Mayo develops serum for sleeping sickness at Mayo Foundation
Rochester Minnesota March 11 a serum developed at the Mayo Foundation has been used successfully against lethargic encephalitis also known as sleeping sickness. Dr E C Rosenau reports encouraging results and cures in several cases including a girl who slept thirty days and recovered and R H Paxton of Kansas City who also recovered after treatment.
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Rochester, Minn
Mayo Foundation
E. C. Rosenau
United Press
June Muldowney
el Paso
Texas
Mystery Explosion Kills Two Women in Fairfax
In Fairfax Oklahoma the early morning explosion wrecked Bill Smith’s home killing his wife and Miss Nellie Brookshire while leaving Smith seriously burned and unconscious. Neighbors heard the blast around 3 am and found two women dead among debris as authorities probe for incendiary motives linked to a past family killing. The piece ends with local notices about American Legion meetings and cafe offerings.
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Fairfax
Okla
Bill Smith
Smith
Nellie Brookshire
Tax collections in Grayson County total 576 583.45 dollars
A report from the Grayson County tax collector shows January collections totaling 576 583.45 dollars. Of this, the county remits 269 441.40 dollars to the State with 35 percent to the school fund, 35 percent to general revenue, and 5 percent to the pension fund. State remittances include 4 083.45 to common school districts and 187 596 to the county ad valorem tax. Independent school districts receive 17 841.75. Special road tax disbursements are listed for Denison 11 561, Sherman 17 378.64, Hagerman 411.51, Whitewright 3 702.56, Tom Bean 2 919.97, Howe 7 209.76, Gunter 6 966.89, and Southmayd 4 646.41.
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Sherman
Grayson County
General Revenue
Denison
Hagerman
Whitewright
Tom Bean
Howe
Gunter
Southmayd
Denison businessman Charles J. O'Malley dies suddenly
Denison March 11 Charles J. O'Malley prominent in Denison business circles died at his East Denison home shortly after 3 pm following a short pneumonia illness He conducted a brokerage and jewelry business for years and was a notable real estate man He moved to Denison as a boy his father serving as the first Southern Pacific ticket agent here when the line was built
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Denison
Charles J. O'Malley
East Denison
Southern Pacific
Former Car Inspector Wins $25 915 Damages
Sherman, March 10. Damages totaling 25 915 were awarded to W A Wilson, a former car inspector for the Frisco, in a verdict returned by a jury before noon Friday. Wilson lost his right foot just above the ankle when a string of cars backed into the car where he was working in the local yards in September 1922.
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Sherman
W. A. Wilson
Frisco
Wilson
Whitewright Texas election to choose two city commissioners
Notice of an election to be held at the city fire station in Whitewright Texas on the first Tuesday in April 1923 to elect two city commissioners for two year terms. Voting limited to qualified Whitewright voters. Officers appointed: G W Adams presiding judge D S Carr assistant judge C W Hampton clerk B S Montgomery clerk. Mayor F M Echols and City Secy S H Montgomery signed March 5 1923.
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Whitewright
Texas
City of
G. W. Adams
D. S. Carr
C. W. Hampton
B.S. Montgomery
F. M. Echols
S. H. Montgomery
Minister Moore’s Long Service Ends With Superannuation
Rev. Moore, a Methodist minister for 31 years, served in Arkansas White River, Montana, Colorado, and Texas. He spent 25 years as pastor in North Texas and led First Methodist Church at Boyd. He also served 12 years as county probation officer.
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United States
Moore
White River
Arkansas
Montana
Colorado
Texas
North Texas
First Methodist
Boyd
Old Settlers Association to Erect Fair Building
Sherman directores of the Grayson County Old Settlers Association decide to invest available funds in a substantial building on the Old Settlers grounds. The plan aims to create a permanent structure reflecting the association's history and local heritage.
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OLD Settlers Association
Sherman
Grayson County
Old Settlers’ Association
Old Settlers
Easter Candies and Drinks at Low Prices
A local shop promotes a large Easter candy stock including Easter Eggs in all sizes and other kid friendly sweets. The ad also highlights a wide magazine selection and upcoming cold drink season with affordable beverages as the business grows.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Restored Energy
An old patent medicine claim asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood to boost energy and color. It describes iron and quinine suspended in syrup and promotes wide appeal, including to children, claiming malaria and grip germ destruction.
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Grove
State Gets Federal Aid For Texas Highways
The State Highway Commission announced that Texas will receive 3,838,351.12 dollars in federal highway aid from the Sixty-Eighth Congress. Texas must match the funds with an equal amount for maintenance of main trunk lines, with additional gasoline and automobile tax measures expected to provide ample funds to meet the fifty fifty cost share.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Washington
Texas
Highway Commission
Senate
Reverend John Moore Dies After Month Long Illness
Sherman March 9 Reverend John Moore 71 retired Methodist minister and Grayson County probation officer died at his home 313 West Mulberry after a month of illness He was born in India but spent most of his life in the area continuing his ministry and public service
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Sherman
John Moore
Grayson County
West Mulberry Street
Mr. Moore
India
The
Red River Valley Fair Opens Date Set
A committee led by L. M. Tuck chairman and including Dr. W. B. Loving A. S. Noble E. C. Hunter was appointed at a directors meeting to set the opening date and handle fair preparations. The Craig and Stedham Cafe offers traditional red chili.
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L. M. Tuck
Dr. W. B. Loving
A. S. Noble
E. C. Hunter
Lee Simmons
Correctly fitted glasses from Sherman Drug Co.
Poor eyesight drains nerves and health says the Jewelry and Optical Dept. An optometrist will tell you exactly what you need. Sherman Drug Co. on the north side of the square in Sherman Texas invites subscribers to get the home paper.
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Preston Everheart
American Legion
Craig & Stedham Cafe
Biggerstaff & Horton
Davidson’s
J. W. Davidson
Morrow
Eagle “‘Mikado
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Genuine Bull
Durham Tobacco
Chesley Rutledge
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Society
New Spring
Oxfords
Your Clothiers
Every Thing For Men Clothing Co
White Wright Tekas
Mr. Mebane
Lester Haile
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