Unsafe Flues blamed for majority of dwellings fires
Reports to the State Fire Marshal from 1910 to 1915 show 8766 fires in dwellings and similar occupancies were due to unsafe flues, about 15 percent. Assuming unknown causes include unsafe fires, total rises to 4580 or 20 percent. The warning urges immediate inspection of all flues at season start, especially after the Gulf Coast hurricane, noting preventable losses from negligence. The message frames accountability and urges property owners to act now.
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Gulf Coast
Paint Put-on Think of paint put-on and not by the gallon
Advice on choosing paint emphasizes value over gallon price noting one quality paint covers more area than poor paint. For a typical job estimate costs by combining gallon price with painter wages, arguing Devoe offers longer lasting coverage and lower long term cost. DEVOE Dyer Jones sells it.
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Devoe
Devoe Dyer & Jones
Red River Valley Fair planned at Sherman in November
Sherman Texas September 25 enthusiasm grows for a big agricultural and livestock fair named Red River Valley Fair to be held November 17 to 20. Will Leslie is president with a large publicity committee announced. Honorary vice presidents include Gov James Ferguson and many regional leaders. Plans call for exhibits of poultry hogs cattle mules corn canned fruit and vegetables plus domestic science art and a Better Baby show.
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Sherman
Texas
Red River Valley Fair
Will Leslie
Leslie. Taylor Hardware Co
Gov
Jas. E. Ferguson
D. B. Steed
W. W. Blassingame
van Alstyne
Noah Best
Howe
P. H. Luby
Tom Bean
E. B. Scott
White Mound
Scott Fulton
F. M. Echols
Whitewright
J. P. Autry
Pilot Grove
Dave Taylor
Cannon
T.h.sears
Tom Wells
Bells
W. L. Riggs
Ethel
Franci de Cordova
Collinsville
Sale Omohundro
Whitesboro
Bob Armstrong
Sandusky
C. M. Zeigle
Gordonville
J. M. Buchanan
Ernest Marshall
Red Branch
Dave Thorne
Orlena
Wm. Horton
Locust
C. A. Morrison
Hagerman
S. D. Steedman
John Holly
Pottsvoro
J. T. Barnes
Sadler
R.E. Smith
Smith Oaks
Jim Huckaby
Ida
J. L. Terry
Gage
J.R. Dishner
Preston
W. N. King
Denison
C. D. Miller
Luella
Elmer Davis
Prince Watson
Ambrose
M. T. Matthews
Lake Wilson
Leslie
J. M. Payne
Collinsville Times
Charlie Andrews
van Alstyne Leader
C.t.curtis
Tom Bean Times
Er. K. Rudolph
Tioga Herald
Ed Wright
Pottsboro Times
John R. Wall
Denison Gazette
Henry Ellis
Denison Herald
Jao.Stowe
J. L. Wilson
Celina Record
J. H. Waggoner
Whitewright Sun
G. W. Acton
Whitesboro News-Record
W. W. Simmons
Grayson Co
Advocate
Gunter
E.C. Hunter
Sherman Democrat
Ernest Parker
W. J. Minton
Sherman Courier
M. J. Hall
Howe Herald
R. M. Haley
Denison News and Advertiser
Grayson County
Oklahoma
North Texas Teachers Reorganize in Sherman
More than 100 school teachers met in Sherman today to reorganize the North Texas Teachers Association. The meeting at Sherman High School was led by Superintendent J.C. Pyle. Officers elected for the first year: C.J. Denton Whitewright president, W. E. Foster McKinney vice president, A. M. Blackman Plano treasurer, D. M. Frye Sherman secretary. The first meeting is set for December 10 and 11 in Sherman.
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Sherman
Texas
North Texas Teachers Association
Sherman High School
J.C. Pyle
C.J. Denton
Whitewright
W. E. Foster
McKinney
A. M. Blackman
Plano
D. M. Frye
Honor to Miss Bryant at South Bend Street Tea
Mrs. Murray Bryant hosted a Thursday afternoon 3 to 5 reception on South Bend Street honoring her sister Miss Martha Bryant an October bride. Guests in the receiving line included Mrs. Murray Bryant Miss Bryant Miss Hoard and several named local ladies. Tea and refreshments in green and white were served with music by Gertrude Montgomery Mrs. Guy Hamilton and Mrs. Fitz Bryant.
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Murray Bryant
South Bend Street
Martha Bryant
T. E. Sears
Murry Bryant
Miss Bryant
Miss Hoard
Robert Jones
Celina
W.L. Foreman
Denton
J.W. Marshall
Sherman
Wilson
Leonard
C. B. Bryant
Liberty Bell Arrives in Denison Texas for a One Hour Exhibit
The Liberty Bell will reach Denison at 6 a.m. on November 1 and stay one hour for free public viewing. Denison Chamber of Commerce promises crowd handling and lighting to prevent disappointment. Efforts may declare November 1 a holiday for county schools so teachers and pupils can visit the symbol of liberty.
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Denison
Texas
Sloan's Liniment advertised as emergency doctor
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment stops infection and pain by killing germs and neutralizing poisons. It promises rapid relief, reduced inflammation, and normal blood flow, urging constant availability with 25c and 50c sizes and a $1.00 bottle containing six times the amount.
Optical sale notice at Dyer and Jones store
Arthur Nall vendors announce a regular optician sale at Dyer and Jones on Friday and Saturday October 1 and 2 offering spectacle frames lenses and eye care services.
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Arthur Nall
Dyer & Jones
Tax receipts ready for October delivery in 1915
County Tax Collector J. A. Akers announces tax receipts will be ready for delivery by October. State and county taxes due later, not delinquent until February 1, 1916. State rate 55 cents per $100, county rate 52 cents.
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J. A. Akers
The Sun Seeks News Tips From Readers
The Sun urges readers to phone in any news items to the office. Callers are invited to share local happenings, tips, or tips for community stories with the newsroom.
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The
Sun
Bryan to Lecture in Dallas War in Europe topic set for Dallas talk
William Jennings Bryan will lecture in Dallas on Saturday night October 2 under the Dallas Press Club. The speech titled The War in Europe, and Its Lesson for the United States will begin at 8 30 p m at City Hall Auditorium.
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William Jennings Bryan
Dallas
Dallas Press Club
Mr. Bryan
Europe
United States
City Hall
Waco man visits sister last week
C Hines of Waco visited his sister Mrs P B Smith the latter part of last week.
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C. Hines
Waco
P. B. Smith
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