Notice on rates and corrections in The Sun paper
The Sun announces that notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates Obituaries resolutions memorials and corrections will also incur regular rates The paper pledges to correct erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation provided the publisher is informed Debs is described as not paying rent for his campaign headquarters.
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The
Sun
Eugene Debs
United States Awakens to a New Reconstruction Era
A tense civic turning point described as the nation comes to its senses with the reconstruction period underway. The piece warns candidates face eight more days of suspense followed by days of regret as the political landscape shifts.
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United States
Immortal Forty Returns Stir Mixed Reactions in Texas
The piece notes the reaction to women requesting the vote and poll tax receipts, criticizing political reforms. It mocks the idea of a clean-up and implies delays in locating poll tax records, with a dismissive tone toward progress on suffrage and political ethics.
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Fellows
England Offers Massive Female Advantage for Marriage Seekers
The item notes a man should seek a wife in England where there are about two million more women than men, most of marriageable age. It references Mr. Looney criticizing Baptist brethren over a gubernatorial race stance, opposing politics in church and church schools, and ends with a wary prediction that uniform opinion could spread.
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England
Looney
Third Party in Chicago Prefers Russian System
A new third party in Chicago advocates a government like Russia and is urged to relocate if they favor such a system. The speaker warns radicals chase a cold trail that will bring torment if pursued.
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Chicago
Russia
Van Alstyne Picnic Surprises Town Over Balloon Plan
Van Alstyne residents anticipate a weekly picnic and a hoped for balloon ascent each afternoon if winds cooperate. The Sun expresses hope the wind stays favorable to avoid disappointing the rural district's citizens.
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van Alstyne
Pardons Granted In Democratic Convention Wake
Lieutenant Governor Johnson pardoned about fifteen convicts while Governor Hobby attended the national Democratic convention. This marks a recurring pattern when the governor is away, with Johnson seeking re election as the race warms. The primary will eliminate two candidates next Saturday if no majority is reached, leaving two contenders for the final push.
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W. A. Johnson
Hobby
Johnson
Local Candidates Cite Machine Politics As Central Issue
In a campaign note, several contenders discuss machine politics and its local implications. The exact meaning remains unclear as candidates debate the term and its influence on nearby races.
Secret buttermilk alcohol twist shocks Honey Grove readers
A local chatter suspects Honey Grove editor Mr. Lowery favors buttermilk for a hidden reason. The piece claims buttermilk contains three percent alcohol, a shouty defense of a booze alternative with no tax or supply tampering. The columnist jokes about the public discovering the truth and urges voting for the best men.
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Lowery
Honey Grove Signal
Mr. Lowery
Who Is a Jolly Good Fellow Candidate
A playful verse extols the candidate as the friendliest figure, always greeting with a grin and a hearty handshake, celebrated as the best and only friend on earth. The piece centers on warmth, camaraderie, and electoral character.
Five Thousand CON Victed for Evading Draft Law
Washington reports five thousand draft evaders were convicted in Federal courts with sentences from thirty days to a year. DOJ compiled figures show rapid progress in rounding up delinquents while about 275,000 cases of delinquents who avoided actual service have been investigated.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Reverend Childress to fill Methdist church Sunday
The Sun reports that Rev. C. C. Childress will fill his regular appointments at the Methodist church this Sunday or a visiting minister will be scheduled to lead services.
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C. C. Childress
Want Ad in the Sun Could Save Agent Commission
A Sun want ad presents a possible method to cut an agent's commission in the sale of a farm. The item suggests buyers or sellers might bypass traditional brokered routes, using the ad to attract private offers and facilitate a direct transaction.
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Sun
Ex Sheriff Tom Roberts' Soldier Son Supports Parton for Sheriff
A Grayson County veteran, away at war, declares support for A. B. Parton for sheriff. He criticizes his late opponent Craig’s appointment after Tom Roberts’ death, recounts delays returning home from the Argonne Forest, and defends Parton as an independent candidate backed by merit rather than faction.
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Tom Roberts
Parton
Grayson County
A. B. Parton
Mr. Parton
Mr. Craig
Craig
General Headquarters
New York
Political Ad Attacks Sheriff Candidate In Grayson County
A citizen laments attacks by political opponents that stripped his family of support, says veterans sacrificed for nothing, and urges electing either Craig or A B Parton as county sheriff. The letter claims $100 was lost by opponents who benefited from it, seeks public backing for Parton as a trustworthy official.
Judge H. B. Daviss Solicits Vote
Judge H B Daviss, born and raised in Freestone County, is a lifelong Democrat and respected jurist. He served four years as Freestone County Judge and twelve years as District Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial District, endorsed by district lawyers, ministers, Navarro county Democratic convention, and many local supporters as an upright Christian gentleman and well trained jurist.
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Freestone County
Thirteenth
Navarro County
Judge Daviss for Associate Justice Promotion Support
A call for undivided support for Judge Daviss in the district's Associate Justice race. Voters are urged to back him and request others in the district to vote likewise for his promotion.
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Daviss
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Waldrop
J C Waldrop and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of Elizabeth. May God's blessing rest upon you.
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Elizabeth
J. C. Waldrop
Craig's Cafe Delights a Discernible Patron
A local cafe earns praise for spotless service and consistent kitchen quality. Regulars note meticulous cleanliness and reliable cooking, highlighting Craig's Cafe as a standout for steady standards.
Lee Johnson Offers Silver and Aluminum Cleaner
Lee Johnson, jeweler, promotes the most economical and best cleaner for silver and aluminum ware ever sold.
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Lee Johnson
Craig's Cafe Soda Fountain Service Pleases All
Craig's Cafe serves a popular soda fountain that pleases customers. staff report steady patronage and positive feedback from regulars and visitors.
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Craig’s Cafe
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