Estates of Arnheim Inspire Arabian Nights Like Beauty
In Arnheim, Holland, wealthy Indians and others built lavish estates along the Rhine. Gardens, lakes, bridges, and copper beech avenues created a fairyland with secret water jets and life sized figures. The De Pauw Inn offered a generous, self-serve Dutch table, ending a night of memorable hospitality in a charming hotel.
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Holland
Arnheim
Guelderland
Rhine
Nabobs
East Indies
Lon, Et'rious
Election Order for Whitewright City Officials 1921
An election is ordered to be held at the city fire station in Whitewright Grayson County Texas on the first Tuesday in April 1921 the 5th day of the month for selecting a city marshal and three aldermen for the ensuing term J M Carter is appointed presiding judge and J M Bryant Manley Thomas and Gomer Graves named to assist F M Echols mayor and S H Montgomery city secretary certify notice
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Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
J. M. Carter
J. M. Bryant
Manley Thomas
Gomer Graves
State of Texas
Grayson
S. H. Montgomery
Randolph Hoops Beat Ely Boys 19 to 8 in Friday Visit
Ely and Enterprise reports Randolph basketball team traveled to Ely Friday. Ely boys won 19 to 8 while girls sat out due to absences. The squad has two league games left and has one loss.
Tom Bean News Social and Local Visitors Update
Mr and Mrs H H Ferris of near Sherman spent Sunday with Mrs Ferris parents Mr and Mrs W de Francis. The High School play Saturday night drew a large audience. J H Caldwell and wife of Comanche Ok visited relatives here early week. J H Biggerstaff of Whitewright visited Monday. Jeff Hopper Sherman visitor Monday. Dr J E Nelms of Bonham was here Monday. C E Phoebus went to Sherman on business Monday. Pat Luby from Greenville visited. F F E Douglas and Emmet Penn of Whitewright transacted business here. Dr W Jackson formerly of Tom Bean now of Greenville was here Monday.
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H. H. Ferris
Near Sherman
C. E. Phoebus
Sherman
Pat Luby
Greenville
F. F E. Douglas
Emmet Penn
Whitewright
Dr. W. Jackson
Farmers Notice on Cane Threshing and Seed Planting
Marvin Geer will thresh and provide pure cane seed at our place on March 10. Those with cane heads to thresh or needing seed are invited to join and participate in the threshing event.
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Marvin Geer
Baptist Church Welcomes Strangers to Sunday School
Yes church meets every Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist Church. Pastor Boston and church members drive lively growth across departments. Prayer meetings are well attended and Sunday school grows under Superintendent Will L Newsom. If you are a Baptist in Whitewright, join us. come worship where you are a stranger but once.
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the Baptist Church
Bro
Boston
Will L. Newsom
Whitewright
Ted’s Sunday school wish angers the class
In a missionary lesson Ted resents the forced fund drive and, asked what he wished, bluntly says he wishes he were a heathen. The other boys stay silent as the teacher presses for zeal, while Ted plans to skip town to the towpath after the bell.
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Ted
Africa
Indianapolis News
His Last Effort and the Soldier’s Defiant War End
Irving tells a Cleveland audience a tale of a colored soldier returning from France. The man endures a rough voyage, illness, and fatigue, declaring in a final wartime resolve to press on. The anecdote underscores perseverance amid hardship as the speaker’s new material for listeners.
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Will Irving
Cleveland
France
Methodist Church Invites with Dr Winfield Sermon
Dr. G F Winfield will preach Sunday at 11 00 and evening worship moves to 730. Sunday school starts 945 with 150 attendance last Sunday. organizers aim for 175 or more. If you have no church home you are invited to worship.
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G. F. Winfield
Election to decide Commission Form of Government in Whitewright
A 1921 mayoral order in Whitewright Grayson County Texas calls for an April 4 1921 election on adopting the Commission Form of Government. The notice orders judges clerks and voting rules and requires three posted notices and five weekly newspaper publications. A concurrent ballot seeks two city commissioners under Articles 1070 to 1073 of the Revised Civil Statutes.
