New Laws May Fill U. S. Prisons After Repeal
Federal prisons have shed inmates as repeal reduces prohibition violator counts but new federal crime laws could raise the population again. Sanford Bates notes a 75 percent drop since 1932, with 362 prohibition violators at Atlanta’s penitentiary down from 1,235.
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Washington
Sanford Bates
Prison Bureau
Atlanta
Congress
Texas National Bank
Uncle Sam
Bates
Jury Discharged in Murder Trial for John White
The jury in the murder trial of John White former Denison night watchman was discharged Saturday afternoon after failing to reach a verdict eight to four for conviction. The case began Tuesday and Simmons was killed Sept. 2 at the Texas Electric Railway interurban station in Denison. White now resides in Fort Worth.
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Sherman
John White
Denison
Noah Simmons
F. F. Wilcox
Simmons
Texas Electric Railway
White
Fort Worth
Three Letters Endorse Kruschen Salts For Fat Loss
Readers across the country praise Kruschen Salts as a healthful fat loss aid. Testimonials claim weight drops of 15 to 56 pounds after taking three bottles, with one man noting a 50 pound loss and ongoing improvement. The ad urges a half teaspoon daily in hot water and lists Kirkpatrick Pharmacy as a source.
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G. W. Bryant
Foxboro
Mass
A. J. Harber
Pineville, Ky
Ed Jordon
Leveen
Ariz
Kruschen
Kirkpatrick
Reece Seeks Second Term as Grayson County Sheriff
Frank Reece, a longtime peace officer born near Sherman, announces his bid for a second term as Grayson County sheriff. He argues his administration was self-sustaining and crime-focused, citing $10,268.20 repaid to taxpayers and 142 felons sent to prison, while urging voters to compare his record with past administrations.
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Grayson County
Sheriff’s Department
Sherman
P. B. Reece
Yarborough Ranch
Frank Reece
Tragedy of a Lonely 20 Year Old in Hopes for a Home
A 20 year old Ohio woman, never steady in love, is jailed in Pennsylvania for murder after killing a 62 year old man she met through a matrimonial bureau. She said she aimed to intimidate him into leaving, not kill. The piece reflects on loneliness and quiet desperation behind such acts.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
United States
Red River Fair creates third vice president post
Sherman action creates the third vice president seat to be filled by H. R. Bone of Sherman. Directors re elected all officers for another fair planned the first week in October. George Shields of Denison chairs as they discuss entertainment including rodeo poultry show improved horse show Gainesville Community Circus and other attractions. Grayson County Poultry Association reports eliminating winter shows to stage a larger fair exhibit.
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Grayson County Poultry Association
Cardui Helps Thousands of Women Says Mrs Norred
Thousands of women testify Cardui benefits them and give confidence. Mrs. J L Norred of Lagrange Georgia says after four births Cardui eased back pain reduced nausea and improved health. If it does not benefit you consult a physician.
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Cardui
J. L. Norred
Lagrange
Realists and Impressionists Rivalry 5000 Years Ago Unearthed
University of Chicago Oriental Institute divers unearthed Sumerian and Babylonian artworks near Bagdad and Tell-Asmar showing two artistic aims, one faithful to observed reality and one expressive. Finds include statues of alabaster and figures representing deities, dating from 3000 to 2350 B C. A Megiddo storehouse and stables, plus an ancient underground water tunnel, reveal later but related artistic and engineering feats.
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Asia
University of Chicago Oriental Institute
Irak
Institute
Bagdad
Henri Frankford
Khafaji
Opis
Babylonia
Tell-Asmar
Eshnuana
Megiddo
Jerusalem
P. L. O. Guy
Palestine
Solomon
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