Government cotton market rally after government production estimate
The principal cotton markets rose on Saturday after the government pegged production at 15,298,000 bales for the year, down from prior bureau estimates. New York cotton climbed to 21 cents a pound with a late surge, while New Orleans advanced about 5 dollars per bale. The census bureau reported 12,249,953 running bales ginned so far this year through Nov 13, with state tallies led by Texas and Alabama among others.
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New York
New Orleans
Alabama
Young Married Couple Showered at Home in Sherman
Mr and Mrs John H Kerr formerly Miss Ruby Mae Crowell of Whitewright were surprised Friday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower at their home 1703 North Travis street Sherman A number of business slogans tied to firms provided entertainment Kerr won a prize for matching slogans Gifts were presented and light refreshments served at the event reported by the Sherman Democrat
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John H. Kerr
North Travis Street
Kerr
Ruby Mae Crowell
Whitewright
Sherman
Sherman Democrat
Moody wins Texas suit over Road Company for 600000
Texas Attorney General Dan Moody won a five day trial against the American Road Company over contracts tied to Governor Miriam A Ferguson's Highway Commission. The court canceled the company's Texas permit and ordered restitution of 600000 to the state plus costs. Worsham admitted judgment. judge Calhoun said the settlement appeared just. Governor Ferguson and Commission chairman Lanham made no immediate comment. Former Governor Ferguson spoke for her husband, noting the sudden outcome.
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Austin
State of Texas
Dan Moody
American Road Company
Miriam A. Ferguson
Highway Commission
Texas
Joe Worsham
Road Company
George Calhoun
Moody
Grand Jury
Frank V. Lanham
Commission
James E. Ferguson
Lavoptik Eye Wash Marketed For Quick Eye Relief
Advert says Lavoptik eye wash relieves dark rings and blood shot eyes using camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients. Quick action noted and eye cup offered free by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
It Pays A Girl To Advertise For A Husband In Oklahoma
A Oklahoma woman advertised for a husband and found one. The total cost for the ad wedding outfit and related items was nine dollars. He died within a year leaving her a life insurance policy worth eleven thousand dollars. Some dealers claim advertising does not pay, notes Louisiana Motorist. You can buy it in Whitewright.
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Oklahoma
Louisiana
Governor Delays Comment On Suit Magnitude
The climax of the suit was deemed of too great magnitude for immediate comment. He said no statement would come from the governor's mansion until the court's official order had been examined by the governor.
Road Building Co. Blocked From Receiving Money
An order by Judge George Calhoun in the 53rd District Court at Austin restrains Hoffman Construction Company of Eastland from receiving or disposing of any state funds. The temporary injunction hearing was set, part of Attorney General Dan Moody's suit seeking $100,000 in damages. Moody accuses highway commissioner Joe Burkett of influence by Hoffman Company members and seeks a receiver appointed.
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Hoffman Construction Company
Eastland
George Calhoun
53Rd District Court
Austin
Dan Moody
R. L. Batts
Hoffman Co
Moody
Joe Burkett
Hoffman Company
Moody’s
Contract Cancellations With Highway Commission
The statement seeks cancellation of all contracts between the company and the Highway Commission and voids unpaid estimates totaling about $351,047.12.
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Highway Commission
Life policy on Leopold Miller valued at 752000 dollars
The Insurance Press notes the second largest single death claim in 1924, totaling 752000 dollars, on Leopold Miller of Orange. His total policies amounted to 752000 dollars.
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United States
Leopold Miller
Orange
Insurance Press
Miller
Printing Office Etiquette in Garland News
The Garland News defends strict confidentiality of ad copy and other manuscripts. It rejects any practice of sharing competitor ads or early reads, calling it mean and unprofessional and stating staff are bound by orders to keep prepublication material private.
Jazz Radio May Boost Milk Output in Rhineland Cows
Strasbourg November 23 German dairymen report cows in Rhine banks stables respond to American jazz music by becoming calmer and producing more milk. Researchers note mood improvement and increased yield as cows hear jazz.
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Strasbourg
Alsace
Rhineland
Radio loudspeakers proposed for cow stables
Tests assert a percent gain in milk supply efficiency from audio programs. Proposals call for installing radio loudspeakers in stables to give cows more variety in their routines and potentially boost output.
Murdered man found near McKinney tied and beaten
Ed Rutledge forty two was found murdered five miles east of McKinney early Monday his feet and hands tied with baling wire also wrapped around his neck He was last seen Saturday afternoon in McKinney Justice Sid Williams held an inquest and ruled Rutledge died from unknown causes He was single and survived by five brothers Sheriff’s department is investigating
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McKinney
Ed Rutledge
Sid Williams
Rutledge
Sheriff’s Department
Visit our $1.00 Gift department
Leslie Hardware Co in Sherman promotes a sale highlighting gifts priced at one dollar. The notice emphasizes value and invites customers to browse the department for affordable items.
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Leslie Hardware Co
Sherman
Quinine Product Brings Tonic and Laxative Effect
The tonic laxative medicine LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is claimed superior to ordinary quinine, not causing nervousness or head ringing. Look for the full name and signature of E. W. GROVE, 30c.
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E. W. Grove
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