County Tax Levy Reduced in Ten-Year Low
After a Friday and Saturday session the Commissioners Court set the 1926 county tax levy at 48 cents per $100 valuation, the lowest in ten years. The breakdown covers road and bridge 15 cents, county wide road bonds 15 cents, general fund 18 cents, totaling 48 cents, down from last year's 50 cents and 55 cents in 1924, saving taxpayers about $35,000 with county assessed value near $48 million.
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Board of Equalization
Commissioners’ Court
Prevention of Infection with Borozone Remedy
An advertisement touts Borozone as a healing preparation in liquid and powder forms. Claims rapid flesh healing and germ purification with prices for liquid 30c 60c and 1 20 and powder 30c and 60c offered by J L Kirkpatrick Drugist.
Carter seeks reelection as Grayson County Judge
R M Carter announces for reelection citing an honest record of county service. He lists 868 criminal, 560 civil, 135 juvenile cases handled, and care for 286 patients in state institutions. He claims tax savings of about 35000 dollars annually and 40000 dollars in bond refinancing. He notes aiding 130 Confederate veterans and widows, bringing 20000 dollars yearly into Grayson County. He asks voters to consider his candidacy.
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Grayson County
Mrs Ben Nelson Cans Wild Grapes Berries and Plums
Mrs Ben Nelson of Whitewright describes canning methods for wild fruits. Wild grapes are boiled and canned for jam jelly and juice. berries should be packed hot without sugar. wild plums are scalded and sealed in sterilized jars, with four year shelf life claimed.
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Ben Nelson
Whitewright
Mary Lee Andrews Visits Relatives in Dallas This Week
Miss Mary Lee Andrews visited relatives in Dallas this week, with social ties noted to Grayson R. M. Carter and local connections.
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Mary Lee Andrews
Dallas
Purification Cure Promises Health Through Calotabs
Physicians endorse Purification of the system as Nature's foundation for health. Take Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks to purify the whole system. Calotabs, the greatest of system purifiers, available in a family package with full directions for 85 cents at any drug store.
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Nature
Herbine Promises Quick Relief From Tired Feeling
An advertisement touts Herbine for torpid liver and constipation claiming rapid relief from a tired discouraged mood. It promises a thorough purifying effect from the first dose and notes the price as 60 cents with sale locations.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Burglars Take 225 Dollars From Elmore Store
Sherman reports a robbery at the Elmore grocery on East Thomas avenue. About 225 dollars in cash and a large stock of flour lard and groceries were stolen Sunday night. Entry was through the west door pried open with a crowbar. No clues were found as tracks were washed out by rain.
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Sherman
Elmore
East Thomas Avenue
Lilley Visit Noted by Dallas Couple
Mr and Mrs J Lilley were seen visiting Dallas as described in local society notes.
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J. Lilley
Dallas
Sivatiog
I Refuse to Have Anything to Do with Horse Racing
A school examination presents a math riddle about two horses running two miles at different speeds. Jimmy declines to answer and writes that he refuses to have anything to do with horse racing.
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Jimmy
No Worms in a Nealthy Child
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for worms in children. It claims regular use for two or three weeks enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the body so the child regains health. Available at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Ancient Far East water clock used by Ma lays
A coconut shell with a small bottom hole is placed in a bucket of water. It fills slowly and sinks to measure time. The device has been in vogue for 5,000 years.
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Far East
Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching pain and protruding piles. Often relief starts after first application and improves sleep. Includes price offer and guarantee.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
The tonic is described as iron and quinine suspended in syrup to purify blood and enrich it. It is advertised to improve color, appetite, and energy, even appealing to children, and claims to destroy malarial and grip germs with its strengthening effect. Sold for 60c.
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Grove
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Whitewright, Texas
Swift
Bacon
Pren
Brookfield Butter
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Prisket Beef
Barda Pork
Donald B. MacMillan
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Geographic Society
Wiscasset
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