Borger Placed Under Martial Law by Texas Guard
Brig. Gen. Jacob F. Wolters issued martial law in Borger and Hutchinson County at 8 45 am after Governor Moody’s proclamations. Troops disarmed officers, guards placed at city hall and county courthouse, and arms control, witness protection, and arrests ordered.
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Borger
Jacob F. Wolters
Texas National Guard
Hutchinson County
Moody
Wolters
Fort Worth
John A. Holmes
Glenn A. Pace
Joe Ownbey
Walter Broomhall
Mitchell
Berger
Mrs Cowling Hurt In Auto Accident
Mrs H M Cowling suffered a forehead gash when her car was struck head on by an Oklahoma driver on the west end of the first bridge west of Ida. She was taken to a Sherman hospital for treatment and released after Monday.
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H. M. Cowling
Cowling
Oklahoma
Ida
Bloomfield Adopts Cash-Only Economy in Nebraska
Bloomfield Nebraska with 1431 residents shifted to a cash basis for all purchases. Merchants report lower prices due to reduced overhead and no bad debt. Customers once on credit now spend locally or cross town for cash deals, boosting the town’s trade footprint.
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Bloomfield
Neb
Richmond Hosts World Largest Woodworking Plant
Richmond Virginia boasts what is described as the largest woodworking plant in the world. The facility highlights industrial scale and regional economic impact.
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Richmond
Virginia
Nay Nay I Have a Cold Ballad Line
A playful verse features Billie declaring a cold and choosing to hit the hay while delivering a horse laugh at his own mood.
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Billie
Paying Taxes on Installment Plan
Tyler, the capital of Smith County, adopts a two installment tax plan for city taxes. The first payment is due in mid October and the second in April of the next year. The change eases the burden on taxpayers by avoiding a single large payment after Christmas.
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Tyler
Smith County
Pittsburg
Ford on Booze and Manufacturing Stance
Ford declares he would quit manufacturing if liquor returns to the United States stating he would not be burdened with handling over two hundred. The quote indicates strong anti liquor sentiment and its potential impact on industry.
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United States
Gas, Booze, and Honest Work in Car Industry
A speaker argues liquor harms factory productivity and car quality. He warns wage costs and reduced shifts from drinking would ruin sober industry. He adds that an ad in the Want Column yields results in 25 words for 25 cents.
Null and Void Fire Sale Prompts Odd Marriage Notions
A quirky scene contrasts a rushed fire sale purchase of a smoking jacket with the enduring idea that many still wed for love. The piece hints at odd excuses and social expectations without naming people or places.
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Null and Void
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Whitewright
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