Lamar County Mob Burns Two Black Men in Paris Texas
In Paris Texas on a July 7 report two Black brothers Herman and Irving Arthur were taken from Lamar county jail Tuesday evening and burned at a fair park stake after confessing to fatally injuring J H Hodges and his son William during a debt dispute at the Hodges farm northeast of the city. The incident follows earlier tensions in which a Black person was burned about 25 years ago for a child death.
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Paris
Texas
Herman
Irving Arthur
J. H. Hodges
William
Hodges
Lamar County
Fair Park
Bailey Speaks Out Open Shop Viewpoint Sparks Debate
Senator Bailey backs the open shop as industrial freedom and opposes forced union membership, arguing every American should work where employment is available. Critics question other candidates positions, while editorials praise his frankness and fault his opponents for silence.
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Bailey
Vernon
Mr. Looney
Mr. Neff
Mr. Thomason
Austin Statesman
Senator Bailey
Dallas Times Herald
Divorce Scenes Shine In A Social Season Recital
A society write up recounts a divorce court scene with a formally dressed bride departing with her father, the reading of the complaint by her attorney to music, Judge Breakthe knot delivering the decree, and warm congratulations for both ex-spouses, highlighting divorce as a key local social rite.
Pioneer Families Attend Perfectly Planned Affair
The event showcased two city's pioneer families with flawless arrangements. Bailiff Smith received praise for managing the setup. After brief travel, the ex-wife will reside at her father's home, while the ex-husband moves to the Bachelor's Club.
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Smith
Newspaper Advertising Delivers More Business Says Ad Expert
A newspaper ad advocate asserts that money spent on advertisements consistently brings increased customer activity and sales for the advertiser, citing proven returns and practical examples.
On a Strike See All Walks of Life Join Protest
A lively rural item lists varied workers and everyday roles on strike from Carman to Opera star plus a couple of shop names. It notes Susie M Best in the School Index and mentions pricing for Genuine Hot Point and Dovey irons. J A Stateville in Par sons Kansas visited homefolks here last week.
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Stern
Susie M
J. A. Stateville
Katy
Parsons
Kansas
Manning & Clark Advertises Perfection Oil Stoves
Manning and Clark promote New Perfection Oil cook stoves as the best on the market and priced right, highlighting a wide selection of models in a straightforward sales pitch.
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Manning & Clark
Presidential facts II two full terms and political precedents
The excerpt recounts presidents who served full terms or were forced from office by tragedy, including Wilson serving two full terms since Grant, Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland McKinley Roosevelt Taft and the note that Wilson marks the first Democratic president since Jackson to succeed himself, with citations from The Sun and Dallas News.
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Wilson S
General Grant
White House
Hayes
Grant
Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Andrew Jackson
Land bargains on South Plains near Slaton Texas
Large block of land for sale across the South Plains near Slaton Texas. Listings include 1804 acres with two improvements and 225 cultivated, 100 in cotton. 376 acres with two improvements and 300 cultivated. 320 unimproved with a school on land. 599% acres improved with 200 cultivated. 160 acres near Lubbock Slaton. 160 acres unimproved near Southland. 1600 acres south of Slaton with seven improvements and eight wells. Prices range from 30 to 55 per acre, terms available. potential profit before Christmas. R J Murray, Owner, Slaton, Texas.
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O’donnel
Texas
Slaton
Santa Fe
South Plains
Lubbock
Southland
FOR SALE AND LOST NOTICES IN TYLER AREA COLUMN
A column listing several items for sale and notices including scholarships at Tyler Commercial College, two red pigs about fifty pounds, flowers and plants for funerals and weddings, a seventy acre farm west of Tom Bean and a fifty acre farm southwest of Whitewright with improvements, plus a dressmaking opening at Payne Cottage. Contact details include Sun office, Mrs. Mary Hestand, Mrs. P. A. Short, Gordon & Ray, and J. S. Millsap with phone numbers and route addresses.
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Tyler Commercial College
J. H. Waggoner
Sun
Tom Bean
Pike Road
Gordon & Ray
Whitewright
Texas
J. S. Millsap
Last Battle Of A Grim Old Gunfighter Across Many Wars
A veteran gunfighter who rode with the James brothers and fought in America and abroad dies after a life in deadly conflict. He served in wars from PrussiaFrance to World War I and dies peacefully in a hospital as a nurse sings a memory of his mother. The piece reflects on humility and living a meaningful life beyond battle.
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Frank
Jesse James
America
France
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Carman
Ash Boy
the Sun and
Dallas News
R. J. Murray
Slaton, Texas
Dewey Williams
R. C. Hoyle
Mary Hestand
Kee, Wey
Tate
P. A. Short
H.L. Webster
Payne Cottage
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
Weber
Moon Bros
Manning & Clark Hardware
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