First payment sought for soldier bonus amounting to 127 million
Washington reports the Veterans Bureau asks Congress for 127,817,898 dollars as the initial appropriation to fund the soldier bonus. The request covers administrative costs and payments to 327,125 veterans with 50 dollars or less, plus 185,499 deceased veterans beneficiaries for the first two quarterly installments. The total is in addition to 3.6 million for the War Department and 450 thousand for Navy Department admin help.
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Washington
Veteran’s Bureau
Congress
Coolidge
Lord
Budget Bureau
War Department
Navy Department
Card of Thanks from Chumbley family
The Chumbley family extends deep thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. They acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings and offer prayers for blessings. Signed by J. P. Chumbley and children.
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J. P. Chumbley
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Worm Elimination
It warns that paleness fretfulness poor appetite and sleep disturbances signal worms in children and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as the quickest cure. With fifty years of successful use it costs 35 cents and is sold by Dyer & Jones.
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White
Dyer & Jones
Hugh M Boren Seeks Grayson County Commissioner Post
The Sun endorses Hugh M. Boren for County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2, subject to the Democratic primary on July 26. Boren, a former commissioner, partners with the late Jack Mathis in road work and public improvements, and remains a respected farmer near Denison. He urges personal outreach but asks for voter support based on proven experience and integrity.
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The
Sun
Hugh M. Boren
Boren
the Sun
Jack Mathis
Grayson County
Commissioners’ Court
Borenthas
Denison
Stop That Itching Skin Remedy Ad By Dyer and Jones
An advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ringworm poison oak or old sores with a clothing stain guarantee. It claims effectiveness and prints Dyer and Jones as sellers.
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Dyer & Jones
Sherman in Texas 1871 Frontier Campaign
General Sherman toured Texas forts in 1871 to inspect frontier conditions and probe Indian outrages. He ordered relentless war on Kiowas and Comanches, leading to subjugation and peace for western settlers. Readers are urged to subscribe and help the Whitewright Sun while offering typewriter paper for sale.
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Sherman
Southwest
Texas
the Sun
Whitewright Sun
Ferguson Appeals to Galveston Court for Ballot Placement
James E. Ferguson filed an appeal in Galveston to overturn a Harris County injunction prohibiting the Democratic State Committee from listing his name on the gubernatorial ballot. The First Court of Civil Appeals accepted the case after a county court injunction blocked the name from the Democratic ticket.
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Galveston
James E. Ferguson
First Court of Civil Appeals
Harris County
Democratic State Committee
Ferguson
Seven men forced to dig their own graves in Cananea
Bisbee Arizona May 28 seven men alleged to have raided Chinese ranches south of Cananea and burned four Southern Pacific de Mexico Railroad bridges were captured by Gen Jesus Aguilar forces. On Saturday they were brought to a cemetery and told to dig their own graves before being executed, falling into the graves they had dug.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Cananea
Southern Pacific de Mexico
Jesus Aguilar
Mexico
Methodist Church Service Times and Special Music
The pastor returns Friday and will preach at both services Sunday Mrs Cameron Boon from Greenville will perform several numbers during services Junior Church starts at 11 o clock A continued Sylvia story begins Do not miss the first part Junior choir practice is Saturday at 4 Sunday school at 9 45 church services 11 and 8 Senior Epworth League 6 30 Everyone welcome to all meetings W A Stuckey pastor
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Cameron Boon
Greenville
Sylvia
Epworth League
W. A. Stuckey
Summer Business School at Ivy College Sherman TX
A ten week term from June 2 to August 15 offers a $40 course for $30. Ivy Business College in Sherman invites public school educated individuals to cash in on their education. The school celebrates 27 years in operation and aims for 27 more.
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Ivy Business College
Sherman
Texas
Industrial contest grows in Grayson County participation
Sherman May 28 The closing date for entries in the corn and cotton production contest of Grayson County farmers will likely be postponed for a week or more. Fifty-five entrants join the cotton contest and twelve enter the corn contest. This is the first year and interest is high with several cash prizes offered. The delay is due to late crops.
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Sherman
Grayson County
T. L. Tennison
Tennison
Big Textile Mill For Fort Worth
Fort Worth May 27. Announcement that the Harding Tilton interests of New England will begin erecting a 22 000 spindle textile mill in Fort Worth immediately. Local interests have invested 500 000 dollars in the company. Auto tire fabrics will be produced. First unit ready for operation in the early fall with total cost about 1 100 000 dollars.
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Fort Worth
Harding-Tilton
New England
Auto Tire
Publication of campaign contributions proposed by Borah
Washington May 28 An amendment to the postal pay bill would require public disclosure every ten days of every contribution to foster or oppose federal candidate campaigns. The measure, proposed by Senator Borah and adopted 55 to 0, imposes penalties including imprisonment up to one year and fines up to 5000 dollars. It targets committees and all parties or persons sharing in the election or government campaigns.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Borah
Idaho
United States
Paris Court Upheld Husband's Slap Verdict
In Paris, Francois Millerain was jailed for disorderly conduct after slapping his wife in public. The case framed the husband as head of the household both at home and on the street as he pursued and struck her when she walked away during a dispute over transit.
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Paris
France
Francois Millerain
Millerain
Epworth League Program Details and Offerings
Sunday program for Epworth League at 6 30 p m led by Miss Maxig Echols on the theme Better Work. Scripture Rom xiii 9 13. Song 249 prayer. Solo Miss Christine Stuckey Are You Willing to Work Miss Dale McGaughey Our Work Rewarded Margaret Everheart. Song Benediction.
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Maxig Echols
Christine Stuckey
Dale McGaughey
Margaret Everheart
Policeman Intervenes as Millerain Is Taken to Court
A policeman steps in and escorts Millerain to the courthouse. The judge, ruling in line with the husband’s wishes, releases the prisoner and declares those wishes supreme.
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Millerain
Aunt Louisa Harris Dies at 115 in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Texas on May 28 authorities report Aunt Louisa Harris a black woman of Larissa neighborhood died Sunday night at age 115. Born in South Carolina in April 1809 she had lived in the area many years and leaves several children aged 70 or older.
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Jacksonville
Texas
Louisa Harris
Larissa
South Carolina
Liberty Bell Mounted on Wheels for Fire Safety
Philadelphia May 28 The Liberty Bell emblem of independence is mounted on wheels to speed removal from Independence Hall during a fire. Regulations name it as the first article to be moved, with guards ensuring quick evacuation if danger arises.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Building safety measures tightened after upgrades
Trained by repeated drills in rapid chime movement the premises enforce a strict no rubbish rule in the basement. The heating plant has been moved to a separate cellar and an automatic sprinkling system is being installed to prevent fires.
Campaign contributions fade amid election fears in Nashville
Prospects for large campaign fund contributions appear slim sparking concerns that the forthcoming election could be decided on the merits by voters. The Nashville Southern Lumberman notes worries over funding versus voter choice in shaping outcomes.
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Nashville Southern Lumberman
City Directory From Debtors List Adds New Use
Grocers circulate a debtor names book now repurposed as a city directory. Adding machine paper for sale at The Sun office features two rolls for 25 cents.
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Sun
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets
Advertises laxative bromo quinine tablets that claim to cure a cold in one day. Notes stomach relief with cough and headache relief. Trademark or signature by E W Grove appears on each box. Price listed as 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
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