Whitesboro school tax case reverses lower courts
The Texas Supreme Court reversed lower courts in favor of M K T Railway, ruling that school district taxes within city limits may not exceed 50 cents per $100 valuation for districts brought in for school purposes only. The decision threatens expansion of city school systems into adjoining areas and may force rehearing.
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Supreme Court of Texas
District Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Whitesboro
M-K-T Railway Company
W. R. Bishop
Commission of Appeals
Supreme Court
Sherman
Sherman Democrat
Notice of sale in Grayson County estate case
Citation by publication in Grayson County Texas to Ivy Helen Scott administratrix. The estate of John Grayham requests court approval to sell the south 25 feet of lots 12 13 14 15 block 9 original Pottsboro to satisfy probate matters. Hearing set at next term beginning first Monday December 1926 Sherman CourtHouse. Witness R Q Loving clerk.
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Grayson County
Texas
State OF
John Grayham
Ivy Helen Scott
Pottsboro
Sherman
Guardianship Notice for Gentle Minors in Grayson County
Publication summons in Grayson County Texas for guardianship of George Opal and Alta Gentle. J W Gentle seeks letters of guardianship. hearing set at Sherman Court House on first Monday in December 1926. Notice served by Clerk R Q Loving with deputy Lucile Schleuse. 21-n25
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Grayson County
Grayson
George Gentle
Opal Gentle
Alta Gentle
J. W. Gentle
Court House
Sherman
R. Q. Loving
Texas
City of
A. D
Lucile Schleuse
Unwelcome Advice Versus Open Praise Cited Portrait
A historical remark quotes John Wanamaker on giving unwelcomed guidance privately and valuing open praise. The aphorism highlights discretion in critique and public appreciation as a business ethic.
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John Wanamaker
Great industries built by giving value to customers
The quote emphasizes that lasting industries arise when goods and services provide worth that surpasses price paid. It frames sustainable success as customer value creation rather than zero sum competition. Author credited to G Heath Clark.
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G. Heath Clark
Navicnal Constipation Curea Uses Laxative Syrup
Laxative syrup LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN marketed for habitual constipation. Described as specially prepared syruphonic relief that should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. Notes it stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
Hogwallow Gossip from Tickville and Nearby Folks
A quirky column quotes residents including Poke Eazley Clair Hancock Sile Kilden Isaac Helwanger Tobe Mosely Slim Pickens Columbus Allsop Sidney Hocks Luke Mathewsla. They share views on manners, memory, parenting and old pioneer days in a humorous local round‑up.
Scribbly Hand Signature Misleads as Busy Businessman
A man signs with a messy signature to appear a hurried business person, aiming to deceive others into thinking he is an active entrepreneur or executive. The act suggests an attempt at credibility or urgency to gain trust or access.
Local personalities show reform or routine shifts
Dock Hocks avoids pressuring customers to buy extras, preferring cash business only. Ellick Helwanger, once notorious for trouble, is reforming and watched closely. Columbus Allsop surveys Musket Ridge persimmon trees and claims most prime specimens, with night possums belonging to him. Cricket Hicks aims for early rising but finds no one else awake to notice.
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Columbus Allsop
Musket Ridge
Cricket Hicks
The Last Kentucky Duel Ends a Bitter Custom
A traveling preacher Bowman halted a disturbance by challenging a desperate man to a potato duel. Each man stood fifteen paces, using a half bushel of large Irish potatoes as weapons. Bowman threw first, the potato breaking, triggering a crowd’s roar and ending dueling in Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Bowman
Business Letter by Cricket Hicks Seeks Agency Deal
Cricket Hicks writes a persuasive business letter to an distant concern in an effort to secure an agency agreement. The note notes Hicks’s ability to compose clearly and outlines anticipated terms, though specifics are not detailed in the fragment.
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Cricket Hicks
No Worms in a Healthy Child Promises Cure
Vintage medical advertisement promoting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worms in children. Claims include improved blood, digestion, and general strength after two to three weeks of regular use. Persuades parents to use the tonic with a 60 cent bottle price.
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Grove
Desperado Put to Bed After Potatoes Fly Wildly
Described scene shows Bowman targeting a playful desperado with flying potatoes. Each time the opponent pauses, another potato hits him, totaling about six strikes. The final hit to his ribs ends the chaos, leaving onlookers laughing while Bowman appears grave and composed.
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Bowman
Bromine Quinine Laxative Tablet Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative tablets as removing the cause of colds grip and influenza. It mentions a single product “Bromo Quinine” with E Grove signature on the box and a 30c price.
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E W.grove
Duel With Irish Potatoes Leaves City in Haze
A local column notes residents still feeling effects a week after a noted duel involving Irish potatoes. Officials offered no further comment as residents report lingering discomfort and curiosity about the strange incident.
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Combo
Hayes Healing Honey stops a cough by healing throat irritation. Each bottle includes Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat easing chest colds head colds and croup. Salve is rubbed on children’s chest and throat. Combined treatment costs 35 cents.
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Hayes
Grove
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the State OF Texas
Dallas
Dr. Pierce
Hallie Moore
Main St
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Poke Eazley
Clair Hancock
Sile Kilden
Isaac Helwanger
Tobe Mosely
Tickville
Hog Ford
Sidney Hocks
Luke Mathewsla
Dock Hocks
Ellick Helwanger
J. H. Biggerstaff
Mangrum’s
Mangrum Bros
Main Street
Nicholson’s
W. T. Nicholson
Rexall
Jones
Reazaall SS Tore
THE
First National Bank
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