Whitewright Items Highlight Fire Department Gift and Local News
The Whitewright Mill and Elevator Co. gave the fire department a $25 check for effective work at a recent blaze. A local closing sale is announced by McKinsey and Sears furniture. National army draft numbers list Whitewright men. Wheat at local market sold for $2.50 a bushel and 79 cents per bushel for eats. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Everheart. Preston Everheart and Jim Sears joined the army ambulance corps in San Antonio for training.
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Whitewright Mill & Elevator Co
McKinsey & Sears Furniture
National Army
Whitewright
A. L. Ford
Claude R. Truett
R. W. Wise
G. S. Garner
Preston Everheart
B. N. Roberts
T. M. Hicks
Grady Spindle
J. T. McMillin
E. E. Dobson
I. R. Ginnings
W. V. Slaughter
B. Y. Spindle
W. M. Mullins
Luther Gordon
M. O. Hardfield
L. A. Johnson
G. B. Henderson
T. A. Phillips
R. G. Pierce
N. Revera
F. E. O’connor
F. M. Hicks
C. W. Phillips
O. P. Neilson
J. J. Gonzales
C. E. Miles
C. Montes
T. T. Hamilton
Floyd Everheart
Jim Sears
Army Ambulance Corps
San Antonio
Denison Martial Law Declared As National Guard Sent
Governor Neff imposes martial law in Denison and dispatches five National Guard companies after a city strike. Co L Manning of Manning Clark dies at home from heart trouble Sunday. Finis Alverson defeats Hugh Boren for county commissioner. Rayburn defeats Westbrook by 1335 votes with county results. Birth announced for A G Galey's son. Williams child injured by falling on a disc harrow. Hazel Ray and Alton Kelly McKenzie wed at bride’s home.
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Neff
Denison
National Guard
Co. L. Manning
Manning & Clark
Finis Alverson
Hugh Boren
Sam Rayburn
Ed Westbrook
Rayburn
Fannin
Grayson
Collin
Westbrook
Hunt
Rains
Whitewright
A. G. Galey
Fletcher Williams
Hazel Ray
Alton Kelly McKenzie
Texarkana
D. A. Ray
Seven Years Ago Weather Damage and Local Trades
Wind lightning and hail caused about 6000 dollars in damage around Whit Wright Friday afternoon. J H Looney traded his farm one mile north of town to Howard Brodhead for 160 acres in Lubbock County. John W Pennell aged 80 died Saturday at his home in Tom Bean.
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Whitewright
J. H. Looney
Howard Brodhead
Lubbock
John W. Pennell
Tom Bean
Languages Spoken Across British India Number 220
A historical note states that 220 separate languages are used in British India, reflecting immense linguistic diversity across the subcontinent during the colonial era.
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British India
Snake Swallows Rival But It’s Too Long at Museum
TRENTON New Jersey Gophie a large Georgia snake tried a swallowing act at the state museum but failed when Slim a slim green Jersey pine belt snake proved too long After 15 minutes Gophie opened his mouth and Slim wriggled free Museum attendants hoped for harmony afterward
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Trenton
N. J
Gophie
Georgia
New Jersey State Museum
Jersey
Slim
Determination Outweighs Talent In Marriage Odds
Claude Callan argues that a mother with several daughters wins in marriage not by ability but sheer determination. She builds a social space for suitors, feeds them well, and portrays herself as an ideal mother-in law. Her larger brood is quickly married off, unlike a mother with one daughter who delays and risks remaining single.
Dwellers in the Secret Place of the Most High
A preacher reflects on Psalm 91 and the doctrine of divine providence arguing that true dwelling in the secret place of the Most High means close fellowship with God. He warns that wandering from this protection risks calamity and calls for strict spiritual discipline.
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Fowler
Pilate
Jesus
Father
God
Enoch
You
Mule with U S brand causes a cautionary remark
A rural exchange about a mule branded with U S leads to a farmer’s quip that the U S stands for Un Safe, highlighting wary humor in farm life.
Chance Good for Dionne Sisters Says Specialist
CALLANDER Ontario Dr Alan Brown, renowned child specialist, examined the Dionne quintuplets and said with careful supervision they have a very excellent chance for survival. He praised Dr A R Dafoe nurses and the Red Cross and noted the babies gained weight except Yvonne who lost a half ounce while Marie added half an ounce to her weight.
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Callander
Ontario
Alan Brown
Brown
University of Toronto
Hospital For Sick Children
Toronto
A. R. Dafoe
Red Cross
Yvonne
Marie
Notice to Creditors Estate of James H Carmack Deceased
Administrators E. J. Womack and Vincent Alberto notify all indebted or with claims against the estate of James H. Carmack deceased of Grayson County Texas. Creditors should present claims or settlements to 117 South Austin Avenue Denison Texas. Date July 10 1934.
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State OF Texas
Grayson
James H. Carmack
E. J. Womack
Vincent Alberto
Grayson County
Texas
Jake J. Loy
Said County
Austin Avenue
Denison
A. D
Dog Days History and Varying Calendar Dates
A brief note explains dog days as a four to six week period in summer linked to Sirius. It notes ancient beliefs about the Dog Star and sun conjunction, and that calendar dates vary by latitude and over time with almanac makers offering different start dates from mid July to late July.
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Rogers Long
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Paul Stephens
Dwig
Mee
Weil
Belovee
Robini Koo
Robin Hood
Claude Callan
Whitewright Lumber Co. ‘“‘Neighborly Service
Rev
S. L. Ball
U. S
Rastus
Boss
Uncle Sam
Barbee-Bassett
Insurance Agency
Chance
Dionne Sisters
Webster
Mangrum Bros
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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