Wool picking with boys. Whitewright Sun report
The Whitewright Sun notes Walter Fain bought about 8,000 pounds of wool and employs over twenty boys to pick burs from it before shipping. They are paid three cents per pound, learning the hard manual task and recalling older methods of wool preparation, while some compare the effort to historical spinning and milling processes.
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Walter Fain
Walter
Whitewright
Sherman Saturday Chronicle
State Senator Urges Reform of State Depository System
Dallas Evening Journal reports Sen Dan S McMillin of Whitewright Grayson County argues the Texas depository system promotes usury. He explains the shift four years ago to a statewide bank bid system raised state income but allowed banks to offer high daily balances rates, challenging usury laws. The piece notes state involvement in rate effects and calls for change.
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Dallas Evening Journal
Dan S. McMillin
Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
Bank of Banks
State debt depository reform urged to curb usury
The piece notes money tied to state balances remains inaccessible for needs, causing teachers to hawk and shave warrants. Senator McMillin proposes changing the depository law to district allotments with a committee of businessmen setting interest and selecting top banks in each district. He argues allocations should reflect population or capital, aiming to end usury and warrant shaving.
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McMillin
Editorial Sparks and Opinion Snippets Across Papers
A collage of opinions and quips touching capitalism money wars Ireland and peace. Notable lines include references to Ford Pinchot Babe Ruth and the League of Nations with sharp asides on prices fashion and social issues.
Make Your Grain Cash Work Harder Now
When you sell grain you gain cash on hand. Use it to its fullest by investing in efficient tools, timely storage, and prudent marketing to maximize returns and minimize waste. Plan ahead, compare options, and keep records for future profitability.
Nead of Sherman High School candidate for county judge
The Sun announces R. M. Carter for Grayson County county judge in the Democratic primary. Carter, eight years with Sherman public schools and current principal of Sherman Central High, is a Baylor graduate born in Hunt County. He was admitted to practice law in 1916 and advocates firm law enforcement, speedy hearings for juvenile delinquents, road maintenance funding, and economical county administration.
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The
Sun
R. M. Carter
Grayson County
Carter
Sherman Public
Sherman Central High School
Hunt County
Celeste
Texas
Baylor University
Waco
Sherman
Legion
Neith
R M Carter for County Officer Seeks Support
The candidate pledges sympathy for county farm inmates and promises better care. He emphasizes interest in public and rural schools, cites lengthy service on the Interscholastic League executive committee, and plans a broad voter canvas. He invites scrutiny of his record, character and qualifications.
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Carter
R. M. Carter
Public servant praised for high office readiness and local trade ads
A public notice extols a public servant as the best choice for high office. It also runs local ads from Gordon Bros. grocers and W H Stedham offering cabinet and wagon woodwork, wagon bodies, ready for the cotton season, with promises of reasonable prices and satisfaction.
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W. H. Stedham
Johnson's Debuts Ice Tea Glasses and Silk Umbrellas
A local shop announces a new line featuring elegant Ice Tea Glasses and a decorative range of fancy silk umbrellas, inviting customers to view the items at Johnson's.
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Johnson’s
Laxative Quinine Tonic Claim Publicized in Ad
An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative with no head nervousness or ringing, claiming superiority over ordinary quinine. The notice prompts readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. GROVE on the 30c product.
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E. W. Grove
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Bureau of Public Roads
Editorial Sparks
Russia
Asheville Times
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Old Guard
Ireland
Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Asheville
Henry Ford
New York Tribune
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Boston
Attaboy Baby
Babe Ruth
Philadelphia Record
Pennsylvania
Grifford Pinchot
Detroit Free Press
America
Detroit Journal
League of Nations
Poland
Germany
Henry Cabot Lodge
Dayton
Johnson's
W. T. Nicholson Cafe and Grocery
Nead
Sherman High School
Commissioners’ Court
Dyer
Rexall
Pathe
Pathe Records
Gordon Bros
Gordon Brés
Owens Boll Weevil
F. O. B. Weatherford
Owens Boll
Messrs. Sullivan & Porter
First State Bank of
Pilot Point
San Benito
Levi Griffin
R. L. Brown
Geo. W. Mason
Geo. M. Johnson
Linton Johnson
R. O. Barron
R. L. Long
Claude Porter
G. R. Carpenter
J. J. Porter
G. A. Holland
Citizens National Bank of
Weatherford
Elmer Adams
Farmers Branch
Sears Garage
W. L. White
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