City editor notes on politics and spring breezes
A Whitewright notice cites advertising rates for obituaries and other notices. Governor Neff cancels dates due to his ailing mother aged 91. A Houston murder leads to a Tuesday hanging after a long court history. D L Harp resigns to become Mexia mayor amid oil boom activity. Sulphur Springs banker R M Womack supplies a crate of strawberries for Whitewright readers and praise from readers about East Texas fruit.
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R. M. Womack
Whitewright
Sulphur Springs
Texas
State Press
East Texas
Printed stationery and bills shape business impressions
A business letter on plain paper gives a negative view of a firm, suggesting lack of credibility. Printed stationery signals professionalism and reliability, and a well printed bill leaves a favorable impression. Think it over, Mr. Business Man.
Brents Store Closes After Bankruptcy Petition
W O Brents, a longtime local grocer, filed a bankruptcy petition in Sherman federal court. He lists liabilities of 5063.34 and assets of 5287.35 with a 265 exemption. He attributes the store closure to poor collections last fall and notes a well run business prior to the shutdown.
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W. O. Brents
United States
Sherman
Brents
Piano Graduate Recital by Miss Frances Wilson at DIA
Miss Frances Wilson of the College of Industrial Arts Denton will appear in a piano graduating recital Monday night May 16 in the auditorium. She studies piano with Katherine McKee Bailey head of the music department. Mrs J W Wilson will leave for Denton Sunday to attend the recital and visit with her daughter.
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Frances Wilson
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Katherine McKee Bailey
J. W. Wilson
Editorial Sparks From Across Newspapers
A compilation of satirical remarks on manners and society. The quotes critique gender roles, modern flappers, prosaic law and order, and everyday habits with wry humor. Notable lines touch on cooking, dress, bachelor Reveries, and anonymous letters.
Notable quips on life and leisure from early newspapers
A collection of snappy remarks from 1900s papers. John Wannamaker’s six decades of mercantile life without a vacation is noted with mild humor. Naval hats returning signals normalcy, while a critic muses on wife and pocketbook priorities. A witty line questions cheerfulness amid pessimism.
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John Wannamaker
Norristown Times
Labor, wages, and work ethic debate on farmer and employers
A farmer unable to sell wood at market price cites a clock watching worker as the cause. The piece argues workers must earn enough for employers to profit, or both wage earners and owners risk ruin. It laments labor exploitation by corporations while urging fair pay and responsibility.
Honest Day’s Labor Woes in Public Services Losses
The Troup Banner laments that workers often do not receive an honest day’s labor for the pay given, warning that the ultimate losers are the people who must buy the services railways provide.
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Troup
Legion meeting aims to organize women's auxiliary
State leaders Turner Campe and Ira Sproule spoke at the Methodist Church to boost American Legion interest. A committee including Mrs Ed LaRoe and Miss Mae Badgett was appointed to organize a women’s auxiliary and will meet next Tuesday at 3 pm in the Legion club room. All women with a Legion member relative are urged to attend.
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Turner E. Campe
Ira F. Sproule
Methodist Church
American Legion
Legion
Ed LaRoe
R. C. Brown
W. T. Carroll
Mae Badgett
Floyd Harris
Robert Sears
Legion Club
Sunday School and Church Activities at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and to join in the growing auto race fellowship. The morning topic is The Bread of Life and the junior choir will lead the singing at 745 p m. Welcome to all, Pastor K R Isbell.
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Grayson College
Bread of Life
All
K. R. Isbell
Bank Clerk Robbed After Cemetery March in Houston
Amiel Wallace, a clerk at Lumbers National Bank, was held up at White Street and Washington Avenue and coerced at gunpoint into Glenwood Cemetery. He traded his fine Main Street clothes for ragged attire, losing his watch, money, and a fountain pen.