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State of
Texas
Whitewright
Grayson
Will L. Newsome
J. G. Robinson
Claud R. Truett
I. F. M. Echols
J. M. Carter
J. M. Bryant
E. J. Lilley
John Leeves
John L. Reeves
F. M. Echols
Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Touted in Slim Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver remedy, contrasting it with calomel which allegedly causes cramping nausea and salivation. The copy urges readers to try the vegetable substitute, claiming quick relief and better wakefulness without sickness. It touts safety for children and promises quick restoration of energy and drive.
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Dodson
Truitt cotton seed offered by government bureau and college
Just unloaded a car of Truitt cotton seed at Smith Hotel sample room. Plant fewer acres and grow more per acre by planting Truitt cotton. Recommended by Government Canning Bureau and A. & M. College. Get yours now while they last. See W. B. Sewell or Charlie Blanton for full information.
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Smith Hotel
Government
A. & M. College
W. B. Sewell
Charlie Blanton
Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Colds Cause Grip
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as removing the cause of colds and influenza. The box bears EW GROVE'S signature and the price shown as 30c.
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Grove
E. W. Grove
The Way They Wear Em Puppets Fashion Gown Debate
A humorous dialogue sketches fashion opinions on gowns with Thomasine critiquing fit and Thomas noting current low necklines as a playful puppet exchange. The exchange satirizes changing dress styles and expectations in a lighthearted tone.
Mahurin Items Highlight Social Visits and School Plans
Miss Lucile Wallace of Whitewright and Miss Lillie Ray Stallcup spent the weekend with friends. Katherine Wood visited Honey Grove folks from Friday to Sunday. Families in Whitewright hosted relatives including the Laymans and Robbins. Mahurin school hosts open day on Friday February 11 with a program and basketball games. The girls basketball team beat Ector 4 to 10 and more matches are planned. A pie supper is slated for Mahurin Saturday if weather permits.
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Lucile Wallace
Whitewright
Lillie Ray Stallcup
Katherine Wood
Honey Grove
Carl Layman
Nellie
Celina
Penlan Layman
Charlie Layman
Wade Robbins
Medlintown
Charlie Holland
J. W. Stephens
Whitesboro
Jack Withrow
Ector
Mae Melugin
Arledge Ridge
Johnson
Bonham
Lee Johnson
J. E. Smith
Howard Harrison
Marlow
Gregory
Shelly Stephens
Edna Hicks
Sherman
Mattie Thompson
Mahurin
Lola, Mae
Robbie Broyles
Mahurin School
Card of Thanks for support during mother's illness
The Patterson and Reeves families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid during the long illness of their mother. They also thank supporters for funeral help, sympathy, and floral offerings. Ben Patterson Albert Patterson Mrs. A J Reeves Mrs. W R Biggers Mrs J W Davidson
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Ben Patterson
Albert Patterson
A. J. Reeves
W. R. Biggers
J. W. Davidson
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Old Arnheim
Real Dutch Inn
Los Angeles Times
City of
ELY and Enterprise
M. R. Smith
Raymond Phillips
Bill Smith
Savoy
T. D. Booher
Jim Russell
Ike Booher
Ravenna
Randolph
Ely
Etta Wade
Bernice
Irene Brown
Willie Smith
Robert Allison
Blue Ridge
TOM Bean News
Mr. Dodson
W. T. Reeves’ Farm
Plymouth
J. L. Cantrell
Walter Knox
I. R. McFatridge
P. Jackson
Pilot Grove
J. K. Magers
Mary Hestand
Gallaher & Son
Rhode Island
P. A. Short
Sun
W. C. Ledford
W. F. Sanders
Stormhouse Farm
Walter Johns
S. C
Parcel Post
W. L. Cullar
Bells
Joe McMillin
J. R. Oliver
Thompson
Plymouth Rocks
Kate Fulton
Sudan
Farmers Seed Co
Lubbock
Typewriter
Machine
the Sun
Emerson
Thomas
Thomasine
Quality Headquarters
W. O. Brents
Roberts Garage
Pioneer Garage
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