Geese Prove Success as Weed Cutters in Texas Field
Winfield Texas June 12 Sam Garretson a farmer near here uses about 50 geese to clean a 50 acre cotton patch of crab grass. The birds eat all vegetation except cotton stalks and save labor costs for 15 years with no hired chop needed. One goose clears two acres saving about 2 to 2.50 dollars per acre annually worth 100 to 125 dollars in labor savings.
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Winfield
Texas
Sam Garretson
Here
Garretson
May Ask Congress To Lift Pro Bars
Washington reports indicate President Harding may seek congressional action when in session next fall to modify prohibition rules governing liquor on ships in American waters. Officials say Congress did not intend the current rigidity to invite foreign objections. A Mahurin singing convention is planned for Sunday at 1 30 PM with guest singers from nearby communities and a noted program.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Mahurin
Sun Office Promotes Paper and Newspaper Value
Seventy five sheets of good typewriter paper offered at 25 cents at the Sun office. The Sun claims value at a dollar fifty per issue and asserts it is worth it for readers.
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Sun Office
Honey Grove Mass Meeting Vows Boll Weevil Fight
Honey Grove Texas June 12 a mass meeting to plan steps against the boll weevil drew a large crowd. Farmers report few weevils but intend to start control measures including poison machines and sprays as soon as they appear in their fields.
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Honey Grove
Texas
Officer Caught in Drag Net for Auto Thieves
El Dorado Arkansas June 12 Deputy Sheriff Garland Grace and eight other men are under bond of 15000 each with 12 more jailed in Texarkana as federal officers close in on a multi state auto theft ring. Agents say about 200 cars have been cleared with a value near 200000 dollars as 14 warrants await.
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el Dorado
Ark
Garland Grace
Librery
Texarkana
Texas
Oklahoma
Intermediate B Y P U Meeting Notes Outline
The record lists subject and segments for an Intermediate B Y P U meeting with prayers songs and talks. It includes topics such as Things we all can give by Altha Mae Vestal and A knowledge of the Bible by Lois Cates alongside other speakers like Russell McGinnis and Trendon Vestal. The piece urges participation and notes Haskell Thomson as leader and the Lord's Prayer and Psalm 100 reading.
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Altha Mae Vestal
Russell McGinnis
Florence Phillips
Lois Cates
Velma Cates
Haskell Thomson
Social News Briefs From Ely and Enterprise
Mrs Tom Wrenn appears on the sick list. Mrs Annie Slaton of Dallas visited the Smith family. Mrs Charlie Wilson visits relatives in Cooke County. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Otto Russell. Mr and Mrs Charley Taylor spent time with friends.
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Tom Wrenn
Annie Slaton
Dallas
M. R. Smith
Charlie Wilson
Cooke County
Otto Russell
Charley Taylor
Local Business Blends Ads for Household Goods
A collection of local ads promoting medicinal tonics, gasoline and oils, tires, furniture repair and upholstery, shoe repair, varnishes, paints, and grocery bargains. Names include R. S. Morehead, W. J. Looney, Bob Beasley, R. L. Johnson, and Nicholson’s Cash Grocery.
Local Notices and Social Roundup Include School Moves and Visits
Miss Cunningham of Leonard will join the Enterprise school primary department next year. Mrs. W. T. Beasley is recovering well after an operation at Bonham hospital and expects to return home soon. Miss Etta Wade came home from Fort Worth where she visited her sister Mrs Myrtle Hughes. Luella Hughes of Fort Worth visits grandparents Mr and Mrs G G Wade. Marvin church to hold preaching next Sunday morning and evening with all invited.
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W. T. Beasley
Bonham Hospital
Etta Wade
Fort Worth
Myrtle Hughes
Luella Hughes
G. G. Wade
Marvin
Grayson County Summer Normal Opens at Sherman
Sherman June 11 The Grayson County Summer Normal under auspices of Austin College opened Monday morning with an enrollment of students who will take the course looking to the securing of.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Austin College
Summer normal registration extends due to rain
Enrollment up to noon Monday was considered satisfactory with about half of last year’s total. Ongoing rain may push registration for a day or two longer, but by week’s end all students are expected to be registered. The summer normal, led by Prof. T. J. Leslie, runs until Aug. 4 when State teachers' examinations begin.
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T. J. Leslie
Eggs One Year Old Hatching at Bonham
Bonham reports a batch of eggs one year old hatching, with details on the unusual incubation for the period. Farm observers note conditions at the Bonham site and potential implications for local poultry.
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Bonham
Hatch of yearlong eggs surprises local buyer
About three dozen eggs stored in a store room for nearly a year hatched without a mother to guide them. The eggs, part of a shipment received last summer, were set aside after candling as unfit for sale. Four chicks have already emerged with more expected as temperatures shifted through seasons.
Typewriter Paper For Sale At Sun Office
8 by 11 inch typewriter paper offered for sale at the Sun office. Priced lower than competing suppliers.
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Sun
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Sherman Municipal Band
E. A. Lightfoot
Preston Everheart Post
American Legion
Whitewright, Texas
Quandolo
Singing Parrot
Stockin
Trendon Vestal
John Webster
ELY and Enterprise News
Morehead
R. S. Morehead
W. J. Looney
Bob Beasley
R. L. Johnson
Nicholson
Bertha Woodson
Miss Cunningham
Leonard
The
Enterprise School
Mary Hestand
Harris Pasture
Ben Nelsons
P. A. Short
Miller Hill
C. S&s. Blanton
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
A. H. Davis
Livergard
Lungardia Company
J. L. Kirkpatrick
W. A. Fain
Lloyd Moore
Truett & Moe
Taffeta
Crepe de Chine
Canton
J. R. Carlisle
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