Meeting Called for Saturday at Sherman
To Grayson County hog men bankers and editors the Sherman Chamber of Commerce calls a meeting for Saturday October 9 at 10 30 am at the Sherman Chamber to plan stamping hog cholera out of the county Dr Frank R Jones hog cholera expert spent three days with us last week and outlined plans requiring absolute cooperation of every hog man Chase costs so far 35000 may rise to 100000 if not stamped out Attendees urged include bankers editors and farmers to educate and work together under Agricultural Committee and Chamber of Commerce secretaries signs off
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Grayson Co
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Grayson County
Frank R. Jones
U.S
Wilson Led His Cabinet in Prayer
Indianapolis report recounts President Wilson's cabinet prayer at a recent meeting. Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati quoted a senator who heard the anecdote, noting Wilson began kneeling and asked for God's help as Europe’s war raged. Delegates sent a telegram expressing confidence in him.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
Anderson
Cincinnati
Sesson
Indiana Methodist Biscopal Conference
United States
Europe
Money to Loan Offer From Tom Barbee
A loan advertisement from Tom Barbee offers borrowing at 8 percent interest for five to ten years with the option to pay 1 to 10 dollars each year, promising favorable terms for repayment.
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Tom Barbee
Crowds to Attend Whitewright Trades Day on Saturday
Whitewright crowds expected this Saturday October 9 as Trades Day attracts shoppers. Merchants offer specials and the Commercial Club will distribute gifts. Odeon Theatre to admit all visitors free. A Van Alstyne vs Whitewright football game and other attractions planned. Bring cotton to market or stock up for winter.
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Whitewriatht
Tithe Commercial Club
Odeon Theatre
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Unloaded gun causes toddler death near Denison
Denison Texas October 2 a gun believed unloaded killed three year old Evaline Smiley daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Smiley who live nine miles east of Denison The older sister Miss Evaline about 14 used the gun while cleaning a bureau drawer The revolver fired killing the younger child instantly The injured mother and sister are in serious condition The body was buried at Cherry Mound cemetery near the Smiley home
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Denison
Texas
R. M. Smiley
Evaline Smiley
Cherry Mownd
Smiley Home
Damage suits seek 182500 over Mockingbird Lane crash
Six district court suits totaling 182500 claim deaths and injuries from the Sept 13 automobile interurban collision at Mockingbird Lane crossing over Texas Traction Company tracks. Plaintiffs name Lucile and Paulince Thompson dead, Dor othy Bailey and Thompson injured, plus Janie and Colquitt Thompson. O S Thompson seeks loss time and services, with medical and car repair costs listed. Cited causes include speed, weeds and Johnston grass obscuring view, and missing warning signals.
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Mockingbird Lane
Texas Traction Company
Lucile
Paulince Thompson
Dorothy
Bailey Thompson
Janie Thompson
Colquitt Thompson
Alsso
O. S. Thompson
Dallas Newss
Pilot Grove School Opens October 11th
Pilot Grove school will open Monday morning October 11 with A H Maxey as superintendent. He expects full attendance and a splendid year, assisted by Mrs Annabell Finnell and Miss Mildred Caraway. School board members F M Sloan O J Neathery and T W Cato seek a $1 000 000 rural school fund appropriation. The Sun will print a bulletin for opening day.
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A. H. Maxey
Pilot Grove
Maxey
Annabell Finnell
Mildred Caraway
F. M. Sloan
O. J. Neathery
T. W. Cato
the Sun
Government Demonstration Agent Wanted for Grayson Co
An agricultural advocate urges Grayson County to hire a government demonstration agent on livestock farming to combat hog cholera. The letter argues a clearly posted expert could have saved thousands, cites farmers’ risk from spread by careless movement, and requests citizens contact their county commissioner with immediate action.
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Grayson County
Chamber of Commerce
Progressive County
T. A. Cole
Brick For Sale At Fifty Cents Per Hundred
Several thousand cleaned brick available for sale at 50 cents per hundred. Useful for storm house construction. Contact 134 W T Truett.
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W.T. Truett
Shoe repair offer at Blincoe and Crouch shop
The note invites shoe repair work and identifies J. T. Stogsdill as available at the Blincoe & Crouch tailor shop.
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J. T. Stogsdill
Blincoe & Crouch’s
Dates Changed for Grayson County Poultry Show
Sherman Texas October 5 In place of December 8 to 11 the Grayson County Poultry Association changes its meeting to coincide with the Red River Valley Fair November 17 to 20 in Sherman The association has held nine shows and expects this fall’s event to be bigger and better than ever.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County Poultry Association
Red River Valley
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as faithful cough remedy
An advertising pitch claims Dr King’s New Discovery is a trusted cough and cold remedy for seasons when colds spread. It features a testimonial praising its effectiveness for the user and family, priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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First National Bank
Chim. Agricultural Committee
J. E. Surratt
S. R. Glidewell’s
S. R. Glidewell
Agricultural Com
Sun and
Dallas News
the Planters National Bank
Poultry Association
Roberts Garage
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