Local Notables and Town Happenings through Celina and Sherman
Mack Echols former Whitewright editor visited Celina en route from Dallas after attending the state convention of commercial secretaries. Whitewright visitors include Dr Fleming Rev Millsap and the Pope sisters calling on J B May at the First State Bank. T J Liggett and wife of Whitewright discussed restarting a flour mill as a possible custom mill with low capital. Former Sheriff San Rich reported good crop prospects and intends to run for high sheriff of Grayson County next year. Ambrose picnic set for Aug 4-5 with carnival shows broncho busting and a political debate between J H Lawson and L L Rhodes in Sherman.
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Mack Echols
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright Commercial Club
Celina
Dallas
Celina Record
T. J. Liggett
Whitewright
W.G. Hodges
Mr. Liggett
Savoy Star
Rich
Grayson County
Sherman
Ambrose
J. H. Lawson
L. L. Rhodes
Sherman Democrat
Pat vows dynamite after cigar-stealing friend
Pat leaves his house laughing and heads toward a saloon when he meets a friend. He recalls Mike has been stealing cigars from his vest pocket and breaking them. He declares he will fix him, claiming he has a stick of dynamite in his pocket.
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Pat
Mike
Philadelphia Record
Whitewright Picnic Mirth Draws National Speakers
The Altoga band will provide music for Whitewright’s August picnic. Congressman Sam Rayburn will speak on August 13 at 11 AM. Congressman R L Henry of Waco will address attendees that night. Hon F C Weinert and D S McMillin will discuss warehouse and marketing policy on day one. Railroads offer special round trip and excursion rates from Sherman, Commerce, Denison, and Greenville corridor.
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Whitewright
Sam Rayburn
Hestand
R. L. Henry
Waco
F. C. Weinert
State
Commercial Club
D. S. McMillin
Cotton Belt Railroad
Sherman and Commerce
Katy
Denison
Greenville
When Mothers Meet at a Sewing Morning in Houston
In a Houston Post dialogue, two women discuss Nancy Jettison sewing for Elizabeth and Kathryn's upcoming wedding dress. They gossip about Kathryn's failed engagement to Jim Verboten, his connection to Elizabeth, and the social rise and fall of Nancy’s clients as the sewing machine rattles in the background.
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Jim Verboten
James
Kathryn
Elizabeth
Judd Lewis
Houston Post
Pointed Paragraphs from a Lively Column
A collection of witty maxims on heroism perception and human flaws. Notable lines critique anonymity, language restraint, and social behaviors with a humorous edge. Ends with a plug for T. J. Smith and price references to The Sun and Dallas News.
Immigrant Germans and Americans Split by Allegiance
During the German question agitation a large immigrant base faces divided loyalties. The piece cites over 8,000,000 German Americans and nearly 3,000,000 Austrian and Hungarian Americans, totaling more than 11,000,000 with blood ties to Germany. It argues most are better Americans than Germans, yet warns memories of homeland persist. It notes a stance: between England and Germany, prefer the Fatherland, but between America and any other country, favor America.
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Germany
Herman Ridder
England
America
Local Printing Offer for Cards and Engraving
The Sun advertises ready printing or engraving for society cards at home churches receptions and weddings. It touts a top engraving house in the state and invites customers to compare prices and place orders on short notice.
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The
Sun
The Home Bakery Ad Encourages Patronage
A brief notice urges readers to patronize local home industry bakeries and buy bread cakes and pies from The Home Bakery, highlighting small business support and fresh baked goods.
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First National Bank
San Rich
the Planters National Bank
Nancy
Tomor
T. J. Smith
Dallas News
R. Glidewell
Cou Reat
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