Census puts continental US population at 105 700 000
The census bureau announced at 4 PM that the continental United States has 105 700 000 inhabitants, with island possessions adding about 12 250 000 for a total of 117 950 000 under the flag. Growth since 1900-1910 slowed due to war immigration stoppage and emigration. Also advertisement for Liquid Borozone claiming healing properties, priced 30c 60c and 1.20 by Dyer and Jones.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Continental
United States
the Stars and Stripes
Two Big Whisky Stills Found Near Red River
Durant Oklahoma October 7 two large whisky stills were found south of Durant on Red River. A six horsepower gasoline engine powered the apparatus for both stills. Eleven barrels of mash were seized. Four men were arrested and jailed.
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Red River
Durant
Okla
Bryan County
Reward for information on cow shooting in pasture
Property owner J. R. Pennington offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot a cow in his pasture southeast of town. He warns that all trespassers found in the pasture will be prosecuted and applies to all.
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J. R. Pennington
Injured Texas Football Player Seeks Relief
Sherman reports Cecil Bivins, former Burleson College football player, with a paralyzed lower body from a fall injury last autumn, will not receive operation at St. Louis Hospital. Specialists doubt success and plan further evaluation at Mayo Bros. Rochester, Minnesota, after transfer. The neck vertebrae misplacement has damaged nerve signals to the legs.
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Sherman
St. Louis
Cecil Bivins
Burleson College
Burleson
Denton Normal
Bivins
Mayo Bros
Rochester
Minn
Rat-Snap ad claims 65c package frees you from rats
A vintage ad touts RAT-SNAP rat poison at 35c 65c and 1.25 with three cake sizes. It promises cremation after killing no odor and that rats prefer RAT-SNAP to meat grain or cheese. Sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hdwe Co and Dyer Jones.
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Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Matter of Concentration
A courtly exchange unfolds as a father probes a suitor about marriage plans. The young man responds honestly, admitting intent to marry only if serious, signaling a cautious approach to commitment in a domestic dispute or social inquiry.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as blood purifier
An old tonic claims to restore energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood using iron and quinine. It emphasizes tasteless syrup, family appeal, malaria relief, and a price of 60 cents per bottle with a long history of use in homes and drugstores.
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GROVE
The Nation Laughs At The Kiss Custom In Jests
A collection of light quips about kissing from early 20th century humorists. It cites examples from the Philadelphia Inquirer Pearson’s Weekly and The Kansas City Star, including lines about sneezes interrupting kicks and porch kisses, with playful needlework on phonograph records.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pearson’s Weekly
Kansas City Star
Beatrice
Jack
Fido
Princeton Tiger
Notice of Final Estate Report for Grace Fitzgerald
Citation issues by Grayson County Texas command the sheriff to publish for twenty days. B B Wilbanks as administrator with will annexed files the final report in the County Court of Grayson County. The report will be heard at the next civil term on the eighth Monday in October 1920 at Sherman Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest the report. Writ and publisher affidavit to be returned to the court. Witness N A Cox Clerk. Given September 22 1920.
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Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Grace Fitzgerald
B.B. Wilbanks
N. A. Cox
Sherman
A. D
Lucile Schleuse
Mary R. Eyer
A. M. Eyer
Mary It Eyer
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City of
Factory Shuts Down On Account of High Prices
Lowell announces the underwear department of the Lawrence Manufacturing Co will close due to lack of buyers at high prices. About 3,500 workers are affected and the hosiery department may close soon, according to company officials.
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Lowell
Mass
Lawrence Manufacturing Co
When Gov Cox Was a Printer's Devil
J E Black recalls Jimmie Cox starting newspaper work at Middleton Signal in 1887. The prankster staff gave him gasoline to clean ink, not water, causing Cox to transfer ink to his skin like a boiled lobster. He endured the joke until the ink was finally shed.
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J. E. Black
Middleton
Jimmie” Cox
Springfield
Cox
Notice to summon heirs in Mary R. Eyer estate
In Grayson County you are commanded to publish this citation for at least twenty days prior to the return day. All persons interested in the estate of Mary R. Eyer deceased are summoned to appear at the next civil term of the court in Sherman on the third Monday in October 1920 to contest the report if proper.
The Man Killer Poem by Walt Mason Refutes Reckless Driving
A poem denounces reckless auto drivers and speeders on public roads. It laments assaults on pedestrians, praises safe driving when guided sanely, and calls for outlawing dangerous motorists to prevent further deaths and injuries. The verse critiques speed dangers and urges stricter laws.
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Walt Mason
Wonder Washing Machine Promotion at Will Looney’s
Wonder Washing Machine advertised as take home and use with money back if not satisfied. Come in and get one for a trial. Will Looney, furniture store offers the deal.
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Will Looney
Luke McLuke on wives and installment debt in society
Luke McLuke humorously notes that men earning $50 weekly end up in debt to fifty installment houses, with wives enforcing repayments. He jokes that his mother chose poorly for herself years ago, landing a rimless cipher, while implying people may love their neighbors yet fall into financial traps.
Odd Sayings About Life And Manners From A Century Ago
A fragmentary passage reflects humor about daily life. It notes that people use oil for machines like lawn mowers and cars, and comments on marriage double standards. It also jokes that untidy appearance is not tied to a person’s morals, using shoe laces as an example.
Merchants Advertise for Live Customers
A compact note urges buying from advertisers as the merchants who actively promote and serve customers. The plea highlights that active advertisers are the most reliable source for goods and services.
Ailment and Hospital Mention in Political Row
A passerby questions a man about his hospital stay and the reason, prompting his reply that the trouble was a political argument. The exchange notes the intersection of health and politics in a brief street scene.
Righto Music Sparks Soul as Jazz Provokes Providence
A Providence Tribune note quotes a musician saying music is the language of the soul and jazz its profanity, reflecting a spirited cultural stance on jazz in the city’s arts scene.
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Providence Tribune
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IER
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Paducah
Cottle County
Paducah, Texas
Hassler
Stewart
Buick
Goodyear
Goodrich
Sears Auto Co
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