Silent Ku Klux Klan Parade Shuts Dallas Streets
In Dallas on a May Saturday night a silent Ku Klux Klan parade marched down Main to Elm, carrying the American flag and black white banners with slogans like White Supremacy and Our Little Girls Must Be Protected. Traffic paused for about forty five minutes as thousands watched. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan later issued a proclamation outlining their aims and informing that future communications will bear their official seal.
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Dallas
Ku Klux Klan
Main Street
Elm
Majestic Theatre
Ku Klux
Murphy
Theatre
Invisible Empire
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Dallas County
Klan
Printing Calling Cards and Local News Tips
Readers can submit or request calling cards or news tips for the paper. The notice invites visitors or travelers to share news to help improve the local newspaper.
Cotton factory proposal in Whitewright debated
W T Truett asks if, given a bale of cotton costs 50 dollars and 20 dollars to process into a finished product selling at 300 dollars, building a local cotton factory would be a good civic investment for Whitewright citizens. He frames the question as a profitable community enterprise.
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Whitewright
W. T. Truett
Former Handley man dies from gunshot wounds
J A Stephens president and manager of the Handley Artesian Water Company died at Harris Methodist Memorial Sanitarium from gunshot wounds received a week earlier at Handley Christian Church while cutting off a water connection. C A Lockett of Handley, charged with assault to murder, held on 2500 bond. A court injunction had restrained Stephens from shutting off water and raising rates. State Senator H L Darwin is his brother in law. An ad for Herbine medicine follows.
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J. A. Stephens
Dallas Morning News
Stephens
Commerce
Handley Artesian Water Company
Harris Methodist Memorial Sanitarium
C. A. Lockett
Handley
Lockett
Handley Christian Church
Seventeenth District Court
R. E. L. Roy
H. L. Darwin
Cooper
Tombstone Bought and Automobile Sold in Same Transaction
In Dallas Texas on May 22 a North Texas dealer staged an unusual sales event. John W Atwood Buick Motor Company manager recounts a woman with $2000 cash after debts and funeral costs bought a grave monument and an automobile in a single deal. The story highlights unconventional salesmanship amid a tragic family scenario.
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Dallas
Texas
North Texas
John W. Atwood
Buick Motor Company
Atwood
Monument to Car Purchase Scheme Alleged By Dealer
A woman sought a monument and a car by conning a dealer with staged financing. She offered $1,100 for the monument, then tried to buy a car at $1,600 while claiming only $900 would be available after the monument payment. The dealer, sensing a high monument cost, had her countermand and found a $400 monument. He ultimately sold the car for $1,600.
Burleson Applauds Germany's New Chancellor Wirth
Berlin May 22 A S Burleson of Texas former American Postmaster General lauds Dr. Wirth Germanys new Chancellor as strong honest and capable He notes improved public sentiment since the ultimatum crisis and predicts decisive administration Burleson also mentions seeking to place Texas cotton in Germany as a possible success story
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Berlin
A. S. Burleson
Texas
Dr. Wirth
Germany
Burleson
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve Combo
An advert promotes Hayes Healing Honey to stop a cough by healing throat irritation, offered with Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. The package targets children with cold or croup, claiming combined internal and topical healing stops the cough. The carton costs 35 cents, and druggists are urged to sell it.
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Hayes
Grove
Epworth League Program Highlight at Local Meeting
Leader Mrs. Grady Gillett chaired the Epworth League program featuring songs What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Help Somebody Today, a prayer, a duet by Ernest Lilley and May Graves, reading by Oma Caperton, a story by Sue King, and a league benediction.
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Grady Gillett
Jesus
Ernest Lilley
May Graves
Oma Caperton
Sue King
League
Singing Convention At Canaan Next Weekend
The district singing convention will be held at Canaan next Saturday night and Sunday. A fine quartet from Sulphur Springs and one from Waco will represent publishing companies. Lovers of music are invited to attend. Committee.
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Canaan
Sulphur Springs
Waco
Service is what everyone wants for you
An ad promotes P. J. Pierce & Sons confectionery and care and touts excellent vulcanizing and blow-out repair services by R. S. Morehead, inviting customers to try their work and noting strong patronage.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
R. S. Morehead
Tires for sale by R S Morehead
Local seller R S Morehead advertises affordable tire options including both new and second hand tires at attractive prices.
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R. S. Morehead
No Worms in a Healthy Child
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worms in children. Claims regular use for two to three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system so the child regains health. Notes 60c per bottle and says the product is pleasant to take.
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Grove
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Epworth League
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Dr. Price
Independence Bivd
Chicago
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Detroit
Sears Auto Co
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