Cotton Rallies After Rapid Decline In Weather Watch
Cotton futures rose after an early dip, closing 20 to 23 points higher as hot weather and boll weevil reports spurred covering. Spots up to 5.90 cents, October contracts around 5.60 cents amid mixed overseas cues and improved recent weather.
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New York
Georgia
Liverpool
Co-Operative Association
Louisiana
Alabama
American Cotton Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Paul Bean for County Clerk
Paul Bean announces his candidacy for Grayson County Clerk. He notes deep local roots from Farmington through Howe and Sherman, banking and grain business experience, and a pledge to support tax relief while offering his best efforts if elected.
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Grayson County
Farmington
van Alstyne
City Bank
Howe
Dorchester
Gunter
Sherman
Chinese in Mexico Wade Rio Grande to Get Passage Home
Three Chinese men seeking free transport back to China waded the Rio Grande from Northern Mexico to reach the United States illegally. They were arrested by immigration authorities and, in Federal Court, ordered deported to China after serving six months in jail. Engraved wedding invitations and announcements may be obtained from The Sun.
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Mexico
Rio Grande
Brownsville
United States
China
Rainy day musings and community notes from Orangeville
Orangeville community diary covers rainy weather, crops, boll weevil concerns, and visits among neighbors. It notes Grandmother Pruett’s hip, illness of Mrs. Charlie Parks, baptizing at Whitewright, a church gathering, and condolences for Rev S L Ball.
Randell Campaign Declaration for Congress
Democratic candidate Choice B. Randell announces a primary bid on July 23, pledging equal rights, opposition to special privilege, and a flat cash bonus payment plan. He cites past work securing public buildings, rural routes, and Red River dredging, urging frugal government and anti graft reforms.
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Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Temple of National Legislation
Red River
B. Randell
Desert News social notes from Sherman and area
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee were business visitors in Sherman Thursday. Everett Matthews and family of Delba visited J. H. Matthews and family. Clyde Sutherland of Sherman vacationing with her parents J. H. Adams. Delye Matthews tended the bedside of her grandmother Mrs. Cleve Trotter of Westminster who is ill. J. D. Buchanan and Curtis Moats hosted weekend visitors. Grandfather Frazier and Mrs. J. H. Matthews are among the sick. Miss Faustine Ingram is no better. Houston Brooks of Dallas spent the week-end with his parents. Homer Sanderson and daughter of Whitewright were Sunday guests of Mrs. S. E. Magers. Mrs. C. C. Gentry and daughter Evelyn and Mrs. Harry Mitchell of Sherman visited Mrs. W. A. Fletcher. Mae and Martha Myrick and Nevll Pierce were Sunday guests of Dorothy Tate. Homer Gentry left Monday to visit places in New Mexico and Southwest Texas.
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Lonnie Holt
L. B. Miller
Burr Holt
William Clark
Desert
Jim Ownby
Pat Miller
Geraldine
Claud Donihoo
Trenton
Sam Donihoo
Charlie Parks
Kerr
Clovis Pace
Hall
Lucian Jones
Orbreal Worsham
Grove Hill
Ed Wilkinson
Porter
Chester Murphy
Sam Brown
Family
Whitewright
Paul Bowen
Mary Ellen
Leo Hayes
Frank Holt
Bell Robinson
Valley Creek
Elmer Brown
Albert Smith
Fannie Carmichael
Sherman
R. E. Pierce
Joe Moore
Leonard
Marie
Lois Wilder
Misses Holt
Billy Joe Bowen
Pauline Ownby
Joe Lee
Everett Matthews
Delba
J. H. Matthews
Clyde Sutherland
J. H. Adams
Delye Matthews
Cleve Trotter
Westminster
J. D. Buchanan
Curtis Moats
Pilot Grove
Frazier
Faustine Ingram
Houston Brooks
Dallas
W. D. Brooks
Homer Sanderson
Relief Hopes Rise as Carey Seeks Market Relief
Peter B. Carey of the Chicago Board of Trade urged action to lift commodity taxes and improve wheat values. He said Congress aims to reduce the tax on future delivery to two cents per hundred, a move he called crucial for farm relief and market freedom. He noted hog price recovery as a hopeful sign.
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Chicago
Peter B. Carey
Chicago Board of Trade
Commodity Exchange
Carey
Cliff Huggins Seeks Grayson County Crim inal District Attorney Post
District Attorney candidate Cliff Huggins, a Grayson County native and University of Texas law graduate, has served as First Assistant Criminal District Attorney and seeks promotion. He cites legal experience, indictments drafted, pleadings written, and court appearances as qualifications. Mrs Complain joke closes the piece.
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Cliff Huggins
Grayson County
Texas
Law Department
University of Texas
Life's Darkest Moment First Hobo Dialogue Scene
Hobo exchange centers on worries and a homemade beer recipe while Miss Sue tests arithmetic by subtracting seventy nine from twenty three. Robert DeBerry echoes skepticism about the tale's truth.
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Erbert
Miss Sue
Robert DeBerry
Wilt as Good as a Will
A traveler stops to observe an elderly gardener and asks which weeds are easiest to kill. The man replies that widow’s weeds wilt with a simple plea, “wilt thou,” implying death as the simplest cure.
Washburn Seeks County Commissioner Post in Precinct 2
J W Washburn announces for county commissioner precinct 2 after a narrow defeat two years ago. He pledges economy and honesty, calls for immediate county books audit, and promises to audit spending and keep funds in the precinct. He emphasizes local ties and open public affairs.
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J. W
John) Washburn
One Narrow Escape in Dallas Campaign Tale
Homer M. Price relates a farmer’s blunt reply to a congressional candidate in Red River County. The incident reflects voter attitude and uncertainty about how people will vote this year. The talk includes a light joke about a girl changing clothes.
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Homer M. Price
Marshall Morning News
Dallas
Red River County
Congress
Morris for Congress endorsed by Campbell ex-service man
An ex service man writing to Campbell Community Record endorses Jess Morris of Greenville for Congress. The letter praises Morris as trustworthy, ethical, and capable of serving without guile, arguing he would be a relief to voters and stand against entrenched corruption.
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Jess Morris
Greenville
Morris
Campbell Community Record
So What's the Use? A man saved his all before blizzard
A humorous verse about a man who sacrificed pleasure and wealth for others during a blizzard before dying. A veterinary joke follows with a dog resisting a tail clipping, implying steadfastness to one’s own fate.
Local Electoral Ticket Listings For County Officials
A compiled slate of candidates across multiple county offices including Congress seats for SAM RAYBURN and C. B. RANDELL, District Judge DAYTON B. STEED, Criminal District Attorney CLIFF HUGGINS, County Judge JAKE J. LOY, District Clerk W. N. BUTRIDGE, County Clerk C. M. COLE, Tax Assessor J. C. ALLRED, Sheriff J. B. DAVIS, and other county posts with listed names and terms.
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J. H. Waggoner
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Marigold Beauty Shop
East Houston
S. L. Ball
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Geo, L. Hamilton
H. H. Cummins
Roy M. Finley
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Allie) Noble
W. N. (Poley) Butridge
R. H
Bob) May
C. M
Charley) Cole
Callie McAfee Frost
P. W
Paul) Bean
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Carl) Allred
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George) Lackey
J. B
Benton) Davis
Frank Reece
Elbert M. Barron
R. C. Slagle JR
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J. R. Westbrook
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Harold Doss
C. A
Charley) McLean
G. D. Bennett
W. A
Will) Lee
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Pope
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