Laying Groundwork for System of Roads
The Denison Herald argues for a county road program to fund a county wide system, starting with a 631000 dollar gravel road plan and expanding over time to reach all communities, stressing foundation first and gradual progress to serve all residents. It notes hard surfaced roads reduce upkeep and favors continuing construction beyond immediate needs.
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Grayson County
Herald
Commissioners’ Court
van Alstyne
Denison Herald
Cricket Fighting Says China Has Popular Sport
Cricket fighting remains a popular pastime in China with battles staged inside large earthen jars. Competitors engage in prolonged duels until one side yields, reflecting a traditional rural entertainment.
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China
Visiting Raleigh After 44 Years Away
John Pearce, a Franklin County native living near Raleigh, Texas, travels back to his old Raleigh home for the first time since leaving forty four years ago. A July Fourth reunion at the homestead drew neighbors and family, highlighting Raleigh’s growth from nine thousand to thirty five thousand and noting only Briggs Hardware and Alfred Williams Bookstore remain from the old days. Pearce, who married in Texas and raised seven children, boasts a close friendship with his banker and fondly recalls a bustling country dinner and community gathering.
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John Pearce
Raleigh
N. C
The
Sun
J. B. Pearce
T. S. Pearce
G. F. Pearce
Pilot
B. C. Pearce
Youngsville
Whitewright
Texas
Franklin County
Briggs Hardware Store
Alfred Williams
Mr. Pearce
Flappers Diary At Sea Aboard A Troubled Vessel
A diary style item recounts a flapper’s seaside departure with entries from Monday to Friday. She notes a warm sendoff, a cordial meeting with the ship’s captain, and a tense confrontation when the captain seeks a kiss. The diary ends with a dramatic claim of saving 500 lives.
Engraved or Printed Wedding Invitations, Announcements
Sun reports on engraved or printed wedding invitations and announcements, noting style options, wording choices, and etiquette considerations for couples planning formal notices. The piece highlights traditional and contemporary approaches for sharing marriage news.
Benefits Schemes In Town Draw Fire In Sherman
The Sherman Democrat warns against local benefit performances marketed to solicit public patronage. It cites a Austin minstrel fund scheme taking large profits for organizers and little for beneficiaries, urging citizens to avoid such schemes and noting official caution from the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
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Sherman
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Departments
Houston
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Democrat
Trained Letters at Supper Table
Farmer Jones questions his four sons about where they were when summoned. Each boy provides a quirky answer about setting an animal, a tool, a clock, and a trap. The youngest quietly says he was on the doorstep sitting still.
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Farmer Jones
Laws in Force in the United States Questioned
A daily quotes Punch noting there may be over a million laws in force in the United States and suggests there must be many more in total due to the large number in force today.
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United States
New Yorkers and Daylight Saving Confusion
The Toledo Blade notes no one explains why New Yorkers want to save daylight. The fragment suggests confusion over daylight saving and its perceived benefits for waking times.
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Toledo Blade
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Ad Promise
An advertisement from Bow Wright Drug Co claims Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy will ease sore or bleeding gums and pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes distinct results and promises guaranteed satisfaction.
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Leto
Bow-Wright Drug Co
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Alee
Drang
Produced By
SH. Lee. Williams
Gordon
Palace Theatre
Mangrum Brothers
Reeves
South Side
Main St
Garland
Whitewright Lumber Co
Garland Gas Ranges
Pittsburg
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