Geo W Acton Seeks Grayson County Superintendent Post
In the Sun column Geo W Acton listed as candidate for Grayson County superintendent. A veteran educator, Acton has long guided Whitesboro schools for twenty one years and contributed to the Grayson County Summer Normal as instructor and conductor. He also serves on the state and county boards of examiners and pledges to apply his experience to raise county schools to the highest standard.
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the Sun
Geo. W. Acton
Grayson County
Acton
Whitesboro
Flies Avoid Healing Remedy Ad Promotes Wound Treatment
An old advertising notice promotes Farris' Healing Remedy claiming flies do not bother treated wounds. The ad, signed by J. W. Davidson, urges purchase at a bottle price of two dollars per pint and emphasizes immediate use.
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J. W. Davidson
Pioneer Citizen Died Sunday in Whitewright
John D. Patterson aged 74, pioneer of Whitewright, died at home after months of illness. A Confederate veteran, he became a noted cotton buyer and judge of cotton in the area. Survived by wife, two sons, four daughters. funeral at daughter Mrs. J. W. Davidson's home conducted by Rev. Welch and Rev. Nash. burial at Oak Hill cemetery with A F and A M rites.
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John D. Patterson
Whitewright
Tallapoosa County
Ala
Mississippi
Fortieth
Mississippi Regiment of Volunteers
Attala County
Miss
Franklin County
Ark
Fannin County
Texas
Virginia E. Seulack
C. T. Seulack
Patterson
Methodist Church
J. W. Davidson
W. T. Whiteside
Greenville
A. R. Nash
Oak Hill Cemetery
American Casualties Total 10 383
Washington June 30 Casualties in the American expeditionary force total 10 383 with 9 131 in the army and 1 252 in the Marine Corps. Army totals include 1 491 killed in action and 5 024 wounded, plus 1 287 died of disease and 465 other losses. Marines report 407 deaths and 842 wounded, with 1 in enemy hands and 2 missing.
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Washington
War Department
Marine Corps
Army
Banks Bar Stock Purchases In Bonham County
Banks in Bonham refuse to cash checks for stock sales and will not deliver United States bonds unless accompanied by a Council of National Defense order. The council directs banks to halt payments for stock unless properly authorized, warning off unapproved agents and urging legitimate firms to obtain defense council permits. One local agent was summoned and told to surrender all checks and orders and leave the county.
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Bonham
United States
National Council of Defense
Council
Council of National Defense
Council of Defense
Sun Thanked for War Savings Campaign Support
A Dallas Texas letter dated June 23 1913 praises The Sun Whitewright Texas editor and Texas newspaper men for exemplary cooperation with the War Savings Campaign. Louis Lipsitz State Director War Savings Committee expresses gratitude for backing the government and aiding Grayson County in the pledge drive.
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Dallas
Texas
the Sun
Whitewright, Texas
Sun
Men of Texas
United States Treasury Department
Grayson County
Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Committee
Flotorial representative announces from Collin and Grayson counties
A formal statement from a flotorial representative candidate in Collin and Grayson counties thanks voters for past support and pledges faithful public service. The message emphasizes dedication during years of service and ongoing commitment to constituents.
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Flotorial
Collin
Grayson Counties
Grayson County Candidate Seeks Re election to State Office
The candidate defends record and independence, notes Grayson and Collin districts, and states intent to reduce state expenses. He promises to discuss his record with opponents before July 27 and to meet voters to outline legislative positions, thanking supporters for past confidence.
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Bank OF Merit
The
First National Bank
Ton Is
State
and County Board of Examiners
Mangrum Bros
Grayson
Planters National Bank
Sherman
van Alstyne
Nevada
Allen
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