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Houston
Amiel Wallace
Lumberman’s National Bank
White Street
Washington Avenue
Glenwood Cemetery
Wallace
Taylor man claims he invented wireless phone
An immigrant resident of Taylor appeals to Governor Neff to help recover his wireless telephone patent and related funds, alleging the patent was stolen. He says a wireless link operated between his home and a neighbor two years ago, and seeks legal assistance after receiving no payment.
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Taylor
Austin
Neff
Texas Executive
Postmaster Plan Allows Competitive Reappointments
Washington May 10 President Harding issues an executive order maintaining Civil Service examination for first second and third class postmasters after term expirations. The Postmaster General certifies vacancies to the Civil Service Commission which exams and returns top eligible names to the President. The order allows renomination without new exam when an incumbent has been chosen through Civil Service testing, a change not in the Wilson plan and seen as benefiting incumbents from the prior administration.
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Washington
Harding
Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Postmaster General
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza Laxative Brom Quinine
Advertisement notes a single product Bromo Quinine tablets for colds grip and influenza with E. W. Grove signature on the box and a price of 30 cents.
Epworth League Program Highlights
Basil Thompson leads the Epworth League program with Hymn No 249 and special readings by Miss Corinne Lilley. Rev K R Isbell delivers The Purpose of Prayer, followed by Romans 9 1 5 scripture lesson and closing benediction.
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Basil Thompson
Corinne Lilley
K. R. Isbell
John McGaughey
League
South Dakota Cowboy Ropes Eagle in Bold Catch
Sioux City Iowa May 10. Thomas Hale a cowboy on a ranch near Gregory South Dakota roped a live eagle after it swooped on a calf. He waited as the bird fed then rode in and captured the captive, bringing it home.
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Sioux City
Thomas Hale
Gregory
S. D
To Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An 30 cent box advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets that stop cough and headache and claim to cure a cold in one day. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature.
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E.W. Grove
Government rail loss placed at 1.2 billion dollars
Washington May 9 government rail losses in operation under federal control are estimated at about 1.2 billion dollars, 300 million more than the former director general Hines had estimated, according to an update from director general Davis.
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Washington
Hines
Davis
Remarkable Program Delights Denison Readers
A very interesting program was rendered here last Thursday evening. Mrs White and Miss Neva McMurry have taught a very successful school and they gave such perfect satisfaction that they were employed for next year. The Denison Herald notes the rain day, dinner, and happy conclusion of the school term with praise from Des Voigne News.
Mothers Day Sacred Concert At Baptist Church
A standing room only crowd attended last Sunday evening at the Baptist Church where church choirs from the city performed in honor of mothers on Mothers Day. A well arranged program received keen audience appreciation with two saxophone selections by Mr Ball of Sherman singled out for praise.
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Baptist Church
Messrs. Ball of
Sherman
John S. Humphries Killed Crossing at Denison
John S. Humphries aged 80 was killed on a street crossing in Denison at 11 20 A M by the Texas Special. He died instantly after being struck while crossing the track and hurled from the rails. He had lived in Whitewright before moving to Denison and was living with his son Jess Humphries. He leaves six children four sons and two daughters Will Humphries a son hurried to Denison after the news. Rub My Tism for Rheumatism.
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John S. Humphries
Denison
Mr. Humphries
Whitewright
Jess Humphries
Will Humphries
Correction notice for Lilleys ad on page three
A correction states a pricing error in Lilleys advertisement. Men's Kangaroo Lace Oxfords straight last were listed at five fifty but should be seven fifty. The notice clarifies the correct price.
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Lilley
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D. L. Harp
Mexia
Temple Mirror
Harp
W. A. Kirkpatrick
State Senate
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Petersburg
Hartford Times
Akron Beacon-Journal
Nashville Tennessean
Columbia
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New Orleans
Birmingham Age-Herald
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Quincy
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Augusta Herald
Indianapolis News
Syracuse Herald
American Legion Meeting
E. W. Grove
Epworth League
South Dakota
EAGLE
W. M. Cox
Edgar Womack
Pathe Phonographs
Pathe Records
Roberts Garage
Pioneer Garage
Mineral Wells
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