on his mantel and its effect on dullness and headaches. Children like the syrup.
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Thedford
T. L. Austin
McAdenville
N.C
Humorous Readings and Dialect Bits From Old Papers
A compact collection of jokes and quips from a bygone newsroom. The dialogue includes a boy, a drunkard, a cynical suitor, two women discussing hard times, and a humorous take on arrival at the gates with a California origin.
Doctor’s tongue stimulant remark spurs anxious husband
A wife recalls the doctor ordering an immediate stimulant and asking to see her tongue while her husband reacts with alarm hoping the stimulant wasn't given for that sign.
Man Laments Lost Enthusiasm at Wedding Incident
A bridegroom and best man share a tense moment as the best man Erasmus admits not losing a ring but losing his spark for the occasion. A reveler injured by a lamppost downplays the accident with a polite joke.
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Erasmus
Joe
By Degrees and Bride Cracks In Local Banter
A lighthearted exchange unfolds with Ezra and Si about tapering off tobacco as a humorous aside contrasts a bride’s stunning appearance and a groom’s stunned reaction. The scene captures a casual post wedding mood with playful quips.
Extreme want noted in travels through hardship areas
The speaker reflects on visiting communities facing severe poverty and deprivation while on the road. They observe widespread need, citing hunger, scarce resources, and housing struggles as defining features of the experience.
Absent Minded John Reconnects With Old Proposal
A humorous exchange unfolds as John, the Absent Minded, runs into Mrs Gadabout. She mentions lacking gas for her car while Mary recalls a past marriage proposal, hinting at unresolved romantic ties and memory lapses.
Zodiac signs quiz ends with puzzled student
A teacher quizzes three boys on zodiac signs. Thomas correctly names Taurus the bull and Harold answers Cancer the crab. Albert hesitates, leaving the classroom moment charged with quiet anticipation.
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Thomas
Harold
Albert
Quotable Exchange on Cars and Habits
A brief dialogue ponders future car affordability and the paradox of cheap matches. Jack asks if autos will be universally affordable, Jill doubts it and cites how some people lack even basic items despite overall low prices.
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Jack
Jill
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G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Grayson County
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
New Spring Wall
Whitewright Lumber Co
Reliable Insurance
Stephens & Bryant
First National Bank
Toni
Ev’ryone
St. Peter
California
Reveler
Ezra
East Texas
L. LaRoe & Co
Mary
John
Mickey, the Mouse
O. L
Pig) Jones
Zenith
Zqamun
Public Service Company
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