Rayburn Announces For Congress
The Sun announces Hon. Sam Rayburn of Fannin county seeking the Democratic nomination for Representative from Texas fourth district. The piece praises his six terms, wartime leadership, postwar legislative activity, and urges support based on his record of achievement. A political advertisement notes Chicago claiming fourth city status and Lima Peru earthquakes with no losses.
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the Sun
Sam Rayburn
Fannin County
Fourth
Texas
Rayburn
Congress
Democratic Party
Rayburh
Anniversary of Savoy Cyclone
An 1880 Savoy cyclone destroyed the town's business district killing ten and wounding dozens. Relief convoys from Bonham and Bells aided survivors, with J B Abernathy leading commissary operations. The item also discusses gas profits, Standard oil, and calls for strong state leadership.
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Savoy
Bonham
Bells
B. S. Burton
Tom Kennedy
B. F. Dyer
Durant
J. B. Abernathy
Gasoline Prices Rise in Texas After Oil Merger
Gasoline prices in Texas have increased by two to four cents since the Standard Oil Co merged with Magnolia Humble and smaller producers. The merger gives consolidated control of oil filling stations and related outlets in the state.
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Texas
Lynch Davidson
Fergusons
Hogg
Culberson
R. V. Davidson
Standard Oil Co
Magnolia
Humble
Remedy for Worms in Children Sold by Kirkpatrick
Parents warned that intestinal worms sap vitality in sickly, peevish children with pale color rings under eyes bad breath and disinterest in play. White's Cream Vermifuge touted as sure remedy with positive worm destruction and harmless to the child priced at 35e and sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
Attorney General Contest Highlighted in Dallas Dispatch
The Dallas Dispatch notes three leading candidates Lynch Davidson and others in the race for attorney general. Davidson's years studying state affairs are cited as best protecting public interests.
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Lynch Davidson
Dallas Dispatch
Geese on Columbia Island Refuse Northward Flight
A flock of 25,000 wild geese stayed on a Columbia River island last winter instead of migrating south. This season they are lingering, drawn by nearby wheat fields that prove too attractive to leave.
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Columbia River
Stomach Ailment Relief Promoted by Adlerika
A testimonial claims years of constipation and gas improved after Adlerika. The ad says Adlerika removes gas and old waste matter, reduces bloating, and restores appetite. Sold by Dyer and Jones.
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Adlerika
W. H. Fletcher
Dyer and Jones
Purification of the System with Calotabs Suggested
Doctors advocate Calotabs as a complete body purifier to restore health. Take a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and observe vitality return. Get a family package with directions for 85 cents at any drug store.
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Nature
Habitual Constipation Curea Promoted as 14 to 21 Day Remedy
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrup laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and regular action with daily use for 14 to 21 days. East pricing noted at 60 cents per bottle.
Kentucky farmer fined under Anti-Gossip Law for baseless suspicions
A Kentucky farmer was fined ten dollars after he reported a still in a neighbor's house under the Anti-Gossip Law. Investigators found no grounds for the suspicions and the Sun office noted the 25 sheets of typewriter paper involved.
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Kentucky
Sun
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Chicago
Paris
Lima
Peru
E. W. Grove
Ross R. May, M. D
Kirkpatrick’s
R. B. Nall
Optical Specialist Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
J. W. McCrary
Whitewright
Kerr Furniture Coo
Whitewright, Texas
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Grove
Nicholson
W. T. Nicholson
Buick
J. H. Biggerstaff
Huffines & May
Jim
Barrett
L. LaRoe & Company
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