Unclaimed Bank Deposits Highlight Forgotten Funds in New York
The New York State banking laws require banks and trust companies to publish lists of unclaimed deposits of $50 or more older than five years. Some items reach thousands, with Guaranty Trust reporting over $30,000 in 1920, including a balance above $22,000 from 1911. Savings banks show similar but smaller totals, while the superintendent of banks holds unclaimed dividends as trustee for dozens of accounts totaling $25,786 since 1900.
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New York State
Guaranty Trust Company
Guaranty Trust
Superintendent of Banks
Repair Service Ad by Parker's Electric Shoe Shop
A local advert proclaims a first class repair man offering premier service with all work guaranteed to satisfy. G. W. Parker's Electric Shoe Shop promotes quality repairs and customer satisfaction.
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G. W. Parker
Canvassing Texas Election Returns Set for Nov 22
Austin reports inquiries about canvassing the Texas general election. State law dictates the presidential electors’ returns be canvassed by the Secretary of State with the Governor and Attorney General on the fourth Monday after election, this year Nov 22. The top twenty electors meet Jan 10, 1921, in Austin to vote and appoint a messenger to Washington. Governor and Lieutenant Governor returns are canvassed by a joint legislative committee, with other executive offices counted Dec 13.
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Austin
Texas
Washington
Secretary of State
Democratic Ticket Big Winner in Grayson Co
Sherman Nov 6 A county wide tally shows Democrats win by about two to one over rival parties in national state and county races. Presidential elector results top lines Cox and Roosevelt 5241 Harding and Coolidge 2145 Debs 125. County ticket led by John E Kern with 5645 votes. W McMakin elected in Van Alstyne. City and school tax measures and compensation approved with solid margins. Typewriter ribbons at Sun office.
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Sherman
Cox
Roosevelt
Harding
Coolidge
Ferguson
Debs
Wilson
Hughes
Prohibition
John E. Kern
van Alstyne
W. B. McMakin
Publisher's Notice On Armistice Day Printing Delay
The Sun announces it could not print most local news due to the light plant closing without notice. The Linotype machine requires electricity and forces started early to publish for Armistice Day, but yesterday’s outage prevented readers from seeing expected items. The paper apologizes for the missing news.
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The
Sun
the Sun
Washington to pay veterans $15 per month of service
Seattle reports Washington state voted to grant $11 million in WWI veteran bonuses. Attorney General L L Thompson plans a quick suit to block bonds and warrants, aiming to expedite payments. Each eligible ex-soldier will receive $15 per month of service, with a typical average around $400 for those who enlisted between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.
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Seattle
Wash
State Supreme Court
State Board of Finance
Pilot Creek Well Test Planned Near Westminster
McKinney November 8 Arrangements are under way to test the Pilott Creek Oil and Gas Company well at Westminster Visitors can hear gas roaring from the earth Many believe the well may yield gas in commercial quantities.
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McKinney
Pilott Creek Oil & Gas Company
Westminster
Four Hurt At Katy Crossing In Auto Train Collision
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bartley and two children were injured when their car collided with a freight engine at the Katy crossing north of the oil mill about 10 am. The baby and Mr Bartley suffered the worst injuries. the train crew brought the injured to town for treatment. Conditions of injuries were not yet known at press time. curtains were up suggesting limited visibility.
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Wilson Bartley
Katy
Sunday School Program Shown at Methodist Church
Junior Volunteer Workers and Sunday school members presented an evening program at the Methodist Church attracting a large audience. Superintendent Carl Caperton and Rev. K R Isbell spoke on Sunday school as children performed creditably, reflecting careful preparation by leaders.
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Methodist Church
Carl Caperton
K. R. Isbell
Denison Man Passes Diplomatic Examination
Frederick P. Hibbard of Denison Texas was among the successful candidates in the diplomatic service examination held October 18 according to a State Department announcement. Also noted are social tidbits about Mrs. Horace Thompson visiting with son Clyde at Arlington and several Denton College of Industrial Arts students spending the weekend with family.
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Washington
Frederick P. Hibbard
Denison
Texas
State Department
Horace Thompson
Clyde
Arlington
Mary Rena Penn
Estelle Montgomery
Helen Thomas
Genevieve Davidson
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Health and Dish Washing: Germ Cleanliness in the Home
Army officials found the flu epidemic killed three times as many where hand washing dishes was used versus machine washing, with similar conditions. It urges housewives to sterilize dishes, cloths, and silver by boiling, noting visible cleanliness can hide germs and stressing germ-free dishwashing as essential for health.
Gift subscription pitch from Mrs Freeman
A brief classified style notice offers a year’s gift subscription to Ladies' Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post, or Country Gentleman. It instructs readers to call Mrs. A. G. Freeman at phone 90 to arrange the gift. The ad uses a personal contact for holiday gifting.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
The
Country Gentleman
A. G. Freeman
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First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Mangrum Brothers
Grayson CO
Neff
Culbertson
Capers
McGregor
Rhodes
Rayburn
Acheson
Grayson County
Sun Office
Katy Crossing
Velma Kirkpatrick
Trinity University
Waxahachie
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Planters National Bank
J. W. Davidson Quality Groceries
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