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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
7
Geo Bailey notes a New York child dies from face cream while adults chase unsafe diets for babies. Across briefs, blasts at Republicans and reformers mix with jokes about Pillsbury and sparrows, plus hints of divorce, labor, and tobacco bans.
A historical note on Texas pioneering artificial ice and its impact on food preservation and urban life. The piece discusses ice’s role in extending freshness and enabling large cities with access to fresh produce, milk, eggs, and butter.
The Brenham Banner recounts how J Gorrie of the United States sparked artificial refrigeration, but notes Texas milestone when Boyd and Scott perfected the first successful ice manufacturing plant in Jefferson in 1869, aided by Capt. J M DeWare. The era began with ice sold by the cake stored underground, and progress since has been expansion rather than major change.
By order of the 15th Judicial District Court of Grayson County the sheriff will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in June 1922 at the Grayson County courthouse the property described as a tract of land in Grayson County Texas. The suit is T. E. Barbee and O. W. Mirick versus N. C. Stevens and R. A. Stewman, No. 29351. The sale will be for cash within legal hours.
Legal notice describes three tracts totaling 67.78 acres on Bois d Arc Creek in Grayson County Texas, including parcels granted to Granger McDaniel and related conveyances. The property is levied to satisfy a judgment for 8032.30 dollars in favor of T. E.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic markets itself as a iron and quinine syrup that purifies and enriches the blood, restoring energy and appetite. It claims to brighten the complexion, fight malaria and grip germs, and is advertised as pleasant for children, priced at 60 cents.
Sheriff W B Craig signs legal notice giving details of a suit involving Barbee and C W Myrick. Deputy J H Taylor confirms execution of the document dated May 5 1922.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication commanding the sheriff or constable of Grayson County to summon E R Boyce, residence unknown, to appear before the District Court in Sherman on the first Monday in October 1922 for the October term in the 15th Judicial District.
Hattie Payne Boyce sues EB R Boyce and R E Holsonbake for divorce in district court of Grayson County Texas. Writ issued May 5 1922 with return due detailing execution. Clerk Mrs Mae Legate presiding, Deputy Alma Douglass.
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