McAdoo Wins In Local Precinct Convention
The Democratic precinct convention held Saturday elected delegates to the county convention in Sherman. The body voted 58 to 3 for an instructed delegation and 57 to 1 for McAdoo as first choice for president, with Underwood as second choice 17 to 43. Delegates named: J. L. Cantrell, Guy Hamilton, Lloyd Moore, Mark Montgomery, W. L. White, D. S. McMillin, T. E. Barbee, Bob Lars, J. H. Waggoner. Cantrell presided, Moore elected secretary.
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Sherman
William G. McAdoo
Underwood
J. L. Cantrell
Guy Hamilton
Lloyd Moore
Mark Montgomery
W. L. White
D. S. McMillin
T. E. Barbee
Bob Lars
J. H. Waggoner
Republican Precinct Convention Elects Eleven Delegates
The Republican precinct caucus met in the directors room of the First National Bank at 8 pm Saturday with Precinct Chairman W H King in charge. Eleven delegates were chosen to represent the precinct at the county convention held in Sherman on Tuesday afternoon. Delegates named were W H King C B Bryant D A Hollingsworth John Hollingsworth Fitz Bryant Monroe Bryant Bryant King Frank King Oscar Bow Bob Richardson and W F Sanders.
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First National Bank
W. H. King
Sherman
W.H. King
C. B. Bryant
D. A. Hollingsworth
John Hollingsworth
Fitz Bryant
Monroe Bryant
Bryant King
Frank King
Oscar Bow
Bob Richardson
W. F. Sanders
How the Race is Held in Balance
An excerpt reflects on mating patterns where love, loyalty, and companionship are sought, while beauty and other traits influence pairing. It argues nature balances appearances and minds across sexes, restoring the normal or average, with practical implications for mates and offspring as society stabilizes itself.
The Problem of High Cotton Prices
The Kansas City Star explains that expanding cotton growing outside the U S would not lower prices because weevil damage keeps U S production costly. Cheap South labor, fertilizer costs, and scientific farming curb low-cost output. Even with new regions, world supply would remain tight unless weevil control succeeds.
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India
South Africa
Australia
United States
America
South
Kansas City Star
Baptist Sunday School Forms Baseball Team
The Baptist Sunday school has organized a baseball team and issued a challenge to any other Sunday school in the city. The captain is anxious to match a game and is ready for all comers.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Baptist
Be sure before you shoot motto leads to leg injury
Houston, May 4. Mr. Baumelt of Cypress Harris County and his 17 year old son Max hunted Sunday morning. The father shot at what he thought was a rabbit in bushes. instead the shot struck his son's leg. The boy was taken to a hospital with injuries described as not serious.
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Houston
J. M. Baumelt
Mr. Baumelt
Cypress
Harris County
Here
Max
Nothing Like It On Earth Borozone Treatment Ad
Dyer and Jones advertise Borozone liquid and powder for torn flesh and wounds. Liquid acts as an antiseptic while powder speeds healing. Prices listed 30c 60c and 1.20 for liquid 30c 60c for powder. Multiple sizes available.
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Dyer & Jones
Politicians versus workers in Walt Mason’s satire
A poem by Walt Mason laments career politicians and praises workers toiling in farms, mills, and fields. It contrasts self serving statesmen with artisans who sustain society through honest labor, recalling Rome and the farmer’s way.
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Rome
Walt Mason
Hogwallow News: Quirky Local Tales From Town
Sile Kilden boasts of few shoes worn. pants troubles arise. Jefferson Potlocks halted papers and plans to endure summer on hearsay. Isaac Helwanger deflects shedbuilding for his mule as the animal survives each attempt. Fidity Flinders eats multiplying onions before arithmetic class. Fletcher Henstep, a disarmament advocate, offers his squirrel rifle and pistol for sale.
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Jefferson Potlocks
Fidity Flinders
Fletcher Henstep
Energetic Dogs Bark at Train in Calf Ribs Neighborhood
Sunday afternoon in Calf Ribs neighborhood several energetic dogs barked at a passing train but caused no effect. Saturday brought Dock Hocks a busy day as a craftsman. he sharpened a crosscut saw on credit repaired a phonograph shed six mules greased a wagon and shaved a woman’s neck. Little Frdity Flinders’ pet chicken died last week and sits in the chicken house while the old hen hatches another chick.
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Calf Ribs
Little Frdity Flinders
Poke Earley plans scarecrow as patch faces tough times
Poke Earley known for a large watermelon patch plans a scarecrow to ward off birds. He noted belt-tightening and scarce old clothes may force him to fill the role himself, reflecting strained conditions.
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Poke Earley
Junior Ku Klux Klan to be organized in Texas
Dallas May 5 organization plans for the Junior Ku Klux Klan a youth group for Gentile Americans ages 12 to 18 were announced by M M Hinton state director and organizer realm of Texas He said the order was authorized by the national convention and that its ritual had been completed Its objective is to teach youths the principles of Americanism during their formative years.
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Dallas
Blue Star Remedy Ad Promises Skin Disease Relief
An old advertisement by Dyer & Jones touts Blue Star Remedy for skin conditions such as itch eczema tetter ring worm poison oak and old sores with a clothing stain guarantee.
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Dyer & Jones
$750 Paid for $50 000 Cow in Epizootic Area
Sacramento May 3 Owners of Tillie Alcartra famed milking cow killed for foot and mouth disease will receive $750 state compensation though once valued over $50,000 and calves sold for as much as $61,000. Tillie and other Hart sook Dairy herd animals, including a 27,000 bull, were destroyed. Average compensation for the herd will be $427.50 per head.
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Sacramento
Cal
Tillie Alcartra
Tillie
Hartsook
Improving on Nature Nose Transformed by Plastic Surgeon
A narrative voice recalls a proud nose before a surgeon hides its flaws. The plastic expert promises modern methods to sculpt the face, vowing to create an Apollo of a nose. The speaker resists the graft, trusting instincts over trendy alteration.
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertorial note endorses Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a fast cure for colds. It claims to stop cough and headache, work off the cold, and features E W Crove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 20 cents.
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E.W. Crove
Adding machine paper for sale at The Sun office
The Sun advertises adding machine paper for sale at its office two rolls for 25e.
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Sun
Nose Restorer’s Woes Enduring Painful Result
A reader recounts a failed cosmetic nose procedure performed by a renowned surgeon. Despite high hopes and admiration for the doctor’s skill, the patient endures continued pain and a nose described as sorer than seven boils, with no available restorer to fix the beak. An abrupt severe reaction ends the hopeful narrative.
Quote on concealment by Walt Mason
A fragment quotes Walt Mason describing hiding something after prying it from plumb and avoiding exposure when people approach. The remark reflects Mason’s humorous, wry style and conduct in social situations.
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Walt Mason
Happy Thought Quotation in Dallas News Item
A Sun and Dallas News brief notes a thought provoking exchange about value, quoting “There’s something in the world besides money” and the retort “Yes, there’s the poorhouse” in a year ago context. The snippet reflects social commentary from the era.
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Earth
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Sile Kilden
Isaac Helwanger
Isaac
KU Klux Klan
Apollo
Nicholson
W. T. Nicholson
Goodrich
Silvertown Cord
Sears Auto Company
Sun and
Dallas News
Planters National Bank
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Mangrum Brothers
S. H. Montgomery
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