Moonshine Still Found Hidden In Water Tank Near Gunter
Sherman March 24. Deputies found a 20 gallon copper still and two barrels of mash inside a water tank on Jim Fox’s 127 acre farm two miles northwest of Gunter. Fox was charged with possession of equipment for manufacturing intoxicating liquor and posted a $1,000 bond. The operation used a stove in a woodshed and was discovered after a two hour search. Fox has 15 children and neighbors had suspected a still for some time.
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Sherman
Floyd Everheart
Bart Shipp
W. L. Evans
Jim Fox
Gunter
Shipp
Fox
Grayson County
Pierce & Sons Cafe Keeps Loyal Service and Eats
A long standing cafe, Pierce & Sons, highlights steady service and good eats as a market staple for years. The message emphasizes enduring quality and community trust.
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Pierce & Sons
Friend seeks sentence for accused killer in Illinois court
In Waukegan Illinois Ramon Del Toro pled to take the punishment of Simon Rodriquez who was found guilty of murdering a fellow laborer. Del Toro kneeled in court and offered to serve Rodriquez sentence but Judge Edwards said only the convicted person may serve.
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Waukegan
Ill
Ramon del Toro
Chicago
Simon Rodriquez
Rodriquez
Edwards
del Toro
Supreme Court
Charles Tait Sentenced Five Years for Murder at Sherman
Sherman March 24 A jury found Charles Tait guilty of murder and set his punishment at five years confinement in the penitentiary after fifteen hours of deliberation. Attorneys moved for a new trial. Tait showed no emotion as the verdict was read. his wife sat with him throughout the trial.
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Sherman
Charles Tait
Tait
Tait Charged in Murder of Half-Brother Near Sherman
The defendant, charged with murder, faced details of the May 27 shooting as Pearl Rudasil rode a horse into the yard of Tait’s farm home four miles northwest of Sherman. The question of emotion during the reading was noted but not detailed.
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Tait
Pearl Rudasil
Sherman
Cost of Running the United States Budget Figures
The Budget says government costs total 8.46 billion dollars yearly. It notes the U S gross income around 60 billion with 14 percent paid as taxes. It claims forty million workers contribute roughly one unpaid workday weekly to government upkeep.
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United States
Budget Committee
County officers face removal for intoxication under Wallace bill
Austin officials report that county officers may be removed for intoxication under the Wallace bill signed by Governor Neff, with the measure also allowing removal for general incompetency and misconduct. It takes effect immediately.
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Austin
Wallace
Neff
Force Tonic Restores Nervous Energy In Crisis
An advertisement warns nerves and body suffer when stressed and urges immediate use of Force Tonic. It claims the tonic rebuilds nerve energy, tones the nervous system, and supports overall health, with Dyer & Jones selling the product.
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Dyer & Jones
Colored minstrel show by high school pupils at grammar school
High school pupils present a colored minstrel Friday night March 30 in the grammar school auditorium. The 24 member high school chorus joins with the show featuring Sun shine Allen Mockingbird Carter Mister Fooley Midnight Dooley and Big Boy Butler. Proceeds fund high school baseball supplies.
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Sunshine Allen
Mockingbird Carter
Mister Fooley
Midnight Dooley
Big Boy Butler
Easter Egg Hunt Planned by Missionary Society
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will host an Easter egg hunt at the public school athletic park next Saturday at 2 30 p m. Eggs donated by the society ladies carry prize names and donor notes. Thirty six prizes will be awarded to children who find the prize eggs. Merchants are funding the prizes. Admission is 10 cents.
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The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Public School Athletic Park
Henry Wilson Resigns As Assistant County Attorney
Sherman notes Henry Wilson assistant to Hubert Bookout county attorney has resigned. He will leave soon for Dallas to join a law firm.
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Henry Wilson
Sherman
Hubert Bookout
Dallas
Habitual Constipation Curea Laxative Syrup
The text notes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
Miss Peachie Sims Teaches Gum Chewing While Talking
In a light hearted note from Hogwallow News Miss Peachie Sims proves she can chew gum and talk simultaneously. Sidney Hocks tries broadcasting from a hen house roof with a popular air. Raz Barlow criticizes a Thunderation suitor near the road while Postmaster reflects on arguing lessons. Frisby Hancock plans winter wood haul as yard fence nears collapse.
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Raz Barlow
Thunderation
Peachie Sims
Frisby Hancock
Yam Sims Returns From Circus With Missing Watch
Yam Sims reports losing his watch during a failed attempt to shortchange a ticket seller after a circus visit at Bounding Billows. Cricket Hicks visited Tickville Millinery Emporium Saturday afternoon, wearing rubber heeled shoes and edging into a woman's near conversation before she noticed.
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Yam Sims
Bounding Billows
Cricket Hicks
Tickville
Unknown Razor-Back Pig Lurks Around Post Office
Postmaster spots a wild razor-back pig near the post office since yesterday. eyewitness reports describe the animal lingering outside the building and causing attention from staff.
Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Ad Exemplar Mentioned by GROVE
An advertisement asserts Laxa tive Brom Quin ine as a tonic and laxative with no head effects or nervousness. It claims superiority over ordinary Quinine and directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and price thirty cents.
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E. W. Grove
Nimble Flim Dillard Pays Dignity With Fancy Pants
In town, Flim Dillard shows off new pants and a clever oil can with a long spout. He keeps himself neat by avoiding grease while tending his bicycle. The note hints he may adopt a new home habit and remains one of the town’s most natty young men.
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Flim Dillard
Negro Train Porter Killed at Denison by a Razor Man
Sherman March 26. Sheriff department officers went to Denison to investigate the killing of a Black train porter for the M. E. and T. The porter, whose home was in Kansas City, was killed by a man armed with a razor.
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Denison
Sherman
Floyd Everheart
Kansas City
Denison Slaying Tied to Suspect Simon Mercer
Officers pursue Denison case after a man identified as Simon Mercer is sought in connection with a fatal slashing on Myrick Avenue. The victim, a visiting Black man, died almost instantly following a razor attack at a Black woman's home where both men had been seeing her. The woman’s statement implicates Mercer.
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Denison
Simon Mercer
Mercer
Myrick Avenue
Red Chili Special At Craig and Stedham Cafe
Patrons can enjoy classic red chili at the Craig and Stedham Cafe as a featured dish. The cafe promotes a hearty serving and nostalgic flavors on its current menu.
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Craig & Stedham Cafe
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brom Quinine
An old advertisement claims Laxative Brom Quinine tablets stop the cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Each box bears the E W Groves signature and is priced at 30 cents.
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E.W. Groves
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Mangrum Brothers
Hogwallow News
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Fletcher Henstep
Hostetter Hocks
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Trimble
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Society
Your Clothiers Clothiers
de Zeat Gordon Clothing Co
Whitewright
TEKAS
Hudson, Davis & Co
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